Check out glass craft. www.glasscraftinc.com Get the book by HOMER HOYT. Get "Contemporary Lampworking" It comes in a two book set.
get a torch, hose,regulators,oxygen and propane. A kiln, glasses and tweezers and claw holders. Silver, Gold, carbon rod, carbon plate,glass at a low low price of $50 a pound. Get alot of time, money and patience. Then turn up the heat and burn, burn, burn. Youtube has a ton of videos. Although, not all of them are the CORRECT way to blow glass you will learn alot from them as to what you will be getting into. Good luck.

REMEMBER: safety is #1 use the proper glasses, and have adequate ventilation or you will die. Maybe post an ad on craigslist and ask if anyone needs an apprentice.