Since I have this current "Welding 101" class under my belt, well almost, I am eligible for more advanced classes. I chose to take a TIG class for the next semester. (our local community college)
I hope that it will be a nice class, as it will have only five students and one instructor. The classes are to be held on saturdays from 8am until 12:30, so I have great hopes to learn something.
As far as the current class goes, I learned a few things, but more importantly I got a lot of uninterrupted time to practice welding. I mostly chose to practice stick and burned, probably, 15 or so lbs of rod, which in itself helped a lot. The suggestions of instructor were invaluable also, but he is spread among about 15 students.