Definitely take the class if it doesn't assume you already know pp'ing. If it does assume you already know, see if you can take a beginners class before hand or find someone to show you the basics. I think it's a skill better learned when taught hands on. The class I took was for beginners and was for NY Beauty blocks. Just a 4-5 hour class but well worth my time as I just couldn't 'get' it looking at books and reading. I don't know if I can say I love pp'ing but I'm glad I know how to do it and am reasonably comfortable with it. And I love the results.