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out, seeing work from others that just seemed impossibly complex. It definitely intimidated me. I felt like a kid with her nose pressed against the glass, wanting something that was unattainable.” But I think what sets Lisa Lynn apart is never forgetting how it felt when she first started and using that knowledge to coach people as they set out on their journey to learn the craft. Indeed, a gift. “It is wonderful to see their faces at the end of the class, when they see they actually can accomplish what they never thought they could.” She is exactly the kind of instructor you hope to find when you sit down in a class. She admits, “Teaching is an art form all by itself. I realized pretty quickly that if I was going to be any good at it, I had to completely put myself aside and concentrate on my students, not only how they were doing in the class but also how they were feeling about themselves as they learn. People remember most how you make them feel during classes and so my approach is to cheer them on as I teach, help them know the value of what they are learning and to feel accomplished when they are done. It is wonderful to see their faces at the end of the class, when they see they actually can accomplish what they never thought Shop lisa barth jewelry creativebeadchat.com