WAXON Studio was founded by textile & fiber artist Jessica Kaufman (MA Crafts Education) in 2016.
The studio is proud to be open for business in the heart of West Asheville, employing neighborhood locals and participating in a thriving small business community. We are open to the public by appointment or by chance.
We are next to Sparky’s Toys and Provisions Mercantile. Easy parking available right out front! Text 828-367-7537 before you come to make sure we will be there.
726 Haywood Rd, Asheville NC 28806
Our Press
WAXON Studio | Asheville Textile Workshops | Jessica Kaufman, M.A. Crafts Education
AVL Artist Corner Blog, 2023
Article in San Fran-based mag Next Avenue, 2023
Fain House Radio, podcast interview 2022
Carolina Home & Garden, Fall 2018
The Laurel of Asheville, October 2020
Asheville Made, April 2019
Mountain Xpress, June 2020
John C. Campbell Folk School blog, November 2019
Mountain Xpress, April 2018
Our Founder
“I first learned to teach batik, tie-dye, and shibori while working at Gwynn Valley Camp in the early 2000s, and I came back year after year to continue my studies in the crafts programs there. Eventually I was hired to head up the crafts program, and was so inspired by what I was doing that I decided to earn a Masters degree in Crafts Education at Prescott College in Arizona (2008). I learned so much about how we learn as makers, how crafting positively effects our brains and our self-esteem, and about the handmade movement specifically in Southern Appalachia in the last century. All of this, plus my undergraduate degree in teaching theatre arts, means that I can give you an entertaining, in-depth, and well-paced course full of insight and experience.” -Jess
WAXON Studio founder and owner Jessica Kaufman is earning her entrepreneurial stripes one day at a time as she leads WAXON into its future iterations. Always learning, always busy, Jess strives to make each customer and client’s experience at our studio one that is supportive, engaging, educational, and uplifting.
See Jess’s 2023 teaching schedule here!
Book a help session.
Not finding the support you need from our YouTube channel, newsletter tutorials, free downloads & mini-class, or Instagram? Not ready to purchase a comprehensive online Dye Course? Book a 30 minute 1-on-1 consult with Jess, M.A. Crafts Education, below.
WAXON staff cannot give the equivalent of class information, kit instructions, or dye instructions for free— teaching is our business model and we offer many opportunities for folks to learn from us both in-person and online. If you’re unable to take a class, or have more specific questions, our thirty minute consultation option is for you. Thank you for valuing our time and experience!
Our Staff
Lena U. started as our high school intern and now works as our shop assistant and class instructor!
What People Are Saying
“My wife and I did the batik class. It was our favorite thing that we did over our long weekend getaway. Hope, our instructor was awesome. Such a cool experience!! Will definitely come and take another class.”
— Tyler S.
“Such a creative and friendly place. Smiling faces, lots of different options for you to explore, and all the necessary tools and equipment! Encouragement galore! Love getting the chance to create there!”
— Laura H.
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“What an amazing experience! Sam, our instructor, was smart and friendly. The class took about 1.25 hours, but if needed we could have stayed longer. It is not inexpensive, but quality products and experiences seldom are.”
— Rebecca B.
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“Myself and 6 friends had a blast tie dyeing with Jess! The final products were amazing, and the instruction was individualized and easy to follow. She is detail oriented, and so much fun to work with. Pretty soon my whole wardrobe will be WAXON pieces! Can’t wait to come back for another class!”
— Margaret M.
