Aya Fiber Studio

Why do students travel to Aya Fiber Studio from across the country — and sometimes across the world?

Because this is more than simply taking a class.

At Aya, workshops are intentionally small, immersive, and deeply hands-on. Students work directly alongside instructors in a fully equipped fiber studio designed for exploration, experimentation, and meaningful learning.

You won’t find crowded convention classrooms or rushed demonstrations here.

You’ll find:
- Authentic textile processes
-Intensive hands-on instruction
- Natural dye experiences
- Japanese textile traditions taught with depth and respect
- Space to slow down, focus, and create
- A supportive creative community
- Instructors who are nationally recognized artists and educators

Many students tell us they come not only for the techniques — but for the experience itself. The conversations over lunch. The shared discoveries. The inspiration that happens when artists gather together around cloth, color, and process.

Whether you’re joining us for indigo, shibori, eco printing, book arts, stitching, papermaking, surface design, or mixed media textiles, Aya Fiber Studio is designed to be a destination for immersive creative study.

-> Located in Stuart, Florida
-> Students travel from throughout the U.S. for workshops and retreats.

Explore the 2026–2027 workshop season and plan your visit: https://www.ayafiberstudio.com

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My summer travels are beginning a little later than planned as I await a very special shipment arriving from INDIA — which means a few extra opportunities for YOU to enjoy studio time at Aya Fiber Studio!

I’m opening the studio for TWO additional Open Studio Days NEXT WEEK:

📅 June 1 & June 2
9:30- 12:30, 1:00- 4:00 or ALL DAY 9:30-4:30
📍 Aya Fiber Studio

If you’ve been wanting uninterrupted creative time, this is the perfect opportunity to spread out, experiment, stitch, print, dye, or continue projects in a fully equipped working fiber studio.

Choose what works best for your schedule:
• 1/2 Day Sessions
• Full Day Sessions
• Or check out the NEW Studio Access Pass (10 Sessions) for flexible studio time (carries into next season)

Open Studio is ideal for:
• Finishing workshop projects
• Surface design & stitch exploration
• Eco-printing prep and experimentation
• Working larger pieces you can’t manage at home
• Creative accountability and community

Bring your own projects and enjoy dedicated studio time in a relaxed, inspiring environment alongside other artists and makers.

👉 Learn more & reserve your spot:
Studio Access & Open Studio Registration: https://www.ayafiberstudio.com/studio-access

Space is intentionally limited to keep the environment productive and comfortable
PS- a little bird told me some will be gelli-printing😁😁

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