Open Houses

Events
• Fall Community Open House Recap
• Holiday Gifty Art Sale & Open House
• Call for Artists & Vendors

Faculty Focus
• Evan Wilcox

Crucible News
• E-Scrip
• Help A Tree Find A Home

The Crucible Recommends
• Handcar Regatta
• Pacific Pinball Expo

Join The Crucible Community
• Call for Instructors
• Private or Shared Studios for Rent

The Softer Side of The Crucible

Yes we’re all about fire and steel, hot kilns and heavy machinery, but did you know that you can also get creative with paper, plastic, fabric and flexible light at The Crucible? Check out these classes – just in time for the Day of the Dead and Halloween:

Cartoneria – Create unique décor with this ancient Mexican paper art form. Class runs 8 Wednesday evenings and starts October 8th

Introduction to Sewing: A Crash Course – Dust off that sewing machine and learn sewing basics so you can make your own costume. Saturday workshop, October 18th

Reproduction in Plastics – Learn the secrets the professionals use to make flexible plastic molds to create creepy things…lots of them. Class runs 5 Monday evenings and starts October 27th

EL-Wire Workshop – Add sparkle and light to your costume or home décor with EL-wire in just one day. Class runs Saturday, September 27th

Vidita Mia by Ruben Guzman

Did you know you can make jewelry
out of clay?

Art silver clay is 99.9% fine silver that allows artists to create jewelry in less time then with traditional metalsmithing.  Learn all the basics of making fine silver jewelry, new techniques and how to enhance your current jewelry-making repertoire.

Intro to Art Silver Clay
Arlene Hildebrand • Weekend Intensive • October 4-5

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Continuing Classes in Foundry

Here’s your opportunity to use skills learned in introductory foundry classes and delve into the details of metal casting and finishing with Kitty Hundley, a professional metal artist recognized for her ability to translate natural forms into elegant and useful metal objects.

Cast Clip & Pour – Thursday evenings starting October 30th
Bring your completed waxes

Mark Your Calendar – Upcoming Events
• Holiday Gifty Art Sale & Open House
• Crucible Recommends

News & Updates
• Faculty Focus – Rick Turner
• Join The Crucible Team

Art & Soul
Saturday, August 30th   12 – 6PM

Here’s a great way to celebrate Oakland, art, music, dance, food and the end of the summer! Stop by and visit ERV.  ERV is our Educational Resource Vehicle, a big red International fire truck with a full metal shop on board.  We’ll be there with live demonstrations of glass flameworking, welding, torch cutting, and blacksmithing.

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Fall Community Open House
Saturday, September 6th   12 – 6PM
FREE ADMISSION

The annual Fall Open House is one of our favorite events – it’s when we invite everyone to come visit and get acquainted!

If you’ve never taken a class or visited our massive studio space, here’s an opportunity to experience the true nature of The Crucible community of artisans, makers, innovators, performers, explorers, learners, mentors, and creators of all types.

Browse through an expo of organizations that provide services to Oakland communities. Check out the work in progress on our latest community collaboration, a wheelchair access ramp crafted in steel by students, teachers, and youth.  Enjoy live demonstrations, circus & fire performances, food and fun for all ages — it’s family-friendly and FREE!

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Download the new Course Catalog
and Fall Schedule today!

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