Guides Classes in San Francisco, CA

Wild Mushroom Foraging Adventure on Sonoma's Coast Join us on a wild mushroom hunt with resident expert and chef Patrick Hamilton. This guy knows his stuff! With over 40 years of mushroom hunting experience, he'll help you find them, make sure you're picking the right ones, and tell you the best methods for cooking mushrooms that you discover. These...

Whether you are a recent college grad looking to mix your career with adventure, an accomplished professional with a taste for more freedom, or a single parent looking to spend more time with those who matter most, we will break down the seemingly intimidating task of creating a professionally satisfying remote lifestyle, into simple actionable steps....

Course name: Foundation Center Orientation & Introduction to the NEW Foundation Directory Online Are you new to Foundation Center? Discover what resources we offer and learn about the NEW Foundation Directory Online, the most comprehensive prospect research tool with over 140,000 grantmaker profiles. A guided tour of Foundation Directory...

After a year or more at home, more time at the computer, with less touch and physical contact with others, let’s get back into our bodies. This new online workshop is specially designed for both writers and dancers.  Artists will be guided through exercises to tune in to each of the senses, to practice articulating physical and emotional sensations...

In this six week workshop, we will work on editing short poetry and/or prose poetry manuscripts. Any new material for these manuscripts will be prompted (if necessary) in class but written and integrated outside class meetings.  Inside the workshop we will focus on editing, shaping, arrangement, and bringing out a theme in your work with...

You will be guided to speak from the very first lesson while our instructors arm you with the tools you need to understand and absorb the language.  Student goals range from wanting to learn some basics in preparation for a trip abroad to long-term language learners. Our Total Beginner classes are designed for students with little or no background...

Foundation Center Orientation & Introduction to the New Foundation Directory Online Are you new to Foundation Center? Discover what resources we offer and learn about the NEW Foundation Directory Online, the most comprehensive prospect research tool with over 140,000 grantmaker profiles.  A guided tour of Foundation Directory Online will...

Learn how to rebuild a modern motorcycle engine! In this class you will thoroughly go through the entire engine including theory, discussion, and hands on work. This class will be performed using three Kawasaki Ninja 250 engines.  In groups of 2 to 3, each team will be assigned an engine, given a work space, all necessary tools, and instruction...

In times of injustice and unrest, it is the work of the poet to incite change. To make revolutionary art is to take responsibility for reality. Every craft has a tether of social orientation. We do well to tie the development of our craft to the liberation of all people. In so doing, we relax into the potential of art to be an absolutely humanizing...

For beginners or old pros, this class will teach you how, where, and when, to find fish and other marine life in Northern CA. Think of it as “Fishing the Bay Area 101". Taught by our favorite fisherman, and the author of The Sea Forager’s Guide to the Northern California Coast, Kirk Lombard will teach you (among other things): How to catch halibut,...

Having purpose is fundamental to cultivating a meaningful life because it connects you to your raisons d'être, things that matter deeply to you and give your life direction. People who feel connected to purpose report higher levels of psychological well-being, flourishing, hope, resilience and life satisfaction. Founded at Stanford University’s...

Examine underwater life with our resident seaweed expert. Heidi has been sustainably harvesting and selling seaweed for over a decade: she knows what to pick, how to pick it, and most importantly, how to make it taste delicious!  This two to three-hour guided morning foray will meet on the beach in Sonoma, and be followed by a talk on what you...

Conquer your fear of public speaking with gradual exposure in manageable steps. (online) Become more confident and effective in formal presentations, group discussions, and business meetings. We have been helping professionals, with moderate to severe public speaking issues, become dynamic, confident communicators in virtually any speaking environment....

Utilize skills and tactics by entertainers such as improvisers and actors to elevate your public speaking performance, forget the fear, and learn to love the spotlight! Public speaking is the most common #1 phobia in today's society, and at the same time, our abilities to strongly represent ourselves are becoming more and more of a priority. Whether...