first class was mostly polishing the apple for the instructor, very little hands on, but did learn alot of little different tricks! it's only a class of 4 gals, so it should be quite fun:)made 2 6" 9 patches is all...next week should be more hands on and less instructing. she is fabulous and i know i'll learn tons! i just want to fly ahead and do it all by next week!! thank you all for all the great posts; the encouragement has been uplifting and great for me to read!! i shall post pics as i go, 5 more weeks of classes, every wed am at 9!!