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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.


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Treat Yourself to a Spring Fling
NOW ENROLLING FOR SPRING & SUMMER

 

Whether you simply want to explore and learn a new skill, or continue work on a project using techniques you’ve learned earlier, start planning now for a summer filled with creativity and fun. Register online today for classes for just about every age and every schedule, including Family Fun weekends, Youth Camp, 5-day Workshop Sessions, daytime and evening classes. 

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As seen on Bay Area Backroads
Natalie Zee-Drieu, Senior Editor of Craft Magazine, includes The Crucible in her top picks for places to go for Do-It-Yourself art.

 
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Cool Hunting shows what The Crucible is all about
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The Crucible and NASA presents: 
MARS: Fire & Ice
Sunday, May 25th, 1-5pm

 

It’s a FREE Open House to celebrate the Phoenix spacecraft landing on Mars.  Experience the mission via live feeds from NASA, browse a Mars-themed art show, learn more about space exploration, watch fiery demonstrations, and test your skills with Mars-oriented pinball machines – all in The Crucible’s 56,000 square feet of studio space where scientists, engineers, and artists of all kinds come to play.    

  

SAVE THE DATE: 
July 9-12, 2008

 

8th Annual Fire Arts Festival
Don't miss this scorching showcase of fire performance and the largest collection of fire and light installations on the West Coast. Four fire-filled days of awesome performances, music, youth activities, demonstrations, and more in our outside fire arena.

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FIRE ARTS FESTIVAL: CALL FOR ARTISTS NOW ONLINE
A Celebration of Creation through Fire & Light
Wednesday through Saturday, July 9-12, 2008


You are invited to submit your installation or performance application for The Crucible’s 2008 Fire Arts Festival, the Bay Area’s largest venue for fire performance and sculpture.


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