The way I started was visiting a shop that offered a certification class then rented time, I took the class & rented time to quilt a couple quilts then decided to buy my own. Over the years I have had a few people come in, take the class, maybe come back & quilt a quilt (9 out of 10) have decided they would rather pay me to quilt for them instead of doing it themselves. I have a couple people who once or twice a year come over & quilt a couple quilts. The others enjoyed the class & doing a practice quilt but decided it wasn't their interest, or it was too much like work & they understand why it costs what it does to pay for the quilting. It is a great way to try it out & see if it is something you would want to invest in... Better than investing only to find you do not like doing it