volunteer Archives - The Crucible

Relive the Magic of GIFTY 2021 With All The Photo Highlights

2022-06-16T15:44:53-07:00

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!

Relive the Magic of GIFTY 2021 With All The Photo Highlights2022-06-16T15:44:53-07:00

How Embroidered Logo Hats Turned A Creative Outlet Into Support

2020-11-25T17:53:08-08:00

Crucible member and volunteer Robert Graf is a self-identified problem solver. He has taken classes in fourteen of our nineteen departments since 2014, including Blacksmithing, Glass Flameworking, Machine Shop, and his personal favorite, Neon & Light. For Robert, every failed project is an opportunity to improve his skills.

How Embroidered Logo Hats Turned A Creative Outlet Into Support2020-11-25T17:53:08-08:00

Abisola Coretta Explores Science Through Art At The Crucible

2020-10-06T15:03:00-07:00

When Abisola Coretta began her Ph.D. program, she had never heard of The Crucible. “Speaking with a professor at Stanford, they mentioned The Crucible as being a really cool maker space, so I came on a tour.” During her first visit, Abisola spent more than two hours speaking with our faculty about their process, our mission, and The Crucible’s influence in the Bay Area maker community.

Abisola Coretta Explores Science Through Art At The Crucible2020-10-06T15:03:00-07:00

Robert Graf Turns Passion For Neon Into Impact At The Crucible

2020-01-29T15:34:27-08:00

Robert Graf was always passionate about technology and art. He dabbled in electronics at an early age and has long been interested in neon even before his first neon class six years ago. Now he's using his neon experience to give back.

Robert Graf Turns Passion For Neon Into Impact At The Crucible2020-01-29T15:34:27-08:00

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

This Thanksgiving, We’re Grateful For Volunteer Marc MacDonald

2019-12-02T16:29:05-08:00

There are few Marc MacDonalds in the world. He was equal parts compassionate and ambitious, and endlessly giving. After a 30 year career in the Coast Guard, followed by a 13-year career in the private sector, we struck gold when Marc began donating his time to our studio in early 2014 and quickly became an integral part of our Bike Shop’s team. A self-proclaimed fixer, Marc loved tackling the most difficult bike donations, even taking frames home to do extra work after hours.

This Thanksgiving, We’re Grateful For Volunteer Marc MacDonald2019-12-02T16:29:05-08:00

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

How One Devoted Volunteer Gives Back to Donors

2020-08-31T18:44:45-07:00

Every year, volunteers in our Foundry Department donate their time to make the donor plaques. In the spirit of Giving Tuesday, we met up with Irina to see how she makes the plaques, from pouring each individual letter in wax to casting the whole plaque in bronze.

How One Devoted Volunteer Gives Back to Donors2020-08-31T18:44:45-07:00

Homemade At The Crucible: From 3D Printers to Cheesecakes

2019-06-18T10:50:06-07:00

From setting up 3D printers, to baking the entire Crucible staff cheesecake, Aaron stays busy volunteering at The Crucible! We sat down with him to talk about how The Crucible has supported his own creative pursuits, and to coax him into sharing his cheesecake recipe.

Homemade At The Crucible: From 3D Printers to Cheesecakes2019-06-18T10:50:06-07:00

I Am The Crucible: Elizabeth Holthe

2019-06-21T16:41:16-07:00

Affectionately known as our “Studio Mom,” Elizabeth Holthe is one of our invaluable volunteers. We sat down with Elizabeth to learn about her search for a creative community, which is exactly what she has found here, and more.

I Am The Crucible: Elizabeth Holthe2019-06-21T16:41:16-07:00