Events
Since 1999, The Crucible has brought our community of artists, neighbors, families, students, and makers together for events ranging from artists’ talks and demos to fire performances, benefits, and community open houses. In-person events are all currently suspended due to the shelter-in-place mandate. For updates about all upcoming events, subscribe to our newsletter.
Important Dates
- February 23: Field Trip Day
- March 5: Bike Fix-A-Thon
- March 7: 2023 Youth Summer Camps open for Member registration
- March 11 & 12: 3-Hour Tasters
- March 23: Field Trip Day
- March 13 & 14: 3-Hour Tasters
- May 11: Field Trip Day
- May 20: Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction
- June 4: Bike Fix-A-Thon
- June 12–July 28: Youth Summer Camps
- August 15–26: Adult weeklong classes
- September 3: Bike Fix-A-Thon
- December 2–3: GIFTY Craft Show & Open House
- December 23, 2023–January 1, 2024: Crucible closed for winter break
Upcoming Events
See our Bike Shop event page for upcoming event dates.
The Crucible is offering free, community bike maintenance and education to West Oakland and neighboring community members through our quarterly Bike Fix-A-Thons, Open Bike Shop Hours, Femme Bike Night, and Flat Fix Clinics. Drop off your bike for a tune-up or learn basic bike maintenance skills from our faculty and volunteers. We are also leading offsite events at other West Oakland locations.
Saturday, September 30 | 10am – 5pm
You’re invited to the Crucible’s Enameling & Metalsmithing Equipment & Supply Sale. Treat yourself to great deals on used and lightly used metalworking and enamel tools, materials, discontinued inventory, overruns, and more. Come early for the for the best selection.
Saturday, December 2 | 12-6pm
Sunday, December 3 | 11am-4pm
Member & VIP Preview: Saturday, December 2 | 10am-12pm
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. In between shopping, enjoy family-friendly activities and live demonstrations.
Free Crucible Tours
Explore our 56,000-square-foot studio during an upcoming guided tour. To accommodate different schedules, tours rotate between Saturday afternoons at 2pm and Thursday evenings at 6pm every other month. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tours are subject to cancellation.
2023 Tour Dates
- Thursday, April 20, 2023, 6-8pm
- Saturday, May 13, 2023, 2-4pm
- Thursday, June 15, 2023, 6-8pm
- Saturday, July 8, 2023, 2-4pm
- Thursday, August 17, 2023, 6-8pm
- Saturday, September 9, 2023, 2-4pm
- Thursday, October 19, 2023, 6-8pm
Browse Past In-Person Events
GIFTY 2019: Annual Craft Show & Open House
At GIFTY 2019, 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...
The Crucible Goes To East Bay Mini Maker Faire 2019
Grab your friends, family, and neighbors for the 10th annual East Bay Mini Maker Faire on October 27. Celebrate the DIY spirit with family-friendly activities, exhibits, workshops,...
Tricks And Treats At The Crucible
There is a rumor going around that if you hang out at The Crucible after dark, you might just catch a ghost passing through our haunted train caboose. We can't promise you will have any ghostly encounters on Halloween night, but we do promise to have some of the tastiest chocolate around.
October Bike Fix-A-Thon
Join us for our October Bike Fix-A-Thon. West Oakland and neighboring community members are invited to bring their bikes to our studio for a tune-up.
Artist Talk: The Art of Burning Man
Join The Crucible for a panel discussion with Karen Cusolito, Christopher Schardt, and Crimson Rose, where they will discuss how they have developed art for the playa at Burning Man.
2019 Lie-Nielsen Toolworks at The Crucible
Join us for the 2019 Lie-Nielsen Toolworks event, showcasing Lie Nielsen Toolworks top-notch woodworking hand tools. Come see how quality hand tools can make your woodworking...
The Crucible at AB&I Foundry’s Open House
Saturday, August 17, 2019 • 10am - 2pm The Crucible is taking our studios to AB&I Foundry's Open House, with fire poofers, demos in blacksmithing and foundry, and free hands-on activities!
The Crucible’s 2019 Fall Open House
Join us for a day of creativity, awe-inspiring demonstrations, and tons of free activities for you and your friends and family. At our upcoming Fall Open House, our faculty will be on hand demonstrating techniques in blacksmithing, woodworking, and glass flameworking—just to name a few.
Artist Talks: Listening to Form with Alicia Ponzio and Alexis Pavlantos
Friday, May 10, 2019 • 7 - 9pm Join The Crucible arts community for a talk by two of our artists, Alicia Ponzio and Alexis Pavlantos, about how they build and use natural forms in their sculpture and jewelry and find inspiration in the natural world.
20th Anniversary Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction
Saturday, April 6, 2019 • 6 - 10pm Held at The Crucible, this artistic evening of fire and light begins with cocktails, followed by a delicious dinner, and fiery performances.