2018 - The Crucible

Thank You For an Amazing 2018!

2020-06-18T10:30:11-07:00

As we go into our 20th year, we want to look back at 2018–a record breaking year on many accounts–and give thanks for the incredible support we have been given from donors like you and institutional funders.

Thank You For an Amazing 2018!2020-06-18T10:30:11-07:00

GIFTY 2018: Here Are Our Favorite Photos

2020-06-18T10:28:28-07:00

We hope you had as much fun at GIFTY as we did! With 69 local vendors, prizes, hot drinks, delicious food, fiery demos, record-breaking attendance, and more, this was a weekend to remember!

GIFTY 2018: Here Are Our Favorite Photos2020-06-18T10:28:28-07:00

Your Guide To GIFTY 2018: A Helpful Flowchart

2020-06-18T10:34:56-07:00

GIFTY will be packed with opportunities for you to shop from 68 local vendors, eat delicious food, learn from faculty demos, create small gifts, win amazing prizes, and more! We made you a helpful flow chart to create your game plan!

Your Guide To GIFTY 2018: A Helpful Flowchart2020-06-18T10:34:56-07:00

Vendor Spotlight: What Do Octopi and Pottery Have to Do With GIFTY?

2020-06-21T16:13:38-07:00

Meet Maia Danks, the artist behind Octopus Ceramics. After growing up taking classes at The Crucible, Maia became the youngest artist to ever vend at GIFTY. We sat down with Maia to learn about special projects she is making just for GIFTY.

Vendor Spotlight: What Do Octopi and Pottery Have to Do With GIFTY?2020-06-21T16:13:38-07:00

How One Devoted Volunteer Gives Back to Donors

2021-08-31T18:44:45-07:00

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 Donors2021-08-31T18:44:45-07:00

How Well Do You Really Know The Crucible?

2020-06-18T10:42:13-07:00

Do you know why the Oakland Fire Department raided The Crucible in 2010? Or, which politician broke a flaming bottle of champagne over an anvil at The Crucible? Take this quiz to find out! Then, find out more on a free tour!

How Well Do You Really Know The Crucible?2020-06-18T10:42:13-07:00

How to Smelt Iron: The 6 Steps to Iron Smelting | The Crucible

2021-12-03T12:06:24-08:00

Last weekend, our community came together to smelt twenty-five pounds of iron in a bloomery furnace that they built together at The Crucible. Every aspect of the smelt was a team effort, from collecting magnetite sand from a local beach to building the bloomery furnace.

How to Smelt Iron: The 6 Steps to Iron Smelting | The Crucible2021-12-03T12:06:24-08:00

The Crucible Expands Its Board, Furthers Its Mission

2020-06-18T10:45:31-07:00

The Crucible is pleased to welcome three new members to our Board of Directors – Alexander Zwissler, Amanda Lacau Noguera, and Annie Campbell Washington. These active community leaders will bring their expertise and passion for the arts to The Crucible’s Board, providing strategic direction and oversight to The Crucible’s operations and working to actively advance our mission.

The Crucible Expands Its Board, Furthers Its Mission2020-06-18T10:45:31-07:00

Crucible’s Free Field Trips For Oakland Youth Are The Best Day

2020-06-21T16:22:11-07:00

Over 300 students visited The Crucible on Thursday for an interactive, educational, and inspiring field trip! Crucible faculty, feeling inspired by Halloween, delved into spooky demonstrations! Field trips at The Crucible are a free, community benefit that we provide for all students in the Oakland Unified School District and any Title 1 Public School.

Crucible’s Free Field Trips For Oakland Youth Are The Best Day2020-06-21T16:22:11-07:00

Breaking Down The Butt Solder In The Jewelry Department

2020-06-18T10:48:48-07:00

In order to make a ring from a sheet of silver, you have to learn to solder a butt joint. Watch Jewelry Department co-head Rikki Smeltzer demonstrates how to do it properly!

Breaking Down The Butt Solder In The Jewelry Department2020-06-18T10:48:48-07:00