Savanna:
Glad to have you with us (the second time)!
8 years ago I was looking for someone to teach me how to do makeup work. At the time, I lived in the Finger Lakes region of New York State which is a 4 hour drive to New York City. I couldn’t find anyone close, but I was traveling to the Atlanta area with some frequency. I stumbled upon someone that was really helpful. Now I realize that it would be way beyond a reasonable trip for you, but I present her as a model for the kind of capabilities and services that you are looking for:
Please complete your Profile page. It is very helpful to other members as they come to understand how things sit for you, where you struggle and what your direction is.
Also, if you want to search for other members in your area, click on Social in the menu and then Member Directory.