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A Bike Shop Expansion Long In The Making Takes Shape At The Crucible

2021-02-16T18:37:01-08:00

The Crucible Bike Shop has long been the community outreach arm of The Crucible. It serves West Oakland youth through our Earn-A-Bike program and supports the West Oakland community at large with free bike maintenance during our Bike Fix-A-Thons. Regular classes and camps allow adults and youth students to learn skills in welding and mechanics with opportunities for creative exploration in their designs.

A Bike Shop Expansion Long In The Making Takes Shape At The Crucible2021-02-16T18:37:01-08:00

Bike Shop: Free Events and Education

2024-02-28T10:41:27-08:00

Join us for one of our upcoming Free Bike Repair events! The Crucible is offering free, community bike maintenance to West Oakland and neighboring community members. Drop off your bike for a tune-up or learn basic bike maintenance from our faculty and volunteers.

Bike Shop: Free Events and Education2024-02-28T10:41:27-08:00

Are You The Senior Studio Supervisor We’re Looking For?

2021-02-23T16:14:09-08:00

The Crucible is hiring for a full-time Senior Studio Supervisor position. Crucible staff enjoy great benefits, including free tuition on seven Crucible classes a year, paid time off, and medical and dental coverage starting at 20 hours a week.

Are You The Senior Studio Supervisor We’re Looking For?2021-02-23T16:14:09-08:00

Update re: Alameda County Stay-at-home Order

2021-01-06T15:46:53-08:00

In accordance with Alameda County’s regional stay-at-home order, The Crucible will cancel all adult classes while the order is in effect.

Update re: Alameda County Stay-at-home Order2021-01-06T15:46:53-08:00

Valerie Fish, Stained Glass Artist, Gives Back In Support Of Crucible Youth

2020-12-02T17:16:22-08:00

For the past few years, Valerie Fish has found inspiration for her stained glass all around her, be it California poppies or a drawing by her son. As a longtime maker, Valerie knows the importance of art, especially for our youth, and when presented with an opportunity to support The Crucible’s programming through Giving Back at GIFTY, she jumped at the chance!

Valerie Fish, Stained Glass Artist, Gives Back In Support Of Crucible Youth2020-12-02T17:16:22-08:00

How Embroidered Logo Hats Turned A Creative Outlet Into Support

2020-11-25T17:53:08-08:00

Crucible member and volunteer Robert Graf is a self-identified problem solver. He has taken classes in fourteen of our nineteen departments since 2014, including Blacksmithing, Glass Flameworking, Machine Shop, and his personal favorite, Neon & Light. For Robert, every failed project is an opportunity to improve his skills.

How Embroidered Logo Hats Turned A Creative Outlet Into Support2020-11-25T17:53:08-08:00

Join Our Team As The New Studio Operations Technician

2020-12-23T11:42:28-08:00

The Crucible is hiring for a full-time Studio Operations Technician position. Crucible staff enjoy great benefits, including free tuition on seven Crucible classes a year, paid time off, and medical and dental coverage starting at 20 hours a week.

Join Our Team As The New Studio Operations Technician2020-12-23T11:42:28-08:00

Your January-March 2021 Classes Have Arrived

2020-11-18T17:41:30-08:00

As we head into the end of 2020, we’re still taking a slow, measured approach to re-opening, but are excited to be moving forward with new classes and expanded offerings for November and December.

Your January-March 2021 Classes Have Arrived2020-11-18T17:41:30-08:00

9 Meaningful Employee Gifts | Staff Gift Ideas | The Crucible

2021-10-28T06:41:31-07:00

This holiday season, boost company morale for your employees with meaningful holiday gifts while supporting local businesses.

9 Meaningful Employee Gifts | Staff Gift Ideas | The Crucible2021-10-28T06:41:31-07:00

Virtual GIFTY 2020: Shop Unique Artisanal Gifts

2020-12-22T20:42:38-08:00

This has been an especially challenging year for makers and small businesses. So we knew it was important to continue our 17-year-long tradition of GIFTY, our annual craft show. But this year, for the first time, GIFTY is going virtual. Starting November 9, we'll be highlighting over 80 Bay Area makers and small businesses selling things like original jewelry, handcrafted soaps, sculpted glassware, and so much more.

Virtual GIFTY 2020: Shop Unique Artisanal Gifts2020-12-22T20:42:38-08:00