Peggy and I were classmates in that course (Hi Peggy! Say hi to Sylvia for me when you start the Poser class.), and I can vouch for the incredible value I got. Peggy's work is a lot more advanced than mine, but I can honestly tell you I'd still be piddling around if I hadn't taken the class. BTW, I'm taking an LVS class in PSP7 right now, and it's terrific too. Of course everyone has their own learning styles. There was a time when I used to teach myself any app I wanted to learn, but lately (maybe it's because I'm getting old ;-) I find I need more than a manual and tutorials. Now that I've got a grounding in Bryce, tutorials and the help in this forum are keeping me moving forward. Anyway, welcome here, and I hope you have lots of fun!