Special Events

Support the Crucible at the New Parkway Theater for Karma Cinema Every Wednesday in July

2025-10-02T16:20:15-07:00

Support the Crucible at the New Parkway Theater for Karma Cinema Every Wednesday in July

We are excited that The Crucible has been selected as The New Parkway Theater’s Karma Cinema partner for July. Every Wednesday, you (and all theater patrons) pay what you want for your movie ticket, and we receive 20% of the ticket sales. Not only will you be supporting our important work, but you get to enjoy a film in comfy living-room-style seating with a selection of delicious snacks and meals from the cafe and a variety of local craft beers and wines.

We are grateful for this opportunity to partner with the New Parkway. Come find us in the lobby every Wednesday in July on the 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th to learn about The Crucible, classes, workshops, Team Builds, events, scholarships, and see some art in the lobby and see our video about us on the big screen before your movie.

Tickets available at the theater

Date and Time

Every Wednesday in July 2025

Location

The New Parkway Theater
474 24th St, Oakland, CA

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.

Support the Crucible at the New Parkway Theater for Karma Cinema Every Wednesday in July2025-10-02T16:20:15-07:00

The Independent Artists Fair

2025-10-02T16:20:59-07:00

Join us for a vibrant day celebrating local creativity at The Independent Artists Fair!

The Independent Artists Fair2025-10-02T16:20:59-07:00

See The 2023 Fire & Light Soirée In Photos

2023-06-15T00:18:35-07:00

Over the past four months, The Crucible’s founding Open For Business cohort—Amy Alaman, Brandyn Willridge, Cori Pillows, and Komoia Johnson—have been building new skills in the industrial arts while growing their businesses.

See The 2023 Fire & Light Soirée In Photos2023-06-15T00:18:35-07:00

Relive The Magic Of Our 2022 Fire & Light Soirée And Art Auction

2022-06-03T13:52:56-07:00

Over the past four months, The Crucible’s founding Open For Business cohort—Amy Alaman, Brandyn Willridge, Cori Pillows, and Komoia Johnson—have been building new skills in the industrial arts while growing their businesses.

Relive The Magic Of Our 2022 Fire & Light Soirée And Art Auction2022-06-03T13:52:56-07:00

Fire, Light, and Fundraising: Strong Support At The Crucible’s 2019 Soirée!

2019-06-18T10:15:49-07:00

On Saturday night, The Crucible community gathered for our 20th Anniversary Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction, contributing over $240,000 in support of The Crucible’s industrial arts programming, by bidding on 17 different works of art in the auction and through direct donations to our programming. See our favorite photos from Soirée on our blog!

Fire, Light, and Fundraising: Strong Support At The Crucible’s 2019 Soirée!2019-06-18T10:15:49-07:00

Lie-Nielsen Toolworks Hand Tool Event

2019-07-05T15:56:49-07:00

Friday, September 22, 2017 • 10am-6pm

Saturday, September 23, 2017 • 10am-5pm We are hosting a free community event with Lie Nielsen Toolworks, showcasing their top-notch woodworking hand tools. Come see how quality hand tools can make your woodworking projects easier, with demonstrations by Kevin Drake of Glen-Drake Toolworks in Fort Bragg, California.

Lie-Nielsen Toolworks Hand Tool Event2019-07-05T15:56:49-07:00

Jewelry Studio Reopening

2019-07-05T16:52:42-07:00

Jewelry Reignited: A Studio Transformation to Get Fired Up About

Over the past few weeks, we’ve made big changes to our Jewelry Studio. These enhancements will give each student an improved workspace with better tools at their fingertips as well as provide access to more tools for CREATE members. Renovation highlights:

  • Ten brand new benches provide a dedicated, delineated workspace for every student
  • Five brand new SR series flex shafts allow us to put these powerful tools at each bench
  • New daylight lights at each bench with adjustable arms that focus the light where it’s needed
  • Five Knew Concept saw frames
  • New chairs for improved ergonomics and comfort
  • Thorough cleaning and fresh paint
  • Studio reorganized for better workflow and space utilization
  • Locks on every bench enable us to store tools in the workstation drawers, readily available
  • Power outlets at each bench will make it easier for casting students to use electric wax pens
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Jewelry Studio Reopening Mixer

Please join us on Thursday, November 10, 2016, 6:30-8:30pm for a reception celebrating these improvements. Guests have a chance to win a free Crucible class, jewelry donated by Melissa Joy Manning, and gift cards from FLAX and Otto Frei. It wouldn’t be a Crucible event if you didn’t learn something; we’ll have a jewelry demo at 7pm and you can swap tricks of the trade with The Crucible’s fantastic jewelry community as you mingle. This event made possible by our sponsors:

FLAX art & design Otto Frei Knew Concepts Christensen Heller Gallery

See the Facebook event at: facebook.com/events/1118872518231340/

Jewelry Studio Reopening2019-07-05T16:52:42-07:00

Glass Artist Guido Gerlitz Demo & Lecture

2018-03-08T12:09:30-08:00

Sunday October 19th
11:30am lecture and slide show
1:00 pm begin several hours of hot shop demonstrations

Guido received his BFA in Glass & Ceramics from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1993 and MFA in Glass from the California College of the Arts in 2004. He has international glassblowing experience, working in Venezuela at ICET and on Murano for Vetreria Pino Signoretto. He has worked as an independent gaffer for artists: Oben Abright, Kanik Chung, Bella Feldman, Linda Flemming, Jaime Guerrero, and Maria Porges. In addition has gaffed for: Union Street Glass Inc., Nikolas Weinstein Studios, Cohn-Stone Studios, Pilchuck Glass School. He served as the Executive Director of Public Glass in San Francisco for two years. In 2012-2013 Guido was a Senior Lecturer / Instructor for Glass III at the California College of the Arts. He is the co-founder and President of ‘Effetto Glassworks’ in Richmond, CA.

This free event is underwritten by the Glass Alliance of Northern California.

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Glass Artist Guido Gerlitz Demo & Lecture2018-03-08T12:09:30-08:00

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

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

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