I love crafts! To me it is very rewarding to be able to create something from nothing. Many times, the creations have been failures, but I have learned from each. When something works out great, I sit back amazed thinking, “WOW” I did that? That is why I love teaching. I have been teaching cold connections, metal folding, and enameling at Jacksonville Gem & Mineral Society for about 10years. I enjoy watching what others create. It surprises me to see how students work with color and put them together. Typically, I teach enameling using a torch. The torch gives you a good sense of the transition stages of the glass. Within minutes you can obtain a beautiful piece of art. The kiln is also fun, you can create larger pieces, experiment, and acquire a polished finish. When I combine the cold connections, metal folding, and enameling into one piece it is self-gratification at its finest.