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The Crucible is a non-profit educational facility that fosters a collaboration of Arts, Industry and Community. Through training in the fine and industrial arts, The Crucible promotes creative expression, reuse of materials, and innovative design while serving as an accessible arts venue for the general public.


  Celebrating Art and Community

Annual Fall Community Open House
Saturday September 6th 12-6PM

 

It’s that time of year again when we open the big roll-up door to our 56,000 square-foot studios to the entire community, so come on down for a visit! Wander though our massive facility, watch demonstrations in blacksmithing, welding, or glassworking, and witness a live metal pour in our foundry. This FREE family-friendly event also includes exciting live performances, an expo of organizations serving Oakland communities, food and beverages, and an art show highlighting the talents of Crucible students and teachers.

Come visit and get acquainted….then come back for a class where you can learn to make some art of your own!

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  News & Updates

Open Registration for Fall Classes
Fall Classes are set to begin September 20th, so get started planning now to assure your spot in some great classes offered only once this session: Exploring Welding, a rare opportunity to try four types of welding in one weekend; Architectural Applications of Plate Glass: Using Recycled Materials, learn earth-friendly techniques for transforming cast-off window and bottle glass into works of art; Electronics for Artists, where you’ll learn techniques for adding light and movement to your art; Fundamentals of Woodworking, a two-day introduction to tools and techniques used in any woodworking project.




See The Crucible at these upcoming events:

Art & Soul
August 30, 31 & Sepember 1
12noon - 6PM
Downtown Oakland
Join us at Art & Soul and check out our Fire Truck E.R.V. with exciting demos, fire poofer and more.

 

 

 
  Save the Date

It’s not too early to think about the holidays, and here at The Crucible, we like them hot! Check out these opportunities to get creative yourself, or to do some shopping for unique gifts for family and friends.

 

Holiday Taster Workshops - Saturday & Sunday December 6-7
Take a weekend to try something new – blacksmithing, glass flameworking, glass fusing, jewelry, welding, sand or resin casting. You’ll learn some new skills and come away with a hand-crafted piece of your own in just three hours!

 

Holiday Gifty Art Sale & Open House – Saturday & Sunday, December 13-14
Fast becoming a Bay Area tradition for those seeking quality handcrafted goods at reasonable prices, The Crucible’s Gifty presents over 75 vendors and a shopping experience