I am self taught thru books as well. I do not plan on taking a class. I have all the info I need right here on these boards. While not all of us will agree with one method, you at least get difference perspectives and then you decide which works for you. I can save that money I would have spent on a class, and buy more fabric!!! and still be just as knowledgeable as the teachers teaching. Because I have everyone here and what more could you ask for than all these teachers ??