I have been wondering the same thing! I have a Viking Platinum (same as the Sweet Sixteen), and ended up not signing up for the classes because i didn't think it would be helpful. I thought they would focus on the setup of the longarm and other things that wouldn't benefit me. In Feb when AQS is back in my area, I will defiantly sign up for longarm classes if that's the only option. Ill be anxious to hear if you take them and your opinion. You can always learn SOMETHING from a class, but at $100 a pop, I would like to know it would really benefit me. I'm afraid I would Want to take the longarm home with me, too!