I understand your situation completely. I am so much better sewing at home by myself as I am such a loner and enjoy the quiet time and sew at my own speed. I am such a perfectionist and that is why I am so slow. If I take a class it is only to learn a new technique and mainly take notes and go home and try it. So you are definitely not alone-I am sure there are alot of us out there that don't do well in classes.