Students will learn blueprint design and room installation.  Four week class meeting twice a week, with lab and lecture.   Taught by Sean Taylor of 3rd Street Hydroponics and Giancarlo Di Fede of Hyrdrofarm.  *Contact Institute for specific details.

This hands-on class covers the vegetative cycle from early seed germination, training mother plants and rooting clones. Students benefit from the small class size and hands on training in taking and rooting clones in multiple mediums, aeroponics, deep water culture (active hydroponics), indoor horticultural lighting, basic nutrient management and general garden maintenance.   Taught by Bill Graham.
$250 per person.  8 students maximum.

Aeroponics is quickly becoming a popular method of indoor gardening.  The quality and yield of produce grown aeroponically can be incredible, however unforgiving to an inexperienced aeroponic gardener.  This class will teach you the basics of aeroponic gardening as well as equipment and nutrient management.
$10 per person donation to Children’s Hospital of Oakland.  10 student maximum.

This class covers everything you wanted to know about organic nutrients and soil biology, but were afraid to ask!  Topics include EC, PPM, TDS, and Ph management.  We will cover the best ways to use three part nutrients, beneficials, and additives.  This is a 2-3 hour, hands-on class.  Taught by Brian Malin and Ian Davidson with Vital Earth Organics.
$250 per person.  10 students maximum.

Alex Velez and Nikhil Arora, recent graduates of UC Berkeley, are the entrepreneurs behind BTTR Ventures, a sustainable gardening business that helps consumers grow homegrown organic mushrooms using recycled coffee grounds as a medium at home with no mess. The success of their company has earned them the distinction of being listed in the top 25 of Business Week’s Top 25 Entrepreneurs Under 25. Velez and Arora have invaluable and unique insight on creating sustainable agricultural businesses and have incorporated their knowledge into the curriculum of the class.
$25 per person.  20 students maximum.

(TBA) This class will teach you all about the pathogens and plant diseases that are faced by everyday indoor gardeners.  Learn to identify bacteria, fungi, and a host of other microorganisms.  Taught by John Piccirilli of Cutting Edge Solutions.  This class will be given once a month.

Students will learn the dynamics of flood and drain, aeroponics, drain to waste, and recirculation systems.  We will be covering techniques in selecting proper grow mediums.  This is a 70/30 lecture to lab class.  At the end of every class, students will learn to put together a flood and drain system.  This class will be 2.5-3.0 hours long offered once monthly.  Taught by Rob Laubacher of Botanicare.
$200 per person.  6 students maximum.

This class is offered twice a month on Wednesday nights.  In this class, you will learn how to cultivate your own mushrooms indoors. Curriculum starts with the basics of mushroom cultivation and then the specifics of growing Shitake, Blue Oyster, Lions Mane, and many others!  At the end of every month, we will have a gourmet Chef from the San Francisco Culinary Institute preparing the monthly harvest. Taught by  Alex Velez and Nikhil Arora of BTTR Ventures.  
$50 per person.  25 student maximum.

The all ladies class is a basic introduction to indoor gardening with a female perspective. Students will learn the basics of pH, room temperature and humidity, growing media, and basic nutrient management. This class is meant to not only be informative but also a great opportunity for lady gardeners to get together, share tips and tricks, and generally socialize. Sorry boys, this one is for the fairer sex only! 
$50 per person.  20 ladies maximum.

Learn to make your own compost tea for pennies a gallon!  This class will instruct the indoor grower in the basics of tea making and its importance to a healthy garden.  Given once a month, this class FILLS UP FAST!  Don't miss out.
$20 per person donation to Children's Hospital of Oakland.  25 students maximum.

We will cover all aspects of disease control from proactive and preventative techniques to reactive gardening measures.  Students will learn to institute corrective action after identifying and isolating problems.  In addition, students will learn about organic and chemical based pesticides.  This class will be given once a month and is open to 20 students.  This class is all lecture.  Taught by Mary Cunningham of 3rd Street Hydroponics.
$50 per person.  20 students maximum.

Everything you wanted to learn about organic nutrients and soil biology, but were afraid to ask!  This class is given by Brian Malin and Ian Davidson of VITAL Earth, two of the most renowned organic gardeners in the business!  Offered once monthly.  Please check calendar for specific details.  If you are into organic cultivation, this is not a class to miss!
$250 per person.  10 students maximum.

(TBA) This class is the perfect introduction to the developing indoor Aquaculture industry.     Learn about the construction and operation of aquaponics systems ... and how to raise tilapia (fish) and lettuce indoors so you can make your own tacos! Eric is an experienced farmer in the ever changing world of alternative farming systems.
$200 per person.  10 students maximum.

(TBA) This class teaches the indoor grower all about the different types of lighting.  Learn about different spectrums and lighting techniques.  Classes for beginners and advanced growers are given once a month.  Taught by Michelle White of Sunlight Supply.
$200 per person.  10 students maximum.

(TBA) Design, draft and build a custom greenhouse.  Backyard and commercial structures. 

(TBA) This class is designed for retail employee training.  More information coming soon.