I think you could find someone who would want to volunteer their time to give you a beginning sewing/quilting lesson. If there is a quilt guild in your area, you could contact people the people in charge and see if they can help you.
If I were near you{ i live in Massachusetts} I would teach you myself
Also your school maybe able to find a quilting teacher.. Some of your friends mothers might have quilting friends who could help you. A good machine to start with is the Janome Gem. Hope this helps
Best wishes!