learn to throw on a pottery wheel

I realize that I am moronic in many ways…I mean, I am the Arts Education Director at Callanwolde. We have one of the best pottery programs in Atlanta. I am really jealous of all the great stuff I see down there in their studios. I am debating whether to sign up for a class. All of the wheel classes are full, but I could start with Handbuilding. I am literally sitting two stories above 13+ wheels. What is with the hesitation?? I guess it is the idea of devoting one night for the next 8 weeks to playing in clay…and the cost…who would pick up my darling pooch from day camp??