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Evening at The Crucible – May 2010

2018-03-01T14:40:18-08:00

Demos, Discounts and Drinks!

Friday, May 14, 2010
6:30 – 9:30PM

Converge with Crucible faculty at our industrial arts facility to ignite your creativity. Instructors will be on hand to divulge age-old techniques in jewelry making, hot metal foundry pours and neon. You will learn how artists, limited only by what they can imagine, use these techniques to transform a lump of cold hard metal or glass into an amazing work of art. Works by these artists will be on display, and you can enjoy adult libations from our bar while hanging out with some interesting and inventive folks. Check out information about our great classes, and if you’re a new student or Crucible member, you can also get discounts for class tuition.

Music for this evening’s event will be provided by Billy Hiebert.

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We are located just two blocks from West Oakland BART Station.

Evening at The Crucible – May 20102018-03-01T14:40:18-08:00

Spring Open House 2010

2018-03-15T14:10:50-07:00

2010 Spring Open House

Celebrating Student and Faculty Art

Saturday, April 17, 2010 • 12 to 4PM
FREE Admission

Join us this Saturday afternoon as we roll open our doors to show you what we are all about!

Don’t Miss…

Demonstrations:
We will have live demonstrations happening all through out our studio and invite you to explore our space, experience live demos and feel free to ask staff, faculty and volunteers questions. This year our Stone Carving yard is open in the back lot, just follow the signs through our rental studios to out back.

Fire Demos:
We will be having students from our Art of Fire Dancing class show off their skills spinning fiery poi as well as a fire eating and breathing demo.

Open Studios:
This year our private studio renters are opening their studios up for all to see. Check out their work and workspaces.

Art Show:
There will be an art show featuring work from Crucible students, faculty and staff. Don’t miss the neon pieces on display in our Caboose as well as through out the main event space.

Class Discount:
The hottest part of our open house is a 20% off class tuition discount for spring classes available Saturday only for Members and New Students. To receive the discount you must register at the Open House Registration Desk.

Drawings:
There will be a drawing for free vintage Crucible event t-shirts as well as free tuition on a Crucible Class. Fill out the entries at the front entrance when you get here.

Bicycle Shop:
We will have bicycles for all ages and sizes for sale in our Bike Shop on Saturday too. If you need a new ride, stop by and support our bike program with your purchase. They’re perfect for the playa!

Youth Summer Camp Tour:
At 12:10 sharp we will be doing a tour of our facility, pointing out the amazing classes for youth this summer. Please sign up before hand, as space is limited.

PLUS SO MUCH MORE…

Photo Gallery – Click Here for Pictures from 2009 Spring Open House
 

 
Interested in Youth Summer Camp?
Take our Youth Summer Camp Preview Tour on April 17, 2010 at 12PM

If you know a young artist (ages 8 to 18) who might enjoy a class at The Crucible, here’s your chance to find out more about our youth classes and camps and the people who teach them.  On April 17, 2010 at 12:10PM, The Crucible  is hosting a tour for families who are interested in our classes, workshops, and camps. This introduction to The Crucible includes a tour of the facility from 12:10 to 1:10PM. Set during our Open House, families can then enjoy all of our exciting demonstrations.

The Crucible offers courses not available in schools, typical summer camps or art programs. Here young people 8 to 18 learn to bend metal, shape glass, and control fire; exploring electronics, art, science and much more through

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Cast

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The Crucible’s Cathedral Gallery presents


March 18 – May 7, 2010
Opening Reception – March 18th – 6-9PM

 

Join us for the opening reception of the latest group exhibition at our gallery in downtown Oakland. Historically, casting has been known as a manufacturing process for metal, but casting is also widely used with glass, concrete, plaster, plastic resin and other materials. ‘Cast’ highlights Bay Area artists’ varied explorations in art utilizing the casting processes.

Location:
Oakland’s Historic Cathedral Building
1603 Broadway @ Telegraph
Oakland, CA
(map)Gallery Hours:
Monday – Friday 11AM – 2PM
First Fridays 6-9PMArtists Included:

Adrianne Crane • Alex Smith • Alexis Arnold • Anne Maris • Beckey Kaye • Billy Hiebert • Carrie Jurney • Davis Zwicky • Denise Snaer-Gauder • Janet Hiebert • Keith Gall • Kier Lugo • Kitty Hundley • Laura Garnish • Laura Van Duren • Lee Granberg • Marcelo Lund-Montano • Marco Cochrane • Noah Sakamoto • Peter Kropf • Ron Carter • Shenny Philips Cruces • Stavroula Kolitsopoulos • Tracy Jacobs • Warren

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photos by Jan Schlesinger

Cast2017-11-22T13:14:52-08:00

Evening at The Crucible – February 2010

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Demos, Discounts and Drinks!

February 26, 2010
6:30 – 9:30PM
Free Admission

On February 26, converge with Crucible faculty at our industrial arts facility to ignite your creativity. Instructors will be on hand to divulge age-old techniques in blacksmithing, glass flameworking and welding. You will learn how artists, limited only by what they can imagine, use these techniques to transform a lump of cold hard metal or glass into an amazing work of art. Works by these artists will be on display, and you can enjoy adult libations from our bar while hanging out with some interesting and inventive folks. Check out information about our great classes, and if you’re a new student or Crucible member, you can also get discounts for class tuition.

Demonstarations by:

Blacksmithing — Chris Neimer & Carla Hall
Glass Flameworking — Tara Murray & Lance Wright
Welding: ARC, MIG, TIG —  Jim Pacheco & Tory Fink


We are located just two blocks from West Oakland BART Station.

Sponsors
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Metal vs. Wood

2018-03-08T14:18:49-08:00

The Crucible’s Cathedral Gallery presents


January 21 – March 5, 2010
Opening Reception – January 21st 6-9PM

 
The Crucible’s art gallery in Oakland’s historic Cathedral Building, at the triangle between Broadway and Telegraph Avenues, announces its first exhibition of the new year. “Metal vs. Wood/ Wood vs. Metal” is a group exhibition “showdown” featuring new works of art of metal and/or wood.

Both media are rooted in tradition and history, and have been utilized for their material qualities for millennia, yet contemporary artists tend to gravitate towards working with one or the other. Encompassing a diversity of techniques, such as joinery, carving, turning, welding, forging, pouring, and machining, Metal vs. Wood showcases work that pushes the boundaries of what these materials have to offer.

 

 
Location:
Oakland’s Historic Cathedral Building
1603 Broadway @ Telegraph
Oakland, CA
(map)		 Gallery Hours:
Monday – Friday 11AM – 2PM
First Fridays 6-9PM
Artists Included:
James Austin • Clifford Bohm • Don Braden • Charles Cantero • Ilana Caplan • Ben Carpenter • Patricia Chavez • Elise Cirelli • Edward Clapp • Luke Damiani • Laura de Anna • Denise DeRose • Sabrina Fadial • Tory Fink • Jonathan Grover • Colin Harris • Shawn HibmaCronan • Jason Hicky • Celeste Howell • Damon Hyldreth • Liz Judkins • Suzanne Kehr • Peter Kropf • Lorenzo La Bianca • Ara Yun Meng • Chris Neimer • Marcus Papay • Charles Quibell • Benjamin Silva • Partick Stafford • Carol Swift • Jason Takeuchi-Krist • James Watts • Matt Wolpe
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photos by Becca Jay
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Hot Couture 2013 Call for Artists

2018-03-08T12:41:33-08:00

Something amazing is in the
works at The Crucible. For the second time in our history, we’re
launching an event bringing the creativity, skill and glamour of high
fashion together with the strength, power and volatility of the
industrial arts. Introducing HOT COUTURE: A Fusion of Fashion and Fire.

As
our 14th year anniversary event, Hot Couture seeks teams of designers
to collaborate and design industrial haute couture. Our event concept is
to blend the intensity and craft surrounding true French haute couture
with the raw energy and materials found in the industrial arts. We’re
calling for fashion designers to pair with industrial artists to use
talents from both fields to create bold design, visionary fashion, and
accessories that can only exist in this rare coupling of worlds.

Leather,
metal, paper, stone, silk, fire, electricity… All materials and methods
of beautifully integrating them with the human form are up for grabs.
The supporting event will be produced in proper Crucible style, with a
focus on industrial elements set to a backdrop of metal and fire.

Once
the show run has completed, all pieces will be included in a moving art
installation as part of a set of exhibits in museums throughout the San
Francisco Bay Area.

We are currently seeking submissions and team proposals from fashion
designers and industrial artists. Interested participants should click here to fill out our proposal form.

Requirements

  • Design teams much produce a minimum of four complete looks for the show.
  • Looks must be imaginative and well executed.
  • Wearable is a guideline; we are looking for fashion sculpture.
  • All designs should be flame resistant.

Event Details

  • The dates for the show will be Friday and Saturday nights, January 11th and 12th, 2013.
  • The Crucible will provide a materials stipend for each team selected.
  • The Crucible will own the works after the show.
  • All artists and designers will be credited for their work.

HOT
COUTURE: A Fusion of Fashion and Fire fashion is a spectacle that you
won’t want to miss. We’re looking forward to supporting you and your
team, and we’d like to get started as soon as possible.

For information on haute couture and it’s place in France’s fashion DNA, Vanity Fair has this: http://www.vanityfair.com/style/features/2009/09/couture200909 

Interested in participating? Click here to fill out our proposal form!

 

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Holiday Gifty Art Sale 2009

2018-03-08T12:32:57-08:00

Hot for the Holidays!

Saturday & Sunday, December 12 & 13, 2009
10AM – 4PM

Vendors – Applications Closed
Art Show – Call For Artists – Apply Here

Shopping at the mall was never like this!

Support local artists and community arts education for youth and adults while you get your last minute shopping done at the Bay Area’s most unusual holiday celebration.

Whatever holiday you celebrate, spark it up with a visit to The Crucible’s Holiday Gifty celebration. Shop for unique and affordable gifts created by over 70 Bay Area artisans, and experience the excitement of our 56,000 sq. ft. studio, where furnaces roar and sparks fly.

• Handmade jewelry, glass creations, sculpture, clothing, ceramics
and more
• Demonstrations of glass blowing, metal casting, and blacksmithing
from 11AM to 3PM
• The Crucible’s Bike Shop with be selling Bicycles of all sizes
• Family friendly performances
• Santa arrives at 1PM
• Prize drawing at 3PM each day; grand prize drawing Sunday
• Refreshments and holiday treats
• Learn about classes and workshops that will ignite your own creativity!

And the best part…FREE admission!

Check us out last year on ABC 7 News!

Picture Gallery from 2008 Gifty

Vendors – Applications Closed
Art Show – Applications Closed





 
photos by Becca Jay



VENDORS

CERAMICS
Aaron Vonk
Catherine Bildhauer
Moriah Hart
VAM Pottery

CLOTHING/ACCESSORIES
Alpaca by Karim
bunnywarez
Carolyn Yugo
Daphne Ruff
dorklandia
Field Day Wearables
fiftyseven-thirtythree
King Bag Company
Like Minded People
Lucky Space Monkey
Mani Padma
O’Lover Hats
Recession Clothing
RocknSock
Sew is Your Face!
SuperSugarRayRay
THREAD together

JEWELRY
Asti Glass Design
Baja Nights Jewelry
Beadzilla Jewelry Creations
Beauty and the Beads of Santa Fe in Berkeley
Bobbie’s Baubles
Colleen Mauer Designs
D.A.C. Metals
Found Treasures
Fun Girls Jewelry
Heart’s

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Holiday Gifty Art Sale 2010

2018-03-08T12:35:05-08:00

Hot for the Holidays!

Friday, December 10, 2010 (Preview Night)
7-10PM • $10 at Door / Free Admission for Crucible Members
Saturday & Sunday, December 11 & 12, 2010
10AM – 4PM • Free Admission for all

Press Release (PDF)
Event Poster (JPG)

Shopping at the mall was never like this!

Support local artists and community arts education for youth and adults while you get your last minute shopping done at the Bay Area’s most unusual holiday celebration.

On Friday night we have our first ever special preview night with live music, adult beverages and first crack at the fabulous gifty items. This evening is free to Crucible members, so become a member now or at the door to start reaping the rewards of your member benefits!

Then on Saturday and Sunday we have the most unique holiday shopping experience around. Shop for affordable handcrafted gifts created by over 70 Bay Area artisans, and experience the excitement of our 56,000 sq. ft. studio, where furnaces roar and sparks fly. Kinetic Steam Works will also be on hand with their large steam powered tracker “Pappy” to usher in a very important guest.

Holiday Gifty Features:
• Over 70 amazing artisans selling handmade gifts
• Exciting live industrial art demonstrations in welding, blacksmithing, glass blowing and more
• Bicycles for all ages will be for sale in The Crucible’s Bike Shop
• Fabulous family friendly stage performances
• A visit from Santa at 1PM (Saturday & Sunday Only)
• Spectacular Art Lottery
• Tasty refreshments and holiday treats
• An opportunity to talk and interact with our instructors, students and staff to learn more about The Crucible, sign up for classes, or purchasing a gift certificate
• Kinetic Steam Works “Pappy” (Saturday & Sunday Only)
• Destiny – Harpist from the Hood (Friday Only)
• Fiddlerats (Saturday Only)
• Fade2Black Youth Jazz Ensemble (Sunday Only)

Whatever holiday you celebrate, spark it up with a visit to The Crucible’s Holiday Gifty celebration.

Picture Gallery from 2009 Holiday Gifty

Also Not To Be Missed…
Register for a class at Holiday Gifty and save 20% or even 25% off class tuition for the winter quarter.

– New students receive a 20% discount
– Crucible members receive a 25% discount

* Class cost comprises tuition and studio costs; discount is on tuition only. Discount cannot be applied to classes for which you have already registered. There is limited space for discounted tuition available in each class, and this offer cannot be combined with any other offers, volunteer/intern hours or coupons. Not good for Family Fun Weekends, Tasters, Labs or CREATE access.


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2018-03-01T14:29:41-08:00

The Crucible’s Cathedral Gallery presents

November 6 – December 31, 2009

We will be open for First Friday 1/1/10!


Artists Include:
Alex Nielsen • Billy Hiebert • Bobby Jean • Bruk Dunbar • Christopher Flores • Courtney Johnson
Ilana Crispi • Janet Hiebert • Jenean Smith • Kathleen Watson Laura van Duren • Mari Chovan-Upton
Richard Friedman • Sabrina Fadial • Sharon Nelson • Susan Boggiano • Susannah Israel
Tachina Rudman-Young • Tara Murray • William Rose III • and more..

 
Gallery Hours:
1st Friday’s 6-9PM
3rd Thursday’s 6-9PM

Every Tuesday and Thursday 11AM-2PM

Address:
1615 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
Map

More Info:
(510) 444-0919
info@thecrucible.org



Right by the 19th Street BART Station.

 
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photos by Jan Schlesinger, Jennifer Harrity and Suzanne Kehr
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Newsletter October 09

2018-03-15T14:05:06-07:00
FEATURE

Fall Classes in Full Swing

If you’re missing the heat of summer, then come to The Crucible to get up close and personal with a kiln, torch, furnace, or flame and ignite your creativity.

There are classes to suit just about anyone’s schedule, including several NEW classes just added.

Download (pdf)
Fall Class Schedule

CLASSES

Halloween Family Fun Weekend

Saturday & Sunday – Oct 31 & Nov 1

Halloween Family Fun Weekend classes offer a family member discounted tuition when you take a class together. The tuition is for one adult and one child age 12 and up. As far as family goes, you define family, not us.

So why stop at carving a pumpkin when you can carve hot metal! Check out what we still have open below:

Introduction to Blacksmithing
Glass Flameworking
Introduction to Jewelry & Metals (A)
Introduction to Welded Sculpture
Introduction to MIG Welding
Beginning TIG
Woodturning

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New Classes Coming This Fall!

In Blacksmithing
Forgewelding
Weekend Intensive, Oct. 24-25
This advanced blacksmithing skill has long been the mark of “expert status” in metalworking and is often used in bladesmithing.

In Ceramics
Create a Blessing Bowl
2 Sundays, Nov. 8 & 15
In this class you’ll experience the special joy of giving and receiving, while you learn basic ceramic skills.

In Hot Wheels
Bike Mechanic Workshop
3 Sessions, starts Oct. 17
You will leave this class with your bike deep and completely tuned up, as well as a solid working knowledge of bike repair.

In Moldmaking
Life Casting
5 Sessions, starts Nov. 3.
In this class you will learn the basics of creating a negative mold to make your unique sculpture using the human form.

In Resources for Artists
Discovering the Artist in You
5 Sessions, starts Oct. 22. Access your creativity and find your muse through a unique approach that includes movement, breath awareness and lots of engaging materials.

In Textiles
T-Shirt Reconstruction
3 Sessions, starts Nov. 10.
Learn how to re-size, cut and convert your old clothes and transform them into new and exciting garments.

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Weekend Warriors

Do you have a free weekend coming up? Are you looking for something to do? Do you just need to get those creative juices flowing? Check out these fun weekend possibilities:

October 10-11
Stilt Walking

October 17-18
Glass Flameworking Lab
Sheet Metal Forming with Evan Wilcox
Copyright Law for Artists (Saturday only)

October 24-25
Forgewelding
Intro to Rubber Mold Making for Jewelry (Saturday only)
Gemology (Sunday only)

October 31-November 1
A Primer in 3D Enameling (Saturday only)
Fearless Fire Eating
Introduction to Glass Blowing

November 7-8
Foundry – Patinas Made Easy
Advanced Glass Marble Making Techniques
Jewelry – Introduction to Art Silver Clay
Making Your Own Jewelry Stamping Tools (Saturday only)

November 14-15
Glass Flameworking – Core Vessel

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1260 7th St. Oakland, CA 94607 | 510.444.0919 | info@thecrucible.org

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The Crucible does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, programs and activities. The Crucible admits students and participants of any race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin to all the programs, and activities made available to students at the school.

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