MARIN VENDOR COURSE INSTRUCTOR CATALOG
(Individuals are alphabetized by first names)
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Art Abloom
415.256.1112
Email: artabloom@comcast.net
Website: www.artabloom.com
Age/Grade Ranges: All ages
Location: 751 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo
Standard Fee/Range: $40/class
Description: Art (all media) Art Abloom specializes in offering a full spectrum art experience in a creative,
nurturing, stimulating, and non-competitive, environment. Student artists ranging from toddlers to adults are
encouraged to develop and strengthen creative skills using a wide range of media, including drawing, painting,
printmaking, clay, sewing, sculpture, collage and found object assemblage, while embracing the art spirit unique
to each of us. Group or private classes emphasizing process builds self-esteem, self-importance, problem
solving, patience and individuality.
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Caylia Chaiken Music Studio
415.383.5395
Email: caylia@chaikenmusic.com
Website: www.chaikenmusic.com
Age/Grade Ranges: all ages
Location: 775 E. Blithedale Ave, #213, Mill Valley
Standard Fee/Range: Voice: Group $200-250/month/group / Individual $55-95/session, Piano: Group
$175/month/group
Description: Voice & Piano Lessons is taught multi-sensory where muscle memory is retrained; allowing the
student to play a recognizable melody immediately. Beginners will be playing 40 – 50 pieces within twelve
months of starting. Singing is taught as an extension of one’s natural speaking voice. The singer learns to breath
control, pitch recognition, posture, vocal placement and performance techniques that will bring their singing to
a professional level. I offer a complimentary introductory session for perspective piano and voice students.
Colors of Spanish
Maria (Guadalupe) Tausch
707.782.1084
Email: guadalupe@colorofspanish.com
Website: www.colorsofspanish.org
Age/Grade Ranges: Pre-K to 12
Location: 55 Maria Drive, Ste. 844, Petaluma; and other locations in Sonoma and Marin Counties
Standard Fee/Range: $120-$150 for 8 week session; material or lab fee $5
Description: Spanish Lessons Our principal objective is to expose and involve our students to the understanding
of the sounds and structure of the Spanish language while gaining an appreciation for the cultures in which the
language is spoken. Class curriculum is developed according to the abilities, skills, interests and ages of our
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students. Classes utilize fun activities such as; games, mimics, rhymes, stories, acting, songs, music and art. As
we move from the youngest to older groups, the emphasis on structure increases – but is always focused on
spending our time acquiring language rather than studying it. Home school groups can meet once or twice a
week, for 1 or 1½ hour class sessions (Price varies).
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Donna McCornack Piano Studio
415.897.0151
Email: donnamac79@yahoo.com
Age/Grade Ranges:
Location: Novato
Standard Fee/Range: Varies
Description: Piano Lessons Piano instruction and music theory.
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Golden Gate Tutoring Center
415.383.2283
Email: info@goldengatetutoring.com
Website: www.goldengatetutoring.com
Age/Grade Ranges: Ages 5 & up
Location: 921 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo
Standard Fee/Range: $70/hour/individual; $45/hour/group
Description: Academic Tutoring, Small Classes GGTC tutoring is highly individualized. Tutors tailor fit tutoring for
each student according to his or her learning goals. For the student who is often bored with schoolwork, the
tutor can challenge him/her to delve deeper into the subject with enlightening activities and research. For the
student who lacks motivation to attempt homework, the tutor will help her understand the material, get started
and even love learning it. For the disorganized student, the tutor will help him set goals, develop a personal
method of keeping track of assignments, and follow up with him regularly regarding his progress. Individual and
Group Tutoring offered, as well as Academic classes.
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Karen’s Art & Enrichment
Karen Mace
415.924.1608
Email: karenriosmace@comcast.net
Website: www.karensartandenrichment.com
Age/Grade Ranges: Grades K-6
Location: Corte Madera
Standard Fee/Range: $92/4 classes/month
Description: Fine Art Karen’s Art & Enrichment is about children having fun while receiving education in Fine Art.
The lessons are taught in small groups of 8 students. Within these small group settings your child will learn the
art of creating in numerous mediums. From pointillism and charcoal drawing to ceramics, watercolor and acrylic
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painting, you will be proud of your child’s creations, and more importantly your child will be proud of his or her
own work. Karen’s Art and Enrichment aims to channel pride and confidence within each child through
creativity.Student art work will not be completed in one lesson but each child will complete at least three pieces
per session. Students will have the time and individual instruction needed to perfect their art work according to
their own satisfaction. Karen's Art and Enrichment is about nurturing the creativity within each child, building
their artistic skills and bringing out the artist in each individual. Students learn, create, and display their work
with pride and confidence.
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Lindsay Wildlife Museum
925.935.1978 x14
Email: pharris@wildlife-museum.org
Website: www.lindsaywildlife.org
Age/Grade Ranges: Ages 6-12
Location: 1931 First Ave, Walnut Creek
Standard Fee/Range: See website for prices
Description: Nature Awareness Lindsay Wildlife Experience offers hands-on science classes containing elements
of the Next Generation Science Standards. Younger students (ages 6–8) will explore the concepts through
discovery activities. Older students (ages 9–12) will obtain a deeper understanding of the subject through critical
questions, observations and investigations. All classes are taught by experienced Lindsay Wildlife Education
Specialists.
Laurie Nimmo College Advising
Laurie Nimmo
707-433-6854
Email: lnimmo@sonic.net
Age/Grade Ranges: 8-12/ JC transfer students
Location: Healdsburg
Standard Fee/Range: $120/1.5 hr initial, $90/hour thereafter
Description: Certified College Counselor/Advisor. After an initial meeting and discussion, college recommendations will be
made and your student will be encouraged to research these to find out if they meet the goals and desires they have for
furthering their education. The college list will be developed and discussed along with timelines, deadlines, guidance with
the applications and essays, securing letters of recommendations and testing information.
Specific Requirements: N/A
Lawrence Hall of Science
510.642.5134
Website: www.lawrencehallofscience.org/PFS
Age/Grade Ranges: Age 2 – grade 12
Location: 1 Centennial Drive, Berkeley
Standard Fee/Range: $25 and up
Description: Science Since the Hall opened to the public in 1968, learning by doing has been core to all of our
programs. We emphasize science inquiry as well as science content. We know that children learn more
effectively and develop stronger interests in science and math if they engage with the subject through hands-on
investigations. To address the challenges in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education
today, we've created a comprehensive set of programs to help increase the quality and quantity of great science
learning that kids get both in and out of school.
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Little Production’s
415.482.0176
Email: LittleLiveShow@aol.com
Website: www.littleliveshow.com
Age/Grade Ranges: Ages 5 & older
Location: Marin
Standard Fee/Range: $50/session; $250/5 sessions
Description: Acting, Language & Expression Improve your child’s self-esteem, acting & social skills in this fun,
up-beat class. Your child’s imagination will soar as they develop skills in pantomime, movement, improvisation
and verbal expression. They will learn to show feelings in a positive way. These valuable tools help children
interact and communicate throughout their daily lives. The class also guides children on ways to dramatically
improve their reading skills by adding enthusiasm and emotion to words and story content.
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Marin Shakespeare Co.
Kate Kennedy
415.499.4487
Website: www.marinshakespeare.org
Age/Grade Ranges: Ages 6-15
Location: Marin Ballet, 100 Elm St, San Rafael
Standard Fee/Range: $220/course
Description: Shakespeare focused drama classes, productions Acting Basics (Ages 6-9) This course is designed
for homeschoolers and includes improvisation, projection, and performance. Students will use creative
dramatics to practice concentration, ensemble, creativity and confidence. Each session culminates in a final
performance based on the characters from a Shakespeare play. Shakespeare in ACTion (Ages 10-15) This class
will take an in-depth look at Shakespeare, covering the basics of scansion, text analysis, and poetic devices, and
using this knowledge in performing scenes and speeches from the plays. Each session culminates in a final
performance.
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Novato City, Parks, Rec & Community
415.899.8900
Website: www.cityofnovato.org
Age/Grade Ranges: All ages
Location: See website for locations
Standard Fee/Range: See website for pricing
Description: Recreational (e.g. gymnastics) Childrens’ programs offered range from gymnastics, dance classes,
Taekwondo, performing arts classes, sports camps, etc.
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Open Space Dojo
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George Bevins
415.686.0190
Email: georgebevins@gmail.com
Website: www.openspacedojo.com
Age/Grade Ranges: Ages 4 & up
Location: 628 Olive Ave, Novato
Standard Fee/Range: $65/month
Description: Aikido classes offered through Pathways Charter School meet once or twice per week. Students
receive instruction grounded in Aikido principles, movement, and techniques. Student progress is assessed
informally on an ongoing basis, and formally on belt tests conducted in January and June. All classes are taught
by the Head Instructor, George Bevins.
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Play-Well TEKnologies
415.460.5210
Website: www.play-well.org
Age/Grade Ranges: Ages 5-14
Location: 216 Greenfield Avenue, San Anselmo
Standard Fee/Range: Varies, see website for pricing
Description: Lego Engineering, Robotics, etc. Kids dive into our classes and exercise their innate gift for building.
They come away understanding fundamental principles of engineering and physics. The experience boosts their
confidence, creativity and ability to collaborate. Kids can't get enough.
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Quantum Camp LLC
510.841.4150
Email: ryan@quantumcamp.com
Website: www.quantumcamp.com
Age/Grade Ranges: Grades 1-8
Location: Palo Alto, San Francisco & Piedmont
Standard Fee/Range: $350 and up
Description: Academic classes/workshops. QuantumCamp is an independent school for homeschoolers during the
academic year and for summer campers in the summer. We offer science and math classes for students in grade 1 through
grade 8 at three campuses in the Bay Area - Piedmont, San Francisco, and Palo Alto.
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The Vilda Foundation
Mia Andler
415.717.3919
Email: info@vildanature.org
Website: www.vildanature.org
Age/Grade Ranges: Ages 6 & up
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Location: 6 School Street, Ste 260, Fairfax
Standard Fee/Range: See website for pricing
Description: Nature Education At Vilda, we facilitate the development of healthy relationships to the self,
between participants, and to the natural world. We respect each child in our programs as competent and
unique. Our instructor to student ratios are very intimate, allowing each participant to be known and cared for
personally. We support youth on their individual journey to follow their own heart; all of our instructors are
themselves on the same path. We see ourselves as service-oriented guides who support the connection each
child already has to the natural world; the tools and techniques we use are chosen to foster connection, not just
to provide education. Through our programs, children can expect to : come to know their local environment as
an extended part of their home, feel a sense of belonging on the earth and form lasting friendships and connect
with other families.
Trackers Earth, Inc. (DBA Trackers NW)
510-575-9444
Website: www.trackersbay.com
Age/Grade Ranges: 6-Adult
Location: Marin, Berkeley and Bay Area
Standard Fee/Range: Fees vary. Refer to website.
Description: Trackers Earth exists to re-create a village of people connected through family and the land. We
lead the way in education and collaborative organization. Our method is to revive outdoor lore and traditional
skills, working to restore the common sense that is no longer common. Our vision is to help foster a deep
appreciation for the natural world and community. The Trackers Homeschool Outdoor Program is comprised of
outdoor skills and artisan crafts for homeschooled and independent study students. You drop off your child and
we guide them into a fantastic world of adventure and ancient skills
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Yoko Hara
415.652.6248
Email: haramoore@gmail.com
Age/Grade Ranges: all ages
Location: Novato
Standard Fee/Range: varies depending on class
Description: Japanese Language & Cooking Students will learn Japanese in a fun and comfortable environment
using hand-outs, along with interactive games and activities. They will celebrate both Japanese and US seasonal
festivals with crafts. Students will be exposed to the basic phonetic letters, Hiragana and basic conversational
patterns including vocabulary, and daily greetings. Japanese & Indian Cooking: Students will learn delicious and
easy Japanese home-style cooking including obento-dishes, noodle and snacks and mouth-watering Indian
dishes including several curry dishes and snacks. Optional shopping tour to San Francisco Japantown for
authentic ingredients! Piano Lessons: Lessons include basic music theory and ear training using fun games!
Seasonal mini-concerts to share your music! School breaks and Summer camps available!
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