2024 Report: Youth Impact Report
2025-07-23T14:44:00-07:00In our 2024 Youth Impact Report, you can see just how much you made possible!
Test Your Crucible Knowledge: 25 Facts for 25 Years
2024-01-26T19:18:50-08:00It’s hard to believe, but 2024 marks The Crucible’s 15th anniversary! Since first opening our doors on January 15, 1999, we’ve had the pleasure of meeting thousands of artists, hobbyists, and creativity-seekers through classes, workshops, events, and programming.
Crucible Board President, Melanie Moore Named One of Influential Women 2023
2024-01-26T19:35:19-08:00This is an interview with one of San Francisco Business Times' outstanding professionals in the 2023 class of Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business.
Art Transforms Lives: Youth Find Their Path Making Art With Rikki Smeltzer
2023-11-20T15:12:18-08:00In the summer of 2011, after graduating from his metalsmithing program at the University of North Texas, Rikki Lee Smeltzer set his sights on the Bay Area, in search of a creative and inclusive community.
The Crucible Welcomes Seth Steward As New Executive Director
2023-11-08T11:13:46-08:00The Crucible is pleased to announce Seth Steward has been named our new Executive Director ahead of our upcoming 25th anniversary year.
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
2025-10-02T16:21:04-07:00Join 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.
