You don't have to choose between fear and hype.

Everyone around you has an opinion about AI. Half of them say it will ruin everything you love. The other half say you're already behind. Neither is telling you what you actually want to know: what is this thing, and what do I do with it? That's what these AI classes for quilters and creatives are built to answer. Each course takes one topic, AI basics, scams and synthetic voices, color, technique, and walks through it in plain English, one step at a time. I've taught these classes to thousands of people through guilds, libraries, and national festivals like QuiltCon. Now they're here, starting with AI 101 LIVE. And if you don't quilt? You're still in the right place. The AI courses are for everyone. The quilting is just how I got here.
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AI 101 Live

October 12, 2026

Ninety minutes, live, in plain English. What AI does, what to worry about, what to let go, and how to spot a fake. Bring your questions. $39.
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Meet your instructor

I'm Theresa Benson, The AI Quilter. I'm a quilter, an author, and a longtime product and marketing executive, which means I've spent decades explaining complicated things to everyday people who don't have time for jargon.

I'm the author of Digital Muse, a book about bringing AI into one's creative process. I'm also an instructor for guilds and library systems nationally, and I've taught at popular venues like QuiltCon and h+h Americas. One attendee put it better than I can: "You brought a very technical topic down to an understandable level."

My promise in every course is the same one I make in every lecture hall: you'll leave knowing enough to decide how to apply what you've learned for yourself. 

Your craft, your judgment, your call.


What students say

“Theresa, you were simply the best! A truly fantastic class, and you are a gifted teacher.”

Donna C., QuiltCon attendee

“What a pleasant evening it was! You brought a very technical topic down to an understandable level. I just cannot thank you enough!”

Tammie E.

“Unbelievably wonderful and useful program with a great presenter.”

Attendee, Wheaton Public Library, AI Scams & Synthetic Voices

“You mentioned one thing that kept me up for hours last night, in a GREAT way!”

Lyric K.

Want me at your guild or library?

Guild lectures, workshops, and library programs, taught in person and over Zoom.

These on-demand courses are only part of what I do. I also teach live: guild lectures, workshops, trunk shows, and library programs across the country. Find those, plus patterns, apparel, notions, and the blog, at theaiquilter.com.
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Your questions, answered.

  • Do I need to be "good with technology" to take these courses?

    No. Every course assumes you're smart and busy, not technical. If you can watch a video and pause it, you have all the skills required. I explain everything else.

  • I don't quilt. Are these classes still for me?

    Yes. The quilting is how I got here, not a requirement. The AI and creativity courses are built for anyone curious; the technique and color courses are for makers of all kinds.

  • Are the courses live or on-demand?

    Both. AI 101 LIVE meets September 14 at 6:30 PM Central, and you can ask me anything in the room. Recorded on-demand courses are on the way. Those you'll watch on your schedule, pause when life happens, and rewatch as many times as you like.

  • What's your refund policy?

    All sales are final. Every course page tells you exactly what's inside before you buy, and if you have a question first, send me an email by using the Contact button at theaiquilter.com .