Studio Access Labs Hone the skills you’ve learned in class, finish that elusive project, or start something new without spending a fortune on setting up your own shop. Studio Access Lab time is monitored but not instructional. Our studios are fully equipped with everything you’ll need from brainstorming a project with the area leader to applying the finishing touches on your creation. Upcoming Lab Sessions Labs are available in Blacksmithing, Ceramics, Glass Fusing, Glass Flameworking,

Private Instruction Private lessons at The Crucible are a great way to focus on a specific part of your creative process, learn a new skill, or build a project you've always dreamed of making. Learn more below! Take custom, one-on-one lessons from our talented artists and industry professionals. Whether you are looking to brush up on your TIG skills or take a crash course in woodturning, we have instructors available to guide you through

Departments At The Crucible, we offer classes in 19 different departments! With everything from Blacksmithing to Woodworking, you'll be sure to find something you love. Browse our classes by department below. Our Departments Meet your Department Heads Questions? Contact Us info@thecrucible.org (510) 444-0919

Free Bike Shop Events & Programs The Crucible’s Bike Shop is dedicated to making bike repair and maintenance more accessible to our local community. Our neighbors and community members are invited to stop by the Bike Shop for free bike repairs and maintenance, as well as instruction on how to properly maintain their bicycles. Please see below for ways you can get involved with our free bike programming.  Free Bike Maintenance Programs Please check

GIFTY: The Crucible's annual craft show and open house GIFTY is held annually during the first full weekend of December at The Crucible's 56,000-square-foot warehouse in West Oakland. The event features dozens of local vendors, hands-on activities, live demonstrations, food, drinks, class discounts, and more. Learn how you can become a GIFTY vendor below. Visit Our GIFTY 2023 Event Page GIFTY vendor applications are now

Celebrating 25 Years of Industrial Arts Education at The Crucible For 25 years, The Crucible has provided exceptional industrial arts education to thousands of youth and adults across the Bay Area. To mark our Silver Anniversary, we’ll host more events, programming, and industrial art educational opportunities throughout the year. Join us! SUPPORT THE CRUCIBLE Explore 25 years of Crucible milestones and memories Make something

Tour The Crucible in 3D! Tips for Touring In the bottom left corner, you can select the dollhouse view or the floor plan to get a wider picture of the space. Click anywhere to be transported. Click, hold, and drag your mouse to view in any direction from your current position. If you want to move to a new location you can click anywhere in