I thought my first hand quilting class was fun, but I personally was really looking for more of a CLASS and it did feel a little bit like social hour. We each traced a stencil quilting pattern (provided) on a muslin square that we brought, layered it, and quilted with the teacher for about two hours. It was my first quilting class so I regret not taking advantage of the time to ask more questions. We were sent home with instructions that did answer some of my questions though.
Just my experience if that helps. I like the sound of the class mentioned up there where they brought different needle and thimble sizes to class - I wish my teacher had explained a lot more in that way. I didn't even know what finger my thimble went on when I started and felt silly asking! Lol*