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2011 Press Release East Bay Industrial Art School Announces Summer Immersion Classes for Kids and Adults (12/14/11) New Winter Industrial Art Classes and Fun Family Spring Break Activities Announced at The Crucible (12/6/11) Bay Area Industrial Art School Presents Locally Handmade Gifts at Holiday Shopping Sale and Open House (11/30/11) Bay Area Philanthropists Help Crucible Blaze New Territory by Melding Industrial Arts and Opera (11/23/11) Bay Area Industrial Art School Releases 2011 Holiday Gift Guide and Makes Six Recommendations (11/15/11) The Crucible Announces Its New Fall Deals and Benefits (10/18/11) World Premiere Fire Opera: MACHINE Tickets Now Available at Bay Area Industrial Art School (10/11/11) Bay Area Industrial Art School to Showcase Earth-Based Arts and Autumn Light and Shadow at Fireside Lounge Evening October 14 (10/4/11) The Crucible Bay Area Industrial Art School Announces Family Weekends to Warm Up the Holidays (9/28/11) Industrial Arts Training with The Crucible Helps Student Get Into Stanford (9/14/11) The Crucible Bay Area Art School and Foundry to Host Sizzling Open House Saturday, September 10 (9/7/11) The Crucible Now Booking Team Building Activities (8/23/11) The Crucible and Black Rock Arts Foundation Team Up on Uptown Merritt Art Park Installation Devoted to Art Bikes (8/17/11) Bay Area Industrial Arts School Gets Fired Up for Burning Man 2011 (8/03/11) Bay Area Industrial Art Classes Benefit from Young Interns at The Crucible (8/01/11) Hot Damn! INFERNO: A Fire Circus Coming to The Crucible in Oakland July 14-16 (7/5/11) Bay Area Industrial Arts Summer Camp Announced at The Crucible (6/21/11) The Crucible Names Steven Young as New Executive Director (5/6/11) The Crucible Announces Inferno: A Fire Circus (5/2/11) An Evening of Fiery Girl Power (4/14/11) Young Artists Gear Up To Play With Fire This Summer (4/4/11) Time To Create At The Crucible (3/24/11) The Crucible Cheers On Marathoners With Fire (3/17/11) The Crucible Gets Fired Up For Spring (3/16/11) An Evening of Industrial-Sized Love (2/3/11) The Crucible’s 12th Anniversary Benefit Show Features an Amazing Collection of Extraordinary Performances of Music, Dance and Fire (1/4/11) Crucible Revival: Keep The Fire Burning Honors Departing Founder (11/30/01) Press Release Archive… About The Crucible Youth Program ||PROMO|| Machine 2011 Fire Opera ||PRESS/MEDIA|| Inside The Bay Area Fire Arts Festival ’09 2011 Press Clippings San Francisco Bay Area Today Inferno: A Fire Circus Comes to Oakland on July 14-16 by Vickie Chandler (July 11, 2011) Fire Circus at the Crucible: The hottest show in Oakland by Nicole Jones (July 14, 2011) IT’S AN INFERNO: A Fire Circus At The Crucible KTVU Channel 2 (aired July 14 & 15, 2011) Fire on stage highlights this weekend’s arts festival at The Crucible by Irene Florez (July 17, 2011) Black Rock City Comes to Oakland Through Inferno: A Fire Circus by Tamara Palmer (July 15, 2011) OaklandLocal – “Oakland bike program give youth chance to stay active this summer” by Jackie Ho Comcast Hometwon Network – “Upside” (aired March 2011) PBS Kids – Design Squad Nation – “Musical Bike” (aired March 2011) Full Episode… Press Clipping Archive… […]

Holiday Gifty Art Sale & Open House 2011

Holiday Gifty Art Sale & Open House Saturday, December 10, 2011 • 12PM to 6PM Sunday, December 11, 2011 • 12PM to 4PM FREE Admission Directions & Parking Download PDF of Event Poster… Vendor Application is Closed. Vendors Information… A fun day for the whole family! Our open houses are a wonderful way to experience the excitement of The Crucible’s 56,000 sq. ft. studio, where furnaces roar and sparks fly. Check out exciting live demonstrations including welding, glass working, metal casting, blacksmithing and much much more. Catch amazing fiery performances and wander through a maze of vendors with handmade crafts, perfect for last minute gifts. You get to 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. Shopping at the mall was never like this! Event Highlights: – Live industrial art demonstrations – Amazing molten metal pour in our foundry – Fiery stage performances by our fire performance students & Rockakamile – Beautiful handmade art for sale by Crucible & Local artists – Jolly visit from Santa at 1pm – Accordion music by Duckmando – Spectacular live preview of MACHINE (Sunday Only) – Eye popping discounts on Crucible classes – Handy Crucible gift certificates will be available for purchase – Bicycles for sale in The Crucible’s Bike Shop – Tasty food and drink – And chances to win free tuition for a Crucible class! Demonstrations The Crucible is truly unique with all the industrial art disciplines we have under one roof. During our Open House we will have demonstrations in every room with instructors and students on hand to answer any questions you may have. We will also have some of our incredible youth artists demonstrating their skills! Check out a map of our studio! Handmade Art for Sale We will have a maze of Crucible and local artists on hand selling their beautiful handmade art. From glass, metal, wood, ceramics, clothing and more, you’ll find that perfect gift for even the toughest person on your list. Check out the vendor list… Bicycles for Sale 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. Stop by the bike shop at this year’s Holiday Gifty for a test ride, or contact jcavagnolo@thecrucible.org with questions or to make an appointment. In addition to getting a sweet, reliable ride your purchase supports our Youth Earn-A-Bike Program, our Youth Mechanic Program and our Community Bike Fixathons. Learn More… A Visit from Santa Santa will be making a very special appearance at 1pm; bring your own camera and get a shot of you or your little one with Santa. Discounts on Crucible Classes New students who sign up for a Winter class during the Open House, will receive 20% off class tuition. All members who sign up, will receive 25% off. Not a member and want […]

Newsletters

2011 January Monthly Newsletter – Happy Birthday to Us! Classes News – Stoke the fire in your heart… Event News – Events to Fire Up Your Heart February Monthly Newsletter – Flirting with Fire Classes News – Weld Away Your Winter Blues With 25% Discount March Monthly Newsletter – Classes that ain’t no blarney! Classes News – Spring Fever? March Madness? Treat Your Symptoms with Art Therapy! Events News – Find Out What’s Behind Door Number One, Two and Three… April Monthly Newsletter – Chase Away Your Rainy Day Blues with Fire! Classes News – Classes to Spark Up Your Spring Events News – The Fire Circus Is Coming To Town – Tickets On Sale Now! May Monthly Newsletter – Celebrating Maker Month with a Discount! Classes News – Add A Little Fire To Your Weekend! June Monthly Newsletter – Immerse Yourself in Fire! Classes News – Open Registration for Summer Starts Today! Events News – We beckon you to a fiery cirque underworld… July Monthly Newsletter – Create Your Own “Fire”works! Summer Camp Special News – Recruiting for the next generation of artistic pyros! Classes News – Summertime Fun…with Fire! August Monthly Newsletter – Glass Pumpkins, Custom Waffle Irons and Leather…Oh My! Classes News – Revisit Shop Class Events News – Win Tickets to Burning Man! September Monthly Newsletter – A Fiery Fall Awaits! Classes News – Check Out What Classes Are Starting Next Week… Membership News – Fiery Benefits, Hot Swag and More… Events News – Machine: A Fire Opera – Tickets On Sale Now!   October Monthly Newsletter – Spooky Sparks and Freaky Fire! Classes News – Come warm yourself by our fires… Events News – You’re Invited… November Monthly Newsletter – Harvest Your Creativity into the Perfect Seasonal Gift Classes News – A Fiery Gift Guide for Your Creative Pyro Events News – Holiday Gifty Art Sale 2011 is Here! December Monthly Newsletter – A Fiery Winter Wonderland Classes News – Events News – 2010 January A Newsletter January B Newsletter February Newsletter February Events Update February Classes Update March Newsletter March Classes Update March Events Update April Newsletter April Events Update April Class Update May Newsletter May Events Update May Class Update June Newsletter June Class Update June Event Update July Class Update July Event Update August Newsletter August Class Update August Events Update September Newsletter September Class Update September – Membership Email October Newsletter #1 October Class Update October Newsletter #2 November Newsletter November Class Update December Monthly Update Classes Update Events Update  

Halloween Fun

Halloween Weekend • October 22-23, 2011 Join us at The Crucible this Halloween for a spooky weekend of fun. We’ll teach you a new trick that is sure to be a treat. Introduction to Blacksmithing {Just for You | Take Together} Dragon’s Breath Fearless Fire Eating Glass Flameworking {Just for You | Take Together} Introduction to Jewelry & Metal I {Just for You | Take Together} All Linked Up: Art Clay Silver Introduction to Welded Sculpture {Just for You | Take Together} Introduction to MIG Welding {Just for You | Take Together} Beginning TIG Welding {Just for You | Take Together} $$$ Some Halloween Weekend classes also offer a family fun discount on tuition when you take a class together. The Family Fun tuition is for one adult and one family member, age 12 and up. And as far as family goes: You define it, not us.

Fireside Lounge: Light & Shadow

Friday, October 14, 2011 • 6:30-9:30PM $10 at door / Free for Crucible Members Join us as we explore the changing of the seasons and the play on light and shadow this time of year brings. This evening will feature work from our glass, wood, stone and ceramic departments with an exquisite art show and exciting live demos. Also don’t miss our memorizing stage performances from the Ladies of Ruckus and lively DJ mixed beats by DJ Mancub from Space Cowboys. While perusing art, guests will enjoy a live preview of The Crucible’s upcoming world premiere fire opera: MACHINE. Accompanied by some of the props and effects planned for the show, Eugene Brancoveanu, the show’s lead baritone, will perform on the Crucible stage. We are also trying something new, we are hosting our first-ever open fire spin jam for experienced fire performers and alumni. No instruction will be given; it’s just a chance for people to practice their fire performance skills in a safe environment. All fire toys are welcome, but each will receive a safety inspection before they can be used in the spin jam. See Spin Jam Rules… Discounts on Crucible class tuition will be available to attendees who register at the event. New students will receive 20% off class tuition and Crucible members will receive 25% off class tuition. In addition, guests can put their $10 cover charge towards the cost of the class. A door prize raffle and the costume contest will also offer attendees a chance to winning free tuition on a Crucible class. All ages are welcome. There is a $10 cover at the door and Crucible members are free. Event Highlights • Live industrial art demonstrations in featured areas: Glass, Wood, Stone and Ceramics • Spectacular art show showcasing work from featured areas • Fiery stage performances from the Ladies of Ruckus • Groovin’ beats by DJ Mancub from Space Cowboys • First-ever fire spin jam • Tasty food and sinful treats • Exciting discounts on Crucible classes • And chances to win free tuition on a Crucible class! Crucible Spin Jam Rules The spin jam is regulated by the Spin Jam Manager and the Fire Safety Captain. They have the final say in all things safety related and have the authority to eject anyone not adhering to the rules or common sense safety. The Crucible will provide a trained fire safety crew armed with wet towels and CO2 extinguishers, a fuel dump area and a spin out area. Performers should bring their own fuel clearly marked with type of fuel and their name. White gas and ultra pure lamp oil are the only two fuels allowed. All fire toys are welcome. We ask that you wear all natural fiber clothing (cotton, wool, silk etc.) and no synthetics. Spin time allotted will depend on the amount of jam participants. Please be aware of your surroundings and other performers in the spin area while spinning. No official instruction will be given during the spin […]

Fireside Lounge

Fall Open House 2011

Fall Open House Saturday, September 10, 2011 • 12-4PM Free Admission Art Show – Call For Artists Press Release A fun day for the whole family! Our open houses are a wonderful way to experience the excitement of The Crucible’s 56,000 sq. ft. studio, where furnaces roar and sparks fly. Check out exciting live demonstrations including welding, glass working, metal casting, blacksmithing and much much more. Catch amazing fiery performances and wander through our student and faculty art show displaying the creativity of The Crucible. Then grab a drink and snack and explore our fiery studio. Event Highlights: – Live industrial art demonstrations – Amazing molten metal pour in our foundry – Fiery stage performances by our fire performance faculty & students – Spectacular art show showcasing work from Crucible students, faculty & staff – Beautiful handmade art for sale by Crucible artists – Eye popping discounts on Crucible classes – Tasty food and drink – And chances to win free tuition for a Crucible class!     Demonstrations The Crucible is truly unique with all the industrial art disciplines we have under one roof. During our Open House we will have demonstrations in every room with instructors and students on hand to answer any questions you may have. We will also have some of our incredible youth artists demonstrating their skills! Check out a map of our studio! Art Show Every fall we like to show off what we do here with a spectacular art show. We will have pieces from Crucible staff, students, faculty and volunteers showcasing all the fabulous industrial arts classes we teach here. During the open house we will ask visitors to vote on their favorite top three pieces and awards those artists with free tuition on a Crucible class of their choice. Handmade Art for Sale This year we will have Crucible artists on hand selling their beautiful handmade art. Currently we have Tara Murray Art Glass, Nightside Studios, Rusty Noodle and many more. Discounts on Crucible Classes New students who sign up for a Fall class during the Open House, will receive 20% off class tuition. All members who sign up, will receive 25% off. Not a member and want to snag up the 25% off? Become a member that day, get 25% off a class registration and start reaping those member rewards! Win FREE tuition for a Crucible class During our Open House we will have two different ways you can win free tuition for a Crucible class. One is to enter our drawing when you first arrive for a chance at the free class or a family 4 pass to Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. The second way is to join our Resolve to Create campaign. We are asking folks of all ages to make a creative resolution for 2011. We will have a camera set-up to take your picture with your resolution. You will then be entered into our Resolved to Create drawing that happens every month during 2011. […]

Inferno: A Fire Circus

photos a courtesy of Lucent Dossier Experience Inferno: A Fire Circus Friday & Saturday, July 15 & 16, 2011 • 7PM Event Press Release Media Photos Enter into Inferno: A Fire Circus, the hottest show on Earth with main stage performances by Lucent Dossier Experience. Explore a world of flames with an amazing cast of enticing characters and creatures where seductive sirens, fallen angels, fire breathing acrobats and irresistible creatures from the underworld beckon you to join their luminous conflagration and return with them to the fiery depths. Follow these characters in limbo as they choose between light and dark, heaven and hell. With aerial apparatuses set aflame, fiery sword balancing, men rising from the ash with their skirts ablaze, prisoners hoisted into the air, and dancing skulls singing haunting tales, one can’t help but to be pulled in… As the night continues there will be music and dancing to DJ Mancub from the Space Cowboys. Also step right up and try your hand at one of our fiery circus games like Flaming Skee Ball, Pyro Putt, or the High Strike. And don’t miss our mesmerizing sideshows of glass blowing, sword making and fire dancing or the hypnotic sounds of our Crucible made flaming Ballyhoo Calliope. Learn more about our sideshows… Event Amenities: There will be no in’s and out’s during the event, so please come prepared. There will be a coat check and several full service cash bars. There will not be food available. A smoking area will be provided. Directions & Parking… Please Note: This is a standing room only event with very limited seating. This show also contains mature content and situations that may not be suitable for young children. {youtube}k1HOC9xwWB0{/youtube} Tickets On Sale Now! Tickets will be $60 for both nights at the door, so buy early and save! Friday Night tickets are now only available for purchase in person at our caboose box office. $60 Saturday Night General Admission: $55 Saturday Night Crucible Member: $50 The Crucible’s Box Office is open Monday-Friday from 10AM-6PM. Online ticket sales will end at 4pm the day of the event. For questions call (510) 444-0919 x122. T-Shirts, Get Your T-Shirts Here! Inferno t-shirts are now available online at CafePress. Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction Thursday, July 14, 2011 • 6PM Please join us for The Crucible’s 6th annual Soirée and Art Auction. Fine dining, fine wine, fabulous atmosphere, a phenomenal art auction… and an exclusive preview of The Crucible’s Inferno: A Fire Circus. Guests will savor a delicious three-course dinner with wine pairings, and bid on beautiful works of art in metal, glass, wood and more. This year, Soirée guests will also enjoy an exclusive preview of Inferno: A Fire Circus designed and created for The Crucible by Lucent Dossier. Partake in a fantastic party, take home a new piece of art, see a spellbinding performance, and support The Crucible. Tickets are partially tax-deductible. More information… Fiery Sideshows Skee Ball Try you hand at our Crucible built […]

2011 Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction

  Please join us for The Crucible’s Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction. Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 6:00 pm Guests will enjoy a delicious three course dinner with wine pairings and bid on beautiful works of art in metal, glass, wood and more. After dinner, Soirée guests can feast their eyes on an exclusive preview of INFERNO: A Fire Circus featuring Lucent Dossier Experience. Fine dining, fine wine, fabulous atmosphere, a phenomenal art auction…and an exclusive preview of The Crucible’s INFERNO: A Fire Circus. Partake in a fantastic party, take home a new piece of art, see a spellbinding performance, and support The Crucible. All proceeds from this event directly support The Crucible’s educational programs. Expect the spectacular. Support The Crucible. Buy your tickets. The Fire & Light Soirée will be held at The Crucible 1260 7th Street Oakland, CA 94607Valet service will be available. Attire is fun, festive and fiery.View photos of this year’s art auction items View photos from last year’s Soirée Expect the spectacular. Support The Crucible. Buy your tickets.       Tell a Friend – http://eepurl.com/ewejs Soirée Catering by: Grace Street Catering Soirée Wine Sponsor: Alexander Valley Vineyards Soirée Special Cocktail Sponsor: ORO Pisco