Quite a few of us are self-taught with the help of the TV shows and books. I rarely take a class unless it's a technique not covered by one of those two. I lived outside of town where the nearest thing to a quilt store was some 30-35 miles or more away. A Quilt Guild if there is one near you, is very helpful. This board is a wealth of information and answers, kind of a 24/7 Quilt Guild.