By all means, take all the classes that you can. My favorite LQS has weekly classes to make something that will teach you how to use your machine. The first year the classes are free. It's a great way to learn your machine. I recently test drove the 5900 Horizon, and one of the perks offered was classes for life. Can't go wrong since there are so many things you can do with that machine. I can only imagine what your machine can do. Have fun!!! One thing I did many years ago when I got my new machine was make a strip of fabric with each setting on my machine--then I knew what the design looked like.
Sue