these are all good answers. be sure to check in the eugene and albany stores. there are several more in the area. if you can travel to drain, the lady in the shop there does a very good job teaching and if you talk to her, she may set something up for you.. it is just a little shop, but she knows a lot and has some good ideas about what to do. i took a class from her and traveled all the way from coos bay to take it. it was worth the time..... best advice, try to find something simple to do and just do it. start small, project size, not pieces, and you will do fine. good luck