2 Local DIY Classes to Try

Create your own home goods at Aya Fiber Studio and Painting with a Twist, featuring classes designed to deliver both fun and fulfillment

Liza Grant Smith

September 5, 2024

Discover the magic of indigo, an ancient dye derived from the leaves of plants and surrounded by mystery and folklore. Photo courtesy of Aya Fiber Studio

Dye-ing to Try It

At Aya Fiber Studio in Stuart, discover the magic of indigo, an ancient dye derived from the leaves of plants and surrounded by mystery and folklore. Play with the Japanese tie-dye art of shibori to create several napkin-size samples, a scarf, or a T-shirt in gradated hues and shapes. $150

Unleash your inner Picasso at Painting with a Twist in Jensen Beach. Photo courtesy of Painting with a Twist

Stroke of Genius

Unleash your inner Picasso at Painting with a Twist in Jensen Beach. Check out the studio’s online calendar and select your masterpiece, then arrive 15 minutes early to get smocked up, uncorked (a selection of beer, wine, and nonalcoholic beverages are available for purchase), and situated to start painting—an all-brain exercise that can strengthen the mind and trigger dopamine activity. $39-$49