Educational Content for Creative Artists
Whether you're a hobby crafter, or an established artist, the TSIA Learning Centre caters to anyone wanting to learn the basics of textile art, grow your skills, or build a successful arts and crafts business.
Your education starts here, with thorough, quality content — including in-depth guides, books, premium courses, and more. Our goal is to inspire and support you as you explore new and exciting creative horizons.
Featured Thread Sketching and Art Quilting Courses
CREATIVE MACHINE THREAD SKETCHING: Basic Techniques Foundation Course
A complete guide to everything you need to know to get started in thread sketching and thread painting.
Skill Level: Easy / Beginners
SHADING AND BLENDING SECRETS: A Workshop for Thread Painters
Discover the secrets to stitching realistic thread painted pictures from photos, and effective methods for shading and blending colours with thread.
Skill Level: Intermediate / Advanced
PET PORTRAIT FABRIC COLLAGE
Capture the spirit and personality of your pets or animal friends by transforming your photos into fabulous art collages.
Skill Level: Any
Books
Browse my range of books for artists, writers, and online business.
[Note: Book links take you to my Author site.]
About Your Tutor
Deborah Wirsu, owner and founder of TSIA, brings over 30 years experience in the arts and crafts world, and 15 years of running online businesses.
I offer resources that can make your creative life and work easier:
- Helping newcomers to creative textiles break with traditions by exploring new techniques.
- Creating resources and tools to help artists and craftspeople, regardless of medium, establish their niche and build a successful arts and crafts business.