I think taking a class is a great idea and the price is certainly fair. I'd also suggest joining a local quilt guild that welcomes beginners. Like the board here, you will always have people ready to give aid, assistance and sometimes act as quilt police, but just ignore the latter. Guilds also tend to have days when the member get together and sew, workshops with popular teachers and usually bring in speakers that can be inspirational and bring some novel ideas.