Fused Glass Vase & Trinket Dishes (May 21)
2026-09-04T22:29:53-07:00Thursday, May 21, 5–8 PM $35–$45 / person Ages 7+ (under 12 must be with an adult)
Youth Summer Camps 2026
2026-08-10T12:27:36-07:00Our immersive weeklong camps run June 8–July 31, 2026 for youth ages 8–18 ready to hammer, shape, melt, and weld.
Family Day (May 2)
2026-05-11T09:27:47-07:00Free family day at The Crucible—tour our space, try hands-on art, meet students, and explore camps, classes, and creative fun for all ages!
Fused Glass Flowers (Apr 23)
2026-09-04T22:24:26-07:00Thursday, April 23, 4:30–7:30 PM $35 / person (two plant stems) Ages 7+ (under 12 must be with an adult)
Apply for Our Fuego Youth Leadership Program
2026-04-18T15:14:49-07:00The Fuego Youth Leadership Program is an opportunity for high school students to deepen their technical understanding of the industrial arts and build leadership skills by supporting The Crucible’s Youth Summer Camps. Fuego Leaders progress from immersive creative classwork to the exploration of possible career opportunities in the arts.
Applications Due – Friday @ 12 PM, April 17, 2026
Applicants Chosen for Interviews – Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Fuego Acceptance Notifications – End of April
LEARN MORE ABOUT FUEGO
Fused Glass Flowers (March 7)
2026-09-04T22:30:27-07:00Thursday, April 23, 4–7 PM $35 / person (two plant stems) Ages 7+ (under 12 must be with an adult)
Free Public Tours Every Month
2026-05-11T09:44:29-07:00See hands-on creativity in action while experiencing the nation's largest industrial and fine arts facility with 18 studios under one roof!
Community Food Distribution Ride (FEB 22)
2026-09-04T22:31:10-07:00Ride for a Feast: Community Food Distribution
Sunday, February 22, 11:00 AM
RSVP for FREE
🕐 Sunday, February 22, 11:00 AM
📍 Start—MacArthur BART Station
📍 End—Sana’a Cafe
👉 Route—https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53375977
👉RSVP—https://forms.gle/mCWsPrgtYGLrkM6E7
Join us for a slow, family-friendly community ride through West Oakland as we deliver food to free community pantries and fridges. Meet at 10:30, roll out at 11:00.
The West Oakland Bike Resource Hub is funded in part by the California Air Resources Board’s Sustainable Transportation Equity Project, which is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment — particularly in disadvantaged communities.
Date and Time
Sunday, February 22, 11:00 AM
Starts
MacArthur BART
Ends
Sana’a Cafe RSVP for FREE
How to Get Here
The Crucible is conveniently located near BART and AC Transit. We encourage public transportation. We will also have onsite bike parking.
BART
From the West Oakland BART Station, exit onto 7th Street, turn right and walk 2 blocks east to Union (at the 2nd light). The Crucible is on the northwest corner of 7th & Union, at 1260 7th Street. To plan your BART trip, visit www.bart.gov.
AC Transit & 511.org
Parking
Parking is available at 1300 7th Street. Enter the parking lot off of 7th Street heading West. Street parking is also available on 7th and Union streets.
Do not block The Crucible parking lot entrances. Do not park in lots owned by local businesses. Your car may be towed.
Fungi Hunting Fun Ride (FEB 16)
2026-09-04T22:31:18-07:00This ride is all about joy, connection, and making space for Women, Trans, and Femme riders to shine. All riders welcome!
The Crucible Makes It To A Million!
2026-04-13T14:53:26-07:00FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE CRUCIBLE MAKES IT TO A MILLION!
Community rally unlocks $500,000 Kelson Foundation matching grant challenge in record time.
OAKLAND, CA, Feb 5, 2026 — Victory for Oakland’s makers: The Crucible has crossed the $1 million fundraising mark to open 2026, successfully meeting—and surpassing—the Kelson Foundation’s $500,000 matching-grant challenge in just 26 days. Launched in early January with a February 2 deadline, the time-limited challenge inspired more than 70 individuals, companies, and foundations to contribute over $550,000, unlocking the full $500,000 match and propelling The Crucible past the million-dollar milestone at the start of the year.
“This is an extraordinary moment for our community,” said Doug Yeiser, Interim Executive Director of The Crucible. “In less than a month, longtime supporters and brand-new donors came together to meet this challenge. It speaks to the renewed momentum here—and to how deeply people believe in hands-on creative education.”
The Kelson Foundation launched the challenge at the start of January, calling on the Crucible to raise $500,000 by February 2 to unlock an equal match. “The Kelson Foundation is proud to support The Crucible and its vital role in Oakland’s creative ecosystem,” said Jake Moritz, Kelson Foundation Board President. “The community’s response affirmed our belief that access to hands-on arts education is essential, and that this was exactly the right moment to invest.”
This milestone represents a powerful start to the year, accounting for approximately one-quarter of The Crucible’s annual operating budget and providing critical momentum for 2026. Over the past year, The Crucible has stabilized operations, fully unionized staff, increased class enrollment and earned revenue, expanded scholarships, and strengthened youth and workforce pathways—progress that positions the organization for continued growth and long-term sustainability. As The Crucible supports 18 disciplines of industrial and fine arts, this early success lays the groundwork for continued community investment throughout the year.
Special thanks to the Oakland Ballers, whose high-energy visit and hands-on collaboration at The Crucible in late January helped draw attention to the fundraiser during the final stretch of the challenge and showcased how Oakland institutions can come together to spark creativity and community pride.
About The Crucible
Founded in 1999, The Crucible is the nation’s largest nonprofit industrial arts education center, based in Oakland. Serving thousands each year through classes, scholarships, free programs, and paid leadership opportunities, The Crucible makes hands-on creativity accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds. Learn more at https://www.thecrucible.org/.
About the Kelson Foundation
The Kelson Foundation supports organizations that expand access to tools, space, and education—uplifting communities through creativity, learning, and opportunity. Learn more at https://kelson.foundation/.
MEDIA CONTACT
Doug Yeiser, Executive Director, The Crucible
510-359-5527
doug.yeiser@thecrucible.org
Sam Felsing
510-381-2772
sam@felsingpr.com
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