I joined a group at our LQS that did a block of the month. I didn't know much about quilting but learned a lot from the ladies and the store owner. I got many tips and help. It wasn't a learn how to quilt but it was making a quilt. All blocks were different we made two of each. Anyway maybe there is something like that you can go to. There were experienced quilters and non quilters and I learned more in the 12 months then I would have during a class. We went once a month to show our block and get the one for the next month. It was a fantastic experience for me.