hands-on activities Archives

Relive the Magic of GIFTY 2021 With All The Photo Highlights

2022-06-16T15:44:53-07:00

Thank you to everyone who braved the storms this weekend and made it out to GIFTY 2019! Staff, faculty, and volunteers came together to make our studio shine, and all the months of effort by our vendors leading up to GIFTY fully paid off. The wide range of beautiful and hand-crafted goods, from jewelry to candles to embroidery kits, were the best and brightest collection we've ever had! Check out our favorite GIFTY 2019 photos from the event!

Relive the Magic of GIFTY 2021 With All The Photo Highlights2022-06-16T15:44:53-07:00

Everything You Need To Know To Have A Great GIFTY 2021

2021-11-19T13:41:11-08:00

Are you ready for two days of epic shopping, industrial art demos, and family fun? We hope so because GIFTY is just around the corner! GIFTY 2021 is the best place in the Bay to find your holiday gifts made right here by local artists, small businesses, and Crucible faculty.

Everything You Need To Know To Have A Great GIFTY 20212021-11-19T13:41:11-08:00

Starting in September, The Crucible will pilot subsidized hands-on classes to help fill gaps in school remote instruction

2020-08-26T17:40:00-07:00

The Crucible is announcing a pilot program of day-time youth classes, so young people can access quality, hands-on instruction during this difficult time.

Starting in September, The Crucible will pilot subsidized hands-on classes to help fill gaps in school remote instruction2020-08-26T17:40:00-07:00

Educational Response Vehicle Goes For A Test Drive To Oakland Roots

2020-12-03T13:51:40-08:00

This past Saturday, we rolled up our front gate and took our brand new ERV—short for Educational Response Vehicle—on the road to the Oakland Roots game at Laney College Stadium where we had the opportunity to engage with soccer fans young and old.

Educational Response Vehicle Goes For A Test Drive To Oakland Roots2020-12-03T13:51:40-08:00

Find The Best Moments In The GIFTY 2019 Photo Recap

2019-12-11T17:23:53-08:00

Thank you to everyone who braved the storms this weekend and made it out to GIFTY 2019! Staff, faculty, and volunteers came together to make our studio shine, and all the months of effort by our vendors leading up to GIFTY fully paid off. The wide range of beautiful and hand-crafted goods, from jewelry to candles to embroidery kits, were the best and brightest collection we've ever had! Check out our favorite GIFTY 2019 photos from the event!

Find The Best Moments In The GIFTY 2019 Photo Recap2019-12-11T17:23:53-08:00

Everything You Need To Know Before GIFTY 2019 This Weekend

2019-12-13T17:53:09-08:00

We’re gearing up for what is sure to be the biggest, brightest and best GIFTY yet! Are you ready for two days full of demos, hands-on family-friendly activities, and the best Bay Area artisan vendor shopping? To get you prepped for GIFTY, we put together a fun crossword puzzle with clues about what you’ll find at our craft show and open house.

Everything You Need To Know Before GIFTY 2019 This Weekend2019-12-13T17:53:09-08:00

The Crucible Goes To East Bay Mini Maker Faire 2019

2019-10-31T11:33:08-07:00

Grab your friends, family, and neighbors for the 10th annual East Bay Mini Maker Faire on October 27. Celebrate the DIY spirit with family-friendly activities, exhibits, workshops, food, live music, and much more.

The Crucible Goes To East Bay Mini Maker Faire 20192019-10-31T11:33:08-07:00

The Very Best Of The 2019 Fall Open House Photos

2019-09-12T09:22:29-07:00

We were thrilled to host nearly 1,600 visitors to our studio over the weekend for our 2019 Fall Open House. Industrial arts enthusiasts of all ages took to hands-on activities like wet welding, stone carving, and Shibori Indigo Dyeing.

The Very Best Of The 2019 Fall Open House Photos2019-09-12T09:22:29-07:00

Get Excited! The 2019 Fall Open House Guide Is Here

2020-08-31T18:53:05-07:00

Here's what not to miss at our 2019 Fall Open House! Join us on Saturday, September 7 from 12-5pm for a day full of free art, community, performances, demonstrations, and more! This family-friendly event is guaranteed to deliver the fun with eight different hands-on activities and demonstrations in 17 different departments.

Get Excited! The 2019 Fall Open House Guide Is Here2020-08-31T18:53:05-07:00

7 Tips That Will Make Your Team Build A Hit

2019-11-25T13:35:33-08:00

Holding an offsite for your company is a fast and fun way to encourage creative problem solving, boost employee morale, improve communication, and promote collaboration. There are a lot of different things you can do with your team—check out our seven tips for your successful team build.

7 Tips That Will Make Your Team Build A Hit2019-11-25T13:35:33-08:00