Iron Pour + Open House
November 1, 2025, 6-9 PM
Experience the heat and creativity at The Crucible’s Iron Pour, Foundry Gallery Exhibit & Open House!
Watch as molten iron is poured in a spectacular outdoor display, try your hand at a hands-on Raku ceramics firing, and explore live demonstrations across our studios. Inside, you’ll discover art installations, active demos, and the incredible energy of our community of makers. This is a rare chance to see the power of fire arts up close while celebrating creativity in action.
2025 Iron Pour Highlights
Select photos by Jonathan Botkin
Evening Events
- Iron Pour
- Foundry Gallery Exhibition
- Hands-On Raku Glazing & Demo
- Stone Carving Demo
- Fusing & Slumping Demo
- Glass Blowing Demo
- Performative sculpture by Denise Snaer-Gauder
- No-host bar
Hands-on Raku Firing
Join us for a hands-on ceramic experience like no other! Glaze your own ceramic pot and discover the dramatic beauty of Raku, an ancient Japanese firing technique. Watch as your glowing-hot creation is pulled from the kiln and placed into a chamber of natural combustibles—creating stunning crackles, bold textures, and vibrant, one-of-a-kind finishes. Please note: Raku pots are decorative and not food-safe.
Special thanks to CASS — our longtime partner and West Oakland neighbor — for donating and delivering 2,000 pounds of metal for our upcoming Iron Pours! Their continued financial support also strengthens our Fuego Youth Leadership Program, helping students build skills, confidence, and career pathways. We’re deeply grateful for their commitment to our community.
