GIFTY 2023: A Holiday Celebration of Local Creative Culture
GIFTY, The Crucible’s annual Craft Show & Open House returns this December 2-3. Join us for two days of the best shopping in the Bay Area. Find holiday gifts made by local artists, craftspeople, and Crucible faculty. From one-a-kind sculptures to functional pottery to locally made soaps and more, find something for everyone on your list at GIFTY.
In between shopping, enjoy family-friendly activities and demonstrations. And make sure to stop by our bar for refreshments and snacks. Learn more about our event highlights below.
GIFTY is an indoor event and a great time, rain or shine!
GIFTY vendor applications are now closed. Learn how you can be notified when our 2024 applications open below.
Event Highlights
Celebrate the creative community here in the Bay Area. See live industrial art demonstrations, participate in hands-on activities, explore our 56,000-square-foot studio, and more!
Live Demos
Hands-On Activities
Food Trucks
Raffle Prizes
Grab A Drink
$25 Off Crucible Classes
Member & VIP Preview Hours
Saturday, December 2 | 10am-12pm
Don’t miss our exclusive GIFTY preview hours where Crucible members and VIP guests get first dibs on the best Bay Area holiday shopping! This invite-only part of the event features exclusive perks like pastries, free drinks, an exclusive demonstration, and an introduction to The Crucible’s new Executive Director.
Non-members are welcome to join for a suggested donation.
GIFTY 2023 Vendors
This year’s GIFTY will be jam-packed with dozens of vendors selling small-batch, hand-made, artisan goods.
And don’t miss our talented faculty vendors!
We’ll be adding more names to the list in the coming weeks. Check back often!
Aaron R. Williams
BlacksmithingBlue Brown Fabrication
WeldingDave Jones
WoodworkingGumbo Arts
Glass FlameworkingMary Jo Cowart
CeramicsMo Moran
CeramicsVictor Palma
CeramicsArtists for Artists
Support The Crucible’s Creative Economy Pathways Program (CEPP)
Through our Artists for Artists program, participating GIFTY vendors directly fund our Creative Economy Pathways Program (CEPP), helping young people develop manufacturing, fabrication, and small business skills.
Thank you to the following GIFTY vendors for supporting the next generation of makers and small business owners.
AV CERAMICS
BOTTLE OF CLOUDS
BRENDA’S CERAMICS AND JEWELRY
BRIGADEIRO SPRINKLES
HEAVENLY SOAP COMPANY
HARMONY ART SHOP
KAT JEWELRY DESIGN
MAPLESEED CRAFTS
NOE OSADA JEWELRY
OAKTOWNWENDY
POLYMER GARDEN
RUSTY NOODLE STUDIO
SEAWOOF
STRONG HEART GLASS
TANGLEWEEDS
TINA PRODUCE
Thank you to our 2023 GIFTY event sponsors
