Events
Since 1999, The Crucible has produced a wide variety of events ranging from fundraisers to operas to community open houses. Maintaining collaborations with highly-trained craft and industrial artists, our goal is to reach far and wide into as well as beyond our community to make memorable events, whether recurring open houses or once-in-a-lifetime spectacles.
Take a tour
Find out what we have to offer in a free, guided tour of our 56,000 square foot facility. Tours are given twice a month: the 1st Tuesday at 6pm, and the 3rd Saturday at 3pm, except during holidays and special events.
Take a tour
Find out what we have to offer in a free, guided tour of our 56,000 square foot facility. Tours are given twice a month: the 1st Tuesday at 6pm, and the 3rd Saturday at 3pm, except during holidays and special events.
UPCOMING EVENTS
GIFTY 2018: Holiday Celebration of Local Creative Culture
GIFTY 2018 Special Preview for Crucible Members: Friday, December 14, 2018 | 7pm-9:30pm Open for all: Saturday, December 15, 2018 | 10am-6pm Sunday, December 16, 2018 | 11am-5pm At GIFTY 2018, dozens of leading East Bay artists, craftspeople, and Crucible faculty members will be selling their
PAST EVENTS
Lie-Nielsen Toolworks Hand Tool Event
Friday, September 7, 2018 • 10am-6pm
Saturday, September 8, 2018 • 10am-5pm We are hosting a free community event with Lie Nielsen Toolworks, showcasing their top-notch woodworking hand tools. Come see how quality hand tools can make your woodworking projects easier, with demonstrations by Kevin Drake of Glen-Drake Toolworks in Fort Bragg, California.
The Crucible’s Fire & Water Open House
Saturday, August 25, 2018 • 12 - 5pm
Join us at the end of the summer for a day of fine and industrial arts inspired by aquatic life and the most abundant natural resource! Nineteen of our departments will be celebrating water with art, fire, and fun, while raising awareness and funds for The Ocean Cleanup.
Summer Bike Sale at The Crucible
Sunday, August 12, 2018 • 11am - 5pm
Looking for a great deal on a bike? The Crucible Bike Shop has a selection of quality used bicycles that have been fully rebuilt by our youth and volunteer mechanics. And, get prepared for the playa- many of these bikes are perfect for Burning Man!
2018 Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction
Saturday, April 7, 2018 • 6 - 10pm
This unique signature fundraiser, sustains our one-of-a-kind industrial arts education programs. Join us in celebrating the contributions of honoree Charles R. Olson, past Crucible Board President.
The Crucible’s 2018 Spring Open House
Saturday, March 31, 2018 • 12 - 5pm
Join us this Spring for a taste of what you can create in the fine and industrial arts, with discounted class, exciting demonstrations, a carefully curated Art Gallery, and more!
GIFTY 2017: Our holiday celebration of local creative culture
Friday, December 15, 2017 • 7pm-9:30pm
Saturday, December 16, 2017 • 10am-6pm
Sunday, December 17, 2017 • 11am-5pm
Dozens of leading East Bay artists, craftspeople, and Crucible faculty members will be selling their best handmade pieces in a holiday celebration of local creative culture.Lie-Nielsen Toolworks Hand Tool Event
Friday, September 22, 2017 • 10am-6pm
Saturday, September 23, 2017 • 10am-5pm We are hosting a free community event with Lie Nielsen Toolworks, showcasing their top-notch woodworking hand tools. Come see how quality hand tools can make your woodworking projects easier, with demonstrations by Kevin Drake of Glen-Drake Toolworks in Fort Bragg, California.
The Crucible’s 2017 Fall Open House
Saturday, September 9, 2017 • 12 - 5pm
Designed to give you a peek into the programs and events we run all year long, our open houses are a wonderful way to experience the excitement of The Crucible!
2017 Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction
Saturday, April 8, 2017 • 6pm
Save the date for an evening of art, industry, community, creativity, and fire in support of The Crucible’s education programs. Join us in celebrating the contributions and vision of honoree Dr. Frances Hellman, who has been a valued member of The Crucible’s community for more than a decade.
Hot Couture 2017: The Beautiful Ones
Thursday, February 16, 2017 • 8pm
Friday, February 17, 2017 • 8pm
Saturday, February 18, 2017 • 8pm
Sunday, February 19, 2017 • 7pm
Since 2007, haute couture has been turned on its ear, Crucible-style, with Hot Couture — a spectacular flaming fashion show that features wearable art from the Bay Area’s most cutting-edge designers.
GIFTY 2016
GIFTY 2016 Dozens of leading artists, craftspeople, and Crucible faculty members will be selling their best hand-made pieces in a holiday celebration of local creative culture. With works of glass, metal, wood, ceramics, and more,
Jewelry Studio Reopening
Jewelry Reignited: A Studio Transformation to Get Fired Up About Over the past few weeks, we've made big changes to our Jewelry Studio. These enhancements will give each student an improved workspace with better tools
Fireside Lounge – Fall 2016
Fireside Lounge Open House Friday, October 28, 2016 | 6:30-9:30pm Join us for an evening celebrating local dreamers and creators, as we host some of the Bay Area’s most influential makers and artists. The Crucible’s Fireside
Hot Couture Artist and Designer Application
Call for Fashion Designers and Industrial Artists Application submission deadline at 10pm on September 25, 2016 The Crucible is seeking designer and artist submissions for Hot Couture 2017, our annual show integrating bold design, visionary fashion,
Tools to Table Open House
Tools to Table: Fall Open House Saturday, September 10, 2016 | noon-5pm Celebrate and explore the tools and techniques of creating and consuming food and drink! Tools to Table will feature over a dozen areas of interest: featured food and spirit vendors,
Fireside Lounge May 2016
Friday, May 6 | 6:30-9:30 pm Demonstrations | Hands-on activities | Art show Learn about classes | Performances FREE admission & open to all Celebrating Oakland First Fridays and Oakland Art Murmur, The Crucible’s Fireside Lounge
Fire & Light Soiree – 2016
Saturday, April 9, 6pm Cocktails | Dinner Performance | Live Art Auction Supporting The Crucible’s Education Programs Please join us for this special evening in support of The Crucible! Help celebrate the contributions of special guest honorees