I bought new Janome last January I take classes at the local tech college (quilting is a related art) and I use Janome's there. I was told that the purchase entitled me to an hour class, so I took it. I did not have to bring anything they had the supplies and machines. I did learn a few things, but at the end,was told that my warranty which originally was for one year with a free cleaning, was extended another year since I took the class. That means another free cleaning! It was worth the time, because they charge $85 for the cleaning, so the hour was surely worth it.