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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...
Wooden Box
After a basic introduction to woodworking handtools, create a small, functional wooden box to take home. This is a great project-based class, where after four short hours, students...
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...
Ceramic Bowls
Make your own super bowls using clay! In this class we explore four different ways of handbuilding your own beautiful bowls. Students will make a vessel out of each technique...
Dovetail Drawers
Dovetailed drawers have long been seen as a mark of craftsmanship as they’re famously tricky to do well. This class will go over the complete construction of a drawer or box made...
Enamel Surfaces
In this introduction to surface alterations, students will practice additive and subtractive enameling techniques both during and after the final firing. Additive techniques...
Adult Art Bike
Build an art bike or customize your existing bike with cool art bike elements! This 30 hour class allows you to get a taste of bike customization and modification without diving...
Enameling II
Work with master enamel artist Judy Stone to further develop the skills learned in Enameling I, including torch firing, basic enamel painting, and working with precious metals and...
Fire Hula Hoop II
This class takes you beyond the hoop dance fundamentals and helps you add more complex hoop moves to your basic foundation. You will learn isolations, stalls, tosses, and how to...
Fire Poi II: Turns, Transitions, and Flow
Learn how to integrate movement with your poi spinning. After this class, your body and your poi will work together as one and you will know many new tricks. This course highlights...
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...
Enamel Open Studio Hours
Enamel Open Studio Hours are the perfect opportunity to practice the skills you learn in class, meet other enameling students, purchase supplies at a huge discount, and explore new...
Ceramics Lab
Lab sessions are a great benefit, exclusively for Crucible members! Practice the skills you learn in class and explore new possibilities with your craft. No instruction is provided...
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For Youth & Adults
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.