In addition to the things PatPitter has suggested, I would including sewing straight lines, sewing curves, sewing squares/rectangles together, sewing half-square triangles, and several methods of applique. Maybe another class for paper piecing.
I would expect to go home after the first class with a finished project - something small, maybe a pillow or wall hanging or table topper. Or the 1 yard baby quilt - I forget the dimensions - take 3 yards of fabric that coordinate, cut maybe 10" off each side, and mix and match so you have 3 quilts at the end with centers, sides, and corner squares all different.