i don't know what was more fun ... the volunteering or the classes. i registered for the classes i without -a -doubt did not want to miss and i volunteered for "surprise me" classes. you don't have any choice which class you volunteer in so after you sign up to volunteer you get SURPRISED. thats part of the fun. i was with crystal jeffrey rieger and stacey ethridge. they are both fun and energetic. i took classes that could teach me techniqes i didn't feel comfortable with and they all met my expectations. i worked with metal... i had't a clue about that before the class. i worked with canvas in a class by Quick Quotes...they are awesome. this year they didn't allow rolling totes on the shopping floor and i heard a lot of squawking about it but most shows don't allow them so why fuss...go with the flow. i used a smaller bag that held all my supplies and had plenty of room for class kits picked up throughout the day. the other complaint that can be heard many times a day is that there isn't enough room at each table in the classes...deal with it! know ahead of time there will be three people to a table and it will be tight... embrace it...enjoy it...you are there to have FUN and learn as much as you can. take a positive attitude and a sweater!!!!