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3-Hour Taster: MIG Welding
3-Hour Tasters are a great way to explore a new art form without the deeper commitment of a full course. After a basic introduction to metal inert gas (MIG) welding, plasma...
Neon I
Light up your life with neon! In this class you will learn the skills needed to complete a project in neon and an illuminated project. In addition to hands-on instruction in tools...
3-Hour Taster: Leather
3-Hour Tasters are a great way to explore a new art form without the deeper commitment of a full course. Cut, fold, and sew a 6″x9″ personal bullet journal, then make...
Mexican Tin Ornaments
Create unique tin ornaments inspired by repujado and hojalata from Mexico! Learn techniques for tooling aluminum, a malleable form of tin, while working with available designs and...
Leather Working I
Learn techniques for working with leather, including cutting, edging, stitching, dyeing, and oiling. We will cover design, setting rivets, adding hardware like buckles, and safety...
TIG Welding I
TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) or GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) is the type of welding commonly used for delicate work and non-ferrous metals. It uses an AC/DC power source, a...
Exploring Welding
Can’t decide what type of welding to take? Explore the varied possibilities of oxy-acetylene, arc/stick, metal inert gas (MIG), and tungsten inert gas (TIG). You will get the...
Wooden Box
3-Hour Tasters are a great way to explore a new art form without the deeper commitment of a full course. After a basic introduction to woodworking handtools, create a small,...
Fundamentals of Woodworking
Begin your woodworking experience in this introduction to tools and techniques. We will cover the basics of wood technology, what hand tools and power tools to use, how to use...
Woodworking I
Learn how to use power tools and hand tools safely and effectively to build a piece of fine furniture. Class assignments introduce the core concepts and techniques required for...
Cloisonne
Hone your artistic skills with renowned enamel artist Roberta Smith and the intricate, scientific process of cloisonné enameling. Use the rich, subtle, and distinctive colors of...
2021 GIFTY Vendor Options
The Crucible’s GIFTY is an annual celebration of local creative culture, featuring art vendors, fiery demos, class discounts, giveaways, and fun for the entire family! Do not...
Arduino Microcontrollers: Building Smart Art
Arduino is an open-source electronics platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. It is perfect for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in...
Basic Bicycle Maintenance
Perform a complete tune up on your own bicycle! In this class we will cover how to diagnose and service the most common issues of bike maintenance. We will learn how to fix a flat...
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Each year, The Crucible offers over $150,000 in youth and adult scholarships, holding 20% of all youth class spaces for scholarship students. Our scholarships are funded by The Crucible’s general funds, foundation grants, and individual donations. Scholarship applications are considered based economic need, artistic ability and/or promise, and applicant’s geographic proximity to The Crucible.