Hello,
Do you have a quilting guild where you live in Missouri?? That would be the best bet. For --I'm talking about mine now--$25.00/yr Jan-Jan/ prorated also, you get membership in monthly meetings, both day and nights alternating, workshops for $40. they are all day from 9 3-4P and very famous teachers. Supposed to end at 3 but sometimes go to 4. Plus you are in with other people of like interest -quilting/fabrics- and the 3 hr monthly meetings just fly by. Also have a show n tell, mini workshops, their own quilting library and lots more.
I'd recommend you scout around and see what's available. You can google quilt guilds in your area or find another quilt shop and ask about a quilting guild.
hope this helps. Join a guild and you will have funn and learn a lot.