GIFTY 2022: A Holiday Celebration of Local Creative Culture
2022-08-08T19:01:25-07:00We are thrilled to be hosting our annual GIFTY Craft Show & Open House this holiday season. Join us for three days of the best shopping in the Bay Area.
Relive The Magic Of Our 2022 Fire & Light Soirée And Art Auction
2022-06-03T13:52:56-07:00Over the past four months, The Crucible’s founding Open For Business cohort—Amy Alaman, Brandyn Willridge, Cori Pillows, and Komoia Johnson—have been building new skills in the industrial arts while growing their businesses.
2022 Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction
2022-05-21T02:29:36-07:00Soirée is The Crucible’s once-a-year glittering fundraising event that raises more than $150,000 to fund scholarships and support for our industrial arts education programs.
Relive the Magic of GIFTY 2021 With All The Photo Highlights
2022-06-16T15:44:53-07:00Thank 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!
Everything You Need To Know To Have A Great GIFTY 2021
2021-11-19T13:41:11-08:00Are you ready for two days of epic shopping, industrial art demos, and family fun? We hope so because GIFTY is just around the corner! GIFTY 2021 is the best place in the Bay to find your holiday gifts made right here by local artists, small businesses, and Crucible faculty.
GIFTY 2021: A Holiday Celebration of Local Creative Culture
2022-07-17T22:08:11-07:00After 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.
2021 Fuego Youth Leadership Reception
2021-08-04T08:52:42-07:00Join us live on Zoom for our 2021 virtual Fuego Youth Leadership Reception on Thursday, July 29 starting at 6:30pm PDT.
2021 Spark the Summer: A Virtual Fundraiser
2021-05-19T14:48:50-07:00Invest in the makers of tomorrow by joining us from the comfort of your home for a celebration of industrial arts, community, creativity, and resiliency.
Bike Shop: Free Events and Education
2022-08-05T11:29:56-07:00Join us for one of our upcoming Free Bike Repair events! The Crucible is offering free, community bike maintenance to West Oakland and neighboring community members. Drop off your bike for a tune-up or learn basic bike maintenance from our faculty and volunteers.
Valerie Fish, Stained Glass Artist, Gives Back In Support Of Crucible Youth
2020-12-02T17:16:22-08:00For the past few years, Valerie Fish has found inspiration for her stained glass all around her, be it California poppies or a drawing by her son. As a longtime maker, Valerie knows the importance of art, especially for our youth, and when presented with an opportunity to support The Crucible’s programming through Giving Back at GIFTY, she jumped at the chance!