Classes
Your Guide to November–December Classes: New, Rare, And Popular Finds
By Cathy Niland | 10.5.2020
As we head into the end of 2020, we’re still taking a slow, measured approach to re-opening, but are excited to be moving forward with new classes and expanded offerings for November and December. All of our classes are designed around our Health And Safety Guidelines, practicing social distancing and the use of individual tools so you can feel safe while getting creative. We’re especially happy to be offering special opportunities for families to make together and a number of new 3-Hour Tasters for folks who just want a short, creative break.
With so many changes to the 2020 holiday season, this is the perfect opportunity to make new traditions creating with family and friends. Our November family ornament classes in Foundry, Ceramics, Glass Flameworking, and more are perfect for makers young and old. And new classes like Mordant and Indigo Dyeing and Teapot and Cups are great for makers looking for their next adventure.
With class sizes having been reduced to accommodate social distancing, early access to registration is more valuable than ever—and only Crucible members get first dibs! Not only that, but members also get 10% off their class tuition—always! Become a member today to secure your spot before public registration opens Tuesday, October 13.
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Rare Finds and Popular Favorites
These classes fill up fast! Don’t wait to register.
Bicycle Mechanic Workshop
As you disassemble and reassemble the entire bike, you will learn the names of the components and the tools used in a professional shop.
One-Day Coldworking Workshop
Cover safety, proper tooling techniques, and machine maintenance, as well as sawing, drilling, carving, sandblasting, grinding, polishing, and gluing glass.
Hand-Cut Dovetails
Students learn how to use chisels and saws to cut dovetails precisely, getting feedback on how to improve their work with hand tools.
Woodturning I
Using a lathe, you will learn the basics of the turning process and cover tool usage, sharpening, wood selection, preparation, and finishing.
Enameling I
Learn techniques in metal preparation and fabrication, kiln properties and firing methods, properties of enamel, and dry and wet applications.
MIG Welding
You will learn about the fundamentals of MIG welding, such as metallurgy, preparation, joints, technique, and safety, as well as plasma torch cutting.
New Classes
As we continue to re-open our studio, we look forward to bringing you more new classes. Check out our latest offerings!
3-Hour Taster: Framed Milagros
Design and fabricate framed Milagros inspired by traditional Mexican artwork and iconography. Create metal imagery like hearts, hands, and nature honoring the special moments in...
Mordant and Indigo Dyeing
Learn to make a rainbow with natural dye! Cover the fundamentals of natural fibers, mordanting (fabric pre-treatment), and immersion dye baths with red madder root and yellow weld....
Slip Casting with Plaster Molds
Learn the process of slip casting ceramics utilizing plaster molds. Cast multiple objects using clay slip, then kiln-fire and glaze your creations. Develop your slip casting skills...
3-Hour Taster: Ceramic Mug
3-Hour Tasters are a great way to explore a new art form without the deeper commitment of a full course. Make a one-of-a-kind ceramic mug to enjoy your favorite warm beverage....
3-Hour Taster: Ceramic Planter
3-Hour Tasters are a great way to explore a new art form without the deeper commitment of a full course. Adding some greenery to your decor? Create your own ceramic planter and...
Teapot and Cups
Create your very own teapot and set of tea cups! During this two-session class, learn the techniques for making a slab built teapot and a pair of hand built tea cups perfect for a...
Youth Class Offerings
This fall, parents can register for weekday, afternoon, and weekend classes for youth ages 8-18. See our newly added November–December weekend classes below or shop by age group for all youth offerings through the end of the year.
Youth Bicycle Mechanics
Ages 12-18
Learn in-depth knowledge of bike mechanics, bicycle design, and how and why bikes are built the way they are. Youth students will disassemble and reassemble an entire bike, learning the names of components and tools used in professional shops.
Youth Glass Flameworking I
Ages 12-18
Learn how to use tools and equipment like an oxy-propane torch to melt and shape glass with confidence. We will cover a variety of techniques including color pulling and applying, color pattern application, and marble making.
Youth Clay Critters
Ages 8-11
Explore clay as a sculptural material to create critters of your own imagination! Learn hand-building techniques, such as slabs, coils, and pinching. We will cover several different surface treatments, traditional glazes, and non-traditional approaches.
Youth Blacksmithing I
Ages 12-18
Learn to bend and shape steel in The Crucible’s smithy as you practice traditional blacksmithing techniques, such as drawing, bending, twisting, punching, slitting, and drifting using the forge and anvil.
Youth MIG Welding
Ages 12-18
Students will learn about the fundamentals of MIG welding, such as metallurgy, preparation, joints, technique, and safety. We will also cover plasma torch cutting. The class begins with a basic, technical welding exercise and transitions into a small creative project.
Youth Glass Flameworking II
Ages 12-18
Expand your skills and techniques for working with borosilicate glass flameworking in this intermediate class. Create complex marbles, detailed sculptures, implosion pendants, and work with expert faculty on crafting unique designs.
PREREQUISITE: Youth Glass Flameworking I
Family Classes
Making new family traditions is more important than ever. From Ceramics to Glass Fusing to Foundry, there are lots of ways to get creative making your very own ornaments.
Ceramic Ornaments
Glaze your own ornaments to give to your loved ones! You will select three pre-fired ornaments to paint and glaze, learning about glazing techniques and color application. After...
Cast Ornaments
Create festive ornaments from cast aluminum! Carve your designs into resin bonded sand to make a sand mold, then watch as molten aluminum is poured to fill your mold. When the...
Enamel Ornaments
Add a special touch to your holiday traditions with an enameled ornament of your own design. Using flat, precut copper shapes as a base, layer colored opaque glass in stenciled...
Glass Flameworked Ornaments
After a basic introduction to melting and shaping borosilicate glass with an oxy-propane torch, create elegant, icicle-inspired ornaments or miniature candy canes ideal for holiday...
3-Hour Tasters
3-Hour Tasters are a great way to explore a new art form without the deeper commitment of a full course. Make something for yourself or as a gift for a loved one! Try Welding, Blacksmithing, Enameling, Ceramics, and more.
3-Hour Taster: Ceramic Mug (new!)
Make a one-of-a-kind ceramic mug to enjoy your favorite warm beverage. Learn a variety of hand-building techniques in a single session during this fun, project-based class.
3-Hour Taster: Framed Milagros (new!)
Design and fabricate framed Milagros inspired by traditional Mexican artwork and iconography. Create metal imagery like hearts, hands, and nature honoring the special moments in your life.
3-hour Taster: Blacksmithing
After a basic introduction to forging steel and using blacksmithing tools, make a steel hook to take home.
3-Hour Taster: Foundry
After a basic introduction to creating sand molds, craft your own mold for a small aluminum tile or medallion, then watch our faculty pour molten aluminum into your piece.
3-Hour Taster: MIG Welding
After a basic introduction to metal inert gas (MIG) welding, plasma cutting, and fabrication processes, create a small metal sculpture to take home.
3-Hour Taster: Enameling
After a basic introduction to enamel sifting and kiln-firing, make a stenciled enamel pendant or keychain to take home.
3-Hour Taster: Leather
Cut, fold, and sew a 6″x9″ personal bullet journal, then make it your own by adding texture, color, and shine.
3-Hour Taster: Jewelry
After a basic introduction to annealing, texturing, stamping, filing, sanding, polishing, and design, create a small metal pendant or keychain to take home.
3-Hour Taster: Glass Fusing
After a basic introduction to glass and heat interaction, glass cutting, combining colors, firing, and annealing, create a glass mosaic of your own design.
3-Hour Taster: Glass Flameworking
After a basic introduction to melting and shaping borosilicate glass with an oxy-propane torch, create small glass marbles, mushrooms, or hearts to take home.
Continuing Level Classes
Ready to take your making to the next level? Build on the skills you’ve already developed in our continuing level classes.
Glass Fusing and Slumping II
This class is a great way to continue your study of glass slumping and fusing. You will design and create your own slumping molds using different materials, such as clay, fiber,...
Jewelry and Metals II
Further develop your basic metalsmithing skills. We will teach disk cutting and doming, bezel setting, three types of rivets, and further design techniques. In addition to...
Ceramics Lab
Lab sessions are a great benefit, exclusively for Crucible members! Practice the skills you learn in class and explore new possibilities with your craft. No instruction is provided...
TIG Welding II
This class expands on the basic skills taught in TIG Welding I. Students will be given a series of technical exercises designed to improve their focus and control, review joint...
MIG and TIG Welding Lab
Lab sessions are a great benefit, exclusively for Crucible members! Practice the skills you learn in class and explore new possibilities with your craft. No instruction is provided...
Glass Beads II
This intermediate class explores new bead making skills, tools, and materials. Shape beads into hearts, flowers, or animals. Experiment with new techniques, including drawing with...
Blacksmithing II
Deepen your knowledge in this sequel to Blacksmithing I. This class is designed to develop your basic skills along with techniques including scroll-making, collaring, basic...
Neon Lab
Lab sessions are a great benefit, exclusively for Crucible members! Practice the skills you learn in class and explore new possibilities with your craft. No instruction is provided...
Machine Shop Lab
Lab sessions are a great benefit! Practice the skills you learned in class and explore new possibilities with your craft, or work on a personal project. No instruction is provided...
Glass Flameworking II
In this intermediate course, we expand on the fundamentals and investigate the intricacies of borosilicate glass flameworking in more involved projects and contemporary designs. In...
Jewelry Lab
Taking a lab is a great way to practice and perfect the skills you learn in class. In labs, you can work on class assignments or your own projects. Lab time is supervised, but does...
Be Prepared For Changes In Your Next Class
We strive to create a welcoming environment to encourage creativity in a safe and responsible way. We ask that you carefully review our 2020 Adult Classes Health and Safety Guidelines for detailed information on how we are implementing best practices in our studio space. Some highlights are below.
Masks are a must
Everyone is required to wear a 100% cotton mask—no bandanas. If you need help finding a cotton mask check out our Artist Mask Guide.
Health checks at entry
Upon arrival, studio staff will complete your health questionnaire, take your temperature, and have you sanitize your hands before entering.
Follow all posted signage
Please pay attention to all new signage outlining our guidelines and pathways for navigating the space to help keep you and your fellow students safe.
Max 6 person/class
In order to ensure adequate physical distancing in the classroom all class sizes are capped at six students or fewer.
Limiting surface contact
We’ve installed foot pedals at our bathroom sinks to limit touching faucets and covered shared use surfaces with an antimicrobial coating.
Individual tool sets
Many classes have introduced individual tool sets so that students don’t have to share. Each set of tools is sanitized between classes.
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