Virtual Artist Talk: Whimsical and Functional Glass With Sam Schumacher
2025-10-02T23:31:34-07:00During this Virtual Artist Talk, Oakland artist and founder of Rocket Glass Works, Sam Schumacher will discuss the inspiration behind his glass work.
Your Guide To A Creative Shelter-In-Place
2020-10-26T18:06:31-07:00Art, making, and creativity have sown to be invaluable resources. Studies show that being creative—no matter your skill level—can improve your mood, relieve stress and anxiety, and influence brain connections. Here's your guide to a creative shelter-in-place.
Virtual Artist Talk: Creating Culture Through Ceramics With Rosa Dorantes
2025-10-02T23:31:35-07:00Please join us this Friday for a virtual artist talk with Oakland artist, Rosa Dorantes, an accomplished ceramist with over twenty years of experience. Since Rosa became The Crucible’s Department Head of Ceramics, she has transformed the space into a sanctuary that keeps students coming back.
Virtual Artist Talk: Metalworking Beyond Borders With Karen Smith
2025-10-02T23:31:37-07:00Please join us this Friday for a virtual artist talk with Oakland artist, Karen Smith. We'll discuss her philosophy on art-making, how it influences her artistry and metalwork, and why she founded We Wield The Hammer, a program that teaches metalsmithing to young women and girls of African descent who might not otherwise have access or opportunity.
Virtual Artist Talk: Repujado History, Family, and Culture
2025-10-02T23:31:37-07:00Join The Crucible for our first-ever virtual artist talk with Oakland repujado artist, Rachel-Anne Palacios. We'll discuss her metal embossing practice and how her work reflects themes of culture, religion, traditional values, family, and the cycle of life and death.
Nine Oakland Public Art Displays You Can Explore While Social Distancing
2020-03-25T17:19:37-07:00Oakland is a city known for its art—it's often listed as one of the main attractions for visitors. Normally, we have the privilege of seeing art come to life in our studio on a daily basis. But since our own studio is shut down, we're looking for new, creative ways to engage with Oakland while staying safe.
Buy Art Direct From Artists Who Need Your Support
2020-10-26T17:53:49-07:00Studio closures around The Bay Area have had a major impact on the maker community. Our working artists—whether they sell original art, depend on commission work, or are regular instructors in our classrooms—have lost their main sources of income due to Covid-19 shutdowns.
Resources For Artists And Community During Coronavirus Shutdowns
2020-10-26T17:56:19-07:00While our community faces widespread changes, we wanted to share some resources to help artists, Oaklanders, the greater Bay Area, and beyond find support during Covid-19 shutdowns. This list will be regularly updated as new information becomes available.
What Closing The Doors Means and How You Can Help
2020-10-15T10:36:26-07:00On Saturday, The Crucible made the decision to temporarily close to the public to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. On Monday, Alameda County ordered all non-essential businesses to close for three weeks. Spring is one of our busiest times of year, full of community events, funding opportunities, and hundreds of classes.
Closing For Now—Caring For Our Community
2020-03-30T18:37:16-07:00In light of public health recommendations to increase social distancing and reduce the incidence and spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus, The Crucible will be closed to the public starting today at 6pm and suspending operations through Sunday, March 29.
