Ed McGowin
I would highly recommend Ed McGowin. He was one of the original teachers in Griffin, GA. I think he has assisted with more than 200 empennage sections and owns an RV-6 that he built. In many cases he has been willing to come to you to teach you the class. He helped me build my empennage in my basement over a one week period nearly 3 years ago. Since then he has become a great friend and has helped me see my RV-7 through to completion. He will teach you how to read the plans (very important) and how to build. By the end of the week you will have a good feel for the necessary skills to finish your project and you will have had enough practice to make you hands ache from squeezing rivets and dimpling. Equally important (maybe more), he is a very good teacher. He is patient and allows you to explore your own ideas and make a few mistakes along the way. In my case, he provided a great environment for learning, in my own shop, with my own tools, on my own plane, and in the end I wound up with a really nicely done tail section.
If would like his number, send me a private message and I will reply.
Keith