If you ever want to make your own mead I found this video series below by Will Kalif an indispensable resource. Will has lots more to help a new mead maker on his site at http://www.stormthecastle.com/mead/index.htm

Mind you, I didn't follow Will's guidelines 100%. Talking to the proprietors of a few local home brew shops was equally indispensable.

Part 1 – The Ingredients Needed

Part 2 – Adding the Water

Part 3 – Adding Honey

Part 4 – Pitching Yeast

Part 5 – Pitching the Yeast & Agitating

Part 6 – Finishing