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Newsletter Nov 08

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Class Highlights
• Family Fun Weekend
• Fun Fall Classes
• Holiday Taster Workshops
Youth Programs
• Youth Weekend Intensives
• Girls Welding
• Bike Frame Alteration

Events
• Holiday Gifty Art Sale & Open House
• 10th Anniversary Fire Ballet

Crucible News
• Arts Funding Saved
• Must-See TV

The Crucible Recommends
• The Perfect Holiday Gift
• Radical Jewelry Makeover Exhibition
• E-Scrip

Faculty Focus
• Warren – Glass Cold Working

Join The Crucible Community
• Call for Instructors
• Volunteering

CLASS HIGHLIGHTS

The last Family Fun Weekend of the year is
November 22nd & 23rd.Several of these beginning intensive classes remain where you and a family member can learn something new and for making gifts of your own. Remember, when you sign up together, one family member receives discounted tuition.

Glass Flameworking
Working over an open flame you’ll create marbles, pendants and more

Intro to Jewelry & Metals
Experiment with different techniques and make a sterling silver ring

Woodturning
Discover the lathe and how you can turn a piece of wood into a beautiful bowl.

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Sign Up for Fall Classes Before They’re Gone!

The days may be getting shorter, and the weather a bit nippier, but it’s always hot here at The Crucible, and there are still some fall session classes where you can experience the excitement of creating. You’ll find day, evening and weekend classes; the hardest part is choosing which area you want to work in:

Light:
Intro to Neon, Demystifying the Light Emiting Diode (LED),
EL-Wire Workshop

Metal:
Beginning TIG, Intro to MIG, Intro to Welded Sculpture

Clay:
Sculpting in Clay, Classical Clay Portraiture

Jewelry:
Intro to Cast Resin and Silver Jewelry, Bead Casting

Glass:
Core Vessel Forming, Cold Working Glass, Fusing & Slumping, Kiln-Cast Glass

For those with commitment issues . . . Holiday Taster Workshops

Not sure you want to spend 5 weeks pounding mental or melting glass? You can learn basic techniques and create a unique piece of art in just three hours. Choose from Blacksmithing, Glass Flameworking, Glass Fusing, Jewelry, MIG Welding, Resin Casting or Sand Casting. Morning and afternoon Holiday Tasters run December 6th and 7th, 10AM –

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Newsletter Oct 08

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Fall Class Highlights
• The Softer Side of The Crucible
• Did You Know You Can Make Jewelry Out of Clay?
• Continuing Classes in Foundry
• Coldworking Glass Classes

Events
• Fall Community Open House Recap
• Holiday Gifty Art Sale & Open House
• Call for Artists & Vendors

Faculty Focus
• Evan Wilcox

Crucible News
• E-Scrip
• Help A Tree Find A Home

The Crucible Recommends
• Handcar Regatta
• Pacific Pinball Expo

Join The Crucible Community
• Call for Instructors
• Private or Shared Studios for Rent

FALL CLASS HIGHLIGHTS

The Softer Side of The Crucible

Yes we’re all about fire and steel, hot kilns and heavy machinery, but did you know that you can also get creative with paper, plastic, fabric and flexible light at The Crucible? Check out these classes – just in time for the Day of the Dead and Halloween:

Cartoneria – Create unique décor with this ancient Mexican paper art form. Class runs 8 Wednesday evenings and starts October 8th

Introduction to Sewing: A Crash Course – Dust off that sewing machine and learn sewing basics so you can make your own costume. Saturday workshop, October 18th

Reproduction in Plastics – Learn the secrets the professionals use to make flexible plastic molds to create creepy things…lots of them. Class runs 5 Monday evenings and starts October 27th

EL-Wire Workshop – Add sparkle and light to your costume or home décor with EL-wire in just one day. Class runs Saturday, September 27th

Vidita Mia by Ruben Guzman

Did you know you can make jewelry
out of clay?

Art silver clay is 99.9% fine silver that allows artists to create jewelry in less time then with traditional metalsmithing. Learn all the basics of making fine silver jewelry, new techniques and how to enhance your current jewelry-making repertoire.

Intro to Art Silver Clay
Arlene Hildebrand • Weekend Intensive • October 4-5

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Continuing Classes in Foundry

Here’s your opportunity to use skills learned in introductory foundry classes and delve into the details of metal casting and finishing with Kitty Hundley, a professional metal artist recognized for her ability to translate natural forms into elegant and useful metal objects.

Cast Clip & Pour – Thursday evenings starting October 30th
Bring your completed waxes

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Fall Open House 2008

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Fall Community Open House

Saturday, September 6, 2008 – 12PM to 6PM

Exhibitor List:
Oakland Fire Department City Slicker Farms DeFremery Park Mandela Foods Cooperative West Oakland Environmental Indicators Project East Bay College Fund Prescott Circus Clowns	Ella Baker Center for Human Rights Youth Radio Trapeze Arts West Oakland Discovery Museum de Young Museum Popo’s Pizza BumpityThump	Youth Movement Records CUE/Velocity Circus What Now America Propville Directory Studio One Oakland School for the Arts

Student Art Show – Best in Show Winners
FIRST PLACE	SECOND PLACE	THIRD PLACE

Photo Gallery – Click Here

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Newsletter Sep 08

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What’s Happening!
• Art & Soul
• Fall Community Open House
Fiery Fall
• Fall Class Highlights
• Got Workspace?
• Old Jewelry Gets New Life for a Good Cause
• Build a Mandolin or Ukulele in Just Four Days!
• Fired Up Summer Camp Recap
• Fall Youth After School Program

Mark Your Calendar – Upcoming Events
• Holiday Gifty Art Sale & Open House
• Crucible Recommends

News & Updates
• Faculty Focus – Rick Turner
• Join The Crucible Team

What’s Happening!

Art & Soul
Saturday, August 30th 12 – 6PM

Here’s a great way to celebrate Oakland, art, music, dance, food and the end of the summer! Stop by and visit ERV. ERV is our Educational Resource Vehicle, a big red International fire truck with a full metal shop on board. We’ll be there with live demonstrations of glass flameworking, welding, torch cutting, and blacksmithing.

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Fall Community Open House
Saturday, September 6th 12 – 6PM
FREE ADMISSION

The annual Fall Open House is one of our favorite events – it’s when we invite everyone to come visit and get acquainted!

If you’ve never taken a class or visited our massive studio space, here’s an opportunity to experience the true nature of The Crucible community of artisans, makers, innovators, performers, explorers, learners, mentors, and creators of all types.

Browse through an expo of organizations that provide services to Oakland communities. Check out the work in progress on our latest community collaboration, a wheelchair access ramp crafted in steel by students, teachers, and youth. Enjoy live demonstrations, circus & fire performances, food and fun for all ages — it’s family-friendly and FREE!

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Fiery Fall

Download the new Course Catalog
and Fall Schedule today!

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“Back to School” at The Crucible is always something

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Newsletter Aug 08

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Still Time For Summer Fun
• Family Fun Weekends
Get Fired Up For Fall
• Download our new catalog and schedule
• Fall Registration Begins

Mark Your Calendar – Upcoming Events
• Fall Community Open House
• Design Within Reach
• American Craft Show
• Holiday Gifty Art Sale & Open House

News & Updates
• Call for Artists & Vendors for Holiday Gifty
• The Crucible Gets Even More Accessible
• Old Jewelry Gets New Life for a Good Cause
• 2008 Fire Arts Festival Recap
• Faculty Focus

Still Time For Summer Fun!

Family Fun Weekends
August 16-17th and August 23-24th

Youth summer camps at The Crucible are running at near full capacity, but you can still have a great weekend with your family exploring and learning new things together – like how to make a welded sculpture for your yard, jewelry of your own design, a glass ornament, or an illuminated sculpture.

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Get Fired Up For Fall

Download the new Course Catalog
and Fall Schedule today!

Open registration begins August 7th; classes begin September 22nd. Crucible members can register NOW for fall classes! If you haven’t received your new catalog and fall class schedule in the mail, you can find it on line, at your favorite pick-up spot throughout the Bay Area, or drop by The Crucible to pick one up. Check out all the great classes on tap for 2008-2009, and plan for fall fun.

If you have previous experience in Blacksmithing, and an interest in sword making or medieval arts, you’ll appreciate our exciting fall classes in Bladesmithing (September 22nd) and Medieval Helmet Making with Tom Hugenin (October 4th). Those with experience in Jewelry can participate in the three-day Radical Jewelry Makeover Project, and help transform old unused jewelry into new designs that will be sold to benefit mining reform efforts that will decrease mining waste.

If you’ve never had experience with fire, glass or metal before, no problem – there are tons of classes where you can give it a try – whether you just want to dabble for a day or weekend, or totally immerse yourself for weeks. Classes in our schedule marked with the gear symbol qualify for our

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Fire Art Arena Rules

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FIRE ARTS ARENA RULES

The Crucible reserves the right to remove anyone from the Fire Arts Arena

– We reserve the right to refuse entry into the event
– No children under 18 without parent or guardian and youth must stay with adults during the festival
– Maximum 3 children per adult to assure safety
– No entry after 11:30pm
– No re-entry without valid hand stamp
– No outside food or drink
– No chairs
– No pets
– No un-contracted fire performance allowed
– You must be 21 to purchase, possess or consume alcohol (id required)
– Photographers with professional SLR photo equipment must sign a photo release
– No video unless permission was obtained 24 hours in advance
– No weapons of any kind
– The Crucible reserves the right to search any bags
– No riding of skateboards, bicycles or any wheeled footwear inside arena
– The Crucible is not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged items

By entering the Fire Arts Arena you are agreeing to these rules.

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Stravinsky’s Firebird – 2008 Fire Ballet

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Stravinsky’s

“L’oiseau de feu”

April 9-12 and 16-19, 2008

The Classic Story: Firebird
The Crucible’s version of this classic Russian folktale begins in the enchanted garden of the evil sorcerer, Kashchei. A group of beautiful maidens have discovered a magical orb, whose power lures them to it, trapping them just as the evil Kashchei appears. The maidens struggle to break free of the orb’s power, but cannot release themselves, and Kashchei leads them away.

Suddenly, a fire ball explodes, and the mysterious Firebird appears in its wake. She is enjoying herself in the forest when Prince Ivan, who is out hunting, spots her. He is entranced, and gives chase. After a wild pursuit, Prince Ivan finally captures the fantastic creature. The Firebird pleads for her freedom, and finally Prince Ivan grants it. In return, she presents him with a magic feather, telling him it can be used to summon her if he is ever in need.

Prince Ivan climbs the wall into Kashchei’s garden and spies the group of maidens frolicking and dancing. Hiding in the trees, he watches them, and quickly becomes smitten with the maiden Tsarevna. He reveals himself and much merrymaking ensues. Ivan and Tsarevna have fallen in love at first sight, but all too soon trumpets and fire herald Kashchei’s return.

Kashchei is furious that his garden has been invaded and his guards attack the group, capturing Ivan. Tsarevna pleads for mercy, but Kashchei only revels in her despair, calling for his henchmen to torture Prince Ivan. Remembering his gift from the Firebird, Prince Ivan pulls out the feather. The Firebird comes to the rescue, and emboldens the maidens to put up a fight. Working together, Ivan and Tsarevena discover that the secret to Kashchei’s immortality lies within the orb; they smash it and break all his evil spells. Good triumphs over evil, prince and princess declare their love in a wedding ceremony, and live happily ever after.

The Music:
Sergei Diaghilev commissioned a complete score for his ballet for the 1910 season of Ballet Russe. The resulting Firebird score was the fruit of close collaboration between librettist and choreographer, Michel Fokine, and Igor Stravinsky, and marked the first time music was created specifically for, and as an integral part of a ballet. Diaghilev was a great talent scout and a visionary who promoted collaboration between the arts. Stravinsky became celebrated as one of the greatest composers for the ballet. While they may be rolling over in their graves, we beg their forgiveness for the creative liberties taken with their music and libretto for this unique production.

Michael Sturtz starts the evening off with quick synopsis of Firebird from The Crucible's flaming story book. - photo by Eric Gillet

The Audience - photo by Eric Gillet

Kashchei, played be Iron Monkey - photo by Eric Gillet

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Fashion Shows

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HOT COUTURE
A Fusion of Fire & Fashion
January 17-19, 2008

To celebrate our ninth anniversary The Crucible forged fashion with fire arts, eco-design and “flameboyant” performances in a not-to-be-missed incendiary celebration of style.

The three day fashion show featured the work of a variety of Bay Area designers, including: Bad Unkl Sista, Miss Velvet Cream, Jay Bridgland, Cheeky Sweetart, Super Sugar Ray Ray, Miranda Caroligne, Eimaj Designs, Elwyn Crawford, Lee Kobus, Megan Fenske, Auberon, and many more. The evening also included fire performances by Nekyia, the aerial artistry of Tiffany Parrish, music by DJ Delachaux and Mark Growden, as well as demonstrations in welding, blacksmithing, glass blowing, and other fiery arts.

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INDUSTRIAL CHIC
Fashion + Art Show and Preview
Friday, April 13, 2007

Open House, Art & Fashion Exhibition, and Rusty Elephant Sale
Saturday and Sunday, April 14th & 15th, 2007

On April 13th, 2007, The Crucible presented the hottest of haute couture in a fashion show of wearable art made from repurposed materials. The evening’s entertainment included a fabulous art show, a preview of The Crucible’s Rusty Elephant Sale (an unparalleled source of donated industrial surplus), and, of course, fire performance.

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Hot Couture – 2008 Fashion Show

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Hot Couture:
A Fusion of Fire & Fashion

January 17, 18 & 19, 2008
Doors Open: 7PM

The Crucible celebrated our Ninth Anniversary with a blazing showcase of wearable art from Bay Area designers, awe-inspiring fire performances, aerial artistry, and fire arts demonstrations.

It’s conflagration on the catwalk with models strutting incendiary creations from over twenty designers, and some of Oakland’s finest firefighters joining them on the runway. Designers featured include:

Alexandria Von Bromssen
Super Sugar Ray Ray
Miranda Caroligne
miss velvet cream
Antoniya Ivanova
Megan Fenske
Bad Unkl Sista
Darina Drapkin
Eimaj Design
Jay Bridgland
Leila Bazzani

Missing Piece
Katie Burley
Chrystie Capelli
Escama Studio
O’Lover Hats
Lee Kobus
Erin Mahoney
Fluidance
KAYO
Lee Granberg
The Von Stilt Familyand many more…

Jewelry by Jay Bridgland - Photo by Tory Fink

Also Featuring:

Music by DJ Delachaux
Live music by Mark Growden
,,(Friday only)

Lighting by reFRACTion
Styling by SF Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology
Fashion Show coordinated by
Missing Piece
Aerial Artistry: Tiffany Parish
Fire Sculptures: Jon Sarriugarte

The Von Stilt FamilyAnna Prisekin
Betsy Lyon
Cynthia Rauschert
Erika Peterson
Kevin Miller Kirin Haithcox
Megan Murray
Allison Cohen
Grag Jones
Brian Walker
Paul Geise

VIP GALA

Avant Cellist: Zoe Keating
Contortionist: Serchmaa Byambaa
Fire Performance: Kristina Cañizares

Catering by J. Gourmet

Special Thanks to:

Come experience the sparks of fire and fashion in Crucible style, and support local artists and community arts education programs.

This event is standing room only, 18 and over.

Hot Couture VIP Gala

January 19, 2008, 7pm

The VIP Gala includes catered food and beverages, and special performances by renowned cellist Zoe Keating, contortionist Serchmaa Byamba and fire performer Kristina Cañizares.

Proceeds benefit The Crucible adult and youth education programs.

Valet parking available.

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….CLASSES.. ..MEMBERSHIP… .COMING EVENTS.. ..DONATE.. ..VOLUNTEER.. ..DIRECTIONS

Classes to spark up the New Year!
Plan now for spring break workshops and summer session
HOT COUTURE: A Fusion of Fire and Fashion: Thursday SOLD OUT, Fri. & Sat tix still available
SAVE THE DATE for THE CRUCIBLE’S Benefit Fire Ballet: FIREBIRD
Crucible Recommends: Hand Tool Event with Lie-Nielsen
CREATE = Crucible’s Expanded Access to Tools & Equipment

Youth Blacksmithing

Classes to spark up the New Year!

Whether you want to weld, bend iron, shape glass, dance with fire, create light, work with wood, or learn other skills in the industrial arts, there’s something for you at The Crucible. Classes start again January 26th — right after our Anniversary Celebration, so get ready for a year of exploration and creativity with us at The Crucible.

There are some great new classes, plus we’ve expanded both our facilities and popular spring and summer programs for adults and youth.

First Time Offered!
Neon Letter and Pattern Bending – March 4th – April 1
This course teaches specialized skills utilized in basic neon letter and pattern bending, and builds on knowledge developed in Neon Illuminated Sculpture I and II. You’ll work in our newly renovated neon studio and learn how to measure and create neon patterns, and techniques in mounting and wiring finished neon.

Introduction to Welded Sculpture
Three weekend intensives in February & March

Introduction to Jewelry
Two weekend intensives in March

Design for the 3rd Dimension
This core class for all 3D work starts in April

Stained Glass Sculpture
Register early for this class starting in March
Intro to Mechanical Sculpture
This popular class runs in January& March

Classes for Youth provide hours of exciting learning and a sense of accomplishment. After school classes start January 28th in Blacksmithing, Jewelry, and Welding
Weekend workshops give plenty of time for supervised learning and practicing an exciting skill, like Youth Welding, which runs February 2-3rd.

Find the complete class schedule online, at your local library and other pick-up spots throughout the Bay Area, and here at The Crucible’s office.

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Events

Fall Community Open House

Saturday, September 6, 2008 – 12PM to 6PM

FIRE ARTS ARENA RULES

Hot Couture: A Fusion of Fire & Fashion

Hot Couture:
A Fusion of Fire & Fashion