One suggestion for starter projects would be wall hooks. You can really learn a lot, and use a very small amount of material, and have something to show your friends that know less than you! With a hook, you can learn to draw a taper, bend, twist, punch holes, and use different parts of the anvil. Take sometime and look around at all the hooks you can find on this site. Pick one, try it. The Athens Forge, has members of all different skill levels, the purpose is to learn from each other. Come to a meeting, introduce yourself, ask questions.