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Hot Couture 2014 Designer Spotlight: Miss Velvet Cream

2017-11-08T14:52:59-08:00

Miss Velvet Cream is neo-couture clothing created by Scatha G. Allison that embodies silhouettes of the past with dreams of the future, all bridged by the conscious present. Allison’s design is guided by aesthetics of construction and innovation that are individualized, craft-intensive and committed to excellence in quality, wearability and above all, beauty.

Allison created outfits for Hot Couture 2008 and 2013 at The Crucible, and has designed and worked on projects with the YBAC Artists Ball, The Exploratorium, Second Skin Project, Vau De Vire, Bad Unkl Sista, SF Boylesque, Headmistress Dance Troupe, The Luggage Store Gallery, In The Street Arts Festival, Black Rock Arts Foundation, Pyroglyphicks, Burning Man Festival in Nevada and numerous private collections and commissioned projects.

Hot Couture 2014 Designer Spotlight: Miss Velvet Cream2017-11-08T14:52:59-08:00

Hot Couture 2014 Designer Spotlight: Heather Wakefield

2017-11-08T14:56:19-08:00

Photos courtesy of Heather Wakefield.

Hot Couture 2014 Designer Spotlight: Heather Wakefield

Heather Wakefield has been sewing things since she was a child. It really does not take much to get her going creatively and she describes her studio, Satellite Art Station, as “a large, timeless, magical place

Hot Couture 2014 Designer Spotlight: Heather Wakefield2017-11-08T14:56:19-08:00

Hot Couture 2014 Designer Spotlight: Heather Wakefield

2018-03-08T12:53:55-08:00

Photos courtesy of Heather Wakefield.

Hot Couture 2014 Designer Spotlight: Heather Wakefield

Heather Wakefield has been sewing things since she was a child. It really does not take much to get her going creatively and she describes her studio, Satellite Art Station, as “a large, timeless, magical place

Hot Couture 2014 Designer Spotlight: Heather Wakefield2018-03-08T12:53:55-08:00

2013 Holiday Gifty & Open House

2018-02-15T14:44:58-08:00

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Saturday, December 14 |  Noon to 6 pm
Sunday, December 15 |  Noon to 5 pm
1260 7th Street, Oakland
FREE

Shopping at the mall was never like this!

Get your last minute shopping done at the Bay Area’s most unique holiday bazaar while supporting local artists and community arts education for youth and adults. Check out exciting live demonstrations including welding, glass working, metal casting, blacksmithing and much much more. Catch amazing fiery performances and wander through a maze of vendors with handmade crafts, perfect for last minute gifts. Step into a maze of artist booths with The Crucible’s own and other local artists selling their beautiful handmade art. From glass, metal, wood, ceramics, clothing and more, you’ll find that perfect gift for even the toughest person on your list.

Event Highlights

  • Beautiful handmade art for sale by local artists
  • Live industrial art demos in every room with instructors and students on hand to answer any questions you may have.
  • Photos with Santa — Soul Catchers Foto will be on hand to take professional photos with the jolly man himself
  • Great deals on bikes — The Crucible Bike Shop has a selection of quality used bicycles that have been fully rebuilt by our youth and volunteer mechanics. Stop by the bike shop at this year’s Holiday Gifty for a test ride. In addition to getting a sweet, reliable ride your purchase supports our Youth Earn-A-Bike Program, our Youth Mechanic Program and our Community Bike Fixathons. Learn More…
  • Tasty food and drinks from local vendors available for purchase

Current Vendor List

Gifts
2013 Holiday Gifty & Open House2018-02-15T14:44:58-08:00

Gear Girls at The Crucible

2017-11-08T15:07:23-08:00

The Gear Girls

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Twelve high school girls from a selected Oakland Unified school explore techniques in ARC welding, oxyacetylene torch cutting, and metal fabrication as part of The Crucible’s Gear Girls program. The girls create original welded steel sculptures inspired by the theme of self-expression and culture, write artist statements, and exhibit their work at the Crucible’s annual GIFTY Open House in December. Many of these girls continue on in other Crucible industrial arts program during summer and through the year.

The Crucible launched Gear Girls in 2010 in response to a need for programming specifically tailored to low-income girls. We have run the dynamic Gear Girls program in areas including foundry, art bike, kinetics, MIG welding, and welded sculpture. The program has served students from Oakland public and charter schools including Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, New Highland Academy, Fremont High School, Edna Brewer Middle School, Oakland Technical High School, Oakland School for the Arts, KIPP Bridge Middle School, and Richmond High.

 

Gear Girls at The Crucible2017-11-08T15:07:23-08:00

Nov. 10: 50 Years of Studio Glass

2017-11-20T14:41:00-08:00

Saturday, Nov 10 and Sunday November 11 – 10am to 6pm
Saturday, Nov 10 – 6-9pm

This year marks the 50-year anniversary of the Studio Glass movement in the United States, and The Crucible is part of a national movement to celebrate this anniversary. The program follows the tradition of the California Glass Exchanges. San Jose State University glass instructor Dr. Fritz and his student George Jercich started the Glass Exchange with the goal of gathering the California glass community together to share skills and techniques.

  • PROGRAM: Saturday, Nov 10 and Sunday November 11 – 10am to 6pm
  • EXHIBITION RECEPTION AND AWARD CEREMONY: Saturday, Nov 10 – 6-9pm
  • KEYNOTES: Suellen Fowler, Marvin Lipofsky, Richard Marquis, Susan Stimsmuehlen-Amend
  • Demonstrations in the Crucible’s six glass studios: blowing, cold working, fusing, casting, neon and flame working areas.
  • Panels and lectures featuring California glass artists who began working in each decade.
  • Two-day Pop up exhibition of California glass artists 10-5 pm.
  • Reception and Awards ceremony honoring contributions to the California glass community is scheduled for 6-9 pm Saturday Nov. 10,. honoring collectors, including Dorothy Saxe and artists who have contributed to our movement.
  • Add your information to the “Living Glass Timeline” that will be created during the two-day event.
  • We welcome glass artists of all decades who have worked in California to download and complete a Registration Form for inclusion on our Directory of California Glass Artists. See our website below.

Ticket Information

  • General Admission $15 per day
  • Crucible Members and Students $10 per day
  • To purchase tickets and reserve your spot, visit californiastudioglass.eventbrite.com

The Oakland Museum and California College of the Arts are also sponsoring exhibitions and events to celebrate this anniversary and California glass artists. Keep an eye on our website as we’ll be adding additional links and resources in the coming weeks to help you highlight other events celebrating the American Studio Glass movement.

Nov. 10: 50 Years of Studio Glass2017-11-20T14:41:00-08:00

Veterans Day Classes: Free for Veterans

2017-11-08T15:05:50-08:00

In honor of Veterans Day 2013, The Crucible is giving veterans a chance to explore their creativity in the medium of glass during a day of free taster classes available for sign-up to veterans only.

Call 510-444-0919 x103 to sign up for a session.

flamework4Glass Flameworking

  • Session 1 (4GLF8813-VA): 10 am – 1 pm
  • Session 2 (4GLF8813-VB): 2-5 pm

Our Flameworking Taster is an easy way to begin exploring glass. This workshop will introduce you to the tools, equipment, and fundamentals of flameworking, and will cover a small variety of techniques like color pulling and applying, frit application, and marble making.

paperweightsGlass Paper Weights

  • Session 1 (4GLB5114-VA): 10 am – 1 pm
  • Session 2 (4GLB5114-VA): 2-5 pm

This is an excellent beginning class for anyone wanting to dabble in hot glass. In this workshop you will learn to gather molten glass out of the furnace, apply color, learn techniques for manipulating and shaping the glass, as well as proper use of traditional glass blowing tools. Create one-of-a-kind paperweights you can keep or gift.

Veterans Day Classes: Free for Veterans2017-11-08T15:05:50-08:00

Press Releases

2018-03-15T14:08:28-07:00

2013

Youth Build Leadership, Art, Life Skills In
One-of-a-Kind Internship Program at The Crucible

(7/23/13)

The
Crucible Hosts its Third Annual Playa Bound: Sale & Open House
(6/21/13)

The
Crucible Accepting Vendor Applications for Burning Man-Inspired Event
(6/7/2013)

World-Renowned
Artist Leads Larger Than Life Adventure at The Crucible
(5/10/13)

The
Crucible Presents Fireside Lounge: Creation
(5/9/13)

The
Crucible’s Bike Program in a Race to Win $25,000 through State Farm
Neighborhood Assist’s Facebook Challenge
(4/5/13)

The
Crucible Hosts 8th Annual Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction
(4/4/13)

The
Crucible Hosts “The Science of Art” Annual Open House(4/3/2013)

The
Crucible Offers Interactive Exploration of the Afterlife in “Asia
Alive” Series(3/25/2013)

The
Crucible To Hosts Youths in Industrial Art Adventure
(3/23/13)

The
Crucible Presents Fireside Lounge: Conception
(2/3/13)

The
Crucible Sponsors Mission Girls for Behind-The-Scenes Preview of Hot
Couture: A Fusion of Fashion and Fire
(1/10/13)

2012

Oakland
Art Space The Crucible Presents “Hot Couture: A Fusion of Fashion
and Fire” (12/11/12)

CASS Sponsors The Peralta Junction Project, an Experiment in Arts-Based Urban Space Activation (12/7/12)

International Blacksmith Finds Community, Resources in West Oakland (11/10/12)

One Hat One Hand & Commonplace Productions Welcome The Life Size Mousetrap to Peralta Junction (11/8/12)

New Community Program Helps Veterans, Educators Learn Skills in the Industrial Arts (10/25/12)

Peralta Junction Project Brings Economic & Social Vitality to West Oakland (10/17/12)

50 Years of Studio Glass Press Event (10/10/12)

Molten Metal and Fire Replace Trust Falls in Today’s Team Building Workshops (9/28/12)

Peralta Junction Project to Fuel Community & Creativity in West Oakland (9/25/12)

Bay Area Art School The Crucible to Host the 7th Annual Fire & Light: Soirée and Art Auction July 21 (7/7/12)

Burn Baby, Burn! Bay Area Industrial Arts School, The Crucible, Offers New Playa Bootcamp Workshops (6/14/12)

Bay Area Summer Camps at The Crucible Get East Bay Youth Fired Up for Summer 2012 (5/12/12)

Bay Area Art School The Crucible Set to Spark Creativity at ‘The Science of Art’ Open House April 7 (3/31/12)

Oakland Industrial Arts School Celebrates Strength and Fire at February Fireside Lounge (2/9/12)

Bay Area Industrial Arts Facility Kicks off 2012 with The Crucible Experience – A Celebration of Art, Industry and Community  (1/27/12)

It’s the Hottest Show in Town: Tickets Still Available to MACHINE: A World Premiere Fire Opera at The Crucible (1/14/12)

Hot Bay Area Entertainment – Fire Opera: MACHINE Premieres Tonight at Oakland Foundry and Art School (1/11/12)

2011
East Bay Industrial Art School Announces Summer Immersion Classes for Kids and Adults (12/14/11)

New Winter Industrial Art Classes and Fun Family Spring

Press Releases2018-03-15T14:08:28-07:00

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