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.

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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

Bike Shop: Free Events and Education

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.

2023 Enameling & Metalsmithing Equipment & Supply Sale

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.

GIFTY 2023: A Holiday Celebration of Local Creative Culture

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

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Browse Past In-Person Events

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.

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.