The Crucible

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Classes: The Crucible

We offer a wide variety of classes for all different age groups. Classes are another excellent way to perfect your artistic skills. Inquire about times and dates for classes by clicking the "Send Inquiry" button.

Parties: The Crucible

There is nothing better than hosting a group of friends for your next party at our studio. Inquire about times and dates for your next party by clicking the "Send Inquiry" button.

Camps: The Crucible

Camps are a great way for kids to get introduced to the basics of art and drawing. Inquire about times and dates by clicking the "Send Inquiry" button.

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1260 7th St Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 444-0919
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Business Overview

The Crucible is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts education organization that fosters a collaboration of arts, industry, and community. Through training in the fine and industrial arts, The Crucible promotes creative expression, reuse of materials, and innovative design, while serving as an accessible arts venue for the general public in the Bay Area. Known for one-of-a-kind industrial arts education programs, The Crucible is also highly regarded for its innovative performances. Take a Tour! The best way to see what we're all about is to come on a free tour of our 56,000 sq ft warehouse. Tours are given every Tuesday night at 6 pm, and every 1st and 3rd Saturday at 3 pm, except during holidays and special events. Overview We place emphasis on community partnerships and creating an open learning environment. At The Crucible, forges roar, sparks fly, glass bends, neon glows, and creativity explodes. Over the last 15 years, The Crucible has grown into a premier fine and industrial art center where art thrives, is accessible and inspirational. In 2003, The Crucible moved from Berkeley to West Oakland and since then thousands of people have attended classes, lectures, and community events. During 2012, The Crucible offered 400 evening and weekend workshops to 5,000 youth and adult students. From welding to torch cutting to woodworking to jewelry making to fire dancing, talented artists and craftspeople work alongside industrial experts to create a one-of-a-kind learning environment. Classes are designed to bring together novices as well as experienced artists and trades people. We offer a noncompetitive, open environment where people with diverse interests and backgrounds can work together and learn from one another. Our 56,000 square foot facility is also home to 18 artist studios leased to students and local artists at affordable rates. Since 1999, The Crucible has produced a wide variety of events ranging from our iconic Fire Arts Festivals to operas to fashion shows. Maintaining collaborations with highly trained craft and industrial artists, our goal is to create memorable annual as well as once-in-a-lifetime events. We depend on annual membership donations and other gifts from individuals to continue to offer low-cost classes and special programs. Tuition covers 65% of our annual budget. We need your support now more than ever to continue to grow and expand our programs. From the beginning, a strong community of volunteers created the foundations of the success for The Crucible. Join our volunteer program and participate first-hand in this unique place. Read more