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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

Open Bike Shop Hours Give New Access To The Community

2022-09-30T11:25:01-07:00

Having access to reliable transportation can be life-changing. That’s why this past September, we launched our Open Bike Shop Hours, a weekly event that offers local residents the opportunity to drop by for bike repair help and skill-building.

Open Bike Shop Hours Give New Access To The Community2022-09-30T11:25:01-07:00

When the Student Becomes The Teacher: C’Zarriah Davis Smith

2022-05-13T13:42:31-07:00

As C’Zarriah Davis-Smith turns on the gas line and gathers her glass frit, a sense of calm falls over the flameworking studio. It’s a feeling often found in the presence of someone who loves what they do. And 18-year-old C’Zarriah loves working in glass.

When the Student Becomes The Teacher: C’Zarriah Davis Smith2022-05-13T13:42:31-07:00

Your Guide to January-March 2022 Classes Is Here!

2021-11-15T07:50:32-08:00

Goodbye 2021, hello 2022, and hello to a slew of new opportunities to get creative in the new year. Our next member registration day is this Tuesday, November 9 and before classes open, you can explore all our new, rare, popular, continuing, and youth offerings.

Your Guide to January-March 2022 Classes Is Here!2021-11-15T07:50:32-08:00

Square Supports Local Small Businesses with Scholarships and Webinars

2021-11-02T18:47:01-07:00

Following the challenges of the last two years, The Crucible is committed to hosting an equitable and inclusive 2021 GIFTY Craft Show and Open House. Thanks to Square, the financial services and mobile payment company, The Crucible is offering up to $5,000 in GIFTY vendor scholarships for the first time.

Square Supports Local Small Businesses with Scholarships and Webinars2021-11-02T18:47:01-07:00

Wheel Throwing (Finally) Comes to The Crucible’s Ceramics Department

2021-10-20T18:51:15-07:00

Rosa Dorantes, The Crucible’s Ceramics Department Head, has been working with clay since she was in 7th grade, She proudly remembers having her early ceramics work displayed at her local mall, and stuck with ceramics throughout high school and college. Now, Rosa is proud to be expanding our ceramics studio, doubling the square footage and bringing a long-awaited update to the department—eight new pottery wheels.

Wheel Throwing (Finally) Comes to The Crucible’s Ceramics Department2021-10-20T18:51:15-07:00

Explore Your Digital Copy Of The 2022 Crucible Magazine

2021-10-13T16:52:01-07:00

We’re so thrilled to share the first edition of our new Crucible Magazine. This 60+ page volume features stories from our industrial arts community, photos of artwork created at our 56,000 sq ft West Oakland studio, and listings for all our classes running throughout the year.

Explore Your Digital Copy Of The 2022 Crucible Magazine2021-10-13T16:52:01-07:00

GIFTY 2021: A Holiday Celebration of Local Creative Culture

2022-07-17T22:08:11-07:00

After our all-virtual event last year, we are thrilled to be hosting our annual GIFTY Craft Show & Open House in person this holiday season. Join us for three days of the best shopping in the Bay Area.

GIFTY 2021: A Holiday Celebration of Local Creative Culture2022-07-17T22:08:11-07:00

Starting Nov. 1, vaccination or negative test required for entry at The Crucible. Vaccination required for all students Jan. 1, 2022

2021-10-07T14:44:32-07:00

In response to Federal and statewide mandates for schools and other educational settings, starting November 1, 2021, The Crucible will require all staff, faculty, volunteers, lab participants, and students over the age of 12 to present proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination.

Starting Nov. 1, vaccination or negative test required for entry at The Crucible. Vaccination required for all students Jan. 1, 20222021-10-07T14:44:32-07:00

Welcome To The Crucible’s Community Newsletter

2022-03-28T11:01:27-07:00

Welcome to The Crucible’s community newsletter! This is a space where we share opportunities like scholarships, Field Trip updates, job opportunities, programming updates, community events, and more.

Welcome To The Crucible’s Community Newsletter2022-03-28T11:01:27-07:00