MARIN VENDOR COURSE INSTRUCTOR CATALOG (Individuals are alphabetized by first names) A 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. C 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 1 Revised 6/25/15 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). D 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. G 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. K 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 2 Revised 6/25/15 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. L 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. 3 Revised 6/25/15 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. M 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. N 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. O Open Space Dojo 4 Revised 6/25/15 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. P 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. Q 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. T The Vilda Foundation Mia Andler 415.717.3919 Email: info@vildanature.org Website: www.vildanature.org Age/Grade Ranges: Ages 6 & up 5 Revised 6/25/15 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 Y 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! 6 Revised 6/25/15 7 Revised 6/25/15