Our Favorite Photos from GIFTY 2017
2019-06-13T12:38:36-07:00We are still riding high from GIFTY 2017 this weekend! Over 70 local artists and Crucible faculty sold their work, making for perfect holiday shopping, and our expert faculty gave demonstrations. With appearances by Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and Santa Claus, this was certainly an unforgettable weekend!
GIFTY 2017: Our holiday celebration of local creative culture
2018-09-27T10:52:42-07:00Friday, 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 Game Plan: A Helpful Flowchart
2025-11-10T16:36:52-08:00GIFTY 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.
Lie-Nielsen Toolworks Hand Tool Event
2019-07-05T15:56:49-07:00Friday, September 22, 2017 • 10am-6pm
Saturday, September 23, 2017 • 10am-5pm We are hosting a free community event with Lie Nielsen Toolworks, showcasing their top-notch woodworking hand tools. Come see how quality hand tools can make your woodworking projects easier, with demonstrations by Kevin Drake of Glen-Drake Toolworks in Fort Bragg, California.
Our Favorite Photos from the 2017 Fall Open House
2019-06-21T13:34:47-07:00We hope our 2017 Fall Open House was just as much fun for you as it was for us. Our expert faculty gave demonstrations and answered questions in nineteen different departments, Crucible artists sold and showed their work, youth discussed what a 'creative workforce' meant to them, and Villa Rocio's fed the masses with delicious $2 tacos.
The Crucible’s 2017 Fall Open House
2019-07-05T16:08:58-07:00Saturday, September 9, 2017 • 12 - 5pm
Designed to give you a peek into the programs and events we run all year long, our open houses are a wonderful way to experience the excitement of The Crucible!
Award Winners at Maker Faire 2017 + Photo Gallery!
2019-06-21T14:45:15-07:00The Crucible took our forges, furnaces, and foundry down to San Mateo for Maker Faire’s 11th annual extravaganza!
Crucible’s Top Picks for Maker Faire 2017!
2019-06-21T14:37:11-07:00We know Maker Faire can be overwhelming, so we went around asking some of our faculty for a few of their do-not-miss Maker Faire moments.
2017 Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction Photo Gallery
2019-06-21T15:03:01-07:00On April 8, The Crucible opened it’s doors for our annual Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction, a night of fire, feasting, and fundraising.
