UPCOMING STUDIO WORKSHOPS

Our workshops focus on a learned skill rather than a final product. At The Aya Fiber Studio, our mission is to provide skills and knowledge for a lifetime!

“Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.” — Mary Lou Cook

At the last testing, All Class links were working and linked to the registration portal, but sometimes things happen, and they just disappear. If you try to OPEN one of the links below and it does not work, please contact me so I can fix it immediately; in the meantime, ALL REGISTRATIONS can be accessed via this CORSIZIO REGISTRATION PORTAL

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  • A collage of nine fabric pieces with various blue and white tie-dye patterns.

    INTRO TO SHIBORI and INDIGO

    Mon, Apr 7, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

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  • Close-up of a blue fabric with a white tie-dye pattern resembling a circular, floral design.

    INTRO TO SHIBORI and INDIGO MURPHY NC

    Tue, Jun 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

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  • A promotional collage for Indigo 2015 Retreat in North Carolina Mountains, featuring images of blue fabric designs, a crocodile in water, hand-dyed fabric patterns, people working on textile projects, a waterfall, and a plate of food.

    2025 Blue in the Mountains indigo and Shibori Retreat- MURPHY, NC

    Jul 1, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT – Thu, Jul 24, 2025

    Sukumo Indigo, Katazome and traditional Japanese Shibori (workshops can be registered for independently)

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  • Papercut art of intricate bamboo leaves and branches in brown and white.

    KATAZOME- Japanese Paste Resist with Suzanne Connors

    Jul 2-July 9, 2025

    (part of Blue in the Mtns Retreat)

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  • Close-up of several heavily soiled and distressed, painted fabric or costume pieces, possibly for a theatrical or cosplay event.

    Intro to ECO PRINT WORKSHOP MURPHY NC

    Mon, Aug 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

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  • Flyer for a 3-day botanical print workshop from August 12-14, 2025, at AYA Fiber Studio in Murphy, NC. Features a close-up of fabric with botanical print and dried leaves. Includes studio logo, location, date, instructor Suzanne Connors, and a note about incorporating natural scents and botanical printing.

    3 DAY BOTANICAL PRINT WORKSHOP MURPHY NC

    Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 10:00 AM EDT – Thu, Aug 14, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT

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  • Close-up of blue and white shibori patterns.

    INTRO TO SHIBORI and INDIGO STUART FL

    Tue, Sep 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

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  • Selective De-gumming on Raw Silk with Suzanne Connors

    Tue, Sep 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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  • Close-up of discharged black fabric with shibori pattern

    Discharge -Removing Color with Suzanne Connors

    Thu, Sep 25, 2025, 1:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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  • A detailed drawing of a ginkgo leaf with visible veins and irregular edges, rendered in shades of brown on a light background.

    Kakishibu Persimmon Tannin and Indigo Discharge: Shibori and Direct Application with Ana Lisa Hedstrom

    Mon, Oct 6, 2025, 9 AM– Wed, Oct 8, 2025, 4:00 PM

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  • A fabric piece with pressed leaves and seed pods arranged in a pattern on a white surface.

    INTRO TO ECO-PRINT

    Mon, Oct 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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  • Close-up of a fabric with a painted astronaut helmet, purple background, and abstract designs.

    3 DAY BOTANICAL PRINT WORKSHOP

    Tue, Oct 21, 2025, 10:00 AM EDT – Thu, Oct 23, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT

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  • Collection of nine fabric or textile pieces featuring various blue and white tie-dye and patterned designs with geometric and floral motifs.

    INTRO TO SHIBORI and INDIGO

    Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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  • Close-up of fabric with a blue and white floral pattern featuring intricate circular designs and floral motifs.

    KATAZOME- Japanese Paste Resist with Suzanne Connors

    Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 9:00 AM EST – Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 4:00 PM EST

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  • A collage of abstract paintings featuring various textures, colors, and patterns, including black and white scribbles, vibrant swirls, splatters of blue, green, and red, and layered brushstrokes.

    Adventures in Gelatin Plate Printing with Kevin Womack

    Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 9:00 AM EST – Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 4:00 PM EST

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  • Collage of blue and white fabrics, textiles, and clothing items, including a sleeveless dress, scarves, and tie-dyed patterns, with text 'SHIBORI with Suzanne Connors'.

    INTRO TO SHIBORI and INDIGO

    Mon, Dec 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST

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  • A multicolored, striped jacket with a zipper, displayed on a black mannequin against a dark background.

    Depth and Mystery in Shibori with Doshi

    Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 9:00 AM EST – Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EST

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  • Close-up of a stained glass art piece depicting a leaf, sun, and border with red beads and textured patterns.

    Gold Leaf Variations with Lisa Binkley

    Mon, Jan 12, 2026, 9:00 PM EST – Fri, Jan 16, 2026, 4:00 AM EST

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  • Collage of various blue and white textile patterns and garments, with the text 'SHIBORI with Suzanne Connors' in the center.

    Intro to Shibori and Indigo with Suzanne Connors

    January 19, 2026

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  • A crumpled, white paper egg wrapped with beige twine.

    Visual Haiku with Flax Fiber Collage with Jacqueline Mallegni

    Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 9:00 AM EST – Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 4:00 PM EST

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  • Abstract mixed media artwork featuring various geometric shapes such as rectangles, squares, ovals, and circles on a dark background. The shapes are filled with vibrant colors and patterns, with stitches and scribbles outlining and decorating them.

    Develop a Personal Artistic Vocabulary on Paper with Claudia Lee

    January 26-30, 2026

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  • Colorful, patchwork fabric basket with visible stitches and mixed fabric patterns.

    Sculptural Stitching with Sue Stover

    Feb 2-6, 2026

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  • Four textile samples featuring Shibori Indigo dye patterns in various colors and designs, displayed on a panel for an exhibition titled 'Interaction! Shibori Indigo Over Color' held February 9-13, 2026.

    Interaction! Shibori Indigo Over Color with Carol Anne Grotrian

    Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 9:00 AM EST – Fri, Feb 13, 2026, 4:00 PM EST

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  • Two abstract maps with black lines representing roads or paths, overlaid on patterned backgrounds with shades of teal, gray, beige, and black, featuring various geometric shapes and textures.

    Light and Lacey: Mixed Media Fiber Art Collage with Valerie Goodwin

    February 24-26, 2026

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  • Collage of six textile art pieces with various colors and textures, including layered fabric, paper, and stitched details. A promotional text overlay invites viewers to an art event featuring Jiyoung Chung, March 2-6, 2026, in Stuart, FL.

    Beyond Joomchi with Jiyoung Chung

    March 2-6, 2026

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  • Close-up of a wall made of stacked and tied cardboard pieces, with black spray paint markings.

    Patterning The Pattern with Amy Nguyen

    Mon, Mar 9, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT – Fri, Mar 13, 2026, 4:00 PM

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  • A promotional poster for Anne Covell's Japanese Papermaking & Bookbinding Intensive workshop from March 17-19, 2026, featuring images of Japanese paper samples, tools, and handmade notebooks.

    JAPANESE PAPERMAKING AND BOOK BINDING INTENSIVE with Anne Covell

    Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

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  • Close-up of a blue and white tie-dye fabric pattern with circular ripple design.

    Intro to Shibori and Indigo with Suzanne Connors

    March 23, 2026

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  • Printed color test sheet with various patterns and colors including red, green, blue, and black.

    Creative Approaches to Surface Design on Fabric with Jeanne Brady

    Tuesday Mar 24, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT – Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

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  • A collage of abstract artwork in various colors and textures, with a beige section containing text about an art event titled "Mixed Media Encaustic: Monoprinting, Work on Paper and the Book" with Lorraine Glessner, scheduled for April 6-10, 2026, in Stuart, Florida.

    Mixed Media Encaustic: Mono-Printing, Work on Paper and the Book with Lorraine Glessner

    Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT – Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT

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  • Close-up of a fabric with a colorful, abstract leaf pattern in shades of orange, yellow, green, and teal, with detailed textured and vein-like designs.

    Surface Design with Betty Busby

    Mon, Apr 13, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT – Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

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  • A person operating a digital cutting machine with a smartphone and a grid stencil on a white desk.

    Unlock the Magic of Cameo Silhouette with Kim Borowy

    Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT – Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 4:00 PM

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  • Painting of a tree with sparse leaves, rocky ground, and a pink and purple sky during sunset or sunrise.

    Dye Paint your Images / Bring them to life with quilting with Hollis Chatelain

    Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT – Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 4:00 PM

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  • Abstract painting with white floral shapes, blue and gray splatters, and a yellowish-brown background.

    Wet Cyanotype with Suzanne Moseley

    Mon, Apr 27, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT – Fri, May 1, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

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  • A row of colorful, patterned scarves hanging on a rack, featuring various floral and abstract designs in shades of pink, yellow, black, white, blue, and beige.

    INTRO TO ECO-PRINT

    Mon, May 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

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  • Collection of pressed leaves and small rocks on a dark surface

    3 DAY BOTANICAL PRINT WORKSHOP


    Tue, May 5, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT – Thu, May 7, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

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  • Large reclining Buddha statue with numerous smaller statues and pillars in the foreground, text overlay reads 'Adventure Awaits May 10-25, 2027'.

    Japen Textile Tour 2027

    5/10/2027- 5/25/2027

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“Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.” — Mary Lou Cook