dsmith, if you do not get to take classes this year, do not be too sad. There are many opportunities at Festival. Open Studios will have presenters all day rotating through offering instruction on some idea or product. ( Usually it is something they are selling) There is usually a Meet the Teachers area where something similar happens as well. Even if you are not registered , (which is a required fee to take classes) you can pay about $12 at the door for 50 minute lectures on a particular topic. Many vendors will demo their products and or answer questions at their booths. Cashs_mom referred you to quilts.com for info on classes. There is a lot of useful info there about the show. You may want to spend some time looking at info there. Schedules for Open Studios and Meet the Teachers will be in the program ( you can buy there) and also at their locations on the floor. Lectures are listed with classes, I believe, and also on an events list. I hope you have multiple days because there is much to see and do. It will be fun!