I agree with Jim. Books are a great source for learning about the craft and techniques. I would start out with getting as much info as possible through printed materials - even web sites related to timber framing (builders)or building materials(such as SIPS, etc) are great free sources of info. The investment in the dozen or so key timber framing books is money well spent...I guarantee you will use them for reference time and time again. The skills and techniques used in timber framing are the same used in general woodworking. Since you say your woodworking skills are limited, tackle a few small woodworking projects - do some layout, use a chisel, a handsaw, some "easy to work" materials such as pine. Make sure this is fun to you and you feel accomplishment after completing your project rather than it being "something that needs to be finished". Those people that are most successful (be it monetary or self-fulfilled)are those that enjoy what they do. Take the opportunity to go visit some sawmills in your area and see what happens there, find out if anyone has built a TF in your area (people will talk for hours about their structure and the trials,tribulations and successes), start looking at construction sites in progress as you will undoubtedly need and want to develop some other skills (concrete, electrical, plumbing, finishing, etc) - very rarely do I pass up an interesting looking construction site without taking a look-see. The next step once you have a basic understanding of timber framing/construction and some basic woodworking skills is to "go do it". The Guild projects are a great way to get experience to ensure this is something you want to tackle and to gain some good skills and confidence along the way. The Guild projects expose you to some of the best timber framers in the world and the interaction is invaluable. Your first experience in constructing and raising a frame will be one of those "events to remember" for the rest of your life. Best of luck!