I took classes through the public schools. It was enrichment classes. Some of the community colleges have classes also. Eleanor Burns is on RFD TV and her classes are easy to follow. She also has a site "Quilt in Day" and she has tutorials. Also the Missouri
Quilt Company has tutorials (U-Tube) Fons and Porter on BYU usually every day at 11:a.m.. Check the store that you bought your sewing machine they usually have classes on how to use your machine and the insructor may know of a group or classes offered. Good Luck in your new advenure!