FAQ

I can't find an address, where are you located?
The most important information about where we are located is in our header above. Unless otherwise noted in class descriptions, classes are held in private kitchens and backyards in Oakland California. To protect the privacy of our teachers, we do not list the addresses on the web. When you register for a class we send you exact location and directions. If you need to know ahead of time approximately where a class is before you sign up, please contact us and we will send you the cross streets.

I want to take a class, but I can never come on (Sundays, Tuesdays etc.). Can you offer the class at another time?
Our teachers all have full time jobs and full time lives, they couldn't survive on what they earn with us. The class days and times are often determined by their availability. That said, if enough people request a class at a time it is not already offered we are glad to try to arrange it. Alternately, most of our teachers are for hire and we are glad to help facilitate arrangements for a private class for you and a group of friends you organize. Contact us to inquire about prices for private classes.

Can I bring my kids to your classes?
We generally handle this on a class-by.class basis. If you inquire, please be sure to include the age of your kid(s), how many you would be bringing and whether you are hoping to have them participate, as well as the specific classes you are inquiring about. Our main concerns are space (most of our "classrooms" are small and just barely fit paying attendees) and safety. That said, it may be possible for you to bring your kids.

Do you ever need help (in your garden, with your bees, with your chickens etc)?
Unfortunately there is not enough room in our private "classrooms" to handle all the requests to help, but many of us welcome a visit.

I still have a ton of questions--can I call you? can you come over and help me?
All of our teachers are generous people, and are generally glad to give you information and advice even after the class is over. However we ask that you be considerate and conscious about how you take advatage of this. If your need for information and support extends past a few minutes, please consider offering something in exchange for the time and energy given you. All our teachers are available for private lessons and consultations.

Your webpage is hard to read!
We have a simplified version that should be easier--start here.

I don't like to use Paypal/Paypal is not working for me. Can I pay by check?
Absolutely. Just print out our registration form here and send to the address listed at the bottom.

I think what you are doing is so cool and I want to teach for you.
Though we are currently not adding more topics or teachers for the 2008 season, we definitely want to hear about what you have to offer. There will be a formal way to propose classes for 2009 and request for those proposals will go out in the Fall. We are primarily interested in classes that are specifically homestead-y in nature and that are not extensivelky offered elsewhere. Also you must have a location suitable for presenting your topic.

I want to talk to a live person what is your phone number?
We lost our original voicemail number and have a new number for you to call, it is 888-292-3998. You can also use our contact form to send us your number and we will call you back shortly.