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Find The Best Moments In The GIFTY 2019 Photo Recap

2019-12-11T17:23:53-08:00

Thank you to everyone who braved the storms this weekend and made it out to GIFTY 2019! Staff, faculty, and volunteers came together to make our studio shine, and all the months of effort by our vendors leading up to GIFTY fully paid off. The wide range of beautiful and hand-crafted goods, from jewelry to candles to embroidery kits, were the best and brightest collection we've ever had! Check out our favorite GIFTY 2019 photos from the event!

Find The Best Moments In The GIFTY 2019 Photo Recap2019-12-11T17:23:53-08:00

Everything You Need To Know Before GIFTY 2019 This Weekend

2019-12-13T17:53:09-08:00

We’re gearing up for what is sure to be the biggest, brightest and best GIFTY yet! Are you ready for two days full of demos, hands-on family-friendly activities, and the best Bay Area artisan vendor shopping? To get you prepped for GIFTY, we put together a fun crossword puzzle with clues about what you’ll find at our craft show and open house.

Everything You Need To Know Before GIFTY 2019 This Weekend2019-12-13T17:53:09-08:00

What Makes GIFTY Special? Vendor Latisha Baker Knows!

2019-11-13T17:33:52-08:00

For most makers, November is high production time, and that is no different for Latisha Baker. This year, she’ll be returning for her third GIFTY craft show at The Crucible. About a year-and-a-half ago, Latisha committed to making art full time, but she’s been creating fine and wearable art for the past two decades.

What Makes GIFTY Special? Vendor Latisha Baker Knows!2019-11-13T17:33:52-08:00

GIFTY 2019: Annual Craft Show & Open House

2025-10-02T23:31:42-07:00

At GIFTY 2019, 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. You are sure to find the perfect gifts for the toughest people on your list with vendors showcasing exquisite pieces of jewelry, locally designed clothing and accessories, whimsical metal sculptures, practical ceramic tableware, and more!

GIFTY 2019: Annual Craft Show & Open House2025-10-02T23:31:42-07:00

The Crucible Goes To East Bay Mini Maker Faire 2019

2025-10-02T23:31:43-07:00

Grab your friends, family, and neighbors for the 10th annual East Bay Mini Maker Faire on October 27. Celebrate the DIY spirit with family-friendly activities, exhibits, workshops, food, live music, and much more.

The Crucible Goes To East Bay Mini Maker Faire 20192025-10-02T23:31:43-07:00

Tricks And Treats At The Crucible

2025-10-02T23:31:44-07:00

There is a rumor going around that if you hang out at The Crucible after dark, you might just catch a ghost passing through our haunted train caboose. We can't promise you will have any ghostly encounters on Halloween night, but we do promise to have some of the tastiest chocolate around.

Tricks And Treats At The Crucible2025-10-02T23:31:44-07:00

Artist Talk: The Art of Burning Man

2025-10-02T23:31:45-07:00

Join The Crucible for a panel discussion with Karen Cusolito, Christopher Schardt, and Crimson Rose, where they will discuss how they have developed art for the playa at Burning Man.

Artist Talk: The Art of Burning Man2025-10-02T23:31:45-07:00

The Very Best Of The 2019 Fall Open House Photos

2019-09-12T09:22:29-07:00

We were thrilled to host nearly 1,600 visitors to our studio over the weekend for our 2019 Fall Open House. Industrial arts enthusiasts of all ages took to hands-on activities like wet welding, stone carving, and Shibori Indigo Dyeing.

The Very Best Of The 2019 Fall Open House Photos2019-09-12T09:22:29-07:00

Get Excited! The 2019 Fall Open House Guide Is Here

2020-08-31T18:53:05-07:00

Here's what not to miss at our 2019 Fall Open House! Join us on Saturday, September 7 from 12-5pm for a day full of free art, community, performances, demonstrations, and more! This family-friendly event is guaranteed to deliver the fun with eight different hands-on activities and demonstrations in 17 different departments.

Get Excited! The 2019 Fall Open House Guide Is Here2020-08-31T18:53:05-07:00

Here Are Your Top Picks For Maker Faire 2019

2019-06-18T10:22:35-07:00

Are you ready for Maker Faire 2019? With countless inventors, brilliant educators, and hundreds of demonstrations heading to Maker Faire this weekend, we thought you might need some help knowing what you cannot miss.

Here Are Your Top Picks For Maker Faire 20192019-06-18T10:22:35-07:00
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