Yesterday I bought the canon500D twin lens kit. Today is my birthday & we are going to my nieces who also shares the same Birthday. I will get a chance to try the camera out for the first time.

What I would like to ask is: Is it a good idea to go & do a course and do you know if Tafe have them?
I find it very hard to pick things up from a book or manual. What do others think? Sorry to ask questions but I really do want to learn how to use my camera & get the most from it.
I want to enjoy taking photos of my dogs.

Look forward to your replies. I want to be brave enough to try the lens LOL & take the camera off auto.