A Case For Making: The Importance Of Education Accompanied By Art
2023-09-23T02:13:36-07:00As students settle into the new school year, we’re reminded of the important role art-making plays in a fulfilling, well-rounded education.
2023 Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction
2023-05-16T19:50:36-07:00Join us for an unforgettable evening full of delicious food, craft cocktails, fiery demonstrations, captivating performances, and a live auction featuring luxury experiences and stunning work by local artists.
HOT! GLASS! BRUNCH! Is A Hot Hit With Members
2022-09-29T01:06:58-07:00This year, The Crucible is on track to reach 1,000 members—the largest number in our nearly 24-year history! Not only do Crucible Members have access to perks like early registration and 10% off class tuition, but their membership fees also help support the many free and subsidized community programs we run each year.
KIPP Bridge Academy Students Explore New Educational Pathways Through Crucible Classes
2023-08-20T22:39:27-07:00On Wednesday, March 2, Mischelle Brown and ten of her students from KIPP Bridge Academy here in West Oakland arrived at The Crucible for the first in an eight-week-long series of workshops. These 7th and 8th graders are participating in a pilot program Mischelle designed to support students with alternative learning needs, called YES, I Have An IEP!.
The Society For Inclusive Blacksmiths Makes Crucible Scholarship Possible
2022-02-23T18:00:23-08:00The Crucible is thrilled to announce the Society of Inclusive Blacksmiths scholarship for access to our blacksmithing department and smithy. The scholarship will cover the full cost of a 15-hour blacksmithing class and will offer a stipend of $1,000 to cover materials fees, travel costs, and time away from work.
The Crucible Hot Shop Relaunches With A Greater Community Focus
2022-09-30T12:42:54-07:00For the first time since March 2020, our Glass Blowing department is hosting a series of short-form classes for local educators and community program affiliates. These community-focused offerings are part of a new initiative to increase access to glass blowing.
2022 Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction
2022-05-21T02:29:36-07:00Soirée is The Crucible’s once-a-year glittering fundraising event that raises more than $150,000 to fund scholarships and support for our industrial arts education programs.
Welding Department Head Mark Metz Sends 750 Pound Sculpture On A Cross-Country Journey
2022-01-06T18:49:50-08:00In Spring of 2021, The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County put out a national call to artists for the public art project—a call that found its way to our Welding Department Head, Mark Metz. This art piece will have you feeling butterflies.
McClymonds High School Students Show Up For Last In-Person Art Classes of 2021
2021-12-20T15:17:31-08:00A few weeks back on Wednesday, December 8, 32 McClymonds High School students joined us for a series of 3-Hour Tasters—the final free classes for McClymonds students of the year. Every student who registered attended and they were some of our most enthusiastic participants yet.
Open Bike Shop Hours Give New Access To The Community
2022-09-30T11:25:01-07:00Having access to reliable transportation can be life-changing. That’s why this past September, we launched our Open Bike Shop Hours, a weekly event that offers local residents the opportunity to drop by for bike repair help and skill-building.