Most Aya Fiber Studio workshops with visiting instructors require a minimum enrollment of six students to run. Registered students will be notified by email as soon as a class reaches minimum enrollment and is officially confirmed. Please do not make non-refundable travel arrangements until you receive written confirmation from the studio.

Signature Workshops with Suzanne Connors are different. These workshops do not require minimum enrollment and are confirmed immediately upon registration. Once you receive your registration confirmation, you may proceed with travel plans.

All registered participants will receive a welcome email closer to the workshop date with additional details, schedules, and any required supply information.

Aya Fiber Studio specializes in small-group learning. Most workshops are limited to 10 students, allowing for plenty of individual attention, instructor interaction, and workspace.

Workshops with visiting instructors typically require a minimum enrollment of six students to run.

Signature Workshops with Suzanne Connors do not require minimum enrollment and are confirmed upon registration. These workshops may run with as few as one student, creating a highly personalized, private learning experience. If only one student is enrolled as the workshop approaches, the studio may contact you to discuss whether you would prefer to attend as scheduled or transfer your registration to a future date with additional participants.

Our smaller class sizes are intentional and are one of the things students value most about the Aya Fiber Studio experience.

Registration is completed online through our workshop registration system. To reserve your space, submit the required deposit at registration. The remaining balance is due according to the payment schedule listed for the workshop.

Balances are typically due 45 days prior to the workshop. If you register within that window, full payment may be required at checkout.

Yes. Because class sizes are small, many workshops fill quickly, especially those led by nationally and internationally recognized instructors.

Yes. If a workshop is full, you may join the waitlist. If a space becomes available, we will contact waitlisted students in the order received.

Yes. To make planning easier, many workshops may be reserved with a deposit, with the remaining balance paid over time according to the stated payment schedule. Email suzanne for more info.

For many students, workshop tuition is only one part of planning. Flexible payment makes it easier to secure your place now and arrange travel and accommodations as your plans take shape.

Yes. Many students reserve their workshop first, then finalize travel and lodging afterward. We recommend waiting until a workshop is confirmed before booking non-refundable travel.

Once you receive written confirmation that your workshop is moving forward, you can begin making travel plans with more confidence. Many students choose flexible airfare and lodging options when planning ahead.

Deposits are non-refundable. Because workshops require significant advance planning, additional payments are generally non-refundable as well. These policies help us secure instructors, prepare materials, and sustain our small-class model.

In some cases, a one-time transfer may be allowed if requested in advance. Transfers are handled individually and are not guaranteed.

If we cancel a workshop due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, you will receive a full refund or may choose to transfer your payment to another workshop, where applicable.

Yes, we strongly recommend travel insurance. It can help protect you in case of illness, travel delays, or unexpected changes that affect your plans.

Start by thinking about how you want to work. Some students are drawn to indigo and process-based learning, while others are more interested in surface design, stitch, book arts, papermaking, or mixed media. Read each description carefully and consider what feels most aligned with where you are in your creative practice.

Many workshops are beginner-friendly, while others are intended for students with prior experience. Each workshop listing includes guidance on skill level, focus, and any prerequisites.

Some do. While many workshops stand well on their own, others naturally support a progression—from introductory process-based study to more layered and advanced approaches. Beginners often start with foundational process, then move toward repetition, layering, and personal direction over time.

Yes. Many students return for multiple workshops over the course of a season, especially when techniques or approaches complement one another.

Aya Fiber Studio hosts master artists and nationally and internationally recognized instructors in indigo, shibori, surface design, stitching, textile arts, papermaking, book arts, and mixed media. Each instructor is selected not only for the strength of their work, but for their ability to teach in an immersive, hands-on environment.

Our workshops are designed as immersive learning experiences rather than casual classes. Students benefit from small class sizes, direct access to the instructor, professional equipment, a working studio environment, and time to develop both technical skill and personal voice.

No. Our focus is on in-person, hands-on learning, especially for techniques such as indigo, shibori, and surface design that benefit from direct feedback, material sensitivity, and process control.

Aya Fiber Studio is located in Stuart, Florida. Many of our students travel from out of state to attend workshops and retreats.

Our website includes a Plan Your Visit section with recommended accommodations, nearby dining, and travel information to help you prepare for your stay.

Yes. We recommend reviewing our lodging suggestions early so you can compare price ranges and locations. martin County has a wide variety of accommodations from Air BnB’s to Boutique Downtown Hotels and even on the Beach. There are also RV spots nearby. Some students also choose to share accommodations when attending the same workshop.

Yes. Shared parking is available, and parking guidance is provided by memo before your workshop.

Lunch is not included. Students may bring their own lunch or enjoy nearby local options. Anna’s Pizza is 2 doors down (CASH ONLY) and we make a Panera drive through order if there is interest. A group dinner is typically arrange on the evening before the last day of class in a local seafood restaurant. Coffee, tea, and light morning refreshments are typically available in the studio.

Typical workshop hours are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with doors opening at 8:30 AM. Some workshops may vary slightly, and exact times will always be listed in the workshop details.

Workshop registration includes instruction, use of studio equipment, and coffee, tea, and light morning refreshments. Most classes will have a Supply List of things for students to bring. . Materials are typically provided by Instructor and Materials Fees are paid directly to the instructor at class.

Each workshop has its own supply list. In general, students may want to bring an apron or work clothes, a notebook and pen, and any preferred personal tools. Detailed supply information is provided online once class makes minimum enrollment. (Link on Website)

The studio provides major equipment. Sewing Machines are always brought by students if needed. Some workshops may require instructor-prepared kits or specialty materials, which will be noted in the workshop listing.

Open Studio is available on a limited basis depending on the workshop schedule. It is a self-directed environment intended for experienced participants.

No. Open Studio is not a class. It is time for independent work, practice, and use of studio equipment.

Supplies are not provided in Open Studio time. Participants may have access to an Indigo vat if there was a class within the preceeding days. email suzanne if you need indigo, propane or specialty equipment.