I took a year long class to learn how to use my then new sewing machine. Every month we were told to use a certain technique on the machine, which was fine but. The didn't really spend much time showing how to use it plus we had to buy attachments and more special thread and other stuff to make each block. They never mentioned how much this class was really going to cost. I stopped going after 6 months and the only thing I learned was how to applique with my machine, which I could have learned on my own. I have to say I don't take classes any more. Most of what they teach I can figure out on my own.