Aya Fiber Studio

I really enjoyed my time in the Blue Ridge at this workshop. Very pleased with my results. Suzanne is a knowledgeable instructor and adds to the experience by bringing in guest artists. I hope to return again next year.

I loved the workshops with Makiko! She is an amazing teacher. It was an inspiring experience. Suzanne did a wonderful job with the organization. The location was perfect! Thank you!

This retreat offered an intermediate level of stitched shibori. Just what I was looking for. The instructor was knowledgeable and very helpful. There were two kinds of vats being used. This helped me improve my understanding of how different vats have different needs. So many workshops are geared toward beginners. I appreciate that this one was a little more challenging.

Suzanne was a wonderful teacher. Generous with both knowledge and materials. A great experience!

BETTY is a very good teacher and quite accomplished in her work

Suzanne, thanks for creating such a wonderful workshop space. I can see that it offers a wonderful 14 situation for many mediums.

Wonderful instruct, Lorraine Glessner, wonderful facility. Susanne was great, making sure we had food etc. The entire program ran smoothly. Warmth and caring in a cozy, learning atmosphere. Bravo

What a wonderful place to take a workshop! Suzanne took great care of us and we had everything we needed there.

Betty is very generous with her vast knowledge of multi media fiber art.

Totally fabulous class: wonderful generous teacher, and well equipped facility….

The owner, Suzanne makes sure every student is comfortable in the studio. There’s plenty of room to create while sharing studio space with only 9 other students. The instructor, Betty was excellent and gave each student lots of instruction followed by lots of follow-up one-on-one attention. Betty was committed to making sure we understood each technique she was so generously sharing. I highly recommend taking a class at the Aya Studio.

Very well organized program and lovely, well-equipped studio space.

This was a inspirational workshop developed to cultivate the appreciation of sashiko. Atsushi is a marvellous mentor - so patient and attentive. There was a perfect rhythm to the 3 days, with a mix of stories, history, technical presentation and demonstration and sewing time. The class is open and friendly, with plenty of time for questions, discussion and chat. A happy 3 days.

Fantastic three days of learning about sashiko. Enjoyed having time to apply skills and see options of how to use sashiko in different projects. Atushi is a very good instructor and shared more than just “how to” each day.

This workshop was fabulous! Jiyoung is a kind, gifted teacher who is passionate about this technique as well as passing it on to others. The course content was presented clearly, with each technique building on the next. Jiyoungs instruction, examples and ongoing support through the five days was amazing. I look forward to working with her again! Thank you Jiyoung and Susan for hosting this workshop.