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WINTER 2015 We are excited to present The Crucible Session Runs: Jan 5–Apr 6 Winter 2015 course schedule. It contains details about more than 125 courses for you to explore creativity in woodworking, clay, welding, jewelry making and much more. Registration Begins: We provide the tools and the inspiration: Members: Oct 28 join us and change your world!

Public: Nov 11 For the first time, we are offering an early bird discount: 10% off the price of a Become a Member for the best course class if you register by December 14th. selection and discounts on class tuition Members, of course, can almost double (See page 30). their savings with their regular 10% tuition INDEX discount. The Crucible...... 3 Sign up by Dec 14: If your availability is limited to weekend Director’s Message...... 3 classes only, we have a great selection of two-day weekend intensives scheduled for Winter Class Listings...... 4 SAVE 10%! January 31 & February 1, February 21 & 22, Artist Resources...... 5 and March 14 & 15. Blacksmithing...... 5 Spend Valentine’s Day at The Crucible in Register Online one of our specially selected three-hour Ceramics...... 6 tasters available on February 14. Enameling...... 7 theCrucible.org The first flights of five– and ten–week Fire Performance...... 9 Or: 510.444.0919 x 103 classes begin the week of January 26-30. The second flight of five– and ten–week Foundry...... 9 classes begins the week of March 3. Classes Glass Blowing...... 10 extend to early April, so there’s sure to be something that fits your schedule. Glass Casting...... 11 The Crucible Glass Flameworking...... 12 Our annual Gifty holiday art show, gift sale, The Crucible offers a wide selection of and open house is on Saturday & Sunday, Glass Fusing & Slumping.14 industrial arts classes for students of all December 13 & 14 from noon to 5 pm. Hot Wheels...... 15 levels and ages, from beginners to advanced It’s a great chance to learn about our artists and makers, and for both youth classes, do some holiday shopping, and Jewelry...... 15 and adults. Our expert faculty of industry celebrate the season… Crucible style! professionals and emerging and acclaimed Kinetics & Electronics.... 18 artists provide personalized attention and Our flaming fashion show Hot Couture takes Machine Shop...... 18 assistance in small class settings that inspire place Friday & Saturday, January 9 & 10. creativity in everyone. Our theme will be the four elements—air, Moldmaking...... 19 earth, fire and water. Tickets will go on sale in November and make a great holiday gift. Neon & Light...... 19 Getting Here Paper, Textiles & Leather.20 I know that you will find something in these We encourage you to walk together to pages to inspire you. We hope to see you at BART, your cars and carpool. As with any Stone Working...... 21 The Crucible in the months ahead! urban environment, be aware of your Welding...... 21 surroundings when walking. Woodworking...... 23 Youth Classes...... 25 1260 7th Street, Oakland, CA 94607 General Information...... 28 David C. Miller 8th St Executive Director Staff & Board Of Directors...... 28 wy

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2 | WINTER 2015 theCrucible.org | 510.444.0919 | 3 WINTER 2015 Class Listing 5 sessions Crucible Faculty Jan 27–Feb 24 tuesdays 7–10 pm 1BLK10B15-D Artist Resources Mar 3–31 tuesdays 7–10 pm 1BLK10B15-E (Register BY Dec 14) $371.50 Members $338.00 (Register after Dec 14) $405.00 Members $371.50 Copyright Law for Artists Entry-level. Weeklong In this seminar, taught by a Crucible artist and Crucible Faculty licensed California attorney, you’ll learn how to Jan 5–9 mon–Fri 10–4 pm 1BLK10P15-A best protect your works from plagiarism. The Price $690.00 Members $639.00 course will cover how to register your works, how to determine whether your work has been illegally Weeklong (Price for 2) copied, and what to do once you’ve determined Jan 5–9 mon–Fri 10–4 pm 1BLK10P15-FA that your copyright has been violated. Price $1075.00 Members $1003.50 1 session Lisa Burger Feb 25 wednesday 7–10 pm 1RES11B15-A Women’s Blacksmithing I Entry-level. (Register BY Dec 14) $54.50 Members $49.00 This special workshop, taught by women just for (Register after Dec 14) $60.00 Members $54.50 women, teaches the fundamental steel forging techniques of tapering, upsetting, flattening, and twisting. You will have a chance to make a small project while learning the same skills and completing the same projects as the regular Blacksmithing I class, just with more woman power!

Weekend Intensive Carla Hall Feb 28 & Mar 1 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1BLK10A15-WA

(Register BY Dec 14) $371.50 Members $338.00 (Register after Dec 14) $405.00 Members $371.50

Blacksmithing Blacksmithing II Prerequisite: Blacksmithing I Sign up for this class at the same time as Blacksmithing I and receive a $40 discount on Blacksmithing II. Blacksmithing 3-Hour Taster This class, designed as a sequel to Introduction to Entry-level Blacksmithing, develops your basic blacksmithing Try two different Tasters on the same day and get a $25 skills. Techniques covered will include scroll discount off the total. making, collaring, basic tool making, and heat Complete a small project to take home while treating. This class provides the skills you need learning the very basics of forging steel and using for advanced classes, such as Bladesmithing and blacksmithing tools. Taster classes make great Techniques in Ornamental Ironwork. gifts for a do-it-yourselfer, or small groups. Sign up for one morning and one afternoon taster on the 2 sessions same day in separate disciplines and receive a $15 Crucible Faculty discount. Mar 21 & 22 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1BLK31A15-A

1 session (Register BY Dec 14) $353.50 Members $322.00 Crucible Faculty (Register after Dec 14) $385.00 Members $353.50 Feb 14 saturday 10 am–1 pm 1BLK02E15-A Feb 14 saturday 2–5 pm 1BLK02F15-B 5 sessions Crucible Faculty (Register BY Dec 14) $124.50 Members $114.00 Jan 28–Feb 25 wednesdays 7–10 pm 1BLK31B15-A (Register after Dec 14) $135.00 Members $124.50 (Register BY Dec 14) $353.50 Members $322.00 Blacksmithing I (Register after Dec 14) $385.00 Members $353.50 Entry-level. Sign up for this class at the same time as Blacksmithing II and Bladesmithing receive a $40 discount on Blacksmithing II. Prerequisites: Blacksmithing I & II Learn the art of forging and shaping steel, and Sign up for this class at the same time as Blacksmithing II and gain a working understanding of blacksmithing receive a $40 discount. on Bladesmithing tools. You’ll be introduced to tapering, upsetting, This highly specialized course focuses on the flattening, dishing and bending while making forging techniques you need to produce sharp- several small projects, such as spoons, knives, forks edged tools of high-carbon steel. You will learn and hooks. blade design, forging techniques for blade steels and controlling steel’s grain structure, as well as Weekend Intensive hardening and tempering methods, steel finishes Crucible Faculty and handle construction. We emphasize the Jan 31–Feb 1, sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1BLK10A15-A fundamental skills you need to forge a good knife. Feb 21–22 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1BLK10A15-B Mar 14–15 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1BLK10A15-C 10 Sessions Jeff Pringle (Register BY Dec 14) $371.50 Members $338.00 Jan 26–April 6 mondays 7–10 pm 1BLK52B15-A (Register after Dec 14) $405.00 Members $371.50 No Class Feb 16

Fun Together (Price for 2) (Register BY Dec 14) $498.50 Members $452.00 Crucible Faculty (Register after Dec 14) $545.00 Members $498.50 Feb 21 & 22 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1BLK10A15-FB Mar 14 & 15 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1BLK10A15-FC

(Register BY Dec 14) $594.50 Members $544.00 (Register after Dec 14) $645.00 Members $594.50

4 | WINTER 2015 theCrucible.org | 510.444.0919 | 5 Ceramics I Entry-level Explore making sculptural and functional forms in clay using all the traditional hand building and surface treatment techniques, as well as push Enameling these boundaries and cover more unconventional methods. Get a solid foundation in working with clay, glazing and firing. Enameling Taster Entry-level 8 Sessions Try two different Tasters on the same day and get a $25 Cathy Lu discount off the total. Jan 29–Mar 19 thursdays 7–10 pm 1CER10B15-A Make a pendant for you or a loved one! In this taster, you’ll learn the basics of enamel sifting and (Register BY Dec 14) $288.00 Members $261.00 (Register after Dec 14) $315.00 Members $288.00 kil-firing to create a stenciled enamel pendant to take home.

Making Multiples: An Introduction to 1 session Celeste Christie Slip Casting Ceramics Feb 14 Saturday 10 am–1 pm 1ENL02E15-A Entry-level Feb 14 Saturday 2–5 pm 1ENL02F15-B Whether you’re interested in making multiple vessels or sculptures, this class will cover basic (Register BY Dec 14) $124.50 Members $114.00 mold making techniques with plaster, from creating (Register after Dec 14) $135.00 Members $124.50 simple press molds to creating multi-piece molds for slip casting. After focusing on the mold making A Primer in 3D Enameling process we will then bring our clay through Entry-level traditional ceramic processes of hand-building, firing, and glazing. This one-day workshop introduces you to enameling three-dimensional metal forms. You’ll 5 Sessions work with soft copper sheet, mesh and copper wire, Cathy Lu and learn to plan for adding enamel to the form Mar 3–Apr 31 tuesdays 7–10 pm 1CER12B15-A and how to fire forms. This class involves spray equipment, some industrial enameling materials (Register BY Dec 14) $267.00 Members $244.00 and traditional jewelry enamels. (Register after Dec 14) $290.00 Members $267.00 1 session Judy Stone China Painting Mar 8 sunday 10 am–4 pm 1ENL04E15-A Entry-level This class is an introduction to china painting. (Register BY Dec 14) $134.00 Members $123.00 Students will learn how to mix powdered china (Register after Dec 14) $145.00 Members $134.00 paint with a water based medium and use different paint layering techniques to create beautiful Enameling I images on porcelain. During this 5 day workshop, Entry-level students will be able to create their own designs on Sign up for this class at the same time as more advanced a large porcelain plate. course in Enameling and receive a $40 discount on the more advanced class. 5 Sessions Learn about this ancient art of fusing glass to metal Michiko Fukushima through metal preparation and fabrication for Feb 21–Mar 28 saturdays 12:30–3:30 pm CER35F15-A enameling, kiln properties and methods for firing, No Class Mar 7 properties of enamel and dry and wet application Forge Your Own Blacksmithing Tools techniques. Prerequisites: Blacksmithing I & II (Register BY Dec 14) $350.00 Members $325.00 Sign up for this class at the same time as Blacksmithing II and (Register after Dec 14) $375.00 Members $350.00 Weekend INTENSIVE receive a $40 discount. on Forge Your Own Blacksmithing Crucible Faculty Tools. Ceramics Ceramics Lab Jan 31 & Feb 1 sat & Sun 10 am–5 pm 1ENL10A15-A Learn how to make your own personal blacksmith Feb 21 & 22 sat & Sun 10 am–5 pm 1ENL10A15-B tools in this brand new 5-session class. You will Prerequisite: Previous Ceramics Experience Limited drop-in spaces available at $15 per session. make a punch and learn how to use it to punch (Register BY Dec 14) $246.50 Members $223.00 Come play with clay! During lab sessions you can the eye on a hammerhead. You will also learn (Register after Dec 14) $270.00 Members $246.50 techniques in double striking, heat treating, and be Clay Together: come in and hang out while working with clay. introduced to the power hammer. At the end of the Parent & Child 3-Hour Taster Purchase clay from the Crucible or bring your own 5 sessions with permission from instructor. We will also have class you will have made two essential tools of the Entry-level Celeste Christie occasional guest visitors, demos, snacks and drinks. trade for your personal use. Parents and youth ages: 4-11 years. Mar 2–Mar 30 mondays 7–10 pm 1ENL10B15-D In this three-hour class, parent and child pairs will Nikki Couppee 5 sessions 8 Sessions create “animal bowls.” An animal bowl is a bowl Cathy Lu Jan 28–Feb 25 wednesdays 3–6 pm 1ENL10D15-C Chris Niemer that is shaped like an animal! Students will learn Jan 26–Mar 23 mondays 7–9 pm 1LAB23B15-A Mar 4–31 wednesdays 7–10 pm 1BLK54B15-A (Register BY Dec 14) $246.50 Members $223.00 basic hand building techniques to sculpt their No Class Feb 16 animal bowls, and then use underglazes to paint (Register after Dec 14) $270.00 Members $246.50 (Register BY Dec 14) $410.50 Members $376.00 them. Based on interest and time, we can also (Register after Dec 14) $445.00 Members $410.50 (Register BY Dec 14) $88.40 Members $80.80 incorporate using the potter’s wheel. These unique (Register after Dec 14) $96.00 Members $88.40 pieces will be food safe. Coming in Future Quarters: Coming in Future Quarters: · Build Your Own Propane Forge 1 session · Techniques in Ornamental Iron Work Cathy Lu · CeraMix: Mixed Media & Sculptural Clayworking · Forgewelding Feb 14 saturday 10 am–1 pm 1CER02E15-A · The Figure in Clay · Power Hammer I · Ceramics II: Sculpture & Surfaces (Register BY Dec 14) $124.50 Members $114.00 · Power Hammer II (Register after Dec 14) $135.00 Members $124.50

6 | WINTER 2015 theCrucible.org | 510.444.0919 | 7 Enameling II Small Scale Cloisonné Enameling Art of Fire Dancing II (Poi) Prerequisite: Introduction to Enameling I, or with permission Prerequisite: Introduction to Enameling I, or with permission Prerequisite: Art of Fire Dancing (Poi) of instructor of instructor Learn how to integrate movement with your Learn more in-depth application methods and Students will learn the multi-step process of poi spinning. After this 5-week class, your body new techniques, such as torch firing, basic enamel cloisonné enameling in this 5 week class. Learn Fire Performance and your poi will work together as one—and painting, working with precious metals, exploring how to make your own cloisonné wire in diverse you’ll know many new tricks. This 5-week session liquid enamels and working on 3-dimensional thicknesses so that wire can mimic a drawn line. highlights choreography, movement and working forms. In addition to a lot of experimentation, you’ll Practice the art of enamel color blending on fine Art of Fire Dancing I (Poi) with music. produce at least three finished pieces. silver to complete small scale drawing/ paintings. Entry-level We will also cover how to work with silver and gold 5 sessions Maori warriors used the ancient art of fire dancing Weekend INTENSIVE foil application and surface treatment techniques Crucible Faculty to increase strength and skill in preparation for Judy Stone to enhance the colors and depth in our pieces. Mar 3–31 tuesdays 8–9:15 pm 1PER31B15-A battle. Poi, which means “ball” in Maori, uses balls Mar 14 & 15 sat & Sun 10 am–5 pm 1ENL31A15-A Each student will work simultaneously on two on ropes swung in circular patterns. Learn a little pieces of fine silver. (Register BY Dec 14) $104.50 Members $94.00 (Register BY Dec 14) $243.00 Members $221.00 history while becoming familiar with the basic (Register after Dec 14) $115.00 Members $104.50 moves and safety practices. During the final class, (Register after Dec 14) $265.00 Members $243.00 5 sessions Nikki Couppee you’ll get to spin fire. Fire Hula Hoop II 5 sessions Jan 28–Feb 25 wednesdays 7–10 pm 1ENL33B15-A Celeste Christie 10 sessions Prerequisite: Fire Hula Hoop I Jan 29–Feb 26 thursdays 7–10 pm 1ENL31B15-A (Register BY Dec 14) $266.00 Members $242.00 Crucible Faculty Go beyond hooping fundamentals by adding more (Register after Dec 14) $290.00 Members $266.00 Jan 26–Mar 2 mon & Wed 8-9:15 pm 1PER10B15-A complex moves to your performances. Learn (Register BY Dec 14) $243.00 Members $221.00 No Class Feb 16 isolations, stalls, tosses and how to move the (Register after Dec 14) $265.00 Members $243.00 Mar 9–Apr 8 mon & Wed 8-9:15 pm 1PER10B15-B hoop on different planes on your body and at Enameling Lab varying levels. You will gain more fluidity in your Painting with Glass Prerequisite: Previous enameling experience, or with (Register BY Dec 14) $205.50 Members $186.00 hoop dance, explore new moves and learn how to permission of instructor. Limited drop-in spaces available at (Register after Dec 14) $225.00 Members $205.50 combine these techniques with smooth transitions. Prerequisite: Introduction to Enameling, or with permission of $20 per session. instructor You will hoop with fire twice during the 10-week Come play with enameling! The Crucible offers series. Learn to “paint” enamels, metal oxides and studio lab sessions for you to come in and hang Fire Staff overglazes mixed with various oils on copper, out while working with enamels. Students may Entry-level achieving the fine detail of the hand-drawn line, 10 sessions purchase their supplies from the Crucible or bring Learn the fundamental skill set you need to spin Crucible Faculty and simulating delicate watercolor washes. This a single fire staff and align the movements of your their own. Must be a Crucible member. Instructor Jan 29–Apr 2 thursdays 8–9:30 pm 1PER32B15-A enameling technique first appeared in medieval will be on hand. body with the movements of the staff to create a Limoges, France, and is practiced most prolifically fluid, connected, captivating dance. You will make a (Register BY Dec 14) $154.00 Members $138.00 today in Russia. 5 Sessions practice staff to keep. (Register after Dec 14) $170.00 Members $154.00 Sheri Jurnecka Weekend INTENSIVE Jan 1–Feb 25 wednesdays 3–6 pm 1LAB26B15-A 5 sessions Roberta Smith Mar 6–Apr 3 Fridays 10 am–1 pm 1LAB26C15-B Crucible Faculty Mar 21 & 22 sat & Sun 10–5 pm 1ENL32A15-A Jan 26–Mar 2 mondays 6:30-8 pm 1PER11B15-A (Register BY Dec 14) $133.00 Members $121.00 No Class Feb 16 (Register BY Dec 14) $251.00 Members $227.00 (Register after Dec 14) $145.00 Members $133.00 (Register after Dec 14) $275.00 Members $251.00 (Register BY Dec 14) $119.50 Members $109.00 (Register after Dec 14) $130.00 Members $119.50 Coming in Future Quarters: · Enameling on Metal Clay · Working Large: Fire Hula Hoop I A Journey into Industrial Enameling on Steel Entry-level · Exploring Liquid Enamels Hoop-notize your friends with your amazing hoop Foundry · Fred Ball Experimental Enameling Technique style! This energetic course helps you start hooping · 20 Shades of Grey: Techniques in Medieval Enameling with joy! The class introduces all the hooping basics and teaches hooping on different planes of the body, hoop tricks and hoop expression through Sand Casting 3-Hour Taster flow and imagination. During the last class, you will Entry-level hula-hoop with real fire. Try two different Tasters on the same day and get a $25 discount off the total. 10 sessions In this 3-hour Taster in foundry processes, you’ll Crucible Faculty turn your ideas into cast-metal sculptures as you Jan 29–Apr 2 thursdays 6–7:30 pm 1PER12B15-A learn the basics of sand casting.

(Register BY Dec 14) $174.00 Members $158.00 1 session (Register after Dec 14) $190.00 Members $174.00 Crucible Faculty Feb 14 saturday 2–5 pm 1FOU02E15-A

Fire Eating I (Register BY Dec 14) $124.50 Members $114.00 Entry-level (Register after Dec 14) $135.00 Members $124.50 Hungry for something hot? Spice up performances and parties with your new skills as a fire-eater! Learn to eat fire, run fire along your skin and Foundry Fundamentals execute other advanced tricks with grace and Entry-level confidence. You will make two torches to keep. Fire Begin your exploration of metal casting with this safety is emphasized. hands-on overview of metal casting introducing foundry processes, including wax sculpting, lost- 2 sessions wax casting, ceramic shell, sand moldmaking, Shaina Johnson casting and finishing. You will help pour molten Feb 24 & 26 tue & Thu 7–9 pm 1PER15B15-A metal and complete several cast-metal sculptures Mar 21 & 22 sat & Sun 1–3 pm 1PER15F15-B or utilitarian objects.

(Register BY Dec 14) $124.00 Members $113.00 8 sessions (Register after Dec 14) $135.00 Members $124.00 Mike Feeney Jan 27–Mar 17 tuesdays 6–10 pm 1FOU10B15-A

(Register BY Dec 14) $515.00 Members $470.00 (Register after Dec 14) $560.00 Members $515.00

8 | WINTER 2015 theCrucible.org | 510.444.0919 | 9 Bronze Casting: Ceramic Shell Process Glass Blowing I Glass Blowing Lab Entry-level Entry-level Prerequisites: Glass Blowing I or concurrent enrollment. There will be an additional price per pound for wax, shell and In this introductory glass blowing class you will Crucible Members Only bronze. practice and learn the basic skills, techniques and Hone your skills by practicing what you have Ceramic shell is a mold material used in the lost Glass Blowing tools for manipulating and shaping glass to create learned in class, and explore new possibilities with wax casting method. Your wax sculpture is clad your very own hand blown glass work such as the medium. Lab members are expected to work in a ceramic shell, burned out, and replaced with paperweights, cups, bowls, sculptures and more. Be together and share the area. Labs are monitored, molten metal. You’ll learn basic wax-working Glass Ladling 3-Hour Taster prepared for very hot work. but not instructional. techniques, as well as how to create ceramic shell Entry-level molds. Finally, you’ll cast your piece in bronze or 5 Sessions Try two different Tasters on the same day and get a $25 2 sessions Crucible Faculty aluminum and finishing. discount off the total. Crucible Faculty Jan 27–Feb 24 tuesdays 5–10 pm 1LAB25B15-A In this glass ladling Taster you’ll learn to make a Jan 31 & Feb 1 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1GLB10A15-A 10 sessions Feb 21 & 22 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1GLB10A15-B Mar 3–31 tuesdays 5–10 pm 1LAB25B15-B Crucible Faculty temporary mold of sand and ladle molten glass directly into the mold. Create a small project, and Jan 26–Apr 6 mondays 7–10 pm 1FOU11B15-A (Register BY Dec 14) $591.00 Members $542.00 (Register BY Dec 14) $361.50 Members $338.00 No Class Feb 16 meet new fun people too. (Register after Dec 14) $640.00 Members $591.00 (Register after Dec 14) $385.00 Members $361.50

(Register BY Dec 14) $451.50 Members $408.00 1 session Crucible Faculty Fun Together (Register after Dec 14) $495.00 Members $451.50 Crucible Faculty Coming in Future Quarters: Feb 14 saturday 2–5 pm 1GLB02F15-A Feb 21 & 22 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1GLB10A15-FB · Decorative Glass Pumpkins · Glass Ornaments (Register BY Dec 14) $115.50 Members $106.00 Continuing Techniques in Foundry (Register BY Dec 14) $961.50 Members $888.00 · Glass Paper Weights (Register after Dec 14) $125.00 Members $115.50 Prerequisite: Bronze Casting: Ceramic Shell Process or Foundry (Register after Dec 14) $1035.00 Members $961.50 · Glass Blowing into Metal Fundamentals. There is an additional cost per pound of wax, · Exploring Glass Ladling shell and metal. Hearts of Glass 4 sessions · Glass Blowing II This class is for people with metal-casting Crucible Faculty Entry-level · Glass Blowing III experience who have completed waxes to cast. Jan 30–Feb 27 Fridays 6–10 pm 1GLB10B15-C · Exploring Glass Ladling We can also accommodate 3D printed PLA (non- Creativity heats up in this exciting entry-level workshop that simplifies the iconic organ that No Class Feb 13 · Glass Blowing Immersion Program pigmented) patterns. The class explores details Mar 6– 27 Fridays 6–10 pm 1GLB10B15-E of metal casting: you will prepare your wax, dip it symbolizes love and life — the heart. Learn basic to make a ceramic shell mold and participate in a glass working techniques to blow, shape and mold (Register BY Dec 14) $591.00 Members $542.00 bronze pour. hot glass to capture your creativity in the form of a (Register after Dec 14) $640.00 Members $591.00 heart. Come out with a unique item to keep or give 5 sessions as a gift to a special someone. Weeklong Crucible Faculty Crucible Faculty Mar 5–Apr 2 thursdays 7–10 pm 1FOU31B15-A 1 session Jan 5–9 mon–Fri 10 am–1 pm 1GLB10K15-D Crucible Faculty (Register BY Dec 14) $296.00 Members $267.00 Feb 9 monday 5–10 pm 1GLB07B15-A Price $640.00 Members $591.00 (Register after Dec 14) $325.00 Members $296.00 Glass Casting & (Register BY Dec 14) $241.50 Members $223.00 Weeklong (Price for 2) (Register after Dec 14) $260.00 Members $241.50 Coming in Future Quarters: Jan 5–9 mon–Fri 10 am–1 pm 1GLB10K15-FD Coldworking · Sand Casting in Bronze & Aluminum Price $1065.00 Members $991.50 · Build Your Own Foundry Furnace · Introduction to Bell Casting The Cup Class · Earth Casting Kiln Casting Glass Sculpture I Entry-level · Cupola Iron Casting Prerequisite: Glass Blowing I Learn the ancient art of lost-wax glass casting by · Design & Make Your Own Waffle Iron Cups are functional, beautiful, and remain a standard unit of practice for the refinement of glass sculpting a small wax form and making a mold for blowing skill. Explore various forms of drink-ware a one-off glass reproduction which you fire and while practicing intentional control of the vessel, anneal. You will come out with 2-3 finished pieces. plus techniques used to apply color and hot bits for feet, handles, and wraps. Bring a sketchbook — 5 sessions you’ll have the opportunity to design unique pieces Crucible Faculty as well as matching sets. Jan 29–Feb 26 thursdays 7–10 pm 1GLC10B15-A (Register BY Dec 14) $384.00 Members $358.00 5 sessions Crucible Faculty (Register after Dec 14) $410.00 Members $384.00 Jan 29–Feb 26 thursdays 6–10 pm 1GLB35B15-A Glass Cold Working & Engraving (Register BY Dec 14) $591.00 Members $542.00 Entry-level (Register after Dec 14) $640.00 Members $591.00 Learn to grind and polish glass in The Crucible’s expanded cold working area. Using glass blanks, Hot Sculpting I you will experiment with glass cutting, drilling, Prerequisite: Glass Blowing I & II carving and sandblasting techniques, as well as This five-week class will explore the sculptural lathe work. You will be able to complete at least aspects of molten glass and give students a two ground and polished glass objects. Returning vocabulary of working out of round. Teamwork students will learn advanced techniques. and communication will be emphasized and practiced. Discussions will cover the advantages 5 sessions and disadvantages of working blown or solid. Color Crucible Faculty application, bit work, hot torch, and use of the Jan 28–Feb 25 wednesdays 7–10 pm 1GLC21B15-A garage will be major components of the class. Bring Mar 4–Apr 1 wednesdays 7–10 pm 1GLC21B15-B drawings of your ideas and concepts. (Register BY Dec 14) $348.50 Members $322.00 (Register after Dec 14) $375.00 Members $348.50 5 sessions Lance Fraser Mar 5–Apr 2 thursdays 6–10 pm 1GLB51B15-A

(Register BY Dec 14) $577.50 Members $530.00 (Register after Dec 14) $625.00 Members $577.50

10 | WINTER 2015 theCrucible.org | 510.444.0919 | 11 Glass Flameworking I Glass Flameworking II Entry-level Prerequisite: Glass Flameworking I Sign up for this class at the same time as Flameworking II and Investigate the intricacies of flameworking in more receive a $40 discount on Flameworking II. involved projects and designs. Progress in your solid Transform and manipulate glass using an oxygen- glass techniques, and begin to use glass tubing to propane torch to mold and shape borosilicate glass make hollow blown glass vessels. Learn to apply into beautiful glass marbles, sculptures, ornaments, color and anneal hollow form pieces. and more. This class introduces you to the tools and equipment of glass flameworking and covers a WEEKEND INTENSIVE variety of techniques including color pulling and Crucible Faculty application, sculpting, frit application and marble Mar 21 & 22 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1GLF31A15-A making. (Register BY Dec 14) $367.50 Members $340.00 Weekend Intensive (Register after Dec 14) $395.00 Members $367.50 Crucible Faculty Jan 31 & Feb 1 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1GLF10A15-A Adventures In Soft Glass - Finding Feb 21 & 22 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1GLF10A15-B Mar 14 & 15 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1GLF10A15-C Your Inner Monster Prerequisites: Glass Beads I or Glass Flameworking I (Register BY Dec 14) $355.50 Members $326.00 Learn to create open hollow forms as glass monster (Register after Dec 14) $385.00 Members $355.50 expert Ralph McCaskey takes you on a journey in soft glass, sharing secrets to creating fun facial Fun Together Crucible Faculty expressions and embellishments, along with a brief historical look at monsters. You’ll also experiment Feb 21 & 22 sat & Sun 10 am–6pm 1GLF10A15-FB with electroforming techniques. Mar 14 & 15 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1GLF10A15-FC

(Register BY Dec 14) $580.50 Members $536.00 1 session Ralph McCaskey (Register after Dec 14) $625.00 Members $580.50 Feb 7 saturday 10 am–6 pm 1GLF37F15-A 5 sessions

Crucible Faculty (Register BY Dec 14) $180.00 Members $165.00 (Register after Dec 14) $195.00 Members $180.00 Jan 27–Feb 24 tuesdays 7–10 pm 1GLF10B15-D Mar 3–31 tuesdays 7–10 pm 1GLF10B15-E Adventures in Soft Glass: (Register BY Dec 14) $355.50 Members $326.00 (Register after Dec 14) $385.00 Members $355.50 Fabulous Fish Prerequisite: Glass Beads I or Glass Flameworking I Sunrise (7 Sessions) Learn how to sculpt solid and hollow-bodied Crucible Faculty glass fantasy fish, with an emphasis on decorative Feb 17–Mar 31 tuesdays 10 am–Noon 1GLF10C15-F techniques. Bring your ideas!

(Register BY Dec 14) $333.00 Members $306.00 1 session (Register after Dec 14) $360.00 Members $333.00 Ralph McCaskey Feb 8 sunday 10 am–6 pm 1GLF38E15-A WEEKLONG Crucible Faculty (Register BY Dec 14) $180.00 Members $165.00 Jan 5–9 mon–Fri 1–4 pm 1GLF10M15-G (Register after Dec 14) $195.00 Members $180.00

Price $385.00 Members $355.50 Glass Flameworking Lab WEEKLONG (Price for 2) Prerequisite: Glass Flameworking I Jan 5–9 mon–Fri 1–4 pm 1GLF10M15-FG Practice and perfect the skills you learn in class. In labs, you can work on class assignments or your Price.$625.00 Members $580.50 own projects. Lab time is supervised, but does not include instruction or materials. Glass Beads I Entry-level 5 sessions Sign up for this class at the same time as Glass Beads II and Crucible Faculty receive a $40 discount on Glass Beads II. Jan 29–Feb 26 thursdays 6–10 pm 1LAB17B15-A Make colorful glass beads from Effettre glass Mar 5–Apr 2 thursdays 6–10 pm 1LAB17B15-B rods (a soft Venetian glass)using an oxy-propane (Register BY Dec 14) $180.50 Members $166.00 torch. This class will teach you how to make a (Register after Dec 14) $195.00 Members $180.50 variety og bead shapes, to form and alter surface patterns, and to make stringers, twistes, and other decorative elements. Coming in Future Quarters: Kiln Casting Glass Sculpture II: · Duplicating Nature in Glass WEEKend Intensive · Advanced Marble Making Techniques Reverse Relief Crucible Faculty · Adventures in Soft Glass: Voluptuous Vessels Entry-level Jan 24 & 25 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1GLF12A15-A · Advanced Techniques in Flameworking Kiln cast reverse relief is creating imagery inside of · Flameworking Immersion Program glass. You will carve hardened plastic-silica, attach Glass Flameworking (Register BY Dec 14) $270.50 Members $246.00 it to the inside a mold and melt glass into it. When (Register after Dec 14) $295.00 Members $270.50 complete, one looks through the glass to see the imagery. This gives an atmospheric and mysterious Glass Beads II feel to your work. An introduction to cold working Glass Flameworking 3-Hour Taster Entry-level Prerequisite: Glass Beads I. Sign up for this class at the same techniques is included. Try two different Tasters on the same day and get a $25 time as Glass Beads I and receive a $40 discount on Glass discount off the total. Beads II. 5 sessions Improve your bead-making skills! Explore the many Crucible Faculty Learn how to melt and shape borosilicate glass with an oxy-propane torch. You’ll come out of this uses of such bead-making techniques as dots, lines, Mar 5–Apr 2 thursdays 7–10 pm 1GLC31B15-A short class with a small finished project. twisters, raking and encasing. We will choose up (Register BY Dec 14) $370.00 Members $345.00 to four areas of concentration and devote two to (Register after Dec 14) $395.00 Members $370.00 1 session three hours to each topic. Crucible Faculty Feb 14 saturday 10 am–1 pm 1GLF02E15-A WEEKEND INTENSIVE Feb 14 saturday 2–5 pm 1GLF02F15-B Crucible Faculty Feb 28 & Mar 1 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1GLF13A15-A (Register BY Dec 14) $124.50 Members $114.00 (Register after Dec 14) $135.00 Members $124.50 (Register BY Dec 14) $270.50 Members $246.00 (Register after Dec 14) $295.00 Members $270.50

12 | WINTER 2015 theCrucible.org | 510.444.0919 | 13 Fused Glass Jewelry Fundamentals of Glass Fusing & Entry-level Previous glass cutting experience recommended Slumping II Explore the enchanting properties of fused glass Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Glass Fusing & Slumping I or Fusing & Slumping I. Sign up for this class at the same time as Glass Fusing & to create exquisite jewelry. Techniques will include Jewelry Fundamentals of Glass Fusing & Slumping II and receive a $40 flowing glass into unique color combinations, use of discount on the more advanced class. Slumping iridescent, dichroic, steaky and other special glasses This two-day workshop is a continuation of for pendants, charms, and earrings studs. Basic Fundamentals of Glass Fusing and Slumping 1. Metal Clay I finding assembly is covered as well. Students will take the basics learned in the first Entry-level workshop and expand on their ideas using more Form clay for both flat and sculptural designs Glass Fusing 3-Hour Taster 5 Sessions advanced techniques. Emphasis will be on design, creating surface texture and enhancements using Entry-level Daniel Stauber behavior of glass under heat, use of ring saw to metal clay tools such as thickness guides, rollers, Try two different Tasters on the same day and get a $25 Mar 4–Apr 1 wednesdays 6:30–9:30 pm 1GLA14B15-A discount off the total. create more intricate shapes and understanding of texture plates, rubber stamps, files and brushes. Learn the basics of glass/heat interaction, glass (Register BY Dec 14) $318.00 Members $296.00 kiln firing processes. Projects will include a large You’ll create three pendants while learning clay cutting, fusing (combining colors), as well as a brief (Register after Dec 14) $340.00 Members $318.00 plate, slumping into drop-out ring molds and frit- bail design, arrangement, and placement, stone description of firing and annealing procedures. casting into clay molds. setting, drying, firing with torch and kiln, and You’ll come out with a small finished project. finally finishing and polishing your pieces. Reactive Glass Workshop 2 sessions Janet Hiebert 1 session Entry-level 1 Session Crucible Faculty This workshop shows how you can use Bullseye Feb 28–Mar 1 sat & Sun 10 am–3 pm 1GLA39A15-A Arlene Mornick Feb 14 saturday 2–5 pm 1GLA02E15-A glass to create special effects after kiln firing. Feb 7 saturday 10 am–4:30 pm 1ACM10E15-A Differing glass chemistries, when combined, cause (Register BY Dec 14) $234.50 Members $219.00 (Register BY Dec 14) $124.50 Members $114.00 reactions that change the fired glass’s color and (Register after Dec 14) $250.00 Members $234.50 (Register BY Dec 14) $207.00 Members $194.00 (Register after Dec 14) $135.00 Members $124.50 appearance. Adding metal foils further alters the (Register after Dec 14) $220.00 Members $207.00 look of the glass. In this workshop, you will make a Glass Fusing Lab Fundamentals of Glass Fusing & number of samples to help give you a wider range Prerequisite: At least two glass fusing class or permission of Metal Clay II: Ring Architecture of expression in your fused and slumped glass art. instructor Prerequisite: Metal Clay I Slumping I Practice and perfect the fusing & slumping skills Learn ring construction with metal clay while Entry-level 2 sessions you learn in class. In labs, you can work on class practicing ring sizing methods, wide and narrow Crucible Faculty Sign up for this class at the same time as Fundamentals of assignments or your own projects. Lab time is band construction, stone setting and texture Glass Fusing & Slumping II and receive a $40 discount on the Feb 21 & 22 sat, 10 am–2 pm & Sun,Noon–2 pm 1GLA26F15-A supervised, but does not include instruction or more advanced class. techniques. Students will also review firing and materials. This two-day fundamentals workshop is a great (Register BY Dec 14) $238.50 Members $222.00 finishing methods and enhance their metal clay (Register after Dec 14) $255.00 Members $238.50 skills to create two rings. way to enter the world of art glass. The techniques 9 Sessions of fusing and slumping offer new possibilities for Lee Granberg 1 Session creating with color and dimensional forms). Projects Glass Fusing & Slumping II Jan 27–Mar 24 tuesdays 6–10 pm 1LAB16B15-A Arlene Mornick include a fused and slumped plate as well as a wall Prerequisite: Glass Fusing and Slumping I. Sign up for this Feb 8 sunday 10 am–4:30 pm 1ACM31E15-A “pocket vase” and mosaic “sun catcher.” class at the same time as Glass Fusing and Slumping I and (Register BY Dec 14) $310.00 Members $280.00 receive a $40 discount on the more advanced class. (Register after Dec 14) $340.00 Members $310.00 (Register BY Dec 14) $197.00 Members $184.00 2 sessions Continue your investigation into slumping and (Register after Dec 14) $210.00 Members $197.00 Janet Hiebert fusing. Using different materials, such as clay, fiber Jan 31–Feb 1 sat & Sun 10 am–3 pm 1GLA04A15-A Coming in Future Quarters: and firebricks, you will design and create your own · Pot Melt for Lampshades or Jewelry Metal Clay and Chain Maille slumping molds. You will also learn some glass (Register BY Dec 14) $233.50 Members $217.00 · Glass Powder Painting Prerequisite: Metal Clay I chemistry and more advanced fusing and slumping (Register after Dec 14) $250.00 Members $233.50 · Pot Melt Glass Workshop Two dynamic processes come together to create processes . · Free Flow Pattern Bars a beautiful bracelet. Students will craft a bracelet · Recycled Glass Sculpture Glass Fusing & Slumping I 5 sessions centerpiece of Art Clay Silver and finish the work Entry-Level Class. Sign up for this class at the same time as Crucible Faculty by creating chain mail side bands using jump rings. Glass Fusing and Slumping II and receive a $40 discount on the Mar 5–Apr 2 thursdays 6:30–9:30 pm 1GLA31B15-A Both techniques will be taught in class. more advanced class. Enter the world of art glass with fusing and (Register BY Dec 14) $320.50 Members $296.00 1 Session slumping techniques that offer you infinite (Register after Dec 14) $345.00 Members $320.50 Arlene Mornick possibilities for creating with color and form. You Mar 28 saturday 10 am–4 pm 1ACM33E15-A will learn the basics of glass/heat interaction, glass Kiln-Formed Recycled Glass Tableware (Register BY Dec 14) $237.00 Members $224.00 cutting, fusing (combining colors), and slumping Entry-Level (Register after Dec 14) $250.00 Members $237.00 (shaping glass into or over molds), plus mold The goal of this class is to make a dinner ware materials, and firing and annealing procedures. set of four, salad plates, and dessert plates, by Each week, you’ll explore a new process and Metal Clay IV: Hollow Forms repurposing old window glass. Glass and ground complete a small project for kiln firing. Prerequisite: Metal Clay I glass colors as well as copper includions will be Hot Wheels Enhance your metal clay skills by learning hollow provided, but you are welcome to bring in your own 5 sessions form construction and creating beads and vessels. found glass. If time allows in the third session, we Crucible Faculty You’ll make one focal bead or vessel, and one pair will cut and polish bottles to use as glasses with Jan 27–Feb 24 tuesdays 6:30–9:30 pm 1GLA10B15-A of filigree earrings using basic metal clay tools. your dinnerware. Mar 3–31 tuesdays 6:30–9:30 pm 1GLA10B15-B Bicycle Mechanic Workshop Learn skills in forming and connecting components Entry-level using organic and non-organic armatures as a base (Register BY Dec 14) $329.50 Members $304.00 3 Sessions Perform a deep, complete tune up of your own for hollow work, creating filigree beads. (Register after Dec 14) $355.00 Members $329.50 Teddie Hathaway bicycle over the course of two full weekend days. Mar 7–21 saturdays 10 am–3 pm 1GLA35E15-A As you disassemble and reassemble the entire bike, 1 session Sunrise (5 Sessions) you will learn the names of the bicycle components (Register BY Dec 14) $325.00 Members $300.00 Arlene Mornick Crucible Faculty and the tools used in a professional shop. Although (Register after Dec 14) $350.00 Members $325.00 Feb 28 saturday 10 am–4:30 pm 1ACM35E15-A Feb 24–Mar 24 tuesdays 10 am–1 pm 1GLA10C15-C basic supplies are provided, you will need to supply some of your own supplies, such as specialty (Register BY Dec 14) $192.00 Members $179.00 (Register BY Dec 14) $307.00 Members $284.00 tires, cables, chains and gears; some items may be (Register after Dec 14) $205.00 Members $192.00 (Register after Dec 14) $330.00 Members $307.00 available for sale at The Crucible.

2 Sessions Jeremy Cavagnolo Mar 14 & 15 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1WHL10A15-A

(Register BY Dec 14) $351.50 Members $318.00 (Register after Dec 14) $385.00 Members $351.50

Coming in Future Quarters: · Sheet Metal Forming with Evan Wilcox

14 | WINTER 2015 theCrucible.org | 510.444.0919 | 15 Introduction to Jewelry & Metals II Prerequisite: Introduction to Jewelry & Metals I. Sign up for this class at the same time as Introduction to Jewelry & Metals I and receive a $40 discount on the more advanced class. Create an original piece of jewelry of your own design using a cabochon stone while learning new techniques such as bezel setting and expanding on existing skills such as piercing, drilling, riveting, and flexible shaft techniques.

WEEKEND INTENSIVE Crucible Faculty Mar 21 & 22 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1JWL31A15-A

(Register BY Dec 14) $305.00 Members $280.00 (Register after Dec 14) $330.00 Members $305.00

5 sessions Crucible Faculty Mar 9–Apr 6 mondays 7–10 pm 1JWL31B15-B

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Innovative Casting Prerequisite: Casting Wax to Silver Expand your casting knowledge with techniques including traditional wax carving skills, casting gemstones directly into your designs, and casting organic materials. In this fast paced class, you will enjoy the diverse results from these different processes. After the three casting burnouts, you will leave with several finished one-of-a-kind Metal Clay and Stone Setting Introduction to Jewelry & Metals I Gemology creations. Setting stones in Metal Clay can be tricky and Entry-level Entry-level Sign up for this class at the same time as Introduction to 8 Sessions Explore gemology, gemstone properties and testing Killean Evans & Tricia Weiner if not done properly, stones may shift or fall out Jewelry & Metals II and receive a $40 discount on more during firing. In this class students will learn three advanced class. methods – critical steps to becoming a jeweler. Feb 10–Mar 31 tuesdays 6:30–9:30 pm 1JWL40B15-A techniques for setting facetted and cabochon Create a sterling silver ring, while learning the Learn how to identify different types of gems (Register BY Dec 14) $359.50 Members $334.00 stones while making a beautiful and stylish basic skills of sawing, filing, sanding, soldering, and stones, and how to use testing equipment (Register after Dec 14) $385.00 Members $359.50 bracelet. As an added bonus students will make a texturing, annealing, stamping, polishing, and to identify unknown stones. Class discussion toggle clasp for the bracelet. design, as well as properties of such metals as includes synthetics, imitations, treatments and copper, brass and silver. enhancements. Bring your favorite jewelry pieces Chasing & Repousse 1 Session or gems to discuss. Prerequisite: Introduction to Jewelry & Metals I & II Arlen Mornick WEEKEND INTENSIVE Make your drawings come to life in sheet metal Mar 7 saturday 10 am–4:30 pm 1ACM39E15-A Crucible Faculty 1 session Baird Heffron with two techniques that allow you to add highly Jan 31 & Feb 1 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1JWL10A15-A (Register BY Dec 14) $207.00 Members $194.00 Mar 8 sunday 11 am–4 pm 1JWL18E15-A detailed relief images to your jewelry. Learn to Feb 21 & 22 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1JWL10A15-B (Register after Dec 14) $220.00 Members $207.00 isolate and control the movement of your metal Mar 14 & 15 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1JWL10A15-C (Register BY Dec 14) $96.50 Members $88.00 and create a piece using a design of your choosing (Register after Dec 14) $105.00 Members $96.50 and spice up your sculpture or jewelry with (Register BY Dec 14) $328.50 Members $302.00 Jewelry 3-Hour Taster detailed accents, texture and depth. Entry-level (Register after Dec 14) $355.00 Members $328.50 Try two different Tasters on the same day and get a $25 Rubber Mold Making for Jewelry 5 sessions discount off the total. Fun Together Entry-level Bonnie Heras Crucible Faculty Learn the basic skills of annealing, texturing, Want to make multiple copies of your jewelry? Mar 5–Apr 2 thursdays 7–10 pm 1JWL53B15-A Feb 21 & Feb 22 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1JWL10A15-FB stamping, filing, sanding, polishing and design, With vulcanized rubber molds, you can make wax Mar 14 & Mar 15 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1JWL10A15-FC along with shop safety. You’ll come out with a models for the reproduction of original jewelry. (Register BY Dec 14) $274.50 Members $249.00 small finished project. (Register after Dec 14) $300.00 Members $274.50 (Register BY Dec 14) $538.50 Members $498.40 The class will explore the basics of two-part molds, (Register after Dec 14) $578.00 Members $538.50 including hot and cold molding methods. You will 1 session make at least one vulcanized silicone rubber mold. Crucible Faculty Coming in Future Quarters: 5 sessions Bring at least two original small-scale metal pieces Feb 14 saturday 2–5 pm 1JWL02F15-A · Metal Clay Intensive: The Basics and Beyond Crucible Faculty to reproduce. · All Linked Up: Art Silver Clay (Register BY Dec 14) $124.50 Members $114.00 Jan 26–Mar 3 mondays 7–10 pm 1JWL10B15-D · Bangle Bracelet With Metal Clay No Class Feb-16 1 session (Register after Dec 14) $135.00 Members $124.50 Killean Evans · Metal Clay III: Copper & Silver Mar 4–Apr 1 wednesday 3–6 pm 1JWL10D15-E Mar 7 saturday 10 am–5 pm 1JWL19E15-A · Viking Knit With Art Clay Silver Jan 28–Feb 25 wednesday 7–10 pm 1JWL10B15-F · Exploration in Chainmaking · Exploration in Stone Setting (Register BY Dec 14) $328.50 Members $302.00 (Register BY Dec 14) $177.00 Members $164.00 · Introduction to Cast Resin and Silver Jewelry (Register after Dec 14) $355.00 Members $328.50 (Register after Dec 14) $190.00 Members $177.00 · Making Your Own Jewelry Stamping Tools · Incorporating Found Objects into your Jewelry Sunrise(7 Sessions) Casting Wax to Silver Crucible Faculty · Introduction to Keum-Boo: Korean Metalsmithing Prerequisite: Introduction to Jewlery & Metals I Feb 17–Mar 31 tuesdays 10 am–12 pm 1JWL10C15-G · Three-Dimensional Metalsmithing Learn lost-wax, an age-old sculptural jewelry- · Texture Techniques for Metal Clay Artists (Register BY Dec 14) $306.00 Members $282.00 casting process that involves creating a positive · Fused Glass & Metal Clay Jewelry (Register after Dec 14) $330.00 Members $306.00 wax model, using that model to create a mold, then · Jewelry Immersion Program using the mold to cast a form in metal. You’ll carve, Weeklong cast and finish at least one pendant or ring in silver. Crucible Faculty Jan 5–9 mon–Fri 10 am–1 pm 1JWL10K15-H WEEKEND INTENSIVE Crucible Faculty Price $355.00 Members $328.50 Feb 7 & 8 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1JWL20A15-A

WEEKLONG (Price for 2) (Register BY Dec 14) $363.50 Members $337.00 Crucible Faculty (Register after Dec 14) $390.00 Members $363.50 Jan 5–9 mon–Fri 10 am-1pm 1JWL10K15-FH

Price $578.00 Members $538.50

16 | WINTER 2015 theCrucible.org | 510.444.0919 | 17 Electromechanics for Everything Entry-level Using the simplest of electronic and mechanical components, learn to make things spin, twitch, Kinetics & jump, bend and wiggle. This class covers switches, Moldmaking Neon & Light relays, motors, servos and solenoids, along with Electronics some basic analog and digital control circuits. Moldmaking I: Plaster Neon Lab 5 sessions Entry-level At least one neon class, or permission of instructor. Crucible Faculty Plaster is the essential foundation for all Practice and perfect the skills you learned in class Basic Electronics Taster Jan 28–Feb 25 wednesdays 6:30–9:30 pm 1KIN12B15-A moldmaking. The primary goal in this class is to without spending a fortune to set up your own Entry-level Try two different Tasters on the same day and get a $25 (Register BY Dec 14) $299.50 Members $274.00 make multiple piece plaster molds which will shop.. In labs, you can work on class assignments or discount off the total. (Register after Dec 14) $325.00 Members $299.50 give you a better understanding of moldmaking your own projects. Lab time is supervised, but does Want to build intereactive sculptures or automate regardless of the material or process used. not include instruction or materials. your home? Learn about circuitry, soldering, and how to choose and use electrical components to Arduino Microcontrollers: Building 5 Sessions 5 sessions Billy Hiebert Dan Caven make your dreams come true. Build an Atari Punk Smart Art Jan 29–Feb 26 thursdays 6:30–9:30 pm 1MLD10B15-A Jan 25–Feb 22 sundays 2–5 pm 1LAB20F15-A Console, a small battery-powered sound-machine Entry-level Dan Caven with knobs to control pitch and frequency. Take Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping (Register BY Dec 14) $285.50 Members $261.00 Mar 1–29 thursdays 6–9 pm 1LAB20F15-B home a fun little project as well as skills you can platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware (Register after Dec 14) $310.00 Members $285.50 build on! and software, perfect for artists, designers and (Register BY Dec 14) $141.50 Members $128.00 hobbyists. Using multiple sensors, it can affect its Moldmaking and Casting with Plastic (Register after Dec 14) $155.00 Members $141.50 1 Session surroundings by controlling lights, motors and Crucible Faculty other actuators. Starting with basic electronics and Entry-level Feb 14 saturday 2–5 pm 1KIN02F15-A Introduction to Neon programming, this class will enable you to create In this intro class to mold making and casting, you Entry-level your own interactive project. will be guided through the process of making small (Register BY Dec 14) $124.50 Members $114.00 silicone molds that can then be used to cast liquid Sign up at the same time with Continuing Techniques in Neon (Register after Dec 14) $135.00 Members $124.50 plastic. The entire process is fairly quick which and get a $40 discount on the more advanced class. 5 sessions Light up your art by adding neon to your Crucible Faculty allows time to finish several castings. projects. You’ll learn the tools and techniques Jan 27–Feb 24 tuesdays 6:30–9:30 pm 1KIN17B15-A Getting Started with Arduino needed to complete a project in neon, including Entry-level 5 sessions Billy Hiebert basic chemistry behind the light, and design From home-automation systems to tiny robots (Register BY Dec 14) $319.50 Members $294.00 (Register after Dec 14) $345.00 Members $319.50 Mar 9–Apr 6 mondays 6:30–9:30 pm 1MLD12B15-A and aesthetic considerations. You’ll have the to large-scale interactive installations, Arduino is opportunity to complete an illuminated project. the tiny open-source platform that can make your (Register BY Dec 14) $315.50 Members $291.00 Necessary transformers are provided. dreams come true. Learn how to connect and talk to (Register after Dec 14) $340.00 Members $315.50 an Arduino, including setting up and debugging basic Coming in Future Quarters: 5 sessions circuits and programs. Each student will receive an Christian Schiess · Handmade Electronic Music & Sound Design Moldmaking II: Silicone Rubber Arduino starter pack. Bring your own laptop. · Intermediate Mechanics for Artists Jan 24–Feb 21 saturdays 10 am–1 pm 1NEL10F15-A Prerequisite: Moldmaking I · Kinetics Immersion Program Feb 28–Mar 28 saturdays 10 am–1 pm 1NEL10F15-B 1 Session Learn to make the kind of mold used by Crucible Faculty model makers, foundries, sculptors, and other (Register BY Dec 14) $402.00 Members $369.00 Jan 31 saturday 1–4 pm 1KIN04E15-A professionals: the silicone mold with retainer. The (Register after Dec 14) $435.00 Members $402.00 molds are suitable for casting materials such as (Register BY Dec 14) $184.00 Members $173.00 concrete, wax, plastic, and silicone. Molds can be Weekend Intensive (Register after Dec 14) $195.00 Members $184.00 stored to later use in another class that uses wax Christian Schiess castings. Mar 15–22 sundays 10 am–5 pm 1NEL10F15-C Introduction to Mechanical Sculpture (Register BY Dec 14) $420.00 Members $385.00 Entry-level 5 Sessions Billy Hiebert (Register after Dec 14) $435.00 Members $420.00 Want to make your creations move, or simply Machine Shop Mar 5–Apr 2 thursdays 6:30–9:30 pm 1MLD33B15-A curious how movement happens? This course Fun Together introduces such mechanisms as gears, cams, pulleys (Register BY Dec 14) $296.50 Members $273.00 Christian Schiess and linkages and shows how to create, convert and (Register after Dec 14) $320.00 Members $296.50 Mar 15–22 sundays 10 am–5 pm 1NEL10F15-FC control movement. Machine Shop Lab At least one machining class, or permission of instructor. (Register BY Dec 14) $682.50 Members $630.00 5 sessions Taking a lab is a great way to practice and perfect (Register after Dec 14) $735.00 Members $682.50 Crucible Faculty the skills you learn in class. In labs, you can work on Coming in Future Quarters: Jan 26–Mar 2 mondays 6:30–9:30 pm 1KIN10B15-A class assignments or your own projects. Lab time · Life Casting Demystifying the Light Emitting Diode No Class Feb 16 is supervised but does not include instruction or materials. (LED) (Register BY Dec 14) $299.50 Members $274.00 Entry Level (Register after Dec 14) $325.00 Members $299.50 5 sessions Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are efficient, Ken Gilliland inexpensive, durable, can be used in many 2 Sessions Mar 4–Apr 1 wednesdays 6–10 pm 1LAB19B15-A Ben Cowden interesting ways and come in many colors, shapes, Mar 14 & 21 saturdays 10 am–6 pm 1KIN10H15-B intensities and sizes. This course teaches you about (Register BY Dec 14) $217.50 Members $195.00 LEDs and the basic circuits needed to make them (Register after Dec 14) $240.00 Members $217.50 (Register BY Dec 14) $299.50 Members $274.00 work. You’ll get a complete kit of LEDs and parts to (Register after Dec 14) $325.00 Members $299.50 use in class and in your future projects. The Mother Machines: Introduction to 1 Session Electronics for Artists Turning & Milling Arlo Fishman Entry-level Entry-level Mar 15 sunday 10 am–5 pm 1NEL19E15-A Do you dream of building interactive sculpture Learn your way around the milling machine and with sensors, lights, and motors? This course is the lathe - the cornerstones of a machine shop that (Register BY Dec 14) $201.50 Members $183.00 designed to introduce you to basic circuitry and also happen to be among the most complicated to (Register after Dec 14) $220.00 Members $201.50 the skills you will need to integrate electronics operate. These two versatile tools will allow you to with your work. You will learn basic electronic make almost anything out of metal with precision theory, schematic reading, solderless breadboard, and accuracy. soldering, as well as sourcing parts and supplies. 10 sessions 5 Sessions Ken Gilliland Crucible Faculty Jan 27–Mar 31 tuesdays 7–10 pm 1MAC10B15-A Jan 29–Feb 26 thursdays 6:30–9:30 pm 1KIN11B15-A Jan 29–Apr 2 thursdays 7–10 pm 1MAC10B15-B

(Register BY Dec 14) $304.50 Members $279.00 (Register BY Dec 14) $521.50 Members $478.00 (Register after Dec 14) $330.00 Members $304.50 (Register after Dec 14) $565.00 Members $521.50

18 | WINTER 2015 theCrucible.org | 510.444.0919 | 19 EL Wire Workshop Bookbinding I Entry-level Entry-level Add shimmer and sparkle to sculpture, interiors In this class individuals will have the opportunity and wearable art with electroluminescent (EL) wire, to learn the art of bookbinding to create beautiful a decorative, flexible wire that glows very much Paper,Textiles & personal books that can be used to capture Welding like neon. This one-day workshop introduces basic memories, ideas, drawings, and more. This class soldering techniques and various ways to assemble Leather offers discussion and instruction on the foundation and attach wire to fabric, wood and plastic. You’ll of bookbinding technique, history, and materials. Introduction to Welded Sculpture also get a taste of drivers and sequencers for Students will construct book blocks, practice Entry-level animation and advanced techniques. stitching techniques, and design covers that express Sign up for this class at the same time as Continuing Leather 3-Hour Taster their creative voice. Traditional and contemporary Techniques in Welded Sculpture and receive a $40 discount on 1 session Entry-level tools will be used to construct several types of Continuing Techniques Steve Boverie Try two different Tasters on the same day and get a $25 This is a great class for beginners. You’ll learn to discount off the total. books. Feb 21 saturday 12–4 pm 1NEL20F15-A join pieces of metal using arc welding (also known Students will learn the basics of hand tooling 5 Sessions as stick welding). You’ll also learn to slice through (Register BY Dec 14) $204.50 Members $189.00 and weaving leather. These skills will include Rikki Smeltzer metal with the hot flame of an oxy/acetylene torch (Register after Dec 14) $220.00 Members $204.50 patterning and transferring techniques as well as Mar 5–Apr 2 thursdays 7–10 pm 1TEX16B15-A and to use power and hand tools to finish your leather conditioning and dying. Students will walk work. You’ll make a small sculpture to take home. Continuing Techniques in Neon away from the class with a small project such as a (Register BY Dec 14) $335.00 Members $310.00 bracelet, choker, or a cuff. (Register after Dec 14) $360.00 Members $335.00 Weekend Intensive Prerequisite: Introduction to Neon or consent of the instructor. Crucible Faculty Sign up at the same time as Introduction to Neon and get a 1 session Jan 31 & Feb 1 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1ARC10A15-A $40 discount on more advanced class. Crucible Faculty Leather Working Feb 21 & 22 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1ARC10A15-B Building on your basic skills, this class emphasizes Entry-level Feb 14 saturday 10 am–1 pm 1TEX02E15-A Mar 14 & 15 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1ARC10A15-C the possibilities when creating unique artwork Feb 14 saturday 2–5 pm 1TEX02E15-B In this class you will learn techniques for working using neon light. Class work includes discussion with leather, including cutting, edging, stitching, (Register BY Dec 14) $339.50 Members $309.00 of the expanded use of color, choice of glass size, (Register BY Dec 14) $124.50 Members $114.00 dyeing and oiling. Setting rivets, and adding (Register after Dec 14) $370.00 Members $339.50 bombarding/manifold operation, self-directed (Register after Dec 14) $135.00 Members $124.50 hardware like buckles will also be covered as well is sculptural conception and construction. You’ll design and safety issues. Each student will make a Fun Together have the opportunity to complete two or three Introduction to Sewing: A Crash belt and at least one bag (either a hand bag with a Crucible Faculty illuminated projects. strap or a belt pouch). Feb 21 & 22 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1ARC10A15-FB Course Mar 14 & 15 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1ARC10A15-FC 5 sessions Entry-level Weekend Intensive Christian Schiess If you’re a beginner, this four-hour workshop is Crucible Faculty (Register BY Dec 14) $544.00 Members $498.00 Jan 24–Feb 21 saturdays 10 am–1 pm 1NEL31F15-A the perfect way to become better acquainted with Feb 21 & 22 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1TEX29A15-A (Register after Dec 14) $590.00 Members $544.00 Feb 28–Mar 28 saturdays 10 am–1 pm 1NEL31F15-B your sewing machine. You’ll learn sewing machine operation, troubleshooting, and parts; various (Register BY Dec 14) $322.50 Members $295.00 5 sessions (Register BY Dec 14) $369.00 Members $338.00 Crucible Faculty sewing tools and their uses; and foolproof methods (Register after Dec 14) $350.00 Members $322.50 (Register after Dec 14) $400.00 Members $369.00 Jan 28–Feb 25 wednesdays 7–10 pm 1ARC10B15-D for sewing a straight seam and turning corners. 5 sessions Mar 3–31 tuesdays 7–10 pm 1ARC10B15-E The class also covers types of fabric and their uses. Crucible Faculty Special Effects with EL Wire Students MUST bring their own sewing machine. Jan 26–Mar 2 mondays 7–10 pm 1TEX29B15-B (Register BY Dec 14) $339.50 Members $309.00 Prerequisite: EL Wire Workshop No Class Feb 16 (Register after Dec 14) $370.00 Members $339.50 Takes your EL wire skills to the next level with 1 session Mar 9–Apr 6 mondays 7–10 pm 1TEX29B15-C sequencing, light combinations and movement. Sagarika Rao Feb 25 wednesday 6–10 pm 1TEX10B15-A Sequencing allows you to create simple yet (Register BY Dec 14) $322.50 Members $295.00 Oxyacetylene Welding spectacular special effects and animations, while Entry-level (Register BY Dec 14) $102.50 Members $95.00 (Register after Dec 14) $350.00 Members $322.50 light combinations and movement make your Learn to weld using a torch that burns a mixture (Register after Dec 14) $110.00 Members $102.50 projects come alive. of oxygen and acetylene gases—the hottest flame Coming in Future Quarters: available, and the least expensive way to weld. 1 session Cartoneria (Mexican Paper Sculpture) · Fascinating Fascinators You’ll learn about cutting, joining and shaping Steve Boverie · Principles of Garment Reconstruction sheet metal to make a geometric candleholder, Feb 22 saturday 12–4 pm 1NEL35F15-A Entry-level · Leather Working II along with another small project of your choice. In this class you’ll learn cartoneria, the ancient This class also covers oxyacetylene and plasma (Register BY Dec 14) $215.50 Members $201.00 and popular art form of Mexican papier-mâché. cutting, and introduces metal-joining by brazing. (Register after Dec 14) $230.00 Members $215.50 Cartoneria combines Aztec styles with Spanish techniques and is deeply rooted in ancient Mexican Weekend Intensive legends, traditions and craftsmanship. You will Crucible Faculty Coming in Future Quarters: create fantastic and colorful sculptures from paper Feb 27 & 28 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1ARC20A15-A and recycled materials, using mythological beasts · Plasma + Hot Glass Master Class (Register BY Dec 14) $345.50 Members $316.00 and characters as a starting point. · Plasma Sculpture (Register after Dec 14) $375.00 Members $345.50 8 sessions Ruben Guzman 5 sessions Crucible Faculty Jan 28–Mar 18 wednesdays 7–10 pm 1TEX12B15-A Stone Working Mar 5–Apr 2 thursdays 7–10 pm 1ARC20B15-B (Register BY Dec 14) $246.50 Members $223.00 (Register BY Dec 14) $345.50 Members $316.00 (Register after Dec 14) $270.00 Members $246.50 (Register after Dec 14) $375.00 Members $345.50 Stone Carving Entry-level Note: There will be an additonal charge for stones Continuing Techniques in Welded In this hands-on class, you’ll move from traditional Sculpture hand-carving techniques to pneumatic tools as you Prerequisites: Introduction to Welded Sculpture or Women’s learn advanced tricks of the stone-carving trade. Welding. Sign up for this class at the same time as Intro to in Welded Sculpture or Women’s Welding and receive a $40 10 sessions discount on Continuing Techniques. Bill Rose Create a gallery and sale ready piece as you learn Jan 28–Apr 1 wednesdays 7–10 pm 1STN10B15-A to weld and incorporate new common metals (Register BY Dec 14) $415.50 Members $376.00 including stainless steel and cast iron as well as (Register after Dec 14) $455.00 Members $415.50 develop advanced weldingtechniques and receive instruction on new fabrication tools.

Coming in Future Quarters: 2 sessions · Sculpting with Concrete Crucible Faculty Mar 21& 22 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1ARC31A15-A

(Register BY Dec 14) $303.50 Members $277.00 (Register after Dec 14) $330.00 Members $303.50

20 | WINTER 2015 theCrucible.org | 510.444.0919 | 21 MIG Welding 3-Hour Taster Wood + Metal Entry-level Entry-level Try two different Tasters on the same day and get a $25 Learn and apply the fundamental properties of discount off the total. these two titans of materials. During this class, Our 3-hour Maker Tasters are a fantastic way to you’ll create a custom piece of furniture that begin exploring industrial art and meet people with incorporates both materials and highlights the a common interest. In this MIG welding taster you’ll ways each complements the other. Come to the learn the basics ofmetal inert gas (MIG) welding, first class with ideas for a small piece of custom as well as plasma cutting and other fabrication wood + metal furniture. processes. 10 sessions 1 session Crucible Faculty Crucible Faculty Jan 26–Apr 6 mondays 6–9 pm 1MIG20B15-A Feb 14 saturday 10 am–1 pm 1MIG02E15-A No Class Feb 16 Feb 14 saturday 2–5 pm 1MIG02F15-B (Register BY Dec 14) $561.00 Members $512.00 (Register BY Dec 14) $124.50 Members $114.00 (Register after Dec 14) $610.00 Members $561.00 (Register after Dec 14) $135.00 Members $124.50 The Art of Metal: Design & Furniture Introduction to MIG Welding Entry-level Fabrication Become familiar with MIG (metal inert gas, or wire- Prerequisite: Any welding experience feed) welding and plasma torch cutting, and learn Note: Students will be responsible for the cost of metal for their project. TIG Welding II Coming in Future Quarters: how to make electricity “arc” through the air to If you want to fabricate one-of-a-kind metal Prerequisite: TIG Welding I Sign up for this class at the same · Burn Barrel melt steel and wire tocreate a weld, or a cut. furniture for your home, this class is for you. Going time as TIG I and receive a $40. discount. on TIG II. · Women’s Welding beyond basic MIG welding, this ten-week class Hone your technique and discover the full potential · Art of the One-Speed - Building a Bicycle Frame(TIG) Weekends Intensive of TIG. You’ll develop precision and control, as well Crucible Faculty focuses on designing andfabricating functional · Welding Immersion Program as learn to prepare and weld various types of joints Jan 31 & Feb 1 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1MIG10A15-A and aesthetically interesting benches, wheeled used in fabrication. You’ll also venture into the Feb 21 & 22 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1MIG10A15-B furniture, shelves and just about any other piece of variety of other metals emphasizing aluminum and Mar 14 & 15 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1MIG10A15-C furniture you’d like to fabricate. copper. Mar 21& 22 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1MIG10A15-D 10 sessions (Register BY Dec 14) $381.50 Members $348.00 Hilary Engelman 5 Sessions Rusty Howson (Register after Dec 14) $415.00 Members $381.50 Jan 28–Apr 1 wednesdays 7–10 pm 1MIG31B15-A Mar 5–Apr 2 thursdays 7–10 pm 1TIG31B15-A (Register BY Dec 14) $541.00 Members $492.00 Fun Together (Register BY Dec 14) $372.50 Members $340.00 Crucible Faculty (Register after Dec 14) $590.00 Members $541.00 (Register after Dec 14) $405.00 Members $372.50 Woodworking Feb 21 & Feb 22 Sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1MIG10A15-FB Mar 14 & Mar 15 Sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1MIG10A15-FC TIG Welding I Mar 21& Mar 22 Sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1MIG10A15-FD Entry-level TIG & Titanium Sign up for this class at the same time as TIG II and receive a Prerequisites: TIG Welding I Fundamentals of Woodworking (Register BY Dec 14) $614.50 Members $564.00 $40 discount on TIG II. Titanium metal is sensitive and tricky to weld, Entry-level (Register after Dec 14) $665.00 Members $614.50 Tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding is a precise but this one-day class will teach you the Phone in and sign up for any Wood class the week after method that makes clean, focused welds on any basics of titanium TIG welding with standard completing this class and receive a $40 discount on that 5 sessions woodworking class. metal you desire and can even join dissimilar shop equipment. You’ll learn the properties of Crucible Faculty This 2-day introduction is a great way to begin your metals, from super thin to very thick. In this titanium and techniques to avoid cracking and Jan 27–Feb 24 tuesdays 7–10 pm 1MIG10B15-E woodworking experience. Learn the basics of wood class, you will use steel to develop a series contamination of this material, such as appropriate Mar 3–Mar 31 tuesdays 7–10 pm 1MIG10B15-F technology, tools and design. Bring a notebook and of fundamental welding techniques that will use of gas lenses and back-purging welds with comfortable shoes – this is a fast paced, hands-on culminate in a small project. argon to bring them down to a lower temperature. (Register BY Dec 14) $381.50 Members $348.00 overview. (Register after Dec 14) $415.00 Members $381.50 You’ll see demonstrations and practice basic and WEEKEND INTENSIVE some advanced welds in class. You should have Crucible Faculty 2 sessions Sunrise(7 Sessions) experience with TIG welding. Please bring your Michael Bray Jan 31 & Feb 1 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1TIG10A15-A Crucible Faculty gloves and wear suitable clothing. Jan 31–Feb 1 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1WOD09A15-A Feb 17–Mar 31 tuesdays 10 am–12 pm 1MIG10C15-G Feb 21 & 22 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1TIG10A15-B Mar 14 & 15 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1TIG10A15-C 1 session (Register BY Dec 14) $242.00 Members $219.00 (Register BY Dec 14) $359.00 Members $328.00 Rusty Howson (Register after Dec 14) $265.00 Members $242.00 (Register after Dec 14) $390.00 Members $359.00 (Register BY Dec 14) $381.50 Members $348.00 Mar 21 saturday 10 am–5 pm 1TIG36E15-A (Register after Dec 14) $415.00 Members $381.50 Weeklong (Register BY Dec 14) $243.50 Members $227.00 Beginning Woodworking Crucible Faculty Fun Together (Register after Dec 14) $260.00 Members $243.50 Entry-level Jan 5–9 mon–Fri 10 am–1 pm 1MIG10K15-A Crucible Faculty Use traditional and modern hand and power Feb 21 & 22 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1TIG10A15-FB Exploring Welding tools safely to gain the skills needed for many Price $415.00 Members $381.50 Mar 14 & 15 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1TIG10A15-FC woodworking projects, such as milling boards, Entry-level strong, attractive joints and sound structure. All Weeklong (Price for 2) (Register BY Dec 14) $614.50 Members $564.00 Phone in and sign up for any welding class the week after tools for learning are provided, and you’ll leave Jan 5–9 mon–Fri 10 am–1 pm 1MIG10K15-FW (Register after Dec 14) $665.00 Members $614.50 completing this class and receive a $40 discount on that welding class with an excellent foundation for more advanced Price $665.00 Members $614.50 5 sessions If you’re not sure what type of welding you’d like wood classes, as well as a simple and beautiful table Crucible Faculty to learn, this is the class for you. You will learn of your own creation. Jan 27–Feb 24 tuesdays 7–10 pm 1TIG10B15-D about —and have the chance to try—the four types Women’s MIG Welding Jan 29–Feb 26 thursdays 7–10 pm 1TIG10B15-E of welding taught at The Crucible: oxyacetylene, 10 sessions Crucible Faculty Entry-level Mar 3–31 tuesdays 7–10 pm 1TIG10B15-F arc (“stick”), metal inert gas (MIG) and tungsten This special workshop, taught by women for inert gas (TIG). This class will inspire you and guide Jan 27–Mar 31 tuesdays 6–10 pm 1WOD10B15-A women, covers the same material as Introduction (Register BY Dec 14) $381.50 Members $348.00 you to the type of welding most appropriate to the Jan 30–Apr 3 Fridays 2–6 pm 1WOD10D15-B to MIG Welding. It’s a great introduction to (Register after Dec 14) $415.00 Members $381.50 project you want to complete or the direction you (Register BY Dec 14) $575.50 Members $521.00 metalworking in a supportive environment. want to follow. Absolutely no experience needed. (Register after Dec 14) $630.00 Members $575.50 2 Sessions Weeklong 2 sessions Crucible Faculty Crucible Faculty Crucible Faculty Jan 24 & 25 sat & Sun 1–5 pm 1WLD03F15-A Jan 5–9 mon–Fri 10 am–4 pm 1WOD10P15-B Feb 7 & 8 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 1MIG10A15-WA Feb 28 & Mar 1 sat & Sun 1–5 pm 1WLD03F15-B Price $630.00 Members $575.50 (Register BY Dec 14) $381.50 Members $348.00 (Register BY Dec 14) $198.50 Members $182.00 (Register after Dec 14) $415.00 Members $381.50 (Register after Dec 14) $215.00 Members $198.50 Weeklong (Price for 2) Jan 5–9 mon–Fri 10 am–4 pm 1WOD10P15-FB

Price $988.00 Members $906.20

22 | WINTER 2015 theCrucible.org | 510.444.0919 | 23 YOUTH CLASSES

Woodturning I Woodturning II Entry-level Entry-level Using a lathe, you can turn a rough piece of wood After you become comfortable using the lathe into a beautifully shaped spindle or bowl. In this and understanding basic tool use, it’s time to class, you will learn the basics of the turning explore more advanced projects and tackle more process as you explore small bowl turning and adventurous pieces. This class gives you more spindle turning. The class covers tool use and time on the machines with the guidance of the sharpening, and wood selection, preparation and instructor. Demonstrations in hollow turning finishing. and additive sculpture are emphasized. You are All youth must have a completed parental consent form and a completed medical authorization form on file encouraged to bring in your own materials and before the first day of class. These forms must be submitted for each and every quarter youth attend class. WEEKEND INTENSIVE project ideas. Youth cannot participate without these forms on file. No exceptions. Sorry. Crucible Faculty • Youth attending all day classes should bring a sack lunch. Morning and afternoon snacks are provided. Feb 21 & 22 sat & Sun 11 am–5 pm 1WOD15A15-A Weekend Intensive Mar 14 & 15 sat & Sun 11 am–5 pm 1WOD15A15-B Crucible Faculty • No weapon making in youth classes. Mar 14 & 15 sat & Sun 11 am–5 pm 1WOD33A15-A (Register BY Dec 14) $315.50 Members $286.00 (Register after Dec 14) $345.00 Members $315.50 (Register BY Dec 14) $315.50 Members $286.00 (Register after Dec 14) $345.00 Members $315.50 Blacksmithing Ceramics Fun Together Crucible Faculty Feb 21–22 sat & Sun 11 am–5 pm 1WOD15A15-FA Wood + Metal Youth Blacksmithing (Ages 12–17) Youth Clay Critters (Ages 8–11) Entry-level Learn to bend and shape steel in The Crucible’s In this exciting class students will explore clay as (Register BY Dec 14) $505.00 Members $460.00 Learn and apply the fundamental properties of smithy as you practice traditional blacksmithing a sculptural material to create critters of their (Register after Dec 14) $550.00 Members $505.00 these two titans of materials. During this class, techniques such as drawing, bending, twisting, own imagination. We will learn hand-building you’ll create a custom piece of furniture that punching, slitting and drifting using the forge and techniques (slabs, coils, etc.), mold making with Continuing Techniques in incorporates both materials and highlights the anvil. Students will learn to forge with confidence plaster, and different surface treatments with ways each complements the other. Come to the and complete projects such as a bracelet, hook, traditional glazes and non-traditional approaches. Woodworking first class with ideas for a small piece of custom fork, and spoon. We will also venture into including other materials, Prerequisite: Beginning Woodworking wood + metal furniture. such as fabrics, metal, and wood into our critters. Are you comfortable in the woodshop and itching INTENSIVE to learn more woodworking techniques? Explore 10 sessions Crucible Faculty Afterschool (6 sessions) advanced woodworking methods applied to Crucible Faculty Mar 7–8 sat & Sun 10 am–5 pm 1BLK10B15-YA Crucible Faculty furniture making and other projects. You’ll use Jan 26–Apr 6 mondays 6–9 pm 1MIG20B15-A Feb 23–Mar 30 mondays 4–6:30 pm 1CER12Q15-YA hand-cut dovetails and a variety of machine-cut No Class Feb 16 (Register BY Dec 14) $381.50 Members $348.00 joinery, and learn about the use of jigs and fixtures (Register after Dec 14) $415.00 Members $381.50 (Register BY Dec 14) $241.00 Members $222.00 (Register BY Dec 14) $561.00 Members $512.00 to speed your workflow. Skills taught will include (Register after Dec 5) $260.00 Members $241.00 (Register after Dec 14) $610.00 Members $561.00 joinery, advanced milling and tapering, shaping, Afterschool (6 sessions) Crucible Faculty finishing techniques and design. You must provide Spring Break Feb 23–Mar 30 mondays 4–6:30 pm 1BLK10Q15-YB Crucible Faculty your own materials. Coming in Future Quarters: Apr 6–10 mon–Fri 1–4 pm 2CER10M15-YA · Spoon Carving By Hand (Register BY Dec 14) $372.50 Members $340.00 10 sessions · The Bandsaw Box (Register after Dec 14) $405.00 Members $372.50 (Register BY Dec 14) $241.00 Members $222.00 Crucible Faculty · The Art of Woodcarving & Sculpting (Register after Dec 14) $260.00 Members $241.00 Jan 28–Apr 1 wednesdays 6–10 pm 1WOD31B15-A · Oaxaca Style Wood Carving Spring Break · Woodworking Immersion Program Crucible Faculty (Register BY Dec 14) $425.00 Members $380.00 Apr 6–10 mon–Fri 9 am–12 pm 2BLK10K15-YA (Register after Dec 14) $470.00 Members $425.00 Apr 6–10 mon–Fri 1–4 pm 2BLK10M15YB

(Register BY Dec 14) $372.50 Members $340.00 (Register after Dec 14) $405.00 Members $372.50

24 | WINTER 2015 theCrucible.org | 510.444.0919 | 25 YOUTH CLASSES YOUTH CLASSES Glass Blowing

Youth Glass Blowing (Ages 14–17) Youth Gravity Cars (Ages 8–11) You can melt and reform glass using the glory Gravity Cars is a no-rules miniature car-building hole, an opening in a furnace that keeps glass hot and racing competition inspired by the Nerdy and workable. Many techniques for working with Derby. Like the Nerdy Derby we will have a large, hot glass will be demonstrated including cane undulating track and no restrictions on the size of pulling, cane cups, “rollups,” re-blowing bottles. the cars or materials which can be used. Gravity Students will work in teams to form the hot glass. Cars reward creativity, cleverness and ingenuity. Be prepared for very hot work. Spring Break INTENSIVE Crucible Faculty Crucible Faculty Apr 6–10 mon–Fri 1–4pm 2WHL42M15-YB Mar 7 & 8 sat & Sun 10 am–4 pm 1GLB10A15-YA (Register BY Dec 14) $312.00 Members $284.00 (Register BY Dec 14) $530.00 Members $485.00 (Register after Dec 14) $340.00 Members $312.00 (Register after Dec 14) $575.00 Members $530.00

Spring Break Crucible Faculty Apr 6–10 mon–Fri 1–4 pm 2GLB10M15-YB Jewelry (Register BY Dec 14) $530.00 Members $485.00 (Register after Dec 14) $575.00 Members $530.00 Youth Exploration in Metal Jewelry Welding Woodworking (Ages 12–17) Make a fashion statement! Using copper, silver, and other nonferrous metals, you’ll learn jewelry and Youth Intro to Welded Sculpture Youth Woodcarving & Sculpting Glass Flameworking metal art skills to create trendy jewelry of your (Ages 12–17) (Ages 8–11) own design. In this hands-on class you’ll be taught Learn to fuse, cut, bend, and shape metal. This This class introduces basic hand tools and their filing, sanding, texturing, and polishing techniques intensive introduction to stick welding (also known functions through hands-on demonstrations. Youth Glass Flameworking (Ages 12–17) used in creating metal jewelry. You will leave this as arc welding) and oxyacetylene torch cutting is Students will learn about the history, cultural Discover flameworking, a type of hot glass work. class wearing a project of your own design. taught by a technical pro. In-depth demonstrations significance, and process of woodcarving and You will learn to manipulate molten glass over a and one-on-one guidance will be given on the sculpting, including design and carving approaches. torch with confidence and create beautiful and Spring Break safe and effective operation of welding equipment Students are given expert guidance through every unique marbles and figures out of colored glass. Crucible Faculty Apr 6–10 mon–Fri 9 am–12 pm 2JWL10M15-YA as instructors help you create a small welded step of the carving process, from brainstorming sculpture or project. to adding fine detail, and will create a three- INTENSIVE Lauren Ekman (Register BY Dec 14) $277.00 Members $254.00 dimensional project of their own design inspired by INTENSIVE Mar 7–8 sat & Sun 10 am–2 pm 1GLF10E15-YA (Register after Dec 14) $300.00 Members $277.00 culture, myth, folklore or their own imaginations. Crucible Faculty (Register BY Dec 14) $179.50 Members $164.00 Mar 7–8 sat & Sun 10 am–4 pm 1ARC10A15-YA Spring Break (Register after Dec 14) $195.00 Members $179.50 Crucible Faculty (Register BY Dec 14) $339.50 Members $309.00 Apr 6–10 mon–Fri 9 am–12 pm 2WOD10K15-YA (Register after Dec 14) $370.00 Members $339.50 Afterschool (6 sessions) Crucible Faculty Kinetics & (Register BY Dec 14) $248.00 Members $226.00 Afterschool (6 sessions) Feb 23–Mar 30 mondays 4–6:30 pm 1GLF10Q15-YB (Register after Dec 14) $270.00 Members $248.00 Crucible Faculty (Register BY Dec 14) $337.50 Members $310.00 Electronics Feb 23–Mar 30 mondays 4–6:30 pm 1ARC10Q15-YB (Register after Dec 14) $365.00 Members $337.50 (Register BY Dec 14) $339.50 Members $309.00 (Register after Dec 14) $370.00 Members $339.50 Spring Break Youth Extreme Gizmos (Ages 8–11) Crucible Faculty Learn kinetic techniques to design, engineer, and Youth After Care Spring Break Apr 6–10 mon–Fri 9 am–12 pm 2GLF10K15-YA construct a mechanical sculpture, contraption, or Crucible Faculty gadget with lights and moving parts. Using new Apr 6–10 mon–Fri 9 am–12 pm 2ARC10K15-YA (Register BY Dec 14) $337.50 Members $310.00 and salvaged components, you will learn how After care is provided for students signed up for (Register after Dec 14) $365.00 Members $337.50 motors, lights, and switches work, how to create (Register BY Dec 14) $318.50 Members $292.00 an afternoon class at the Crucible whose parents mechanical structures, how to create different (Register after Dec 14) $345.00 Members $318.50 are unable to pick up their child when the camps types of motion, and how to incorporate switches let out at 4 pm. By registering for this, you are to operate your very own fantastical contraption! provided 1 hour of care for the time and week stated from Monday to Friday. If you would like a Spring Break customizable option, e.g., Tuesday and Thursdays, Hot Wheels Crucible Faculty or Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, please call. Apr 6–10 mon–Fri 9 am–12 pm 2KIN10K15-YA

Youth Frame Alteration: (Register BY Dec 14) $253.00 Members $231.00 1 hours after care 4–5 pm Art Bike (Ages 12–17) (Register after Dec 14) $275.00 Members $253.00 You must pre-register to access after care. A fee of $20 per half hour will be charged for any parent arriving late after 4:30 pm. Customize your bicycle in this exciting Crucible youth workshop! Students will learn basic Youth Radical Robots (Ages 12–17) Spring Break fabrication skills in MIG welding, grinding, and Build a simple remote-controlled robot . From Crucible Faculty finishing to reconstruct their bicycles. Bicycle the wheels up, you’ll create your robot’s shape Apr 6–10 mon–Fri 4–5 pm 2ACY01Q15-YA frames will be stripped and students will learn to and personality from salvaged components, Price $75 Members $67.50 redesign and alter its handle bars, rims, seat posts, mechanisms, and electrical components. You’ll and frames to create a unique, hip, and one-of- also learn soldering, mechanical construction a-kind look that will make them the talk of the techniques, and how to remove and repurpose 2 hours after care 4–6 pm neighborhood. Students are required to bring their these items. Each student will receive a kit of You must pre-register to access after care. A fee of $20 per half hour will be charged for any parent arriving late after 4:30 pm. own steel framed bicycle. motors, wheels, and a remote control toy.

Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break Crucible Faculty Crucible Faculty Crucible Faculty Apr 6–10 mon–Fri 4–6 pm 2ACY02Q15-YA Apr 6–10 mon–Fri 9 am–4 pm 2WHL11P15-YA Apr 6–10 mon–Fri 1–4 pm 2KIN15M15-YA Price $150 Members $135 (Register BY Dec 14) $690.00 Members $630.00 (Register BY Dec 14) $304.50 Members $279.00 (Register after Dec 14) $750.00 Members $690.00 (Register after Dec 14) $330.00 Members $304.50

26 | WINTER 2015 theCrucible.org | 510.444.0919 | 27 General Information

Unless otherwise mentioned, all class materials are provided. Speak with your Access to instructor first about larger projects as there are limits on space and on materials costs. Studios and Tool Please notify staff of any physical, social, Staff Members behavioral or emotional health conditions Kristy Alfieri Education Director Studio Rentals prior to registering. Stephen Bissinger Graphic Designer Brian Buono Senior Studio Manager The Crucible offers 24-hour access to private Megaen Curl Youth Program Assistant or shared spaces with industrial pallet racks, What to Wear Nick DiPhillipo Foundry Technician 120-volts in a secure building, and access Ian Dolton-Thorton Tool Room Manager All natural fibers only! Nylon, polyester, Evelyn Donis Studio Manager to The Crucible’s studios and tools during spandex or other synthetics can melt and Brendan Dreaper Financial Associate studio hours, with appropriate studio area cause serious injury. No flip flops, sandals Lauren Ekman Development Associate checkouts. Studio renters automatically or open-toed shoes of any kind. Long pants Nick Fynn Communications Manager become Crucible members at the Pyro level, only - no shorts or skirts. Wear layers. The Francesca Gabourel Programs Assoc & Event Coordinator and all their area safety check-outs are free. Carla Hall Youth Program Director studio can be very cold or very hot. TIG Caroline Hope Volunteer Coordinator • $350 for 8’ x 16’s shared students: you must wear a long-sleeved Peter Kropf IT Director • $625 for 16’ x 16’ full studio cotton shirt that covers the skin up to your Kier Lugo Operations Manager neckline. David C. Miller Executive Director Rob Nehring Adult Program Director Team Building Access to Tools Chris Niemer Blacksmith Technician Byrd Pappas Studio Manager and Equipment Behavior Policy Ismael (Iz) Plasencia Youth Program Associate Workshops The Crucible strives to create an Stephan Powidzki Studio Manager The Crucible’s Expanded Access to Tools environment that respects its participants’ Rena Ragimova Website Administrator and Equipment (CREATE) program allows physical and emotional well-being. Students Thomas (TJ) Rockwell Programs Associate Crucible members to use our studios during Jeremy Scidmore Studio Manager Contribute. Collaborate. are expected to conduct themselves Stacy Jo Scott Studio Manager regular studio hours, and after passing with respect for other individuals, the Jill Skinner Financial Controller Create. appropriate studio area safety check-outs organization and the facility at all times. Rikki Smeltzer Youth Program Assistant Working with The Crucible’s staff, your ($40 per area). Classes take priority. Spaces Bianca Starr Students will review Studio Rules and Group Event Coordinator team is guided through hands-on art must be cleaned and vacated 30 minutes Agreements of The Crucible during their Daniel Stauber Curator & Team Building Manager prior to any class and 15 minutes before Jessica Watkins Development Director workshops encouraging them to learn and first class. The director reserves the right to collaborate in new ways. Our workshops closing. enforce these rules and anyone in violation can meet the needs of any group, from as • Monday–Friday, 10 am to 10 pm will be subject to disciplinary consequences Board of Directors few as six to more than 100. • Saturday & Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm including, but not limited to, immediate Charles R. Olson Board President Program Fees: dismissal from class without refund. Renée Ventimiglia Treasurer • $1100 - full year access & four free Lori Fogarty Secretary Options Lauren Adams checkouts Cancellations Warren Breslau The Crucible has a workshop to fit your • $350 - 90-day & one free check-out organization’s budget and schedule. The Crucible has the right to cancel Loretta Clarke • $125 - 30-day session during any class Jeremy Crandell any class for any reason. If your class is In a 2-hour mini-workshop, your quarter Edward B. Kangeter IV • $105 - reoccurring monthly billing cancelled, we will notify you by phone or David Shulman team gets a taste of one technique, email and your tuition fees will be credited such as welding, blacksmithing or glass • $40 - per area safety check-out • $50 - optional 2 1/2’ x 2 x 6 1/2’ locker or refunded in full. flameworking. Emeritus Advisory Board • $125 - 3’ x 5’ x 8’ Locker In a 3–4 hour half-day workshop, your including shelving & rolling cart Michael Sturtz, Founder teammates complete a small individual art Withdrawals Deborah Chalsty project or collaborate on a group piece. Each class fee includes a non-refundable Robert Dubow Winter Closures registration fee of $50. You may withdraw Joaquin Haskell In a 6-hour full-day workshop, your Mark McClure group can work in multiple areas, such Dec 24 –Jan 1: Christmas & New Year’s Day from a class for any reason up to seven Nina Sazevich days prior to the start of the class. You will Phillip H. Tagami as torch cutting and welding, to create Jan 19: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day receive a refund minus the $50 registration individual or group projects. Feb 16: President’s Day fee. There is no refund if you withdraw from Advisory Council In a 6–8 hour design and build a class less than seven days before the first workshop, your group collaborates and class meeting. Jacinda Abcarian designs a single large art project using Roger Abraham multiple techniques. Melissa Alexander Transfers Randolph Belle Mini-workshops start as low as $800. If a student wishes to transfer, they must Christopher Bently Design and build packages, including lunch Dennis Bartels and a wine and cheese art reception, start first withdraw from the class they are signed Joe Brennan up, adhering to the withdrawal policy above. Lisa Burger at $3,500. Any refund or credit due after withdrawal Karen Cusolito can be applied to enrollment in a different Dawn Hawk class. Tanya Holland More Info Kai Larson Kelley Kahn Visit: TheCrucible.org/team-building-workshops Elizabeth Meier Call: 510.444.0919 x125 Missed Classes Brad Peik Email: [email protected] There are no refunds, transfers, make-ups or Leslie Pritchett deferments for missed classes. Jennifer Raiser Anat Sapan Christopher Schardt Todd Seabold Returned Checks: Ann Wettrich There is a $35 charge for returned checks. Alex Zwissler

28 | WINTER 2015 theCrucible.org | 510.444.0919 | 29 Support Creativity! Our Supporters The Crucible is deeply grateful to our members, donors, and sponsors who make our work possible throughout the year. We are proud to recognize and thank those who have invested $250 and more in our mission between July 1, 2013 and September 15, 2014.

McCarthy, David C. Miller, George Miller, $50,000 and above Helen & John Meyer, Milligan Family Warren Breslau & Frances Hellman, Foundation, Steve O’Donnell, Rose O’Malley, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Perforce Foundation, The Perlmutter Family The James Irvine Foundation Foundation, Roderick Repke, Ben & Charlene Rigby, Schwab Charitable $25,000 and above Fund, John Shaw, Denise Spencer, Amanda Autodesk, Inc., Christopher Bently, CASS Inc. Walker, Steven Young & Gabrielle Kuzsel Membership Levels (Official Recycling Partner of The Crucible), Greg Hansen & Marsha Roberts, Hellman $500 and above Firecracker (Individual), $75 Foundation, The Miner Anderson Family Anonymous, Adobe Systems Incorporated Student/Educator, $50 Foundation, Renée Ventimiglia Matching Gift Program, Corin Anderson, (w/ current school ID) Philip Arca, Douglas Bayer, The Benevity Community Impact Fund, Nicholas Bryant, Pyro (Family), $150 $10,000 and above (up to 4 people at same residence) Anonymous, Lauren & Steve Adams, Michael Bussell, Deborah Chalsty, Richard Cunningham, Michael Dalrymple, Inferno, $250 The Barrios Trust, City of Oakland Cultural Funding Program, Jeremy Crandell, Dharma Merchant Services, Philip Dzilvelis, Phoenix, $500 The Crescent Porter Hale Foundation, Amy Ellingson, Donna Ellison, Mark Evans, Marcene Forrester, Marion Gothier, Vulcan, $1,000 General Atlantic Corporation, Chad Lester, LinkedIn For Good Foundation, Debra Hendsch, Mark Hennigh, Titan, $2,500 The Thomas J. Long Foundation, Vandy Howell, ISU Insurance Services of Oakland Fund for the Arts, San Francisco, Kevin Kleespies, Rick Leland, Charles Olson & Yoko Watanabe, Linden Street Brewery, Maker Faire, Leslie Pritchett, The Kenneth Rainin Brad Martin, Maureen Middleton, Foundation, The Morris Stulsaft David Nisonger Jr., Doug & Emilie Ogden, Support The Crucible! Foundation, Pasha & Laney Thornton Kate Ortolano, PG&E Corporation For over 15 years, The Crucible has burned brightly as a beacon for creativity, enabling access Foundation, Leigh Paige, Robert Piper, Melissa & Joan Reep, John Russo, to tools and instruction for artists and tinkerers of all ages and skill levels. Our arts education $5,000 and above Christopher Schardt, Jen Sever, model is like no other–providing hands-on exploration in an intimate, collaborative, AB&I Foundry, American Endowment Jill & Wesley Skinner, Matthew Stepka, cross-disciplinary setting–and you make it possible! Foundation, Chalsty Family Foundation, Howard & Leslie Sturtz, Navin Thukkaram, Clif Bar Family Foundation, Patricia Gibbs, David & Beth Trachtenberg, As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, your support is an integral part of our success. Get Judith Hellman, The Innovation and Jessica Watkins, Kirsten Weisser, involved in our community and support creativity at The Crucible in these ways: Understanding Fund, Lapis Group, Inc., Joyce Welsher, Patti White, Emily Wu The Dean & Margaret Lesher Foundation, The Sam Mazza Foundation, $250 and above Elizabeth Meier, New Belgium Brewing Join as a Member Donate to the Annual Fund Company, The Tagami Family/CCIG/& Joan Applebome, Miguel Arriaga, Oakland Global Rail Dennis & Suzie Bartels, John Biagiotti, Starting at just $75/year, members Gifts to our Annual Fund fuel our fires and Annette Bonilla, Bernard Boudreaux, receive a full year of priority access and provide youth and adult scholarships and Barbara Brandstetter, Jeff Brandstetter, discounts. You can feel good knowing your free programs for local public schools. A gift $2,500 and above Ray Breslau, Robert Brock, Tansy Brooks, membership dues provide critical support of $25 buys safety equipment for a student, Anonymous, Karin Bloble, Donna Boger, Kacie Campbell, Matt Costa, Beth Cowan, for arts education, and they are fully tax- $1,000 sponsors a field trip for 60 children! Bill & Matt Ciaschini, First Republic Bank, Aileen Dolby, Susan Donlevy, deductible. Every gift matters, and donors to the Lori & Skip Fogarty, Christine Green, Kevin and Elaine Doran, Andy Fallat, Philip Hopkins, Shawn & Ann Fischer Hecht, Annual Fund also receive complimentary Lisa Ferreira, William Fleig, Tim Irvin, Ken Lowney, Donovan Mitchell, Peter Glikshtern, Joey Gottbrath, All members enjoy the following benefits: membership for gifts over $75. Net Tempo, Inc., One Pacific Coast Bank FSP, Kathleen Gwynn & Jon Cosby, • Early registration access Tony Onorati & Brian Benamati, Jen Patten, Carla Hall, Joaquin Haskell, Mimi Hayakawa, • Discounts on individual tuition Make an In-Kind Contribution Miriam & William Rose, Dawn Holliday, Heidi & Ryan Hudson, • Free admission to Fireside Lounges Nancy & Alan Saldich, John Samuels, Jonathan Hyman, Dana Jones, • Discounts on event tickets In-kind donations of tools/bicycles/materials David Shulman, Schnitzer Steel Industries Kathryn Keslosky, Joan Kiang, • Access to members-only CREATE help keep our costs down and clear out your Michael Korkuska, LinkedIn Corporation, Ariel McClendon, Paul McKaskle, Bob Miller, program (see page 29) garage! If you have something you think $1,000 and above Steven Moore, Amanda Noguera, Oakland could be useful in our studio or offices, give Denny Abrams, Bay Cities Pyrotector, • Eligibility to exhibit at The Crucible art Running Festival, David Ofelt, Nilesh Patel, us a call. Steven Bayles, Andre Burgoyne, shows Tony & Margaret Pico, Andrew Ritter, Paige Boger, Bernard Chung, Loretta Clarke, Jo-Ann Rose, SalesForce, The Schneider Camille Crowder, Design Within Reach, Members at higher levels demonstrate Foundation, Linda Short, Hans Starks, Donate Your Old Car, Boat Ann Eastman, Jennifer Else, Lauren Ekman, their support for the arts and receive Daniel Stauber, Neal Strickberger, Nicholas Fynn, Glass Alliance of Northern additional discounts and special invitations Gina Tomlinson, Samuel Waller, or Other Used Vehicle California, Lorraine Gnecco, Sara Gorr, throughout the year. For details and to sign Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign, Visit DonatingIsEasy.org and select The Lee Granberg, Rusty & Morgan Howson, up, visit theCrucible.org/membership. Women’s Jewelry Association Crucible as your beneficiary. It’s easy, a Anne & Jeffrey Howson, Sabrina Hellman, great tax-deduction, and all proceeds Heather Katz, Jennifer Lewis, Elizabeth Become a Volunteer benefit The Crucible.

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