I Am The Crucible: Byrd Pappas
2019-06-21T13:21:51-07:00Byrd Pappas was living in New Mexico, when on a whim, they decided to move and get involved with The Crucible and the Bay's queer metalworking community.
I Am The Crucible: Gabrael Bey
2019-06-21T13:48:51-07:00With 15 Crucible classes under his belt, Gabrael can proudly claim that at age 12 he has already taken more classes than the majority of Crucible students. We sat down with him to hear about his favorite Crucible moments so far!
I Am The Crucible: Susan Berger
2019-06-21T13:56:23-07:00In her second Glass Flameworking class at The Crucible, Susan Berger’s instructor told her to forget about being a perfectionist and try to “embrace the wonk.”
Where The Student Becomes The Teacher
2019-06-21T14:10:10-07:00Eight students who grew up participating in our Youth Programs have joined our regular faculty! Many of these new instructors were able to take classes at The Crucible because of the scholarship opportunities made possible by our generous donors. Here are their stories.
I Am The Crucible: Denise Snaer-Gauder
2019-04-18T13:08:28-07:00Denise Snaer-Gauder's daughter convinced her to take Iron Casting, and once she looked down into the fire of the cupola, she knew. She was addicted.
Saying Goodbye to Carla Hall
2020-12-03T13:41:12-08:00The Crucible kicked off summer with a party, celebrating some of the new faces walking our halls, and saying goodbye to Carla Hall, our Director of Education, before she begins the next chapter of her life in Minneapolis.
I Am The Crucible: Alexander Zwissler
2019-06-21T14:19:09-07:00Alexander Zwissler, our new Interim Executive Director, is an accomplished man. But he's no poet. Learn more in his I Am The Crucible interview!
I Am The Crucible: Katia Navidad Rallon
2019-06-21T14:42:18-07:00Katia Navidad Rallon, our Youth Program Assistant and prior Pre-Apprentice, shares how The Crucible helped her decide what she wanted to do with her life.
Free Bike Fix-A-Thons Keep Our Neighbors Moving
2019-06-21T14:45:03-07:00The Crucible opens its back gate for our highly anticipated Bike Fix-A-Thon, where volunteers and Crucible staff worked to repair and replace parts on 40 bikes for free!
I Am The Crucible: Carmen Gambino
2019-06-21T14:51:25-07:00Carmen Gambino was planning a big move, and he discusses what made him stay, his work, his inspiration, and what he saw at The Crucible that he will never forget.
