A Case For Making: The Importance Of Education Accompanied By Art
2023-09-23T02:13:36-07:00As students settle into the new school year, we’re reminded of the important role art-making plays in a fulfilling, well-rounded education.
High School Students Unveiled Talents During 2023 Fuego Youth Leadership Reception
2023-09-08T23:30:27-07:00On Thursday, July 28, eight high school students gathered on the main floor of The Crucible, buzzing with excitement and nerves. In just a few short hours their guests would arrive and the show would begin.
Get To Know Our 2023 Fuego Youth Leadership Cohort
2023-07-06T09:11:31-07:00Each year, during our four-week Fuego Youth Leadership Program, high school students work with a faculty mentor to deepen their industrial art knowledge in a specific department and create a final project that exemplifies what they’ve learned.
It’s Officially 2023 Summer Camp Season–See All The Pics!
2023-08-15T14:53:16-07:00No corner of the imagination went unexplored during the first week of 2023 Crucible Youth Summer Camp. From friendly robots to glistening glass creatures, we were blown away by the creativity of our week-one campers.
Plan The Best Summer With Our 2023 Youth Summer Camp Guide
2023-04-07T12:31:44-07:002023 Youth Summer Camp registration is nearly here. With so many offerings we thought you might like a little help finding the perfect fit for your kiddo. Behold, our 2023 Youth Summer Camp guide
Beloved Crucible Field Trips Return After Three-Year Hiatus
2023-04-03T12:16:52-07:00This past Thursday, February 23, more than 180 students and educators from across the East Bay gathered at The Crucible for our first Field Trip Day in three years.
High School Students Share Final Projects During 2022 Fuego Reception
2022-08-27T16:07:23-07:00This summer, after two years of pandemic-altered programming, we welcomed ten new and returning high school students to The Crucible for our annual four-week Fuego Youth Leadership program.
When The Student Becomes The Teacher: Ben Lockwood-Johnston
2022-07-27T20:53:06-07:00In 2016, just before his freshman year of high school, Ben Lockwood-Johnston took his first Crucible class—Youth Blacksmithing Immersion. Over the next couple of years, he explored techniques in jewelry, glass blowing, welding, and beyond, but nothing captured his attention like swinging a hammer in the Smithy.
Youth Return To The Crucible For 2022 Summer Camps—See The Pics!
2023-06-07T16:34:23-07:00Every summer, our studio comes alive as youth summer campers return for week-long offerings in the industrial arts. This summer, students will have the opportunity to cast metal, fuse glass, mold clay, and so much more.
Meet Glass Blowing Department Co-Heads, Kate Drury and Sam Schumacher
2022-06-22T20:00:57-07:00Earlier this year, we relaunched our Glass Blowing Department with a greater community focus in mind. The idea was to expand our offerings to include free or subsidized programming to school teachers, community educators, youth groups, and beyond. To spearhead this new programming, we enlisted the help of two incredible Glass artists and educators, Kate Drury and Sam Schumacher, as our new Glass Blowing Department Co-Heads.