Nov. 10: 50 Years of Studio Glass

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Saturday, Nov 10 and Sunday November 11 – 10am to 6pm
Saturday, Nov 10 – 6-9pm

This year marks the 50-year anniversary of the Studio Glass movement in the United States, and The Crucible is part of a national movement to celebrate this anniversary. The program follows the tradition of the California Glass Exchanges. San Jose State University glass instructor Dr. Fritz and his student George Jercich started the Glass Exchange with the goal of gathering the California glass community together to share skills and techniques.

PROGRAM: Saturday, Nov 10 and Sunday November 11 – 10am to 6pm
EXHIBITION RECEPTION AND AWARD CEREMONY: Saturday, Nov 10 – 6-9pm
KEYNOTES: Suellen Fowler, Marvin Lipofsky, Richard Marquis, Susan Stimsmuehlen-Amend
Demonstrations in the Crucible’s six glass studios: blowing, cold working, fusing, casting, neon and flame working areas.
Panels and lectures featuring California glass artists who began working in each decade.
Two-day Pop up exhibition of California glass artists 10-5 pm.
Reception and Awards ceremony honoring contributions to the California glass community is scheduled for 6-9 pm Saturday Nov. 10,. honoring collectors, including Dorothy Saxe and artists who have contributed to our movement.
Add your information to the “Living Glass Timeline” that will be created during the two-day event.
We welcome glass artists of all decades who have worked in California to download and complete a Registration Form for inclusion on our Directory of California Glass Artists. See our website below.

Ticket Information

General Admission $15 per day
Crucible Members and Students $10 per day
To purchase tickets and reserve your spot, visit californiastudioglass.eventbrite.com

The Oakland Museum and California College of the Arts are also sponsoring exhibitions and events to celebrate this anniversary and California glass artists. Keep an eye on our website as we’ll be adding additional links and resources in the coming weeks to help you highlight other events celebrating the American Studio Glass movement.

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Past Events

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2013
	2013 Playa Bound: Sale & Open House June 22, 2013 11am to 6pm FREE Our annual Playa Bound Open House is a wonderful way for the whole family to wander through our 56,000 sq. ft. studio and a maze of vendors with handmade crafts, desert costumes, camping supplies, playa bikes, shade ideas, and leave-no-trace education. Catch fiery performances as you support local artists, community arts education for youth and adults, and work your way through that Black Rock City shopping list.
	East Bay Open Studios 2013 June 1-2 and June 8-9, 2013 Open Studios: 11am to 6pm Tours: 12 noon, 4pm FREE The Crucible is participating in this year’s East Bay Open Studios, presented annually by ProArts Gallery. Featured artists include Barbara Barnett, Peter Kropf, Johanna Neaderhouser, Rob Nehring, Alexander Smith, Daniel Stauber, Sam Waller and Mary B. White. The Crucible will also lead two studio tours at 12 noon and at 4pm.
	Talk with Hugh Jenkins: Explorations in Efficient Glass Studio Operations May 31, 2013 6:30-9 pm FREE Could blowing glass cost you less and be more environmentally friendly? Join Hugh Jenkins, renowned Hawaiian glass art educator, artist and expert in glass studio efficiency, to learn tips for use of renewable energy, alternative fuels such as reclaimed cooking oil and energy efficiency in a glass hot shop.
	Maker Faire 2013: The Crucible’s Fire Town Saturday, May 18, 2013 – 10am to 8pm Sunday, May 19, 2013 – 10am to 6pm $30 single day. $55 weekend pass. At Maker Faire 2013 in San Mateo, The Crucible will present dynamic demonstrations in blacksmithing, glass blowing, foundry metal pouring, art bikes frame alterations, jewelry making and eye catching fire poofers towering in the sky. Don’t miss The Crucible’s Fire Town located at Booth SL30! Maker Faire is the annual two-day, family friendly celebration of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement.
	Fireside Lounge: Creation May 10, 2013 6:30-9:30pm Our next Fireside Lounge leads us to explore creation and how ideas move from concept into creative expression. We will explore processes that makes creation simple. We will discuss and demystify how to do-it- yourself, Crucible style, inspiring creativity in everyone. In collaboration with Maker Month, The Crucible celebrates creation with a spectacular evening. Read more…
	Artifact: The Crucible at the Asian Art Museum Fridays– Sundays, March 15–May 5, 2013 Noon to 4pm Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin Street, San Francisco What would you take to the afterlife? The Crucible, in partnership with UC Berkeley’s Archaeology Research Facility

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Paul Nosa and His Solar-Powered Sewing Machine: Playa Bound Preview

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Sewn patch by Paul Nosa. Burning Buttocks.

Meet Paul Nosa. For the past year, he’s been touring the country with his solar-powered sewing machine (yes, you read that right), participating in every art night, maker event, and museum exhibition possible.

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Playa Bound: Call for Art

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On Saturday, June 22, 2013 The Crucible will host a curated industrial art exhibit in a gallery setting during the annual Playa Bound Open House & Sale. Any artist utilizing techniques taught at The Crucible is eligible and welcome to submit their metal, wood, glass, neon, jewelry, molded and textile work for consideration.

Our Playa Bound Open House celebrates the approaching annual desert community art extravaganza – Burning Man. The studio will be a maze of vendors with handmade crafts, desert costumes, camping supplies, playa bikes, shade ideas, and leave-no-trace education. The Open House will feature live industrial art demonstrations, fire art performance, class discounts, food and beverage, and more. The exhibit will be set up in the upstairs performance room overlooking the central event space.

>> Download Submission Form (Word Doc)
DEADLINE: June 17, 2013

The submission process is open to anyone involved with The Crucible including students, faculty, volunteers, studio renters, Create Program members and staff.

IMPORTANT DATES

- Monday June 17th SUBMISSION DEADLINE
- Tuesday June 18th Acceptance notification
- Thursday June 20th Art drop off 4-8pm
- Friday June 21st Art drop off 2-6pm
- Saturday June 22nd Open House 11am-6pm
- Saturday June 22nd Art pick up 6-6:30pm
- Sunday June 23rd Art pick up 10am-12pm

Please contact Daniel Stauber at daniel@thecrucible.org if you require an alternative drop off or pick up time.

We look forward to seeing your artwork on display at The Crucible’s Summer Open House: Playa Bound!

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The Crucible at Maker Faire 2013

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Fire artist, Peter Kropf helping a young guest operate The Crucible’s fire poofers!

We love Maker Faire! A celebration of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness, the festival brings makers together to showcase their wares, inspire creativity, and most of all – to have fun. Check out a few pictures of our exhilarating weekend!

The Crucible kicked off Maker Faire with the festival’s Education Day. With a blacksmithing demonstration by Celeste Flores, an art bike build by Maurice Cavness, and an interactive Fire Poofer extravaganza by Peter Kropf, we had an awesome time showing 2,500 Bay Area youths the wonders of the maker world. After Education Day, we celebrated the weekend with makers from all over the nation and the world.

See you next time!

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Fireside Lounge: Creation

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Our next Fireside Lounge leads us to explore creation and how ideas move from concept into creative expression.

Friday, May 10, 2013
6:30-9:30pm
$10 / Free for Crucible members
The Crucible, 1260 7th St, Oakland
>> Directions

In collaboration with Maker Month, The Crucible celebrates creation with a spectacular evening of art, performance, thoughtful discussion and, of course, fire!

In our studios, we will explore processes that make creation simple. With our distinguished panel we will discuss and demystify how to do-it-yourself, Crucible style, inspiring creativity in everyone. The Crucible student and faculty will showcase creation with the “In Motion” art exhibition. Fire and dance performances will delight guests throughout the evening.

7pm: Panel Discussion

Public art consultant, Leslie Pritchett, will facilitate our May panel discussion in our Performance Studio at 7pm with:

Hopi Breton, Sculpture Artist and Diablo Valley College Professor
Melissa Alexander, Director of Public Programs at San Francisco’s recently relocated Exploratorium
Dale Dougherty, Founder, President and CEO of Make Magazine, the heart and soul of Maker Faire

>> Full Panel Bios

Live industrial art demonstrations:

Foundry – Our foundry department will be doing a live iron pour – an amazing demonstration of molten metal you won’t want to miss!
Kinetics and Electronics
Welding – MIG, TIG, ARC/OXY
Bike Shop – Art Bike Showcase
Machine Shop
Paper & Textiles – Leatherworking, Bookbinding

Exhibit

The Crucible’s art exhibit “In Motion” will showcase remarkable artwork by Crucible artists under the theme of movement.

Performances throughout the night:

Rockabelly – West Oakland-based bellydance fusion group
The Crucible’s Fire Performance faculty and student showcase

Vendors

Own a piece of creation by:

King Bag Company (Bobby Glasser)
Rusty Noodle Studios (Rob Nehring)
Red Frog Designs (Carla Hall)
William Rose
Daniel Stauber

Food truck by Subs on Hubs
Beer by Linden Street Brewery

“Creation” Panel Bios

Facilitator, Leslie Pritchett brings to her public art and community art program consulting more than 20 years experience in corporate marketing, small business and start-up business management. She spent several years as managing partner of Digital Pond, a high-end digital imaging company serving clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies, such as Nike and Hewlett-Packard, to leading museums and fine art print purveyors, including the Ansel Adams Gallery. She entered the nonprofit arena as executive director of the Black Rock Arts Foundation, where over the course of three years she produced or supported more than 28 public

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2013 Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction Items

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The Bay Area’s top artists working in metal, glass, fire, wood and mixed media have donated fine art for the 2013 Fire & Light Auction. The live art auction will take place during dessert. Have your paddle ready and bid generously — good luck! Your artwork will be packaged and ready for you when you leave for the evening.

>> Download the Auction Program (PDF)

	1. TAKA polished and painted cast bronze $1,150Alexander Smith was born into a family of educators and craftsmen in Berkeley. His early artistic development was thoroughly encouraged by his parents with gifts of tools and space to work. Alex attended the UC Santa Cruz where he earned his BA in Sculpture in 2000. It was here with the challenges of academia he began to formalize his skills in metal casting and fabrication processes to demonstrate his ability in expression and form. Alex has instructed the tradition of bronze casting at The Crucible for twelve years. He is an Apprentice and Project Manager for Sculptor Fletcher Benton, where he enlarges Mr. Benton’s designs to monumental size, supervises building and installation of these works. Alex’s castings, paintings and fabricated works are inspired by his travels, love of form, nature and technology havebeen featured at the Sculpturesite Gallery San Francisco, in public projects in Tucson, Arizona and are currently featured at the Shidoni Gallery in New Mexico. Website: alexanderthesmith.com
	2. SPIKE – THE RESURRECTION cast resin and ABS pipe $9,500Billy Hiebert received his MFA for Sculpture in 1965 from CCAC, now the California College of Arts. After a few years of sculpting with metal, carving marble and teaching sculpture and design, he was attracted to industrial processes involving molding and casting. This soon led to a full-time business that offered model making, molding and casting to both artists and industrial clients. His exposure to new methods and materials soon led to a different direction in his sculpture. Billy left behind welded steel and carved marble and embraced a world of molding and casting. Most of his current sculpture is expressed through molded plastic resin. Website: billyhiebert.com
	3. WALLSCAPE #4 walnut and steel $963Brian Enright likes wood. He really likes metal too. Really he likes the

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2013 Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction

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Join us for the 8th Annual Fire & Light: Soirée and Art Auction at The Crucible!

Saturday, April 27, 2013
6 – 11pm

>> Preview Auction Items

Industrial artists, acrobatic performers and The Crucible team are busy preparing for the 8th Annual Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction. Our industrial art studio will once again transform into a stunning setting of art, fine food, wine, performance and fiery effects. Under the direction of Jo Kreiter, this year’s performance will feature an acrobatic spectacle by Flyaway Productions in collaboration with composer Mark Growden.

We will be honoring Dennis Bartels, Executive Director of the Exploratorium, for his enthusiastic support of the art community. Dennis has been an advocate for the cultivation of creative thinking and informal learning environments amongst young people and adults believing that these types of classrooms have the most lasting impact on young minds. Dennis works with artists, scientists, collaborators and Exploratorium staff to design exhibits which mirror his own vision of encouraging learning by doing through hands-on experiences for people of all ages.

All guests willl enjoy an amazing performance in our fire and light filled industrial art studio, a delectable three-course dinner by Grace Street Catering with fine wines, and a live auction of beautiful fire-crafted art.

Platinum Sponsor
Bently FoundationSilver Sponsors
The Exploratorium in honor of Dennis BartelsAB&I FoundryBronze Sponsors
Lauren & Steve Adams
Paul & April Buchheit
CASS, Inc.
Loretta Clarke & Allen Hurtt
George Cogan & Fannie Allen
Jeremy Crandell
Greg Hansen & Marsha Roberts
Tim Irvin
Edward B. Kangeter IV
Joseph Olivier
Charles Olson & Yoko Watanabe
One PacificCoast Bank
Leslie Pritchett
David Shulman
Schnitzer Steel
Pasha & Laney Thornton

All proceeds from this event directly support The Crucible’s educational programs.

Expect the spectacular. Support The Crucible. Buy your tickets.

Can’t attend the Soirée? You can still support The Crucible’s educational programs!

Single Ticket: $250

Experience an elegant dinner, dynamic performance, art auction and more.

Bronze Sponsor: $2,500

Our Bronze Sponsors enjoy:

Table for 10 at Soirée with preferred seating
Premium wine pairing with dinner
Name recognition on the website and in the event program

Silver Sponsor: $5,000

Our Silver Sponsors enjoy:

One table of 10 with premier bronze seating
Wine pairing with dinner
You and your table guests will be hosted at a VIP reception prior to the event
Bronze Name Plaque on The Crucible Donor Wall
Prominent logo placement on event website page
Name recognition on the website and in the event program

Gold Sponsor: $12,500

Our Gold Sponsors enjoy:

One table of 10 with premier gold seating
Champagne and wine pairing with dinner

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2013: The Year Ahead

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Glass Blowing
Innovation
Welding
Dance
Training
Music
Summer Camps
Field Trips
Reuse
Industry
Fire
Hands-on
Collaboration
Inspiration
D.I.Y.
Artist Studios
Blacksmithing
Exhibitions
Woodworking
Youth
Life-long Learning
Family
Community

There are amazing things happening in art, science, history, fashion and performance at The Crucible. In the coming year, The Crucible will partner with organizations and museums throughout the Bay Area to create spectacular and engaging exhibits and interactive experiences. We will inspire more people than ever before to explore their creativity and develop a better understanding of their own creative opportunities.

2013 will mark The Crucible’s 14th year of providing cutting-edge arts education programs, spectacular performances and community events. Hands-on creative learning is at the core of The Crucible’s mission of Arts, Industry and Community. Arts and creative learning help prepare young people for more success in life. We teach creative problem-solving skills and critical thinking through making that leads to higher success in school and in the job market. The Crucible builds stronger communities and inspires creativity.

We are building new relationships and forging stronger bonds with stellar organizations like The Exploratorium, The Asian Art Museum, The DeYoung Museum, The Oakland Museum of California and the California Academy of Sciences, which will allow us to present inspiring hands-on experiences to an even larger audience. We are currently preparing for our next not-to-be-missed Industrial Fashion Show: Hot Couture, which will have its premiere in January 2013 in The Crucible’s performance space. In the spring of 2013, we will hold eight weeks of hands-on workshops at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco to help illuminate their new exhibition of the First Emperor of China and his fascination with the afterlife, including some of his terracotta warriors. We are working with the Exploratorium to bring hands-on learning opportunities to their new Embarcadero location in San Francisco. The Crucible is increasing our impact and touching more people than ever before.

Please consider how The Crucible has touched your life and join me in making a 100% tax-deductible donation to The Crucible Fund. Your donation will keep our kilns and forges running and help to cover the costs of our 56,000 square feet facility. Your gift will also support our education programs that will serve 5,000 youth and adult students and provide arts education scholarships to Oakland youth. Know that every dollar you donate will be appreciated and spent on providing the highest quality industrial arts education you’ve come to expect from us.

“Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.” Mary Lou Cook.

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