I was an elementary school teacher (gr.4,5,6) for 36 years and now I am taking a metals class at Long Beach City College in CA. I have taken 4 semesters of the Metalsmithing class. I have found so many answers to questions in the Ganoskin forum and think it is great the experienced metalsmiths share. I feel honored that a necklace I made is going to be in a show in San Francisco this month. The Blue Room Gallery on Mission St. is hosting the show from June 30 to Aug. 14.; -