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.

Join our Intro to Shibori & Indigo Workshop in Murphy, NC. Learn traditional Japanese dyeing techniques and create your own beautiful textiles.

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

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

Jul 2-July 9, 2025

(part of Blue in the Mtns Retreat)

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

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

Learn Shibori & Indigo fabric dyeing in Stuart, FL. Beginner-friendly class teaching Japanese resist techniques and indigo dye traditions.

Tue, Sep 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

In this workshop, explore selective degumming on raw silk organza with shibori techniques (itajime, arashi, ori-nui). Create fabrics blending softness and crispness, then overdye in indigo or other dye

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

Hands-on workshop with Ana Lisa Hedstrom. Learn Shibori, indigo discharge, and Kakishibu persimmon tannin techniques for unique fiberart.

Learn to sew a traditional Japanese Komebukuro bag in our Florida workshop. Create a cultural keepsake with fabric, stitching, and history.

October 16, 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.

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."

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!"

Discover the art of Shibori & Indigo dyeing. Hands-on workshop in Florida where beginners explore fabric folding, binding, and dyeing traditions.

Spend a day exploring traditional Japanese Sashiko stitching and craft your own unique set of coasters while enjoying a mindful, creative experience.

Weave, loop, and unwind! Join Suzanne Connors to learn handweaving basics and create a 10×10 inch piece. Mindful, hands-on fun.

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."

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.

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.

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.

Mon, Jan 12, 2026, 9:00 am – Fri, Jan 16, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Feb 16-20, 2026

Explore abstract painting using natural materials—soot, shells, earth, and plants—plus metallics, oxidation, and mixed-media techniques on paper, panels, and textiles in this ecological, process-driven workshop.

February 24-26, 2026

Create intricate fabric collages using floral, map, or geometric motifs. Explore precision cutting with the Silhouette Cameo and pre-cut laser elements for detailed, layered designs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

Explore 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.

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.

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.

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.