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 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.
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!
Virtual GIFTY 2020: Shop Unique Artisanal Gifts
2020-12-22T20:42:38-08:00This has been an especially challenging year for makers and small businesses. So we knew it was important to continue our 17-year-long tradition of GIFTY, our annual craft show. But this year, for the first time, GIFTY is going virtual. Starting November 9, we'll be highlighting over 80 Bay Area makers and small businesses selling things like original jewelry, handcrafted soaps, sculpted glassware, and so much more.
Support Local Artists
2021-10-28T06:44:12-07:00With in-person events and markets back in 2021, you can support local makers this holiday season. Read on to learn how you can support local artists.
Find The Best Moments In The GIFTY 2019 Photo Recap
2019-12-11T17:23:53-08:00Thank 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 Before GIFTY 2019 This Weekend
2019-12-13T17:53:09-08:00We’re gearing up for what is sure to be the biggest, brightest and best GIFTY yet! Are you ready for two days full of demos, hands-on family-friendly activities, and the best Bay Area artisan vendor shopping? To get you prepped for GIFTY, we put together a fun crossword puzzle with clues about what you’ll find at our craft show and open house.
What Makes GIFTY Special? Vendor Latisha Baker Knows!
2019-11-13T17:33:52-08:00For most makers, November is high production time, and that is no different for Latisha Baker. This year, she’ll be returning for her third GIFTY craft show at The Crucible. About a year-and-a-half ago, Latisha committed to making art full time, but she’s been creating fine and wearable art for the past two decades.