Classes are wonderful for the new things you'll learn, but also for meeting other people. Here is the good news: unlike going to a party or a cocktail hour, you and these women already have something in common...quilting. I guarantee you'll never run out of things to talk about. If you are shy, just ask a question of your "neighbor" then sit back and listen. Pretty soon you'll have new friends. Try to think about this: It's not about you, it's about the quilting, and that should take the pressure off you.