Rob Stern In The Hot Shop
2019-07-05T15:47:45-07:00Wednesday, March 13, 2019 • 7 - 9:30pm
Join us for a lecture and demonstration by Rob Stern, a master glass artist who has taught at a number of the most prominent institutions for glass around the world.
The Crucible’s 20th Anniversary Party
2019-07-05T15:49:50-07:00Saturday, January 19 • 7–10pm
The Crucible turns 20 in 2019! Please join us for a celebration of community, creativity, and forging the future. Experience a magical evening of fun and sharing as we toast our history, come together, and reveal exciting plans for the future.
GIFTY 2018: Here Are Our Favorite Photos
2019-06-18T10:28:28-07:00We 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!
Your Guide To GIFTY 2018: A Helpful Flowchart
2019-06-18T10:34:56-07:00GIFTY 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!
Vendor Spotlight: What Do Octopi and Pottery Have to Do With GIFTY?
2019-06-21T16:13:38-07:00Meet Maia Danks, the artist behind Octopus Ceramics. After growing up taking classes at The Crucible, Maia became the youngest artist to ever vend at GIFTY. We sat down with Maia to learn about special projects she is making just for GIFTY.
How Well Do You Really Know The Crucible?
2019-06-18T10:42:13-07:00Do you know why the Oakland Fire Department raided The Crucible in 2010? Or, which politician broke a flaming bottle of champagne over an anvil at The Crucible? Take this quiz to find out! Then, find out more on a free tour!
GIFTY 2018: Holiday Celebration of Local Creative Culture
2019-09-26T17:53:07-07:00Saturday, 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.
Our Favorite Photos From The Fire And Water Open House
2019-06-18T11:09:49-07:00Our studios are still buzzing from Saturday’s Fire and Water Open House! We had over 1,000 attendees, and our expert faculty gave demonstrations all day. From molten bronze poured into ice in our Foundry to fresh raku firings, this was an Open House for the books!
Lie-Nielsen Toolworks Hand Tool Event
2019-07-05T14:24:52-07:00Friday, September 7, 2018 • 10am-6pm
Saturday, September 8, 2018 • 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.
