Asfar as online classes, try Keene State College (in NH) I've never done anything with web design before in my life and I started with a basic class. I really like it and I can't believe how much I'm learning, and for $99 you can't beat the cost. Maybe try a few out and make sure it's something you really want to do before you get too committed.
http://www.ed2go.com/cgi-bin/oic3/n....cgi?name=keene
