Rob - I'm taking a garment sewing class but was also considering a new 4-week class in October called Art Quilt Studio taught by Julia Pfaff. She also offers a few other classes that look interesting.. shibori & indigo dying.. For a newbie like me these classes are appealing.
I did not actually visit the contemporary quilting exhibit but viewed the pics online - several interesting designs.
Are you planning to enter any of your work at the Fredericksburg Expo or Va Bch Quilt Week?
Christine