Try another shop or guild. My Modern quilt guild has many younger, newer quilters and I really like their fresh outlook, enthusiasm and creativity. I left my old guild of many years because I felt they were very cliquish and close minded to new ideas. The new one is much better. Google 'the modern quilt guild" and once you find the website, there is a link there to search if there is group near you that you could visit. Good luck and don't give up just because of a few unfriendly quilters!