hey bfd,

I took an on-line class from Sony 101 (I know, I know, after all I've said about Sony...LOL)

but it's a cool class. They divide it up to 4 classes, it's all free. And the turn around time is about 5 days for each lesson. Really flexible.

I'll include the link below. They may not offer it now, or if they offer Photoshop CS 2, you can still sign up if it is a basics class cause most of the tools are the same.

I've used Photoshop native and I actually prefer elements better. And I can't see spending a couple of grand for CSII or 800 smackers for photoshop itself...

and I think after you've take the basic one, you can just learn the rest on your own. I have had fun restoring some of our family's old photos...

here's the link:

sony 101

let me know, I might take a refresher course with you if I have the time...I would like to get back into it and learn some more stuff...LOL