In my opinion, the best way to start down the wiccan path is through the reading of many, many books. Practicing in a coven situation is not comfortable for everyone. I encourage you when starting out, to read and study at first on your own. Then if you feel so inspired you may contact one of your web weaving contacts and possibly come under his or her tutilage. Below I have provided a list of great books that you might consider looking into.
"Wicca: A Guide for Solitary Practioner's" by: Scott Cunnigham
This is an excellent book for beginners, it outlines all the basic principles of the craft and more. Cunnigham puts everything into terms that even to most novice Wiccan can understand.Definately a must read!!
"Living Wicca: A Further Guide for the Solitary Practioner" by: Scott Cunnigham
This, a further voyage into the craft by Scott Cunnigham, is an excellent book for the beginner. It goes more in depth into the daily life of a person walking down the Wiccan Path!
"The Complete Book Of: Incense, Oils & Brews" by: Scott Cunnigham
"To Ride A Silver Broomstick" by: Silver RavenWolf
This is another wonderful book for the novice pagan. Silver RavenWolf delivers the craft in a beautifully articulated compilation of stories, prose, and practices to enhance your learing experience along the Wiccan path!
"To Stir A Magick Cauldron" by Silver RavenWolf
This is book for the more advanced pagan. With a great deal of emphasis on visualization and meditation, Silver Ravenwolf makes this her sequel to "To Ride a Silver Broomstick" an must have for any one advancing in the craft. With this book you can't go wrong! There is a little something for everyone even if you are quite new to the craft!
"Buckland's Complete Book Of WitchCraft" by Raymond Buckland
This is overall one of the best books for anyone starting down the Wiccan Path and those a little more versed in the Wiccan Mysteries. This book includes lessons about everything from the Sabbats, to the Deities, to how to make your own robe or athame. No Wiccan book collection is complete without Buckland's Complete Book of WitchCraft.
"Power of the Witch" by Laurie Cabot
"Creative Visualization" by Shakti Gawain
Visualization seems to mean different things to different people. This is an excellent book to help to learn to visualize things and ideas more clearly. This is a must have for anyone interested in learning to art of meditation, astral projection,channeling, etc.