2021 Spark the Summer: A Virtual Fundraiser
2021-05-19T14:48:50-07:00Invest in the makers of tomorrow by joining us from the comfort of your home for a celebration of industrial arts, community, creativity, and resiliency.
A New Wood Shop Opens The Door For More Creative Opportunities
2021-02-26T17:15:36-08:00Our Woodworking classes are some of our most varied and most popular. The department includes offerings in woodturning, woodworking, marquetry, hand carving—but doesn’t have the space to keep all the equipment in the shop when classes are running. So if you ever found yourself at The Crucible between sessions, you might have witnessed our studio staff moving six Woodturning lathes in and out of the Wood Shop.
Centro Community Partners Helps Program Graduates Small Business Dreams Flourish
2021-02-28T19:46:25-08:00Starting a small business is always a challenging task, but doing so during the pandemic makes it especially difficult. Artists, crafters, and makers have spent the last year implementing new ways to create, grow, and sustain their small businesses.
Your Guide To April-June 2021 Adult Classes Is Here
2021-02-12T16:45:26-08:00It's been a minute, but The Crucible is back! We resumed classes this past Tuesday and it feels so great having our departments (safely) active again. In just the past week, students have shown incredible ambition in their making and now is your chance to do the same!
5 Black History Month Stories Of Fine and Industrial Artists
2021-02-15T14:55:30-08:00This Black History Month, we collected five instances of inspiring black artists and artisans of the fine and industrial arts. We hope these stories will be a jumping off point for you to dive into further research and inspiration during this month, and after.
Free Earn A Bike Program Relaunching At The Crucible | Youth Ages 10-18 Encouraged To Apply
2021-02-02T16:22:53-08:00We are excited to be restarting our Earn-A-Bike Program this February 16, as a newly designed 4-week program, running Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3-6pm. The Crucible’s Bike Shop has been operating with new health and safety policies in place, successfully running multiple Bike Fix-A-Thons and Bike Maintenance classes for our local community.
This Guide To 2021 Youth Camps Will Spark Your Camper’s Creativity
2021-01-20T16:11:54-08:00In a year where most students are participating in remote learning, hands-on opportunities for creativity and skill building are more important than ever. After our successful Summer 2020 Youth Camps, we’re excited to be returning with our 2021 spring and summer camp offerings for youth ages 8-18.
Meet the Crucible’s Four New Board Members For 2021
2021-01-20T17:08:59-08:00Equity, access, and facing the pandemic are challenges our Board will continue to tackle for the foreseeable future. And to support these efforts, we are pleased to welcome four new members to the team: Cindy Johanson, Craig Croteau, Joyce Pederson Shulman, and Shawnee Keck.
22 Folks to Celebrate The Crucible’s 22 Years
2021-01-21T14:59:07-08:00This year was one of the most challenging in our 22-year history. Knowing we would be unable to come together in-person, we asked our community of faculty and staff to nominate who we should celebrate in honor of The Crucible’s 22 years.
The Top Ten Bright Spots That Kept Us Going In 2020
2020-12-30T14:37:50-08:002020; it’s a year we won’t soon forget. A year that impacted our entire community, friends, families, and neighbors. But it was also a testament to the dedication of The Crucible’s staff, faculty, and volunteers. When we closed our doors in March we had no idea what this year would look like, but our team stood by and stepped up, adjusting to new studio practices, leading our modified classes, and sharing their creativity with youth and adult students from around the Bay Area.