Change is in the air....please read...
After a wonderful career as a textile artist and teaching professional, I have now retired from active coaching. To support the creative community, I am transitioning my most popular premium courses (i.e. the three courses offered below) into a free video course archive.
Accessing classes via this platform (TSIA Learning Centre) is no longer available (effective 1 May, 2026).
Free Video Course Archive
If these courses interest you, please visit https://threadsketchinginaction.com/free-video-course-archive/ for more information about FREE access to these classes.
Educational Content for Creative Artists
Whether you're a hobby crafter, or an established artist, these courses cater to anyone wanting to learn the basics of free motion thread sketching and thread painting.
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 18+ 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.