Smocking, here I come...

Call me crazy, but I'm taking smocking classes starting next week. Barb's Sewing Center is offering a 3-week class for beginners. Now that I have a girl, I have to be able to smock. It's calling my name... If any of you have suggestions or tricks to make smocking easier let me know. And for you Huntsville girls who have time, come take the class with me. I'm sure it's gonna' be fun.