I found one of those regular small ironing boards for $1. took the legs off it and use it beside my sewing machine on the banquet table I use for cutting and basting. The only time I use the big one is when I need to do big pieces. For class I have one of those Oh shoot I forget what it is called, but you put your mat, ruler and whatever else you would need for class or whatever. It has a pressing sheet inside that I use to take where ever I need a ironing board. Its made of fabric, but can be thrown on a table and used there, I wouldn't recommend you use a real hot iron, but it works well for pressing seams when there is no ironing board around. It is padded so works well. I love it
Rita