Making a hook is the first project in Blacksmithing I, and helps students begin to develop their tapering, bending, twisting, and punching skills. This step-by-step guide shows you what to expect.
With 15 Crucible classes under his belt, Gabrael can proudly claim that at age 12 he has already taken more classes than the majority of Crucible students. We sat down with him to hear about his favorite Crucible moments so far!
In her second Glass Flameworking class at The Crucible, Susan Berger’s instructor told her to forget about being a perfectionist and try to “embrace the wonk.”
Want to take a Crucible class but feel overwhelmed with all the options? We have you covered.
Here are some of our favorite photos from The Crucible's 2017 Summer Camps! This year of camps is particularly special, as twelve artist who grew up taking classes at The Crucible are now teaching as regular faculty or teaching assistants during camps.
Eight students who grew up participating in our Youth Programs have joined our regular faculty! Many of these new instructors were able to take classes at The Crucible because of the scholarship opportunities made possible by our generous donors. Here are their stories.
Denise Snaer-Gauder's daughter convinced her to take Iron Casting, and once she looked down into the fire of the cupola, she knew. She was addicted.
The Crucible kicked off summer with a party, celebrating some of the new faces walking our halls, and saying goodbye to Carla Hall, our Director of Education, before she begins the next chapter of her life in Minneapolis.
Alexander Zwissler, our new Interim Executive Director, is an accomplished man. But he's no poet. Learn more in his I Am The Crucible interview!
The Crucible took our forges, furnaces, and foundry down to San Mateo for Maker Faire’s 11th annual extravaganza!
