Mine has not been updated to an SE, so my 11000 does not have quite the capabilities of yours. It is a marvelous machine, smoooth, smooth, smooth. I bought mine second hand (but hardly used) so I have not been able to take classes at a shop. I have pretty much figured it out. I would like to take classes using the embroidery. I have done designs, monograms etc. that are on the machine. Just go through the book. Also, the Janome forum is quite helpful. It's on the Janome website. Have fun!