Adult Classes Running April-June Now Open For Members
Get your spot early and benefit from 10% tuition as a Crucible member!
Make Something!
Our industrial art classes welcome all levels—from absolute beginners to experienced artists and craftspeople—to a one-of-a-kind learning environment in Oakland, CA. Please review our new health and safety policies before registering for your next class.
What’s Happening at The Crucible
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Your Guide To April-June 2021 Adult Classes Is Here
It'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,...
5 Black History Month Stories Of Fine and Industrial Artists
This 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...
Free Earn A Bike Program Relaunching At The Crucible | Youth Ages 10-18 Encouraged To Apply
We 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...
Looking for a gift?
More than ever this holiday season, it is important to shop local and support local artists. The businesses we patronize now will be the ones who are still here when this crisis is over. Here are some ways you can support the Bay Area arts community before the year ends.
About The Crucible
The Crucible is a nonprofit organization and art school dedicated to making the fine and industrial arts accessible for all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Founded in 1999 by Michael Sturtz, our work is centered in Oakland and the East Bay, where we offer classes and team builds in glass, metal, clay, wood, and more to over 8,000 people each year.
As part of celebrating and empowering Oakland, we offer free programming, scholarships, and paid leadership opportunities for youth and adults who live locally and otherwise could not participate.


