Materials

Things I really want/need to truly get started:
Scrap computer parts (preferably "junk" or no longer functioning) including circuit boards, diodes, resistors, cables, wires, cable ribbons, and capacitors.
Some form of soldering equipment (note: have a "multi-tool" that includes a soldering tip)
Free classes on soldering and metal smithing (and whatever else I can find!)
My Adobe Creative Suite (I know it has to be around here somewhere!)