UH UH The "beginners" class I went to was limited in size, and a handout was given way before class started indicating the basic supplies you need including your own sewing machine. The instructor was a thoroughly competent quilter and seamstress and offered many tips and techniques. My only complaint was I was truly the "beginner" and the others were not, so the class sometimes went a little fast for me and I felt very inadequate. I did come away with knowledge that sure helped me and then I found MSQC and Jennie, the rest is history.