My roadster project is still in the planning stages (read: trying to convince the wife that I have time

. One of the things that I'd like to do in preparation is attend one of the build schools. I think the practice and experience will really help let me know what I'm getting into. I have a couple of questions on the build schools:
1. Where are the different build schools? I'd like to bring the family for a vacation while I attend the build school so that means I need family entertainment. So Cal is good anyone there? We have friends in Phoenix, does Gordon have a build school? Most of the ones I've heard about are east coast, are there any out west?
2. FFR's web page talks about a $500 discount if you take the class at Mott (Detroit) and North Cobra's web page mentions a $100 discount if you take their class. Are these different deals or is one of the web pages out of date? Do all of the classes have this discount thing (Tri-state)?
3. For those that have taken these classes, are they worth the time, expense and trouble?
Thanks for helping move along my dream