Welcome from Ontario, Canada. How lucky you are to be starting to quilt now. There are such wonderful resources available on the web. I would start by viewing some of the YouTube videos from the Missouri star quilt co. done by Jenny Doan. A beginners course at your Local quilt store (LQS) would be good too if available. Of course any questions you have we will be glad to help you with.
Start on a small project like a potholder as someone mentioned and work your way up as you gain confidence. Once you get your potholder done, see if you then want to invest in a sewing machine, rotary cutter and ruler etc.