I feel very lucky-My LQS charged me 75$ for initial class, provided batting for practice sandwich, gave me discount coupon for one hour rental and only charges 10$/hr Only problem is can only go when one particular person is there so timing is tight(evenings and weekends). First quilt I did I took 3 hours including loading time and it was worth evry penny-only other charge was for thread I bought at store which was 18$ for spool. Guess I got a good deal after all and really enjoyed. Computerized auto stitch thing is additional class and fee Oh and I got a booklet with the idiots guide to setting up the machine with my class.