TechShop has extended their MakerFaire discounts. I'm not a member, but the question about whether or not it is worthwhile pops up from time to time. This is a cheap way to give it a go.
https://secure.techshop.ws/classpacks.cfm?step=select_offer&offer=301
https://secure.techshop.ws/classpacks.cfm?step=select_offer&offer=301