You said you plan to have classes. I wish my local shop had classes during a variety of hours for those of us that work a M-F job. She has one Mon evening class for basic sewing and one Sat AM "Bernina Club" which really isn't a class you can just go and work on whatever -- mainly a social time. But both of those times are always full with the "regulars" She's the only shop in town too! So.... that's my 2 cents worth. Lots of classes at lots of times especially evening and weekends. Good Luck :)