I've just started with the Skin and Hair class and have the animals one waiting in the wings. Even in the very beginning I'm learning so much more than I realized the capabilities of these pens! Alyce breaks it all down bit by bit in an unintimidating fashion that has me coloring right off the bat. And with each section of the class I come back with enthusiasm to see what more is in store from Alyce. The manuals that come with these classes are wonderful! I took the Animal's manual to be printed out for me (my printer is on the fritz) to a university store and they were so impressed with the quality of the work that Alyce brings to us. This is a store that prints for very high caliber students and faculty so they know quality when they see it! I love that the classes are self-paced and if I come to a more challenging area there are lots of images provided to practice the techniques. Best investment in myself in years! The price is so worth in terms of what you receive! The community on FB and on the Kit and Clowder site is so helpful and encouraging. Alyce must never sleep since she comments so readily and responds to questions in a very timely fashion. Love this...can you tell? LOL.