Family Fun Weekend February 13th & 14th

Get discounted tuition when you sign up together for introductory classes in Blacksmithing, Jewelry & Metal, Glass Flameworking, Welded Sculpture, Woodturning and more.

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Save the Date: Youth Spring Break

Two spring break sessions will run this year, March 29th-April 2nd and April 5th-9th, with ten exciting classes to choose from.

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Save The Date: Summer Camps

Youth Camp: June 21-25, July 5-9, July 19-23
and August 2-6

We’ve added some brand new classes to our Youth summer camp this year, like Cartoneria, Clay Mask Making, Art Bikes, Soft Circuits and more. Give your child an exciting and rewarding spring and summer this year; grab your calendar and check out the class descriptions online.

Adult Camp: August 9-13 and August 23-27

At The Crucible, kids of all ages get a chance at taking a week to explore and create. Take a “make-ation” and learn something new this summer in one of eight great classes.

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EVENTS

Friday Night Fires at The Cru

February 26, 2010 6:30 - 9:30pm
Adult beverages will be served.
FREE ADMISSION

Brighten up your Friday night and get inspired while you experience the excitement of art in action, learn about special techniques and industrial art skills, and socialize with some of the most inventive folks anywhere. This is the first in a new series of open studio socials where you can see how artists transform a lump of cold hard metal or glass into a beautiful piece of art. Take advantage of up close and personal tours and chat with artists in Blacksmithing, Welding, and Glass Flameworking. It's fun, fiery and inspirational. Save the date and join the fun!

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THE CRUCIBLE RECOMMENDS

Fine Arts Museum of SF Presents

Cartier and America
at The Legion of Honor
Now to May 16, 2010

For its first centennial in the United States, the famous French jeweler's most beautiful historic pieces will be exhibited at the Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco.

Live Jewelry Demonstrations by Crucible Faculty at The Legion of Honor

• Sunday, January 24th 12-3PM in Rodin Gallery with Aimee Golant
• Sunday, February 21st 12-3PM in Rodin Gallery with David Casella

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Lie-Nielsen Toolworks
Hand Tool Event

Friday, February 5, 12 - 6pm &
Saturday, February 6, 10am - 5pm
FREE admission

Get your hands on some cool tools and learn how quality hand tools make your woodworking easier! This is Lie-Nielsen’s only Northern California event, with interactive demonstrations to help you learn valuable woodworking techniques. Ask questions of guest demonstrators and learn from some of the most skilled in the industry. You can also learn about some great new woodworking classes here at The Crucible.

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IN THE NEWS

Changes being forged at The Crucible in Oakland

The Oakland Tribune recently featured The Crucible in a story about recent major changes at The Crucible and our plans for 2010 and beyond.

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CRUCIBLE COMMUNITY

Join The Crucible as a member today and you’ll receive great benefits like priority registration, tuition discounts, and exclusive access to special events and services. You'll also become a part of our vital and vibrant community of artists, art lovers, and innovators. View and select a membership level based on the benefits that make sense for you or your family. Your membership will help us keep The Crucible's fires burning bright in 2010 and beyond.

2010 marks the beginning of our second decade of innovative arts programming. Please join us by making a tax-deductible to The Crucible Fund to ensure that The Crucible continues to provide cutting-edge industrial arts education, innovative performances and community outreach to over 20,000 artists, students and audiences each year.

Gifts of all sizes are needed and appreciated, and 100% tax-deductible. Every bit helps in fueling our fires.

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We're looking for motivated individuals 18 and over who want to donate their skills and enthusiasm to assist us throughout the year. We reward volunteers with discounts off class tuition, and you'll become an important part of our vibrant community. You’ll find complete information about all the ways you can help, and can complete a volunteer application online. We’ll be in touch with you shortly thereafter to find the best match for your skills. We look forward to seeing you here!

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Volunteering Opportunities
Block Time Volunteers – Marketing and Communications

Block Time volunteers commit to a regular shift of four or more hours per week at a regularly set schedule for a several week block. We are looking for several marketing-savvy volunteers to assist us with studio tours, social media postings, blogging, and on-the-street distribution. As a block-time marketing volunteer, you'll work closely with a Crucible staff member, get an insider’s perspective on how our progressive non-profit arts education center functions, and your marketing experience will contribute to our success. Moreover, the hours you donate will be logged toward class discounts! If you’re passionate about spreading good news, get in touch with us!

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