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The Crucible

South Prescott

Sparks fly at this 56,000-square-foot industrial arts school where you can weld, forge, blow glass, or turn wood under professional guidance. You'll show up curious and leave with a bottle opener, welded sculpture, or glass paperweight you actually made.

hands-on workshops
industrial arts
maker space
skill-building

Tips

🔥"one of the best experiences of my life" — welding student
🎓scholarships available for youth and adults
🚊2 blocks from West Oakland BART

The Crucible

1260 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA

+1 510-444-0919

Free

www.thecrucible.org

Upcoming at The Crucible

Thursday, Jun 11
Youth Summer Camps

Youth Summer Camps

June 11 at 9am

Watch your kid's eyes light up as they weld their first joint or shape glowing glass. These weeklong camps put real tools in young hands: blacksmithing, glassblowing, woodworking, and more in a 56,000-square-foot maker playground.

Free Bike Shop Events & Programs

Free Bike Shop Events & Programs

June 11 at 4pm

Learn to fix flats, true wheels, and tune up your own bike for free. No experience required, just bring your bike and a willingness to get your hands dirty.

Thursday, Jun 18
Free Public Tours

Free Public Tours

June 18 at 6pm

Watch sparks fly and glass glow on a free tour through this 56,000-square-foot industrial arts warehouse. You'll roam working studios where artists weld, forge, and blow glass, with live demos that turn spectators into believers.

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