Everything You Need To Know Before GIFTY 2019 This Weekend

2019-12-13T17:53:09-08:00

We’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.

Everything You Need To Know Before GIFTY 2019 This Weekend2019-12-13T17:53:09-08:00

What Makes GIFTY Special? Vendor Latisha Baker Knows!

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For 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.

What Makes GIFTY Special? Vendor Latisha Baker Knows!2019-11-13T17:33:52-08:00

GIFTY 2019: Annual Craft Show & Open House

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At GIFTY 2019, dozens of leading East Bay artists, craftspeople, and Crucible faculty members will be selling their best handmade pieces in a holiday celebration of local creative culture. You are sure to find the perfect gifts for the toughest people on your list with vendors showcasing exquisite pieces of jewelry, locally designed clothing and accessories, whimsical metal sculptures, practical ceramic tableware, and more!

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GIFTY 2018: Here Are Our Favorite Photos

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We hope you had as much fun at GIFTY as we did! With 69 local vendors, prizes, hot drinks, delicious food, fiery demos, record-breaking attendance, and more, this was a weekend to remember!

GIFTY 2018: Here Are Our Favorite Photos2019-06-18T10:28:28-07:00

Your Guide To GIFTY 2018: A Helpful Flowchart

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GIFTY will be packed with opportunities for you to shop from 68 local vendors, eat delicious food, learn from faculty demos, create small gifts, win amazing prizes, and more! We made you a helpful flow chart to create your game plan!

Your Guide To GIFTY 2018: A Helpful Flowchart2019-06-18T10:34:56-07:00

GIFTY 2018: Holiday Celebration of Local Creative Culture

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Saturday, December 15, 2018 • 10am-6pm

Sunday, December 16, 2018 • 11am-5pm • 7–10pm At GIFTY 2018, dozens of leading East Bay artists, craftspeople, and Crucible faculty members will be selling their best handmade pieces in a holiday celebration of local creative culture.

GIFTY 2018: Holiday Celebration of Local Creative Culture2019-09-26T17:53:07-07:00

GIFTY 2017: Our holiday celebration of local creative culture

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Friday, December 15, 2017 • 7pm-9:30pm

Saturday, December 16, 2017 • 10am-6pm

Sunday, December 17, 2017 • 11am-5pm

Dozens of leading East Bay artists, craftspeople, and Crucible faculty members will be selling their best handmade pieces in a holiday celebration of local creative culture.
GIFTY 2017: Our holiday celebration of local creative culture2018-09-27T10:52:42-07:00

GIFTY 2017 Game Plan: A Helpful Flowchart

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GIFTY will be packed with opportunities for you to shop from 60+ local vendors, eat delicious food, learn from faculty demos, create small gifts, win amazing prizes, enjoy live music, and more! Check out this helpful flow chart to create your game plan.

GIFTY 2017 Game Plan: A Helpful Flowchart2019-06-21T13:44:35-07:00

GIFTY 2016

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Dozens of leading artists, craftspeople, and Crucible faculty members will be selling their best hand-made pieces in a holiday celebration of local creative culture. With works of glass, metal, wood, ceramics, and more, you will find the perfect gifts for all the people on your list.

Seasonal treats, beverages, and entertainment make this an event all ages will enjoy. Parents of small children will need to pay special attention, as this space does have rough edges.

Saturday, December 10, 2016 | 11am-5pm

Sunday, December 11, 2016 | 11am-5pm

On Saturday and Sunday, we’ll have music, food, and drinks for sale, as well as demonstrations of Crucible areas of study. Our themed Open House events are a great way to learn more about our 56,000 square foot studio and seasonal class offerings.

Member preview on Friday, December 9, 2016 | 7-9:30pm

Like last year, we’ll host a special preview for members and invited guests on Friday evening. If you would like to attend the Friday preview, but are not yet a member, join here.

GIFTY highlights:

  • Live industrial arts demonstrations like glass blowing and foundry pours
  • Enameling and stamping for Copper Quilt commUNITY art project
  • Hands-on clay activity in Ceramics Studio (Saturday and Sunday)
  • Bicycles for sale in The Crucible’s Bike Shop
  • Crucible gift certificates available
  • Tickets available for our annual Hot Couture fire fashion show
  • Drawing for a free Crucible class
  • $25 discount on a class, if registered during GIFTY
  • Raffle for a New Belgium Fat Tire bike
  • Oakland Youth Symphony brass trio performing Friday, 7:30-8:30pm
  • A dazzling collection of work by local artists and artisans

Local gourmet goodies:

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Friday, December 9 at 7 PM – 9:30 PM
Saturday, December 10 at 11 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, December 11 at 11 AM – 5 PM

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GIFTY 2015

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FREE this weekend!

SPECIAL MEMBER PREVIEW

With a performance by the Pleasant Grove Joyful Noise Choir
Friday Dec. 11 | 7 – 9:30 pm

Saturday Dec. 12 | 11 am — 6 pm
Sunday Dec. 13 | Noon – 5 pm

Dozens of leading East Bay artists, craftspeople and Crucible faculty members will be selling their best hand-made pieces in a holiday celebration of local creative culture. From glass to metal, wood, ceramics, clothing and much more, you’ll find the perfect gifts for the toughest people on your list. Seasonal treats, beverages and holiday entertainers make this an event all ages can enjoy.

  • Live industrial art demonstrations like glass-blowing, foundry pouring and opportunities to get hands-on in ceramics.
  • Bicycles for sale in The Crucible’s Bike Shop.
  • Crucible gift certificates available for you to give Crucible classes as gifts.
  • Tickets available for January’s Hot Couture flaming fashion show.
  • Discounts of 10% plus another $25 off Crucible classes — even more savings available for Crucible members.
  • Enter to win free tuition for a Crucible class!
  • Help us celebrate the Gear Girls, our joint venture with Oakland Fund for the Arts teaching local high school students the art of welded sculpture.

FREE SECURE PARKING is available while space lasts, in the lot just west of The Crucible at 1300 7th Street.

Participating Vendors 2015

GIFTY 20152018-03-15T13:46:10-07:00
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