Rhino is a brill program, I had it bought for me as an early christmas present so I'm still on the learning curve. It is quite easy to use but after 2 months I don't think anything I've created is worthy yet, although I really do enjoy playing with it even the rubbish I make is fun. So if you can get the educational version I say go for it. And Merry Christmas to you too. 8) Catlin