I enrolled in the welding program because the welding we did in sculpture class was just enough to whet the appetite. I wanted to know how to properly work with the metal in my sculptures.

I've been working in sculpture and painting since 1920.

Francie, huddled with other children of her kind, learned more that first day than she realized. She learned of the class system of a great Democracy.

The goals of the class are to get kids to look carefully at things.

It felt very good to work for an organization that sends a message that I believe in. And most importantly for me, this was a chance to design and build something that my mom can see and know that I created. I'm not sure if there would be another time that would ever be as significant to me as this is, for that reason. It was a great opportunity for me and a project that I've very proud of.

I thought I'd try college and try to find myself. At 45 years old, I wanted to see what I really wanted to be when I grew up.