Hey Dread, Big Mikey is right.

One class at a time.

I went back to school after I dried out and spent 9 years getting a master's degree. Just did it one assignment at a time, one class at a time.

Biggest thing that worked for me was reading ahead in the textbook so I already knew a bit about whatever the professor was gonna lecture about each class and if I was confused I already knew it and could ask questions until I "got it."

Also, minored in Clothing and Textiles as a kid in college. Know what you mean about all them terms. Don't tell your wife you'll probably be the only male in most of your classes...

Go enjoy it, bring your ideas to fruit.

Ron