Ray Robillard - Pen Tool / Bézier Curves

"Your little QuickTime movies are excellent, I just took a peek at one so far. You know, when I signed up for this class, I was a little skeptical about how someone could possibly teach the pen tool properly in an online course, but between your movies and your diagrams, you're doing a pretty darn good job so far, I must say!"
KP

Sara Froehlich - Photoshop Elements, Freehand, Fireworks, Filters, Expression Level 2, Canvas

"I don't know where to begin in thanking you for this tremendous learning experience. If asked the question - did learning take place?YES! In a short time, you effectively presented enough material to give a novice a solid foundation in Fireworks. The exercises were educational and enjoyable. This course was similar to what I would expect at a college/high school and for only $20.00 - Wow!
Thank you so much!
Best wishes,"
Stacey

"I have learned so much with your Photoshop Elements' class! Never have I progressed so fast with any software ever or had so much fun!"
Jane

"There was a Professor named Sara,
Who should have worn a Tiara
With the stroke of a key
She fixed elegantly
Our mistakes big as the Sierras" - Carl (photoshop Elements, Level 1)

"Also I wanted to let you know that I'm currently enrolled in Sara Froehlich's Freehand Class. I've taken several Online courses, and I just want to let you know how impressed I am with her course, she has really gone to great lengths to cover allot of material and provided excellent feedback. I plan to take several courses of hers in the future"
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"I am soooooooo enjoying the lessons. AT LEAST they are real lessons! I honestly feel I am actually LEARNING FW4 and Freehand. I am really FINALLY getting a handle on it after so much struggling.......THANK YOU."
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Thanks for being such a fabulous help.
I can tell you any further successes I have will always have a connection to you!"
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"I just uploaded my week 6 homework. I can't believe how far I have come in 6 short weeks. I went from needing basic instructions (such as: turn your computer on, LOL)
to being able to do some amazing things.

Thank you, Sara, for being so patient with a total beginner. : ) I plan on taking the class for beginners in September. I'm also thinking of taking this class over again in July to reinforce all that we have learned.

I've really enjoyed this class and all the wonderful people taking it. Sara, you have been a delightful teacher.
Thanks so much!"
Pam

"I'm delighted that I signed up for your Expression Level 2 course. I thought I knew a lot about Expression, being a professional cartoonist and having used the software since version 1, but your training has made a huge difference to me in terms of productivity and confidence." Aongus
 

Linda Johnson - The Office Programs

"Again-without being overly solicitous---my skills have been greatly enhanced--I went through a rough time--no job, selling apartment, daughter graduated high school---but decided to become a computer whiz to improve my marketable skills--I can't tell you how helpful all of this has been.
I am now building a media data base (I am in PR) with excel--like a pro. Could not have done it without you. Now looking forward to my new job, new apartment--all good things. Thanks. I will be back in the future--once the dust settles.
-All the best." Susan

"My first experience with the Electric Academy was just great!  I am amazed at how much you offer and how easy it is to access,  the support and teaching staff, in my case Linda Johnson who is very impressive.  I recommend this site to everyone."
Elizabeth

"Complete. Wow. I have really enjoyed this class and I have learned a lot. I had no idea I could manipulate data like this.  I always knew I hadn't tapped much in the way of Access but now I can hardly wait to learn what I don't know about Excel! Wow! This is great. Some of the best money I have ever spent on learning software."
Bret

"Hi Linda, I have completed lesson 6. I enjoyed the class. It was well put together and easy to follow. In fact I enjoyed it so much you are stuck with me for another 6 weeks in your Word class. Thanks for everything and I will see you next month."
Bob

"I'd like to take a moment to let you know how great the 3 courses I've taken through Eclectic Academy have been.  Linda Johnson taught my Access 101 and Excel 101 classes and James and Laura LaBorde taught the Intermediate Access class.  Without exception they all made my online learning experience so easy.  Without the help and support of patient, knowledgeable instructors, online learning can be difficult and intimidating.  The EA instructors were always ready with detailed, patient explanations, even when I needed something explained more than once.  They also had the knack of making you feel as though you were talking to a friend, not some stranger in cyberspace.  As long as Eclectic Academy continues to offer courses I'm interested in, I'll keep coming back.

Thank you for making such complete, friendly, and inexpensive online classes available."
Diane Rainaud

"Linda once again you top the charts with your ease of the class. I have never used the Journal but now I may use it. Thank you for all your classes I have taken and I will look to see what else is there that I may benefit from taking. Thanks again."

"I took your Excel 101 class, and I use what I learn almost every day at work. I'll start using these PPt skills immediately, too.

Thought you might like to know that my first presentation will be for a doctor who is conducting a study to help cancer patients.

Also, I passed out info on the EA to my team of project managment consultants at a meeting today. Your classes are great for busy professionals!"
Alicia

"I just completed my Antenna Modeling Course with alot of Electical Engineers
who have a great use of EXCEL spreadsheets. I only missed one question on
the final exam/all tests/projects with a lot of spreadsheets in Excel and
ended up 3rd in my class of 11 people this term. So two folks got them all
right! I was ranked in the upper 25 of 156 students. I COULD NOT HAVE DONE
THIS WITHOUT YOUR HELP TEACHING ME EXCEL! Thank-you very much."
 Linda

Kristi Schueler - Altered Books, Bookmaking - Part 1 & 2, and Collage

I'm taking the altered book class by Kristi Schueler.  She has been very helpful and has inspired me with her lessons and examples.  If there is a problem regarding the lesson or not getting a link to work she has the answer or at the very least points you in the right direction. 
I've wanted to try altering a book, but wasn't sure how to go about it, but only 4 weeks into the class, I have all kinds of ideas!  It's great!
Linda K. Long

"Superb course. Better than many I have paid a lot of money for. Great way to get a wonderful overview of materials, techniques, and methods for doing altered books." - Georgia Chilton

"I thought that the lessons and assignments were very well thought out and written in easy to understand language. I also thought that the lessons where excellent for beginners, not too complicated to complete with a limited amount of time and the results were well worth every penny and minute of time spent. The format of having the easier books leading further to the more difficult lessons was a good way of easing everyone into the world of book making. I will be continuing with it and hope that Kristi is able at some point to offer a more advanced book making course." - Brenna Elton

Christine Frey - Painter, Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel  Draw

"I wanted to share the love here ;-). I worked on a couple of doggie
photos for my tech writing friend Carol using the wonderful
techniques I've learned in your Photoshop courses. Here is her
response:
>>>>>i love love love the photos you fixed of milo! they are such an
improvement!...in fact, i'm going to use the smiley one for my desktop
wallpaper.

I love the cats with the special effects too! that is so cool!
Carol<<<<<

I have you to thank Christine, I'm really enjoying your classes.
Maybe Carol can take them soon also. I've sent her the info."
Rita

"I fiddled for a long time with both Painter and Photoshop-and made very little progress. I just finished taking a course in each at the Eclectic Academy, and had such success that I signed up for two more courses. Bottom line is that if you can't learn with the Eclectic  Academy, you just can't learn. :-) I recommend them without reservation."
David Osman

"There is no better way to learn Illustrator than to take Cristine's class at the Eclectic Academy. She is the GREATEST. I took 2 levels of it from her and learned Soooooo much. She's the best teacher I've encountered anywhere – and I've been to workshops that cost much more than her class at the Academy.

I also highly recommend Christine's class in PhotoShop. I learned more in the 12 weeks of Level I and Level 2 than I did from any one book or other course I took, including expensive workshops. Actually I'm still progressing because her classes taught me to "think" and find easier/better ways of doing things."
Careytmk

"Another fine class is ending and I am now looking forward to Painter 8 part I. I hope there will be a II. You have a gift. Thanks for sharing."
Alice

Dian Chapman - Word 301, Word Autoforms/Beginning VBA and Word Advanced Document Design

"Excellent content. The challenge level was on target. Dian could not have been more responsive! This was an excellent use of my training dollars. I took a chance and was very impressed (and surprised) with the quality and value of this [AutoText & Beginning VBA] course. I will certainly take another course, especially if Dian Chapman is the instructor!"
M. Elaine Dembicki

"I very much appreciated the extra time and support that Dian provided through class [AutoText & Beginning VBA]. She was able to help me with a current project that fit the scope of the course. I feel I have become a much more adept programmer after taking her course and can hardly wait for her to do another VBA class. I will be first in line to sign up."
Dawn Croiser

"The most outstanding thing is how responsive Dian is. I loved how she immediately responded to my question about finding my way to the class on-line. But, she was like that from the time I first e-mailed her -- and I had no idea who she was -- with a question. I was really impressed -- then and now. The other good thing is how clearly Dian writes. And, one of the things I do is technical writing. She is very clear."
Sandy Spruill
 

Fred Clark - Beginning Photography

"Very exciting: took a photo today on automatic...then took a 2nd shot one stop down, and it came out MUCH BETTER!!! Will try to load both of them, so you can see. It's not a creative shot, but I was knocked out what a difference it made!!!

If this is all I learn (and I hope it isn't), this course will have been worth it!"
Rita

"I'd like to take a few moments to let you know how dedicated Fred, my teacher for the Photography Class, he is.

He posted comments on my Pbase account for every picture I took for the class. I took more than he suggested because I wanted to make sure I'd understand, so he wasn't really forced to comment on every one of them. He's very, very dedicated and professional. And his comments are always on the spot (even though this means I need to practice, practice and then some more!). Detailed explanations, written examples, and all this in a way that encourage me to go further.

A fine teacher who's really appreciated!"
Raymond

Ray Seegar - Basic Computer Maintenance

"Thanks for offering this much needed class. I love my computer and I have had one for many years (not the same one). We have 3 in our house now but we don't even know many of the basics. It is like a car, I turn the key and it is supposed to run. If not I haven't a clue as to why. So I think that your class is one of the wisest investments I could make. Looking forward to learning more."
Deb K

Renae Bolton - Beginning Virtual Office Assistant, Guerrilla Marketing for your small business

"I really want to thank you for the help so far. I've been searching for a few years for the information you've already provided. I'm so glad I'm taking this class and you're willing to part with such great information! Thank you!"
Julie

Madeleine Jacobs - Traditional Art courses including pastels, watercolor and drawing. Painting with Painter and Paint Shop Pro. & Paint Shop Pro 8

"Madeleine, I have found that I have become more relaxed and loose with the pastels. I can now draw loosely my project with the pastels itself instead of pencil. And...it works out just fine! I believe this may be an important breakthrough for meas I always try to be a perfectionist and that is not good. So, again thanks for a lesson within a lesson :) "
Rose

"This lesson was fun as has been the class. I have drawn a bit (not enough to be very good at it), but never used or looked at the gray scale values, as a photographer the loves black & white I should have. Learned a lot from the all the lessons. Having
been using computers for tool designs for a long time I miss the feel of a pencil on paper so I think it is time to keep drawing."
Jack

"I would like you to know how much I enjoyed talking to you via e-mail, getting to know you better, and your helpful critiques. I have learned so much in your classes! I decided to take a short break between the drawing classes and watercolor ( I will begin in March with that I think) so I could practice what I have learned before going on."
Carol

"You are just so NEAT!! I am such a newbie at watercolors; I was terrified when I saw the lesson using gradient washes. Nevertheless, the more I looked at it, the more I realized I could do it. I've been practicing the strokes for a while but have not had the courage to put them together into one image.

I have to tell you that the second paragraph in your welcoming letter was FANTASTIC! It stated the beauty and simplicity about watercolor painting more clearly then all the books and videos I've studied. In fact, that is why the gradation lesson is not as scary as it would have otherwise been :)

So, if you want to know my opinion on your teaching skills? I can already tell you I am amazed and grateful!! Looking forward to much more"
Leslie

"I have now completed Madeleine Jacobs' Basic Drawing 101 course. While I found in it much motivation for hard work, the overall experience was useful and delightful at the same time. Madeleine's lesson format was concise, yet covered a myriad of basic drawing skills with good progression over the six weeks. In addition, her personal critiques of my posted work were thoughtful and thorough."
Marion

Ed Wiser - Painter Watercolor Palette, Pastel Palette, Wacom Tablet

"Ed, thanks for all the good information. I have posted my final assignment for the Wacom tablet. You've given me a taste of drawing and I have really enjoyed it. I am not an artist by any stretch of the imagination but I've learned a lot and will enjoy building on those skills."
JoAnn

Sharon & Roy Montero - SEO The Write Way

"I just wanted to take a moment and thank you from the bottom of my heart, for your excellent guidance for the past 6 weeks. I've learned so many great things! From where to place my keywords, to link reputation, to how to increase your rankings with Backward Links, to Understanding my Server Log Files, and so much more … I especially commend you for taking the time to give us detailed explanations, sometimes more than once, until we got it.

Your suggestions are already paying off for my Gift Baskets website and I can't wait to see the results once I implement everything I learned. I wish you continued success, and I hope you continue to teach classes about SEO."

Sincerely, Adriana

"This is the best online class I've ever taken period. Although my company current sells SEO services (and we do pretty well at it) I still managed to pick up some GEMS with the class both pertaining to SEO methods as well as practices. The instructors are extremely impressive, knowledgeable and available for questions/concerns. I feel I owe Sharon and Roy more money as $20 seems not nearly enough for what I got out of the course. I highly recommend this class to anyone wanting to learn some very necessary elements of the SEO puzzle.

Thanks for helping us SEO'ers out!"    Keli

Charlene Russ - 3D Max, Creative Animation, 3D textures, Intro to Javascript

"Thank you for teaching me some new tricks with Flash. I have had a lot of fun. It sure has made my brain work overtime. Thanks again."
Take care,
Patti '

"This was a really cool lesson - and I'm not even done with it yet!

I have used the script for pre-loading images before (the old 'cut and paste' routine), but I never understood what it did or how.....and now I do! Way cool!"
-Trish

Kay Hoffman - Intro to Bitmap Graphics, Intro to Vector Graphics

"This has been a great class. I've really enjoyed it and I've picked up something from EVERY lesson. Thanks"
 Mary

Debbie Miller - Intro to FrontPage 2000/2002, FrontPage Themes, Intro to Feng Shui

"Thank you for helping me out in this course. I have learned that there is a lot to Feng Shui and will be checking out some of those recommended books and links. I feel like I have changed the energy in our home some by making a few little changes here and there - some things that I would not have thought of before this course. I like the changes and I feel that these changes may have helped in some of the other changes that have happened in our lives since the beginning of this course. Although maybe I will slow down a little as it all seems to be happening so fast! ;-} Thanks again for taking the time to do this course! "
Daun

More to come!