I am a beginner metalsmith at this point mostly self taught. I have taken a couple of classes to learn how to solder and other really basic things but the rest I am trying to figure out for myself. My day job doesn't give me a lot of time. I also love gardening, cooking and my 3 cats and, oh, my husband. I have made things from fabric, yarn, wood and clay my whole life. Metal is a very different experience. I love it.; -