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Industrial Arts Classes For All Ages, Schedules, and Experience Levels
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Our industrial art classes welcome all levels—from absolute beginners to experienced artists and craftspeople—to a one-of-a-kind learning environment.
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Glass Blowing Lab
Lab sessions are a great benefit, exclusively for Crucible members! Practice the skills you learn in class and explore new possibilities with your craft. No instruction is provided...
MIG Welding
MIG (metal inert gas) is the most common type of modern welding. It is a process by which a welding machine focuses electricity along a moving metal wire that is fed through a hose...
The Mother Machines: Turning and Milling
Learn about materials, machine design, drafting, cutting feeds and speeds, tooling, and precision measurement, using the milling and lathe machines to fabricate simple projects....
Welded Sculpture I
Learn to join pieces of metal using arc welding, also known as stick welding. Instructors teach you to slice through metal with the hot flame of an oxyacetylene torch, and to use...
Making Multiples: An Introduction to Slip Casting Ceramics
Create ceramic multiples! Whether you are interested in making multiple vessels or sculptures, this class covers the basic moldmaking techniques. We will make molds from existing...
Blacksmithing II
Deepen your knowledge in this sequel to Blacksmithing I. This class is designed to develop your basic skills along with techniques including scroll-making, collaring, basic...
Leather Working II
Apply and build upon basic leatherworking techniques to create a unique leather project of your own design and pattern. From selecting materials to developing a pattern, you will...
Hot Glass Sculpting I
Explore the sculptural aspects of molten glass. We will focus on color application, bit work, hot torch, and garage use. Students gain an understanding of the technical vocabulary...
Foundry II: Ceramic Shell Process
This class is for people with metal casting experience who have completed waxes to cast. We can also accommodate 3-D printed PLA (best unpigmented). Students will prepare their...
Moldmaking II: Silicone Rubber
In this class you will learn to make silicone molds, the kind used by model makers, foundries, sculptors, and other professionals. These molds are suitable for casting other...
Glass Blowing I
Learn the basic skills and techniques to create a personalized hand-blown glasswork. With supportive instruction in a team environment, you will learn to safely work with molten...
Quilling and Filigree with Metal Clay
Quilling (paper filigree) is an ancient art technique used during the Renaissance to decorate book covers, cards, jewelry and religious items. It involves the use of strips of...
Bicycle Mechanic Workshop
Perform a complete tune up on your own bicycle! As you disassemble and reassemble the entire bike, you will learn the names of the components and the tools used in a professional...
Welded Sculpture I
Learn to join pieces of metal using arc welding, also known as stick welding. Instructors teach you to slice through metal with the hot flame of an oxyacetylene torch, and to use...
Glass Blowing I
Learn the basic skills and techniques to create a personalized hand-blown glasswork. With supportive instruction in a team environment, you will learn to safely work with molten...
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About The Crucible
Since our start in 1999, The Crucible has grown into a premier fine and industrial art center where art thrives, inspires, and is accessible. From welding to glass blowing to woodworking to jewelry-making, classes are designed to bring together beginners, experienced artists, and tradespeople to create a one-of-a-kind learning environment. With an average student-to-teacher ratio of 6:1, our award-winning faculty will make learning the industrial arts fun and approachable.
The Crucible works with our local, highly-trained artistic community to produce a wide variety of events, including our iconic Fire Arts Festivals, Hot Couture fashion show, and seasonal Open Houses.