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
- April 5-9: Spring Break Youth Camps start
- April 20: July-September classes open for member registration
- April 27: July-September classes open for public registration
- May 8 & 9: 3-Hour Tasters for Mothers Day Weekend
- May 31: The Crucible is closed for Memorial Day
- June 14: The Crucible’s Summer Youth Camps start
- June 19 & 20: 3-Hour Tasters for Fathers Day Weekend
- July 4: The Crucible is closed for the Fourth of July
Upcoming Events
Bike Fix-A-Thon
Sunday, April 18, 2021, multiple upcoming dates
Join us for one of our 2021 Bike Fix-A-Thons! The Crucible is offering free, community bike maintenance as safely as we can. West Oakland and neighboring community members are invited to bring their bikes to our studio for a tune-up.
Spark the Summer: A Virtual Fundraiser
Mon, May 24, 2021, 6-7pm PDT
This summer, The Crucible plans to bring over 500 young people back into our building for classes and programs. With your support, we can reserve 20% of these spots for scholarship students, so all interested young people can attend, regardless of cost.
Watch Past Virtual Events
Virtual Artist Talk: Rob Nehring
Please join us Friday, June 5, for our next virtual artist talk with Crucible faculty member, Rob Nehring, of our Welding Department. Rob has been a part of The Crucible community...
Virtual Artist Talk: Nico Chen
Please join us Friday, May 22 for our next virtual artist talk. We’ll be speaking with Nico Chen, writer, photographer, and critical learning scientist focused on reimagining...
Virtual Artist Talk: Lara Hopwood
During this Virtual Artist Talk, Oakland artist and fire performer, Lara Hopwood will discuss her early introduction to fire dance, how she goes about planning a fire performance,...
Virtual Artist Talk: Whimsical and Functional Glass With Sam Schumacher
During this Virtual Artist Talk, Oakland artist and founder of Rocket Glass Works, Sam Schumacher will discuss the inspiration behind his glass work....
Virtual Artist Talk: Creating Culture Through Ceramics With Rosa Dorantes
Please join us this Friday for a virtual artist talk with Oakland artist, Rosa Dorantes, an accomplished ceramist with over twenty years of experience. Since Rosa became The...
Virtual Artist Talk: Metalworking Beyond Borders With Karen Smith
Please join us this Friday for a virtual artist talk with Oakland artist, Karen Smith. We'll discuss her philosophy on art-making, how it influences her artistry and metalwork, and...
Virtual Artist Talk: Repujado History, Family, and Culture
Join The Crucible for our first-ever virtual artist talk with Oakland repujado artist, Rachel-Anne Palacios. We'll discuss her metal embossing practice and how her work reflects...
Browse Past In-Person Events
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.
The Crucible’s 2019 Spring Open House
Saturday, March 30, 2019 • 12 - 5pm Join us this Spring for a taste of what you can create in the fine and industrial arts, with discounted classes, exciting demonstrations, a carefully curated Art Gallery, and more!
Rob Stern In The Hot Shop
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 • 7 - 9:30pm Join us for a lecture and demonstration by Rob Stern, a master glass artist who has taught at a number of the most prominent institutions for glass around the world.
The Crucible’s 20th Anniversary Party
Saturday, January 19 • 7–10pm The Crucible turns 20 in 2019! Please join us for a celebration of community, creativity, and forging the future. Experience a magical evening of fun and sharing as we toast our history, come together, and reveal exciting plans for the future.
GIFTY 2018: Holiday Celebration of Local Creative Culture
Saturday, December 15, 2018 • 10am-6pm Sunday, December 16, 2018 • 11am-5pm • 7–10pm At GIFTY 2018, 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 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.