I have to agree with Patrice. Does the instructor know what your expectations/goals are?
I have sewed for many years. I sewed competitively in 4-H. In my adult life I had to decide whether I was going to enjoy the process or drive myself crazy. I decided that I want my quilts to be used...not to be for show or judged. That being said, I like my blocks to go together easy, I don't like to unsew and my seams be 1/4". I like to learn new techniques to improve the construction of my blocks.
Keep an open mind and realize that this is a learning experience.