My beginner class was a 8 week course and we did a sampler twin quilt. We practiced the skills we needed in the class for that week's block. The samples we created in class were a great reference for when we got home and worked on our real quilt. The skill sets of the students varied greatly but all of us each created a beautiful quilt top. A second course showed us how to sandwich, baste, a little free motion quilting, binding, labeling and how to make a hanging sleeve. It was a lot of fun and we all learned how to quilt and did a lot laughing.