A very basic guide to creating your first model in Maya

[Acies]

I dont understand the texturing part.

The whole thing; UV mapping and adding textures? Or one of them?

As for adding textures refer to picture 12 & 13. I might have to write a more extended guide on UV mapping someday
Edit: Adding a texture step by step:
1. Click your object (remember to do it in object mode)
2. Select your material. It is displayed on one of the "tabs" to the right of the 3D window.
3. Click the "checkerboard" next to color.
4. Select "File"
5. Select your file