The Crucible (arts education center)
The Crucible is a
The Crucible has classes in blacksmithing, ceramics, enameling,
As a nonprofit organization, The Crucible relies on annual membership donations, grants, and individual donations to support its mission work.
Youth & Community program
The Crucible Youth Program is committed to community service with local schools and neighborhoods. Since 2005, the Youth and Community Outreach Program has served nearly 8,000 youth between the ages of 8 and 18.
The program includes weekend and afterschool classes, camps, and field trips. The experiences support learning in areas such as mathematics, science, art, and world culture. Participants learn about the processes, tools, materials and applications of industrial arts.
Earn-A-Bike program
The workshop gives West Oakland youth hands on experience to learn about bike mechanics. In a six-week workshop, the youth work with volunteer bike mechanics to fix donated bikes. Each participant fixes two bikes and keeps one. The other bike is sold to raise money to support the bike program.
The Crucible holds 'Bike Fix-a-thon' workshops where youth and their families can learn about bike maintenance and safety.
Educational Response Vehicle (ERV)
The Crucible's Educational Response Vehicle (ERV) is a 1960 International Harvester fire engine, modified to a demonstration platform for industrial and fire arts. ERV can demonstrate:
- Blacksmithing
- Arc Welding
- Oxy-acetylene torch cutting
- Glass Flameworking
Events
Fire Arts Festival
The Fire Arts Festival is a fundraising event, and proceeds benefit The Crucible's arts education programs for youth and adults.
Fire Operas and Fire Ballets
The Crucible has staged full-length performances of the following shows:
- Jan 2009: Dracul, Prince of Fire[4]
- April 2008: Firebird: "L'oiseau de feu"[5]
- Jan 2007: Romeo and Juliet[6]
- Jan 2006: Seven Deadly Sins[7]
- Jan 2004: DidoO and Aeneas by Henry Purcell[8]
Fashion shows
The Crucible has put on fashion shows:
- Jan 2008: Hot Couture - a fusion of fire and fashion
- April 2007: Industrial Chic - fashion and art show
Studio access with the CREATE program
CREATE stands for the Crucible's Expanded Access to Tools & Equipment. The Crucible offers the opportunity to use their tools and equipment through the CREATE program. After passing studio area check-outs, current and past students can use The Crucible's tools and equipment during studio hours.
Corporate teambuilding
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Die Moto
Die Moto is a custom-built performance
References
- ^ Founders Cast the Crucible as a Melting Pot for East Bay Artists by Kimberly Chun
- ^ Heavy Metal by Summer Burkes
- ^ Overview of Classes
- ^ DRACUL, Prince of Fire
- ^ FIREBIRD: "L'oiseau de feu"
- ^ ROMEO & JULIET
- ^ SEVEN DEADLY SINS
- ^ DIDO & AENEAS by Henry Purcell
- ^ The Kneeslider 'Biodiesel Motorcycle - Die Moto from The Crucible'
External links
- Reviews of The Crucible at Yelp