Fireside Lounge Series
"Industrial Strength"

February 24, 2012 • 6:30-9:30pm

In one captivating night, we consider the strength of industrial materials transformed by the passion of artists who are inspired by it. This evening will include a lecture panel of female industrial artists who personify industrial strength.

Featuring: Jewelry, Blacksmithing, (ARC, MIG, TIG & Oxyacetylene) Welding and Fire Performance

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Spring Open House
"The Science of Art"

April 7, 2012 • 12-4pm

We'd like to bring something a little different and unique to The Crucible's Spring Open House. In the tradition of the school science fair, we will have displays, demonstrations and more exploring the science of art!  This will be an exciting event and an opportunity for all to discover how the processes in science tie into the different mediums taught at The Crucible.

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Fireside Lounge Series
"Made In Oakland"

May 11, 2012 • 6:30-9:30pm

The pride of Oakland's art scene is the diverse and eccentric foundation that it was built upon. Join us as we illuminate the authentic world of original Oakland artists in this unique presentation and a lecture panel of industrial arts collectives that are Made in Oakland.

Featuring: Hot Wheels, Foundry, Fused Glass, Glass Coldworking, Machine Shop, Fire Performance, Kinetics, Fire Effects and Artists Resources.

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Fall Open House

September 8, 2012 • 12-4pm

A fun day for the whole family! Our open houses are a wonderful way to experience the excitement of The Crucible's 56,000 sq. ft. studio, where furnaces roar and sparks fly. Check out exciting live demonstrations including welding, glass working, metal casting, and blacksmithing. Catch amazing performances and wander through our student and faculty art show displaying the creativity of The Crucible.

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Fireside Lounge Series
"Shape/Shift"

October 12, 2012 • 6:30-9:30pm

As does life, art shapes and shifts. Explore the lines and texture of raw materials and the dynamic processes that shift their natural shape into refined representations of artists' imaginations. Join us for a riveting lecture on how the shape of art has shifted through time.

Featuring: Stone Working, Wood, Moldmaking, Glass Blowing, Ceramics, Neon & Light, Glass Flameworking, Textiles & Soft Sculpture and Fire Performance

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