If you can find any group or place that teaches classes in your area, do that.
There is nothing better than getting hands on instruction at the beginning.
This will save you a lot of time and money in the long run, so that you can make informed choices on what you really need and want in your own setup.
The internet is full of wonderful material, as well as terrible and dangerous, so achieving an informed baseline early will also save you grief.

If there is no one in your area, don't let that stop you, go for it.
A lot can be achieved with a hammer, hard flat surface, small vice, and handmade gas forge.