2025 Enrichment Classes

Bolinas Stinson Beach School Foundation

After School Classes 2024-25

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Kathy's Clay Class  Mondays 3-4

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Instructor: Kathy Bustamante     kathybbustamante@gmail.com

This clay class will meet in Kathy’s studio in Dogtown. Meeting on Mondays 3-4.Please connect with her if this class is appropriate for your student. Students will continue to explore their imaginations with possibilities in clay. Wheel throwing and slab constructed works will make up most of what we do- with lots of room for creativity! kathybbustamante@gmail.com

Art of Beats  Mondays 3-4

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Instructor:  Oliver Whitcroft

Art of Beats: tap into the creative spirit and never be bored again! Learn how to draw inspiration and make art/music from nearly everything. Quality time will include expanding imaginations, building and experimenting within the Woodshop/Maker space-time continuum. A great pre-req for RC class. Recommended grades 2-8. Mondays 3-4

Remote Control Class  Mondays 3:05-4

Teachers: Doug Lee and Oliver 

2nd Grade and up Recommended

Limited to 8 students

STEAM, aeronautics, aviation,

gliders, Remote Control, airplanes, birds, launchers!

Students will embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of aeronautics in this dynamic 6 week afterschool class designed for 2nd to 8th grades. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, participants will explore the principles of aerodynamics, understanding how air interacts with various aircraft designs to achieve flight. Budding aviators will delve into the fundamentals of flight by constructing planes, designing and collaboratively constructing a remote control 

Piano  Tuesdays 3:05-3:45

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Instructor: Andrew Cohen     drew.d.cohen@gmail.com

Class Description: Piano Lessons will be taught by Andrew Cohen after school on Tuesdays 3:05-3:45 Classes will be 30 minutes long(snack 1st!) and students will be grouped by learning ability, with a minimum age of 6 years old. Over the course of 12-15 meetings, students will be taught about 6-8 songs. Groups will be limited to five students maximum, and it will be required that you own a piano or keyboard at home before starting the classes. All other materials will be provided at the lessons. The cost is $20 per 30 minute meeting. Meeting in Quesada.

Clay with Charlie   Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:05  

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Instructor: Charlie Lopez   Charlie Lopez-Alvarado

Deepen your understanding of clay- handbuilding, working on the wheel, etc.

Cost: $20 per class. Meeting on Tuesdays for older kids and Thursday for younger students. 3:05- 4:15

Ukulele  Tuesdays 3:05

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Instructor: Julia Chanin     Julia Chanin

'UKE CLUB

WHEN: Tuesdays from 3:05-4:00

WHO: 4th-8th graders (*3rd graders upon approval)

WHERE: Spanish room

GROUP SIZE: Minimum 4 students, maximum 8 students.

DESCRIPTION: In this club students will develop versatile musical skills through the 'uke. 'Ukulele technique is transferable to all of the stringed instruments, and it's a great way to start strumming. Through this class students will emerge confident to jam in a variety of styles. No previous experience is required and the class will be tailored to meet the needs of the students. Students will be expected to demonstrate curiosity to learn, focus in class, and a commitment to practice at home. Get ready to have fun and rock on!

Fun with Omar  Tuesday-Thursdays

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Instructor: Omar Rifkin     Omar Rifkin

Fun at the Stinson Beach Pre-SchoolFun and care will be offered Tue - Thur until 4pm for all children on the Stinson Beach Campus. 

PK             TK             K/1st

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Tue             $20              $15             $15

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Wed            $35              $30             $30

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Thu             $20              $15             $15

A family may choose any combination of days per week and pre-pay for the month. No class on the first Wednesday of the month. Payments are due by the 1st of every month. Drop in rate will be $20 per hour and needs to be approved no later than 9am on the day requested. Please just let us know what works best for your family.

Omarr@bolinas-stinson.org

415-747-1729

Programming  Wednesdays 2:05pm

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Instructor: Leif Johnson

meets in Miss Anna’s class on Wednesdays at 2:05-3:05 for 5th - 8th graders

First class 1/29

In this class we will learn how to program a computer, to draw, and make animations. In the first half of the semester we will use a language called Logo to draw shapes and learn basic programming concepts. In the second half of the semester we will switch to Scratch programming environment, where we will use the same basic concepts to make interactive animations. Each class will be focused on a specific topic as a group, with time afterwards for individual explorations. Limit 8 students. $20 per class. Rides can be offered to the community center for anyone who needs to go to theater class afterwards.

Theater  Wednesdays

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Instructor: Amber Distasi  Contact Amber at: 415 205 3503 or slamberose@yahoo.com

Wednesdays at the Bolinas Community Center 

Starting February 26th

3rd, 4th and 5th grades 

Wednesdays at Bolinas Community Center 2:30-4pm 3- 5th grade

Wednesdays at Bolinas Community Center 4-5:30 6-8th grade

 Art and the Ocean  Wednesdays 2:05pm

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Instructor: Janis Yerington     Janis Yerington

Join Janis, artist and ocean enthusiast, on Wednesday afternoons 2:05-3:15 to explore, create, and celebrate the beauty that surrounds us living on the coast. We will make art, learn about famous artists, explore tide pools and the beach, learn of creatures great and small within the deep, and perhaps sing a sea shanty or two. Guests will include artists, fisherpeople, and marine biologists.  Meets mostly in the drawing and painting shop - and on locations tbd. This is a great class for students who are taking the later theater class as it starts at 2:05 and also for younger students. Grades 1-8 We always enjoy a comfortable family feel in the studio and about. 

Violin Thursdays 3:05pm

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Violin with Genevieve

I am happy to offer  violin lessons for students grades 1-8. 

Calling All Kids Interested in Strings!

It’s not too late to join our afterschool string program!

We’re excited to announce that we’re expanding to include cello and viola, creating a string ensemble experience. Beginners and experienced students are welcome.

Message me to join or for more details: gwalkshome@gmail.com

Let’s make music together!

Thursday after school on January and February - and then shifting to Tuesday’s afterschool beginning in March. (This is to accommodate students involved with Stewards of the Land)

When:

Thursday's from 3:05-4:05 

In this class, we will:

-begin to learn to play the violin!

-learn how to take care of our instrument

-engage in the art and discipline of practice 

-begin learning how to read music 

-learn basic fingering and bowing technique 

-play simple songs 

-compose simple songs we will then play

-experience the joy of making music together

Learning a stringed instrument at a young age is a wonderful skill to carry into life.

Getting a violin: 

Each family will be responsible for getting a violin. I highly recommend renting a violin through StringWorks.com. StringWorks is willing to offer us a group discount and will have the instruments delivered  right to Bolinas. The cost will be around $15-20 a month. There are a few violins floating around the community that might be available for use.

I can help determine the correct size instrument for your child. 

Shoulder rests will also be necessary. StringWorks can outfit the violins with shoulder rests. Once I get a sense of the numbers, I can provide a promo code to use at StringWorks. It will take around 5 days for the instruments to be delivered from String Works.

Please reach out to size your child for a violin as soon as possible and if you have any questions.  

All other materials will be provided. 

Gwalkshome@gmail.com 503-757-1310

Birding and Art

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Instructor: Keith Hansen     birdhansen@mac.com

Take advantage of Keith’s world class expertise! We are fortunate that Keith will be offering this intensive class at his studio and in the courtyard at the Museum. Date tba please expect it to be in the late spring, sometime after March.

Pep Rally Club  Fridays 3:05

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Instructor: Lilja Dwyer lil@ladiesshred.com

This course covers the fundamentals of cheerleading including; cheers, basic cheer movements, flexibility exercises, jumps, beginner stunting, and a light dance routine. The last class will serve as a performance! Cheerleading is much more than what it seems. It takes teamwork, dedication and athleticism. The class will be led by Lil, who has 4 years experience as a competitive cheerleader, served as the head JV cheer coach at Redwood High School, and was the director of the cheer program at Corte Madera Rec. Fridays 3:05-4

*Scholarships are generously provided by the Bolinas Stinson Beach School Foundation and are available to assist with tuition. We can’t thank you enough!!

Bolinas Stinson Beach School Foundation 

Non-profit 501C3 Tax ID: 91-1849370