The Crucible

The Crucible Nonprofit arts education in West Oakland offering hands-on classes and workshops across 18 disciplines — from fire and metal to glass, wood, and fine arts.
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All ages welcome. The Crucible is a nonprofit arts education organization based in West Oakland. We offer hands-on classes, workshops, and community experiences across 18 industrial and fine art disciplines, including fire arts, metal, glass, wood, and more. The Crucible welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds to explore creativity, build practical skills, and make bold things in a supportive, inclusive community.

Host your event, rehearse, shoot videos, or film at The Crucible 🔥We have a variety of small- and medium-sized rooms tha...
08/28/2026

Host your event, rehearse, shoot videos, or film at The Crucible 🔥

We have a variety of small- and medium-sized rooms that are perfect for rehearsals, meetings, small classes, professional development, and more.

Our Main Space features 7,000 square feet with 25-foot ceilings and capacity of up to 500 people.

We have projectors, screens, AV, and pyrotechnic capabilities.

We are here for you!

Link in Bio to learn more, or [email protected] to discuss availability, costs, and logistics.

We are conveniently located near West Oakland Bart Station.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA. East Bay.

Make art here! The Crucible on 7th Street, West Oakland Bart Station.🔥Our Fall Classes are now open!🔥We have 130 classes...
08/27/2026

Make art here! The Crucible on 7th Street, West Oakland Bart Station.🔥Our Fall Classes are now open!🔥We have 130 classes. From single-days to ten-sessions, explore hands-on classes in blacksmithing, woodworking, glass, ceramics, jewelry, welding, foundry, and more.

Join our community of artists and makers, and discover what you can create. Welcome! Links in bio.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA. East Bay. West Oakland.

Make it in Oakland. With 130+ art classes in 18 departments, find the one for you. Your ideas belong here. Join us! What...
08/26/2026

Make it in Oakland. With 130+ art classes in 18 departments, find the one for you. Your ideas belong here. Join us! What will you make next?🔥Link in bio

Make it in Oakland. With 130+ art classes in 18 departments, find the one for you. Your ideas belong here. What will you...
08/24/2026

Make it in Oakland. With 130+ art classes in 18 departments, find the one for you. Your ideas belong here. What will you make next? Join us!🔥Link in bio

Vendor applications now open! 🎁👍FREE to apply. The Crucible's annual GIFTY Holiday Craft Fair is back this December and ...
08/19/2026

Vendor applications now open! 🎁👍FREE to apply. The Crucible's annual GIFTY Holiday Craft Fair is back this December and we want you to join us.

Come sell your wares and engage with more than 3,500 shoppers, eager to support local artisans. This year promises to be our best ever, and we can't wait to see you there!

We included some information here, with more FAQs and application link below. Apply Now! 🎁👍

https://www.thecrucible.org/gifty/



San Francisco Bay Area, CA. East Bay. West Oakland.

Back to School Field Trips!🔥FREE for Oakland Public and Title 1 Schools. Next dates? Thursday, September 24 and Thursday...
08/18/2026

Back to School Field Trips!🔥FREE for Oakland Public and Title 1 Schools. Next dates? Thursday, September 24 and Thursday, October 15.

For Sept 24, it's best to Sign Up by Sept 3
For Oct 15, it's best to Sign Up by Sept 24

Students witness firsthand how makers create the objects we use in day-to-day life using techniques, tools, materials, and applications of industrial arts.

Youth witness demonstrations by artists and industry experts in areas including Glass Flameworking, Glass Blowing, Welding, Blacksmithing, Jewelry, Foundry and more! A Crucible field trip supports STEAM learning, putting math and science concepts into practice.

Sign Up today! Link in Bio.

08/12/2026

Cheer on the Oakland Ballers while creating three (3) baseball-inspired glass art pieces! Personalize a drinking glass by sandblasting one of several Oakland Ballers designs, then create a fused glass coaster and magnet to match.

You'll create and take home three (3) items:
• One sandblasted rocks glass, ready same day
• One fused glass coaster, ready within a week
• One fused glass magnet, ready within a week

Gather & Make: Oakland Ballers Glass & Coaster
Date: Thursday, August 20, 6–8 PM
Location: The Crucible
Cost: $40 / person
Ages: 7+ (under 12 must be with an adult)

No experience needed.

TICKETS
Website: https://www.thecrucible.org/event/gather-make-oakland-ballers-glass-aug-20
Eventbrite: https://crucible-oakland-ballers-glass-aug-20.eventbrite.com
All classes and events? Link in bio

On this eve, choose a Ballers logo coaster or build a classic baseball using red glass stringer for the stitching.

Whether you're a die-hard fan, looking for a fun evening with friends, or introducing kids to glass art, this relaxed drop-in is a great way to celebrate Oakland while making something you'll actually use. Wear your Ballers gear and make it a hometown night out!



San Francisco Bay Area, CA. East Bay. West Oakland.

Cheer on the Oakland Ballers while creating three (3) baseball-inspired glass art pieces! Personalize a drinking glass b...
08/12/2026

Cheer on the Oakland Ballers while creating three (3) baseball-inspired glass art pieces! Personalize a drinking glass by sandblasting one of several Oakland Ballers designs, then create a fused glass coaster and magnet to match.

You'll create and take home three (3) items:
• One sandblasted rocks glass, ready same day
• One fused glass coaster, ready within a week
• One fused glass magnet, ready within a week

Gather & Make: Oakland Ballers Glass & Coaster
Date: Thursday, August 20, 6–8 PM
Location: The Crucible
Cost: $40 / person
Ages: 7+ (under 12 must be with an adult)

No experience needed.

TICKETS
Website: https://www.thecrucible.org/event/gather-make-oakland-ballers-glass-aug-20
Eventbrite: https://crucible-oakland-ballers-glass-aug-20.eventbrite.com
All classes and events? Link in bio

On this eve, choose a Ballers logo coaster or build a classic baseball using red glass stringer for the stitching.

Whether you're a die-hard fan, looking for a fun evening with friends, or introducing kids to glass art, this relaxed drop-in is a great way to celebrate Oakland while making something you'll actually use. Wear your Ballers gear and make it a hometown night out!



San Francisco Bay Area, CA. East Bay. West Oakland.

Address

1260 7th Street
Oakland, CA
94607

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 9pm
Tuesday 10am - 9pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+15104440919

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