Fall Into Something Extraordinary at The Crucible
Choose from 100+ hands-on classes, including tasters, single-day, and immersive weeklong experiences.
Make Something!
Our one-of-a-kind industrial art classes welcome all levels from absolute beginners to experienced artists and craftspeople. Come learn something new in our West Oakland facility.
What’s Happening at The Crucible
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Halloween Iron Pour 2026
Join us Saturday, October 31, for an unforgettable Iron Pour at The Crucible! Watch our Foundry team transform over 1,000 pounds of solid iron into molten metal, then cast it into...
Gather & Make: Fused Glass Sugar Skull (October)
Celebrate Día de los Muertos by creating a one-of-a-kind fused glass sugar skull. No experience required. Ages 7+...
Gather & Make: Coral Glass Bowl (SEP 17)
Turn colorful strips of glass into a beautiful, one-of-a-kind bowl. Experiment with color and pattern as you arrange the glass into your own unique design....
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About The Crucible
The Crucible is a nonprofit organization and art school dedicated to making the fine and industrial arts accessible for all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Founded in 1999 by Michael Sturtz, our work is centered in Oakland and the East Bay, where we offer classes and team builds in glass, metal, clay, wood, and more to thousands of people each year.
We offer free programming, scholarships, and paid leadership opportunities for youth and adults who live locally and otherwise could not participate.
