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2025/2026 Studio Workshops
Here’s the 2025–2026 workshop lineup for Aya Fiber Studio in Stuart, Florida—an inviting mix of inspiring, hands-on experiences in dyeing, surface design, stitching, and more! For our North Carolina Blue in the Mountains Summer Retreats- click the link below ( summer 2027 will be released Jan 1, 2026)
Fiberart Workshops
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INTRO TO SHIBORI and INDIGO - September 16, 2025 STUART FL
Learn Shibori & Indigo fabric dyeing in Stuart, FL. Beginner-friendly class teaching Japanese resist techniques and indigo dye traditions.
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Discharge -Removing Color with Suzanne Connors
Thu, Sep 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Learn fabric discharge techniques—remove color with Shibori, tie-dye, stamping, or stenciling. Work on silk scarves and fabric, with options to bring a black shirt. Materials fee
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INTRO TO SHIBORI and INDIGO with Suzanne Connors
October 1, 2025
Join our Intro to Shibori & Indigo Workshop in Stuart, FL. Explore the art of Shibori with indigo—learn folding, clamping, twisting, and tying techniques while making an indigo vat and dyeing fabrics in layered shades of blue.
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Kakishibu Persimmon Tannin and Indigo Discharge: Shibori and Direct Application with Ana Lisa Hedstrom- Oct 6-8, 2025
Hands-on workshop with Ana Lisa Hedstrom. Learn Shibori, indigo discharge, and Kakishibu persimmon tannin techniques for unique fiberart.
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INTRO TO ECO-PRINT- October 20, 2025
Discover the art of eco-printing in our introductory workshop at Aya Fiber Studio. Learn to create stunning plant-based prints on fabric using natural dyes and sustainable techniques."
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3 DAY BOTANICAL PRINT WORKSHOP- October 21-23, 2025
Join our 3-day Botanical Print Workshop at Aya Fiber Studio and explore eco-printing, natural dyes, and creative fiber techniques. Perfect for artists and fiber enthusiasts!"
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INTRO TO SHIBORI and INDIGO- October 27, 2025
Discover the art of Shibori & Indigo dyeing. Hands-on workshop in Florida where beginners explore fabric folding, binding, and dyeing traditions.
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Mindful Stitches: Sashiko in a Day November 4, 2025
Spend a day exploring traditional Japanese Sashiko stitching and craft your own unique set of coasters while enjoying a mindful, creative experience.
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Creative Flow- Handweaving November 6, 2025
Weave, loop, and unwind! Join Suzanne Connors to learn handweaving basics and create a 10×10 inch piece. Mindful, hands-on fun.
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Adventures in Gelatin Plate Printing with Kevin Womack
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 9:00 AM EST – Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 4:00 PM EST
Explore the playful world of mono-printing on fabric with Gelli™ and gelatin plates—create unique, layered prints using color, texture, and found objects in this fun, hands-on workshop.
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INTRO TO SHIBORI and INDIGO
Mon, Dec 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Explore the art of Shibori with indigo—learn folding, clamping, twisting, and tying techniques while making a chemical indigo vat and dyeing fabrics in layered shades of blue.
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Komebukuro: Crafting a Cultural Keepsake- December 9, 2025
Learn to sew a traditional Japanese Komebukuro bag in our Florida workshop. Create a cultural keepsake with fabric, stitching, and history.
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Wine, Weave and Weft
December 11, 2025
6:30- 9:30 pm
A creative evening of color, craft, and connection!
Enjoy an evening of wine, weaving, and connection! Learn beginner-friendly handweaving on loop looms to create a colorful potholder—a nostalgic craft with a modern twist.
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Depth and Mystery in Shibori with Doshi
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 9:00 AM – Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 4:00 PM
Explore Shibori, where chance and material guide the dyeing process. Learn resist techniques, layering, discharge, and acid dyeing on silk to create rich, textured, and vibrant fabrics.
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Gold Leaf Variations with Lisa Binkley
Mon, Jan 12, 2026, 9:00 am – Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 4:00 pm
The Colorful Chemistry of Plants: A Botanical Printing Workshop—Bring a favorite plant to life and explore its beauty on fabric in this hands-on, creative immersion.
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Intro to Shibori and Indigo with Suzanne Connors
January 19, 2026
Explore the art of Shibori with indigo—learn folding, clamping, twisting, and tying techniques while making an indigo vat and dyeing fabrics in layered shades of blue.
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Visual Haiku with Flax Fiber Collage with Jacqueline Mallegni
Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 4:00 PM
Explore Wabi-Sabi through flax roving and natural materials, creating collages and visual haiku. Experiment with texture, mark-making, and materiality to express place and self creatively.
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Develop a Personal Artistic Vocabulary on Paper with Claudia Lee
January 26-30, 2026
Develop your personal design vocabulary through surface design techniques—wax resist, mono-printing, collage, stitching, mark-making, and more—to build a unique, expressive body of work.
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Sculptural Stitching with Sue Stover
Feb 2-6, 2026
Explore stitching as sculpture—blend traditional and nontraditional hand stitching with 3D forms, historical context, and contemporary inspiration to expand creative possibilities in your work.
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Beyond Joomchi with Jiyoung Chung
March 2-6, 2026
The Art of Joomchi: Korean Handmade Paper with Soul
Discover the ancient magic of Joomchi, a centuries-old Korean technique that transforms humble paper into richly textured, leather-like works of art—using nothing but water, motion, and your own two hands.
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Interaction! Shibori Indigo Over Color with Carol Anne Grotrian
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – Fri, Feb 13, 2026, 4:00 PM
Experience dyeing with indigo over color—learn Shibori techniques, fiber-reactive mixing, and collaborative overdyeing to create unique, vibrant fabrics with dynamic color effects.
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KATAZOME- Japanese Paste Resist with Suzanne Connors- February 16-20, 2026
Explore the traditional Japanese art of Katazome with Suzanne Connors. Learn paste-resist techniques to create intricate, hand-printed designs on fabric in this hands-on workshop."
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Light and Lacey- Mixed Media Fiber Art Collage with Valerie Goodwin
Feb 24, 2026 – Feb 26, 2026
Cut, Layer, and Collage: Exploring Fabric and Form
Create beautiful collages using map motifs, florals, or geometric patterns with both opaque and sheer fabrics.
Discover the precision of the Silhouette Cameo electronic cutter as you design intricately cut surfaces full of detail and depth. You’ll also have the opportunity to experiment with laser-cut elements provided by the instructor — adding texture and dimension to your fabric compositions. -

Patterning The Pattern with Amy Nguyen
Mon, Mar 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – Fri, Mar 13, 2026, 4:00 PM
Explore surface design and stitching to create textiles for body or home—experiment with natural and synthetic dyes, pattern, color, texture, and sewing techniques in this hands-on workshop.
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JAPANESE PAPERMAKING AND BOOK BINDING INTENSIVE with Anne Covell
Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 4:00 PM
Learn Japanese papermaking, natural dyeing, and hand bookbinding in this intensive workshop—create hand-bound books and hand-dyed papers while exploring traditional techniques and aesthetics.
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Intro to Shibori and Indigo with Suzanne Connors
March 23, 2026
Explore the art of Shibori with indigo—learn folding, clamping, twisting, and tying techniques while making an indigo vat and dyeing fabrics in layered shades of blue.
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Creative Approaches to Surface Design on Fabric with Jeanne Brady
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026, 9:00 AM - Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 4:00 PM
Fearlessly explore fabric printing—screen, mono, resist, texture, and color overlay—using transparent, water-based pigments. Learn techniques, leave with surfaced fabrics, skills, and creative confidence.
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Mixed Media Encaustic: Mono-Printing, Work on Paper and the Book with Lorraine Glessner
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 4:00 PM
Explore encaustic mono-printing with journaling, mapping, and mark-making—layer memory and narrative using wax, suminagashi, graphite, pyrography, and stitch, finishing with unique handmade book forms.
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Surface Design with Betty Busby
Mon, Apr 13, 2026, 9:00 AM– Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 4:00 PM
Discover fresh fabric techniques in this class—learn transfer printing with non-toxic dyes, creating unique designs on synthetics using heat, collage, and paper-based compositions.
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Unlock the Magic of Cameo Silhouette with Kim Borowy
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 4:00 PM
Cameo Silhouette & Procreate empower textile artists to design, edit, and cut precise vector graphics—perfect for quilts, custom textiles, and creative fabric-based projects.
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Dye Paint your Images / Bring them to life with quilting with Hollis Chatelain
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 4:00 PM
Learn to paint with Procion dyes on cotton—master blending, layering, and effects—then enhance your painted fabric with quilting lines that add depth, texture, and dimension.
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Wet Cyanotype with Suzanne Moseley
Mon, Apr 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – Fri, May 1, 2026, 4:00 PM
Explore wet cyanotype—an experimental form of sun printing using kitchen chemistry. Learn traditional and wet techniques, plus bleaching, toning, and layering with nature-inspired imagery. No experience needed!
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INTRO TO ECO-PRINT
Mon, May 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Discover eco-printing in this hands-on workshop—learn to transform leaves, bark, and blossoms into vibrant, detailed prints on silk and wool using nature, heat, and steam.
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3 DAY BOTANICAL PRINT WORKSHOP
Tue, May 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – Thu, May 7, 2026, 4:00 PMExplore eco-printing and botanical dyeing—create stunning natural fiber prints and colored backgrounds using plants, natural dyes, and mordants in this hands-on, creative workshop.
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Kawandi with Sujata Shah
May 11-15, 2026
Discover Kawandi, a hand-stitched quilt tradition of the African Diaspora in India. Learn spontaneous scrap selection, mindful stitching, design elements, and cultural history in this five-day retreat.
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Japan Textile Journeys
5/10/2027- 5/25/2027
Japan Textile Journeys- South
Discover the art of Japan through hands-on workshops, artisan guidance, and cultural immersion.
Southern Japan: Fukuoka, Tokushima, Kyushu — coastal traditions, weaving, and regional textile techniques.
Create with your hands, connect with local artisans, and bring home a piece of Japan’s rich textile heritage.
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Japan Textile Journeys
Japan Textile Journeys North
Discover the art of Japan through hands-on workshops, artisan guidance, and cultural immersion.
Northern Japan: Kyoto, Kanazawa, Takayama — indigo dyeing, sashiko, katazome, and historic craft towns.
Create with your hands, connect with local artisans, and bring home a piece of Japan’s rich textile heritage.
“Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.” — Mary Lou Cook