I have done this as well. Spent my time gathering a large number of resource and good starting points for beginners only to have the audience run away in utter

I have done this as well. Spent my time gathering a large number of resource and good starting points for beginners only to have the audience run away in utter intimidation (i think). Now I just lay it out for people. Programming is like playing the piano. You are as good as your practice allows and its clearly evident in your quality of product.