hi eagertolearn
I reckon if your so 'eager' to learn you would do what I'm sure most of us here have done.
The Gimp program is NOT as hard as some people make out to learn but it does take time. If I can learn something, anyone can. There are things about it I am still learning.
Anyway I didn't go to a class or anything like that to learn what I know and I am sure most can say the same. Just practice/play with your program and visit forums like this regularly to learn different things. You will learn - Not over night but you will. Those who are particularly skilled at the program are either long term users or quick learners/pick up things quickly.
Anyway play and have fun.
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