The owner, Suzanne Connors has been practicing the art of aizome indigo dyeing over the last 13 years and she opened the first dyeing studio in Saxapahaw NC back in 2008. The studio has recently moved to North Stuart, and is currently located at 170 NW Dixie Hwy. A 2nd location in Murphy, North Carolina is currently under construction.
\nSuzanne produces stunning textiles, but the studio serves a secondary purpose as well. This goal is to educate locals and travelers alike in the ways of traditional japanese craft and other fiber art genres via LIVE studio Master workshops presented by renowned artists. IN ADDITION there are open studio days where you can practice your new skills. It is a great opportunity to create and AND MINGLE WITH LIKE MINDED FIBER ARTISTS in an intimate fully furnished fiber studio in South Florida!<\/p>\n
The STUDIO is EQUIPPED WITH;<\/p>\n
SEWING MACHINES<\/p>\n
SERGER\u2019S<\/p>\n
LARGE CUTTING AND WORK TABLES<\/p>\n
IRONS\/IRONING BOARDS<\/p>\n
DRESS FORMS<\/p>\n
WET AREA WITH SINKS<\/p>\n
OUTDOOR DYE AREA<\/p>\n
DYE EQUIPMENT<\/p>\n
DRYING RACK AND INDOOR LINES<\/p>\n
SILK AND BATIK FRAMES<\/p>\n
STEAMERS<\/p>\n
4 HARNESS LE-CLERC FLOOR LOOMS <\/p>\n
TAPESTRY LOOMS<\/p>\n
MARBLING EQUIPMENT<\/p>\n
ALSO ON SITE IS A REFERENCE LIBRARY, COMPUTER, CRICUT AND PRINTER.
\nWI-FI ALSO AVAILABLE.
\nThe most popular process for visitors at the Aya fiber Studio is called shibori and is remarkably like the tie-dyeing we have all seen. Strings or rubber bands are used to bind a folded cloth. Patterns are hand stitched. Some are even folded and clamped with wood blocks. The binding can be in applied in evenly spaced intervals, or in a more random approach with creative overlaps. All these methods will produce patterns on the cloth. An inexperienced dyer may not be able to correctly read the pattern that will be produced as they bind the fabric, so part of the fun is the element of surprise. Another is experiencing the magic of indigo!<\/p>\n
Visitors to The Aya Fiber Studio Workshop can experience 1 to 5 day fiberart workshops. The studio offers shibori and indigo workshops monthly. After binding their cloth as they please, the dipping process begins. Submerging the bundle into a vat of indigo and kneading and squeezing it is a highly satisfying tactile experience. The first dip will turn the cloth a rich green color, but successive plunges push the color to a much darker hue. When the desired shade is achieved, the finishing process occurs. The dye is neutralized with a vinegar solution and then the textile is dried for you to take home.<\/p>\n
Taking an aizome workshop at The Aya Fiber Studio is a great way to gain a hands-on appreciation for a unique Japanese craft. The studio also hosts natural dyeing, surface design, stitching and other textile workshops throughout the year and features a boutique gallery where you can buy all sorts of indigo dyed and art-to wear items in a large selection of hues. The Aya Fiber Studio Workshop remains one of most popular hands-on activities in Stuart as it appeals to students of all ages. Reserve your seats early as space is limited and space sells out fast!<\/p>\n","url":"https:\/\/www.ayafiberstudio.com\/","url_text":"ayafiberstudio.com","main_services":"Fiber Workshops by Suzanne Connors, Fiberart created by Suzanne Connors, Master Workshops by renowed artists, handwooven Natural fiber Blank Scarves and Shawls for Dyeing and Printing, Fabric, Dyeing Supplies, Sewing Sundries","image_1":"https:\/\/diib.com\/featuredmembers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Logo-Aya-Fiber-Studio.jpg","client_review":"","why_we":"","history":"","image_2":false,"image_3":false},"yoast_head":"\n