We know how difficult and expensive it is to set up your own workshop with all the equipment you need to do the projects that interest you. That’s why we’ve started the CREATE program.

CREATE stands for the Crucible’s Expanded Access to Tools & Equipment. The Crucible offers you the opportunity to use our tools and equipment through our new CREATE program.

Through the CREATE program, after passing studio area check-outs, current and past students can use The Crucible’s tools and equipment during regular studio hours.

Access can be purchased for a full 10 weeks or any 5 weeks within a fall, winter and spring semester, for 5 weeks during the summer semester, or for all 4 semesters during the year.

1. Decide which areas you want to use. The areas offered are listed above. You must have taken the prerequisite class(es) in a given subject area to use that area.

2. Call 510.444.0919 to sign up for the CREATE program and to schedule a departmental safety checkout in your chosen areas.

3. After passing the departmental safety check-out(s), you’re free to make use of The Crucible as your own workshop! Your CREATE Access runs concurrently with the class session.

Dates of Access
Fall Session 2008:
• CREATE Access is valid from Sept 20 through Dec 2.
• Black-out date: Nov 22 & 23, closed for Thanksgiving
Winter Session 2009:
• CREATE Access is valid from Jan 26 through Apr 6.
• Black-out date: Mar 23, closed for Easter
Spring Session 2009:
• CREATE Access is valid from Apr 19 through Jun 29.
• Black-out date: May 26, closed for Memorial Day
Summer Session 2009:
• CREATE Access is valid from Jul 19 through Aug 17.

Hours of Access
Hours for CREATE Program Members are Monday through Thursday from 2 PM to 10 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM. There is no Friday access. Priority goes to classes.

Members are not permitted to work in an area during a class. Members must clean up and exit a work area 30 minutes before the start of a class or 15 minutes before closing time.

Prices CREATE Access:

• $1000 for full year access 3-10 week sessions in Fall, Winter,
  Spring and 1-5 week sessions in Summer.
  
  
• $350 per 10-week session in fall, winter, and spring.
  (Not available during Summer.)
  
  
• $200 for 5-week session year round
  during any class quarter.
  
  
• Departmental safety checkout: $40.00 per area. Cost for first 4
  checkouts is applied to your CREATE Access Membership.
  
  
• Limited locker space is available for rent. A 2 ½ ‘ x 2 ‘ x 6 ½ ‘ locker can be rented as storage space for $50.00 per month by CREATE Members.