dang man, i'd love to, but i think 1000 miles is just too far for me to commute. i hope you can find someone, though! but if you tell me what kind of stuff you're interested in doing, i could probably suggest some sites/books that explain it fairly well. i love beading and have been doing it for about 2 years. PM me and let me know!
What sort of jewelery? There are a few different sorts... I'd say, the best bet is either a) finding an instructional book or b) go to a craft store that supplies beading and such, and have an employee show you some basics, and go from there. That'd likely be your best bet!
I m not sure what type and I'm kinda afraid of goimng places so I might justr buy a book, eventough they confuse the heck out of me!