learn actionscript

For a long time now I’ve wanted to become more proficient at web design. I do graphics and illustrations now and have some what of a concept about actionscript but its the equivalent of knowing how to say “wheres the bathroom?” in a foreign language.
I’ve bought books and read tutorials but I’m more of a hands on kinda person. If anyone has any information of how you learned or are learning or anything information at all that you can provide to aid me in this goal, believe me I would be ever so grateful!