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Class Schedule FALL 2014 Session runs: Sept 20–Dec 4 · Public registration begins: Aug 5 FALL 2014 INDEX THE CRUCIBLE®

The Crucible...... 3 The Crucible offers a wide selection of industrial theCrucible.org How To Register For Classes...... 3 arts classes for students of all levels and ages, from beginners to advanced artists and makers, Fall Class Listings...... 4 510.444.0919 and for both youth and adults. Our expert 1260 7th Street Artist Resources...... 5 faculty of industry professionals and emerging Oakland, CA 94607 Blacksmithing...... 6 and acclaimed artists provide personalized attention and assistance in small class settings Ceramics...... 7 that inspire creativity in everyone. Enameling...... 8 Fire Performance...... 9 Session runs: Sept 20–Dec 4, 2014 Foundry...... 10 Member registration begins: July 22, 2014 Glass Blowing...... 11 [ Public registration begins: Aug 5, 2014 ] Glass...... 13 Hot Wheels...... 16 Jewelry...... 17 How to Register for Kinetics & Electronics...... 19 Fall Classes at The Crucible Machine Shop...... 20 Moldmaking...... 21 1. Online at www.theCrucible.org Neon & Light...... 21 2. Call 510-444-0919 x 103 3. Visit us M–Th 10 am–6 pm, F 10 am–2 pm Paper, Textiles & Leather...... 22 4. By mail, including your name, contact Stone Working...... 23 information, the name and code of the course Welding...... 23 you want to take, and payment by check, to: Woodworking...... 26 1260 7th Street • Oakland, CA 94607 Youth Classes...... 28 General Information...... 30

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FALL 2014 Class Listing Copyright Law for Artists Entry-level Taught by a Crucible artist and licensed California attorney, this three-hour seminar shows you how best to protect your works from plagiarism, including registering your works, determining whether your work has been illegally copied and what to do if your copyright has been violated.

1 session Lisa Burger Nov 19 Wednesday 7–10 pm 4RES11B14-A Price $60 Members $54.50

Business Smarts for Artists & Crafts People: Section B Entry-level Do you want to know more about the business side of being an artist or craftsperson? In this knowledge-packed 5 week class which is a follow up to section A of this class, you will learn about the nuts and bolts for marketing your work with an emphasis on retail markets.

5 Sessions Judy Stone Oct 1–Nov 5 tuesdays 6–9 pm 4RES16B14-B* No Class Oct 10 Price $195 Members $178 *Or sign up for any of the individual sessions Section B: ·Most from Photography oct 1 6–9 pm 4RES16B14-B1 ·Jurying for Exhibitions oct 8 6–9 pm 4RES16B14-B2 ·Retail Markets Oct 22 6–9 pm 4RES16B14-B3 ·Arts and Crafts Shows oct 29 6–9 pm 4RES16B14-B4 ·Booth Displays Nov 5 6–9 pm 4RES16B14-B5 Price per session $45 Members $41

Blacksmithing Blacksmithing 3-Hour Taster Entry-level. Taster Classes make great gifts for a DIYer or as a unique bonding experience with family and friends. Try two skills in different disciplines on the same day and get a $25 discount off the total. Complete a small project to take home while learning the very basics of forging and using blacksmithing tools. Taster classes make great gifts for a do-it-yourselfer, or small groups.

1 session Crucible Faculty Dec 6 saturday 10 am–1 pm 4BLK02E14-A Dec 6 saturday 2–5 pm 4BLK02F14-B Dec 7 sunday 10 am–1 pm 4BLK02E14-C Sign Up Online Dec 7 sunday 2–5 pm 4BLK02F14-D Click On Class Codes Price $135 Members $124.50

4 The Crucible FALL 2014 Class Schedule 5 Forgewelding The Figure in Clay Prerequisite: Blacksmithing I & II Entry-level This advanced class covers all the fundamentals Interested in sculpting the human figure? This of this ancient method commonly used to pattern class focuses on a solid understanding of human weld blades and knives - repeatedly drawing out anatomy and proportion, and encourages a billet of steel, then folding it back and welding students to push the limits of their imagination to it upon itself, plus the use of the power . build their visions. There will be a live model.

WEEKEND INTENSIVE 8 sessions Crucible Faculty Celeste Flores Nov 1–2 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4BLK53A14-A Sept 23–Nov 18 tuesdays 7–10 pm 4CER13B14-A Price $445 Members $405.50 No Class Nov 11 Price $370 Members $343 Blacksmithing I Blacksmithing II Coming in Future Quarters: Entry-level Prerequisite: Blacksmithing I Ceramics II: Sculpture & Surfaces · Women's Blacksmithing I Sign up for this class at the same time as Blacksmithing II Sign up for this class at the same time as Blacksmithing I and Prerequisite: Ceramics I · Bladesmithing and receive a $40 discount on Blacksmithing II. receive a $40 discount on Blacksmithing II. Go beyond the basics to explore all the various · Forge Your Own Blacksmithing Tools Learn the art of forging and shaping steel, and Take your forging skills to the next level by surface treatments and alternative firing · Power Hammer I gain a working understanding of blacksmithing learning more advanced techniques including techniques in ceramics, from terra sigillata tools. You’ll be introduced to tapering, upsetting, scroll making, collaring, basic tool making to raku firings, to further use the material to flattening, dishing and bending while making and heat treating. This class prepares you for express your individual vision. several small projects, such as spoons, knives, advanced Crucible blacksmithing classes like forks and hooks. Bladesmithing and Techniques in Ornamental 8 sessions Ironwork. Robert Abrams WEEKEND INTENSIVE Sept 24–Nov 12 Wednesdays 7–10 pm 4CER31B14-A Crucible Faculty WEEKEND INTENSIVE Ceramics Price $310 Members $285 Sept 27–28 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4BLK10A14-A Crucible Faculty Oct 18–19 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4BLK10A14-B Nov 22–23 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4BLK31A14-A Nov 15–16 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4BLK10A14-C Price $385 Members $353.50 Clay Together: China Painting Price $405 Members $371.50 Parent & Child 3-Hour Taster Entry-level 5 sessions This class is an introduction to china painting Entry-level FUN TOGETHER Crucible Faculty focusing on how to mix powdered china paint Crucible Faculty Sept 24–Oct 23 Wednesdays 7–10 pm 4BLK31B14-A Parents and youth ages: 4-11 years. with a water based medium, basic brushing Oct 18–19 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4BLK10A14-FB In this three-hour class, parent and child pairs Price $385 Members $353.50 technique and layering of the paint. China Nov 15–16 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4BLK10A14-FC will create “animal bowls.” An animal bowl is a painting is a traditional technique that is still Price for Two $645 Members $594.50 bowl that is shaped like an animal! Students will appreciated by many people in current days for Techniques in Ornamental Iron Work learn basic hand building techniques to sculpt its dimensional images and delicate expression on Prerequisites: Blacksmithing; I & II their animal bowls, and then use underglazes to 5 sessions a porcelain base. Crucible Faculty Sign up for this class at the same time as Blacksmithing II paint them. Based on interest and time, we can Sept 23–Oct 21 tuesdays 7–10 pm 4BLK10B14-D and recieve a $40 discount on Tehcniques in Ornamental also incorporate using the potter’s wheel. These 5 Sessions 4BLK10B14-E Oct 28–Dec 2 tuesdays 7–10 pm Iron Work. unique pieces will be food safe. Michiko Fukushima No Class Nov 11 Take your skills to the next level and begin Sept 27–Oct 25 saturdays 12:30–3:30 pm 4CER35F14-A Price $405 Members $371.50 producing work that sells. This class covers some 1 session Price $375 Members $350 traditional decorative iron work methods and Crucible Faculty Weeklong introduces the power hammer. You will learn Dec 6 saturday 10 am–1 pm 4CER02E14-A Crucible Faculty Dec 7 sunday 10 am–1 pm 4CER02E14-B and explore techniques such as steel carving, Jan 5–9 mon–Fri 10–4 pm* 4BLK10P14-A Ceramics Lab fullering and riveting to create an ornamental Price $135 Members $124.50 Price $690 Members $639 Prerequisite: Previous Ceramics Experience dragon. Limited drop-in spaces available at $15 per session. Jan 5–9 mon–Fri 10–4 pm* 4BLK10P14-FA Come play with clay! During lab sessions you can Price for Two $1075 Members $1003.50 5 sessions Ceramics I Crucible Faculty come in and hang out while working with clay. *Includes 3-1/2 hours of instruction and 2 hours of Entry-level independent lab work each day. Oct 29–Dec 3 Wednesdays 7–10 pm 4BLK51B14-A Explore making sculptural and functional forms Purchase clay from the Crucible or bring your No Class Nov 26 in clay using all the traditional hand building and own with permission from instructor. We will Build Your Own Propane Forge Price $385 Members $353.50 surface treatment techniques, as well as push also have occasional guest visitors, demos, snacks these boundaries and cover more unconventional and drinks. Entry-level methods. Get a solid foundation in working with Need creative fire? Build your own forge. Guided 8 Sessions clay, glazing and firing. by a professional blacksmith, you’ll build a basic Cathy Lu Sept 22–Nov 10 mondays 7–9 pm 4LAB23B14-A forge from an efficient design using three types of 8 Sessions refractory materials, and keep it to use for your Crucible Faculty Price $96 Members $88.40 own blacksmithing projects. Sept 25–Nov 13 thursdays 7–10 pm 4CER10B14-A Price $315 Members $288 10 Sessions Coming in Future Quarters: Chris Niemer · CeraMix: Mixed Media & Sculptural Clayworking Sept 22–Nov 24 mondays 6–9 pm 4BLK30B14-A · Making Multiples: Price $900 Members $852.50 An Introduction to Slip Ceramics Sign Up Online Click On Class Codes 6 The Crucible FALL 2014 Class Schedule For details, class descriptions, or faculty information visit theCrucible.org or call 510.444.0919 7 Enameling Enameling Taster Intro to Enameling II Entry-level Prerequisite: Introduction to Enameling I Taster Classes make great gifts for a DIYer or as a unique Learn more in-depth application methods and bonding experience with family and friends. Try two skills in new techniques, such as firing, basic enamel different disciplines on the same day and get a $25 discount painting, working with precious metals, exploring off the total. liquid enamels and working on 3-dimensional Make a Holiday Ornament! In this taster, you'll forms. In addition to a lot of experimentation, learn the basics of enamel sifting and kiln-firing you’ll produce at least three finished pieces. and create a stenciled enamel ornament to take home. WEEKEND INTENSIVE Judy Stone 1 session Sept 20–21 sat & Sun 10 am–5 pm 4ENL31A14-A Celeste Christie Price $265 Members $243 Dec 6 saturday 10 am–1 pm 4ENL02E14-A Dec 6 saturday 2–5 pm 4ENL02F14-B Enameling Open Studio Price $135 Members $124.50 Plique-A-Jour: Prerequisite: Enameling I or instructor permission. Fire Performance Enameling Students with some enameling experience have a chance to work with the medium in a less Art of Fire Dancing I () A Primer in 3D Enameling Prerequisite: Intro to Enameling I and Intro to Jewelry structured environment. Work with enamels on Entry-level Entry-level & Metals I or the equivalent with permission of the instructor. projects of your own choosing with the benefit of Maori warriors used the ancient art of fire dancing This one-day workshop introduces you to Plique-à-jour (“open to light” in French) is an an instructor present to offer limited instruction, to increase strength and skill in preparation for enameling three-dimensional metal forms. You’ll admired enameling technique in which enamel is assistance and advice. battle. Poi, which means “ball” in Maori, uses balls work with soft sheet, mesh and copper fired into a backless frame, creating a luminous on ropes swung in circular patterns. Learn a little wire, and learn to plan for adding enamel to the effect similar to looking through a stained glass 5 sessions history while becoming familiar with the basic form and how to fire forms. This class involves window. You will design, make and finish plique- Celeste Christie Oct 24–Nov 21 Fridays 11 am–3 pm 4ENL50D14-A moves and safety practices. During the final class, spray equipment, some industrial enameling à-jour and . you’ll get to spin fire. materials and traditional jewelry enamels. Price $270 Members $245 WEEKEND INTENSIVE Olga Barmina 10 sessions 1 session Crucible Faculty Judy Stone Nov 15–16 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4ENL39A14-A Enameling Lab Sept 22–Oct 22 mons & Weds 8–9:15 pm 4PER10B14-A Sept 28 sunday 10 am–4 pm 4ENL04E14-A Price $325 Members $300 Prerequisite: Previous enameling experience. Oct 27–Dec 1 mons & Weds 8–9:15 pm 4PER10B14-B Limited drop-in spaces available at $20 per session. Price $145 Members $134 No Class Nov 26 Come play with enameling! The Crucible offers Price $225 Members $205.50 Small Scale Cloisonné Enameling studio lab sessions for you to come in and hang Introduction to Enameling I Prerequisite: Introduction to Enameling I out while working with enamels. Students may Entry-level Combine art and science in the intricate process purchase their supplies from the Crucible or Fire Staff Learn about this ancient art of fusing glass to of cloisonné enameling. Create your own small bring their own. Must be a Crucible member. Entry-level metal through metal preparation and fabrication cloisonné pieces for jewelry or small artwork, Instructor will be on hand. Learn the fundamental skill set you need to spin for enameling, kiln properties and methods for while learning the rich, subtle and distinctive a single fire staff and align the movements of firing, properties of enamel and dry and wet colors of transparent and opalescent enamels on 5 Sessions your body with the movements of the staff to application techniques. fine . Painterly shading techniques and high- Crucible Faculty Oct 1–29 Wednesdays 6–9 pm 4LAB26B14-A create a fluid, connected, captivating dance. You gloss polishing instruction will also be covered. will make a practice staff to keep. WEEKEND INTENSIVE Price $145 Members $133 Katy Joksch WEEKEND INTENSIVE 5 sessions 4ENL10A14-A Roberta Smith Oct 11–12 sat & Sun 10 am–5 pm Albert Hill Nov 8–9 sat & Sun 10 am–5 pm 4ENL10A14-B Oct 4–5 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4ENL33A14-A Coming in Future Quarters: Sept 22–Oct 20 mondays 6:30–8 pm 4PER11B14-A Price $270 Members $246.50 Price $290 Members $266 · Fred Ball Experimental Enameling Technique Price $130 Members $119.50 · Enameling on Metal Clay 5 sessions · Limoges: Painting with Enamels Celeste Christie Enamel Painting and Drawing · Enameling and Setting Hydraulically Created Forms Fire Hula Hoop I Sept 25–Oct 23 thursdays 7–10 pm 4ENL10B14-D Prerequisite: Introduction to Enameling I · Working Large: Entry-level Price $270 Members $246.50 This workshop will focus on drawing and painting A Journey into Industrial Enameling on Steel This energetic course helps you start with the use of vitreous enamels on copper and · The Magic of Decals on Enamel with joy with all the hooping basics on different pre-enameled steel. Liquid, watercolor and oil 5 sessions · Exploring Liquid Enamels planes of the body, hoop tricks and hoop Nikki Couppee based enamels will all be used in this course · Grisalle: Techniques in Medieval Enameling expression through flow and imagination. During Sept 24–Oct 22 Wednesdays 3–6 pm 4ENL10D14-C as well as drawing materials such as graphite, · Enameling Lab the last class, you will hoop with real fire. Price $270 Members $246.50 ceramic oxide pencils and chalks. 10 sessions WEEKEND INTENSIVE Crucible Faculty Nikki Couppee Sept 25–Dec 4 thursdays 6–7:30 pm 4PER12B14-A Oct 25–26 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4ENL41A14-A No Class Nov 27 Price $285 Members $261 Price $190 Members $174 Sign Up Online Click On Class Codes 8 The Crucible FALL 2014 Class Schedule For details, class descriptions, or faculty information visit theCrucible.org or call 510.444.0919 9 Fire Eating Casting: Ceramic Shell Entry-level Process Hungry for something hot? Spice up Entry-level performances and parties with your new skills There is an additional cost per pound of wax, shell and as a fire-eater! Learn to eat fire, run fire along metal. your skin and execute other advanced tricks with Ceramic shell is a mold material used in the lost grace and confidence. You will make two torches wax casting method where your wax sculpture is to keep. Fire safety is emphasized. clad in a ceramic shell, burned out, and replaced with molten metal. Learn these basic techniques 2 sessions Shaina Johnson to cast your own piece in bronze or aluminum. Oct 14–16 tues & Thurs 7–9 pm 4PER15B14-A 10 sessions Price $135 Members $124 Crucible Faculty Sept 22–Nov 24 mondays 7–10 pm 4FOU11B14-A WEEKEND Price $495 Members $451.50 Shaina Johnson Nov 15–16 sat & Sun 1–3 pm 4PER15B14-B Price $135 Members $124 Introduction to Bell Casting Entry-level This class introduces you to lost-wax and sand Art of Fire Dancing II (Poi) casting. You will make an aluminum bell pattern Prerequisite: Art of Fire Dancing (Poi) via the lost wax process, then use this reusable Learn how to integrate movement with your pattern to cast bronze bells using the green sand poi spinning. After this 5-week class, your body process. The final bell will be about six inches in and your poi will work together as one—and diameter. you’ll know many new tricks. This 5-week session highlights choreography, movement and working 8 sessions with music. Nick DiPhillipo Sept 20–Nov 15 saturdays 10 am–2 pm 4FOU16F14-A 5 sessions No Class Nov 27 Crucible Faculty Price $535 Members $486.5 Oct 28–Nov 25 tuesdays 8–9:15 pm 4PER31B14-A Price $115 Members $104.50 Continuing Techniques in Foundry Prerequisite: Bronze Casting Fire Hula Hoop II There is an additional cost per pound of wax, shell and metal. Prerequisite: Fire Hula Hoop I This class is for people with metal casting experience who have competed waxes to cast. Go beyond hooping fundamentals by adding We can also accommodate 3D printed PLA (non isolations, stalls, tosses and how to move the pigmented) patterns. The class explores details of hoop on different planes on your body and at metal casting: you will prepare your pattern, dip varying levels with fluidity. You will hoop with it to make a ceramic shell mold, and participate in fire twice during the 10-week series. a bronze pour. 10 sessions Crucible Faculty 5 sessions Sept 25–Dec 4 thursdays 8–9:30 pm 4PER32B14-A Crucible Faculty No Class Nov 27 Oct 30–Dec 4 thursdays 7–10 pm 4FOU31B14-A Price $170 Members $154 No Class Oct 11 Price $325 Members $296

Coming in Future Quarters: · in Bronze & Aluminum Decorative Glass Pumpkins · Build Your Own Foundry Furnace Glass Blowing Entry-level · Design & Make Your Own Waffle Iron Just in time for Fall, here is your chance to Foundry · Earth Casting try your hand at glass blowing as you create · Cupola Iron Casting Glass Ladling 3-Hour Taster Entry-level decorative glass pumpkins. Learn to safely Sand Casting 3-Hour Taster Taster Classes make great gifts for a DIYer or as a unique work with molten glass, gather glass out of the Entry-level bonding experience with family and friends. Try two skills in furnace, apply colors, and finally shape and Tasters Classes make great gifts for a DIYer, or as a unique different disciplines on the same day and get a $25 discount sculpt the molten glass into a unique and colorful bonding experience with family and friends. Try two skills on off the total. glass pumpkins. the same day and get a $25 discount. In this glass ladling Taster you’ll learn to make a 1 session In this 3-hour Taster in foundry processes, you’ll temporary mold of sand and ladle molten glass directly into the mold. Create a small project, and Crucible Faculty turn your ideas into cast-metal sculptures as you Oct 25 saturday 12–5 pm 4GLB04F14-A learn the basics of sand casting. meet new fun people too. Price $260 Members $241.50 1 session 1 session Crucible Faculty Crucible Faculty Dec 6 saturday 2–5 pm 4FOU02E14-A Dec 6 saturday 2–5 pm 4GLB02F14-A Dec 7 sunday 2–5 pm 4FOU02E14-B Dec 7 sunday 2–5 pm 4GLB02F14-B Price $135 Members $124.50 Price $125 Members $115.50 Sign Up Online Click On Class Codes 10 The Crucible FALL 2014 Class Schedule For details, class descriptions, or faculty information visit theCrucible.org or call 510.444.0919 11 Glass Ornaments Glass Blowing into Metal Coming in Future Quarters: Entry-level Prerequisite: Glass blowing I and Beginning MIG Welding · Glass Paper Weights Glass Flameworking Impress friends and family with your very own (or instructor permission) · Hearts of Glass hand blown glass ornaments, just in time for the Using thin gauge metal, you will fabricate a metal · Hot Sculpting I Glass Flameworking 3-Hour Taster holidays. In this 1-day workshop your instructor mold or frame learning how to weld and mend · Exploring Glass Ladling Entry-level guides you through the basic process of glass metals. Once the frame is complete you will assist · Glass Blowing Immersion Program Taster Classes make great gifts for a DIYer or as a unique a glass blowing instructor as they blow glass into blowing to help you create your unique blown bonding experience with family and friends. Try two skills in glass ball ornaments. your frame. Once the blown glass is annealed you different disciplines on the same day and get a $25 discount will learn basic wiring to create a one of a kind off the total. 1 session art light fixture. Learn the basics of glass/heat interaction, glass Crucible Faculty flame cutting, fusing (combining colors), as well Nov 17 monday 5–10 pm 4GLB05B14-B 5 Sessions & Nov 23 sunday 12–5 pm 4GLB05F14-A Crucible Faculty as a brief description of firing and procedures. You’ll come out with a small finished Price $260 Members $241.50 Oct 25–Nov 22 saturdays 12–4 pm 4GLB33F14-A Coldworking Price $690 Members $641 project. 1 session Glass Blowing I Kiln Casting Glass Sculpture I Crucible Faculty Entry-level The Cup Class Entry-level Dec 6 saturday 10 am–1 pm 4GLF02E14-A In this introductory glass blowing class you will Prerequisite: Glass Blowing I Learn the ancient art of lost-wax glass casting by Dec 6 saturday 2–5 pm 4GLF02F14-B practice and learn the basic skills, techniques Cups are functional, beautiful, and remain a sculpting a small wax form and making a mold for Dec 7 sunday 10 am–1 pm 4GLF02E14-C and tools for manipulating and shaping glass to standard unit of practice for the refinement a one-off glass reproduction which you fire and Dec 7 sunday 2–5 pm 4GLF02F14-D create your very own hand blown glass work of glass blowing skill. Explore various forms of anneal. You will complete 2-3 finished pieces. Price $135 Members $124.50 such as paperweights, cups, bowls, sculptures and drink-ware while practicing intentional control more. Be prepared for very hot work. of the vessel, plus techniques used to apply color 5 sessions Crucible Faculty and hot bits for feet, handles, and wraps. Bring Glass Flameworking I Sept 24–Oct 22 Wednesdays 7–10 pm 4GLC10B14-A WEEKEND INTENSIVE a sketchbook — you’ll have the opportunity to Entry-level Crucible Faculty design unique pieces as well as matching sets. Price $410 Members $384 Transform and manipulate glass using an oxygen- Sept 27–28 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4GLB10A14-A propane torch to mold and shape borosilicate Nov 1–2 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4GLB10A14-B 5 sessions glass into beautiful glass marbles, sculptures, Price $640 Members $591 Crucible Faculty Glass Cold Working & ornaments, and more. Oct 23–Nov 20 thursdays 5–10 pm 4GLB35B14-A Entry-level FUN TOGETHER Price $640 Members $591 Learn to grind and polish glass using glass blanks, WEEKEND INTENSIVE Crucible Faculty experimenting with glass cutting, drilling, carving Crucible Faculty Nov 1–2 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4GLB10A14-FB and sandblasting techniques, as well as lathe Sept 27–28 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4GLF10A14-A Price for Two $1035 Members $961.50 Glass Blowing III work. Complete at least two ground and polished Oct 18–19 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4GLF10A14-B Prerequisite: Glass Blowing I & II glass objects. Nov 15–16 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4GLF10A14-C 4 sessions Focus on technique and form as you become Price $385 Members $355.50 Crucible Faculty more comfortable handling larger amounts of 5 sessions Sept 25–Oct 16 thursdays 6–10 pm 4GLB10B14-C glass by taking a third gather. Refine your skills Crucible Faculty Sept 22–Oct 20 mondays 7–10 pm 4GLC21B14-A Oct 18–19 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4GLF10A14-FB Price $640 Members $591 while working on slightly larger pieces such as Oct 27–Nov 24 mondays 7–10 pm 4GLC21B14-B Nov 15–16 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4GLF10A14-FC bowls, cylinders, cones and bottleneck vessels. Price for Two $625 Members $580.50 WEEKLONG Teamwork and the roles of Gaffer and Assistant Price $375 Members $348.50 Crucible Faculty will be emphasized. Jan 5–9 mon–Fri 10 am–1 pm 4GLB10K14-D 5 sessions Kiln Casting Glass Sculpture II: Crucible Faculty Price $640 Members $591 4 Sessions Sept 23–Oct 21 tuesdays 7–10 pm 4GLF10B14-D Crucible Faculty Jan 5–9 mon–Fri 10 am–1 pm 4GLB10K14-FD Reverse Relief Oct 28–Dec 2 tuesdays 7–10 pm 4GLF10B14-E Oct 31–Nov 21 Fridays 6–10 pm 4GLB56B14-A Price for Two $1065 Members $991.50 Entry-level No Class Nov 11 Price $625 Members $577.50 Bas Relief is traditionally carved into the Price $385 Members $355.50 surface to produce low-relief sculpture. In Glass Blowing II Reverse Relief, you'll be carving on a slab of 7 Sessions Glass Blowing Lab Crucible Faculty Prerequisite: Glass Blowing I plaster/silica and melting clear glass over the Picking up where the introduction to glass Prerequisites: Glass Blowing I or concurrent enrollment. Oct 14–Dec 2 tuesdays 10–12 pm 4GLF10C14-F Crucible members only. top to create a clear slab of glass with a relief blowing leaves off, you’ll focus on techniques, No Class Nov 11 Hone your skills by practicing what you have visible through the flat front side, while learning Price $360 Members $333 color application, bit work, an introduction to learned in class, and explore new possibilities coldworking techniques. optic molds and cane work. You can expect to with the medium. Lab members are expected WEEKLONG refine your skills in tumblers, cups and bowl 5 sessions Crucible Faculty to work together and share the area. Labs are Crucible Faculty making, as well as, expanding your repertoire in Jan 5–9 mon–Fri 1–4 pm 4GLF10M14-G monitored, but not instructional. Oct 29–Dec 3 Wednesdays 7–10 pm 4GLC31B14-A other vessel shapes. No Class Nov 26 Price $385 Members $355.50 WEEKEND INTENSIVE Jan 5–9 mon–Fri 1–4 pm 4GLF10M14-FG 4 Sessions Crucible Faculty Price $395 Members $370 Crucible Faculty Oct 18–19 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4LAB25A14-C Price for Two $625 Members $580.50 Sept 26–Oct 24 Fridays 6–10 pm 4GLB31B14-A No Class Oct 10 Price $255 Members $240.50 Price $625 Members $577.50 5 Sessions Crucible Faculty Sept 23–Oct 21 tuesdays 5–10 pm 4LAB25B14-A Oct 28–Dec 2 tuesdays 5–10 pm 4LAB25B14-B No Class Nov 11 Sign Up Online Price $385 Members $361.50 Click On Class Codes 12 The Crucible FALL 2014 Class Schedule For details, class descriptions, or faculty information visit theCrucible.org or call 510.444.0919 13 Glass I Advanced Marble Making Entry-level Sign up for this class at the same time as Glass Beads II and Techniques receive a $40 discount on Glass Beads II. Prerequisite: Glass Flameworking I Learn how to make colorful glass beads from The magical world of glass marble making Effettre glass rods (a soft glass), using an oxy- continues in this course for the enthusiast. propane torch. This class will teach you how Explore advanced techniques such as color, to make a variety of shapes, to form and depth, texture, organic detail, murrine and cane alter surface patterns, and to make stringers and use, as well as surface decoration to create vortex twistees. marbles, implosion marbles, and mystical dichroic galaxy marbles. WEEKEND INTENSIVE Crucible Faculty WEEKEND INTENSIVE Sept 20–21 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4GLF12A14-A Crucible Faculty Oct 11–12 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4GLF36A14-A Price $295 Members $270.50 Price $370 Members $342 Glass Beads II Prerequisite: Glass Beads I Adventures In Soft Glass - Improve your bead-making skills! Explore the Your Inner Monster many uses of such bead-making techniques as Prerequisite: Glass Flameworking I or Glass Beads I, dots, lines, twisters, raking and encasing. We will or instructor permission choose up to four areas of concentration and Learn to create open hollow forms as glass devote two to three hours to each topic. monster expert Ralph McCaskey takes you on a journey in soft glass, sharing secrets to creating WEEKEND INTENSIVE fun facial expressions and embellishments, along Fundamentals of & Crucible Faculty with a brief historical look at monsters. Glass Fusing & Oct 25–26 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4GLF13A14-A I Entry-level Price $295 Members $270.50 1 session Ralph McCaskey Slumping This two-day fundamentals workshop is a Nov 8 saturday 10 am–6 pm 4GLF37F14-A great way to enter the world of . The Glass Flameworking II Price $195 Members $180 techniques of fusing and slumping offer new Prerequisite: Glass Flameworking I Glass Fusing 3-Hour Taster possibilities for creating with color and form. Take this class with a friend and get a discount. Entry-level You’ll learn the basics of glass/heat interaction, Investigate the intricacies of flameworking in Adventures in Soft Glass: Voluptuous Taster Classes make great gifts for a DIYer or as a unique glass cutting, fusing (combining colors), and bonding experience with family and friends. Try two skills in more involved projects and designs. Progress in slumping (shaping glass into or over mold different disciplines on the same day and get a $25 discount Vessels materials to create flat and dimensional forms). your solid glass techniques, and begin to use glass off the total. Prerequisite: Glass Flameworking I or Glass Beads I, Projects include a fused and slumped plate as tubing to make hollow blown glass vessels. Learn or instructor permission Learn the basics of glass/heat interaction, glass to apply color and anneal hollow form pieces. well as a wall “pocket vase” and mosaic “sun Students will learn small-scale cutting, fusing (combining colors), as well as a brief catcher.” techniques to make hollow forms such as flasks, description of firing and annealing procedures. WEEKEND INTENSIVE Crucible Faculty amphorae and sculptural pieces. Various You’ll come out with a small finished project. 2 sessions Nov 22–23 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4GLF31A14-A decorating and embellishment methods will also Janet Hiebert be featured. 1 session Sept 27–28 sat & Sun 10 am–3 pm 4GLA04A14-A Price $395 Members $367.50 Crucible Faculty Dec 6 saturday 2–5 pm 4GLA02E14-A Price $250 Members $233.50 1 session Dec 7 sunday 2–5 pm 4GLA02E14-B Duplicating Nature in Glass Ralph McCaskey Nov 9 sunday 10 am–6 pm 4GLF39E14-A Price $135 Members $124.50 Glass Powder Painting Prerequisite: Glass Flameworking I Price $195 Members $180 Learn techniques in twisting and manipulating Entry-level glass to create flowers, branches and insects. Glass Fusing & Slumping I This workshop uses fusible glass powders to In this class you will closely examine organic Glass Flameworking Lab Entry-level create “drawn” or “painted” images that are kiln fired on multiple layers of glass. The layers are elements and explore techniques to create in Prerequisite: Glass Flameworking I or concurrent enrollment Enter the world of art glass with fusing and then fused into a single block of glass revealing a glass what grows naturally in your garden. Practice and perfect the skills you learn in class. slumping techniques that offer you infinite picture or design with dimensional qualities. In labs, you can work on class assignments or possibilities for creating with color and form. Learn WEEKEND INTENSIVE your own projects. Lab time is supervised, but the basics of glass/heat interaction, glass cutting, Crucible Faculty 2 Sessions fusing (combining colors), and slumping (shaping Janet Hiebert Nov 1–2 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4GLF35A14-A does not include instruction or materials. Price $370 Members $342 glass into or over molds), and finishing processes. Oct 4 & 5 saturday 10 am–2 pm 5 sessions Sunday 11 am–2 pm 4GLA16F14-A Crucible Faculty 5 sessions Price $220 Members $205.50 Sept 25–Oct 23 thursdays 6–10 pm 4LAB17B14-A Crucible Faculty Oct 30–Dec 4 thursdays 6–10 pm 4LAB17B14-B Sept 23–Oct 21 tuesdays 6:30–9:30 pm 4GLA10B14-A No Class Nov 27 Oct 28–Dec 2 tuesdays 6:30–9:30 pm 4GLA10B14-B Price $195 Members $180.50 No Class Nov 11 Price $355 Members $329.50

Coming in Future Quarters: 5 Sessions Crucible Faculty · Adventures in Soft Glass: Fabulous Fish Oct 14–Nov 18 tuesdays 10 am–1 pm 4GLA10C14-C · Advanced Techniques in Flameworking No Class Nov 11 Sign Up Online · Flameworking Immersion Program Click On Class Codes Price $330 Members $307 14 The Crucible FALL 2014 Class Schedule For details, class descriptions, or faculty information visit theCrucible.org or call 510.444.0919 15 Recycled Glass Sculpture Glass Fusing Lab Entry-level Pre-requisite: At least one glass fusing class or permission Explore techniques for using broken window of instructor glass and post-consumer bottle glass to form Practice and perfect the fusing & slumping skills sculptural and architectural elements. The 2-day you learn in class. In labs, you can work on class intensive introduces fusing and reforming glass, assignments or your own projects. Lab time is casting and cold working the glass elements, and supervised, but does not include instruction or surface treatments to make at least four projects. materials.

WEEKEND INTENSIVE 9 sessions Teddie Hathaway Lee Granberg Nov 22–23 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4GLA27A14-A Sept 23–Nov 25 tuesdays 6–10 pm 4LAB16B14-A No Class Nov 11 Price $315 Members $290.50 Price $340 Members $310

Glass Fusing & Slumping II Coming in Future Quarters: Prerequisite: Glass Fusing and Slumping I. Sign up for this class at the same time as Glass Fusing · Pot Melt for Lampshades or Jewelry and Slumping I and receive a $40 discount on the more · Reactive Glass Workshop advanced class. · Fundamentals of Glass Fusing & Slumping II Continue your investigation into slumping and · Glass Fusing & Slumping Immersion Program fusing. Using different materials, such as clay, fiber and firebricks, you will design and create your own slumping molds. You will also learn some glass chemistry and more advanced fusing and slumping processes. .

5 sessions Hot Wheels Crucible Faculty Oct 30–Dec 4 thursdays 6:30–9:30 pm 4GLA31B14-A Metal Clay III: Copper & Silver No Class Nov 27 Bicycle Mechanic Workshop Jewelry Prerequisite: Metal Clay I Entry-level Price $345 Members $320.50 Explore copper clay as a singular component Perform a deep, complete tune up of your own Metal Clay I and as a companion to Silver Clay in jewelry bicycle over the course of two full weekend days. Entry-level construction. You’ll create one pair of copper As you disassemble and reassemble the entire Kiln-Formed Recycled Glass Form clay for both flat and sculptural designs and silver earrings, as well as a copper bike, you will learn the names of the bicycle creating surface texture and enhancements using using Metal Clay tools, locking copper and silver Tableware components and the tools used in a professional metal clay tools to create three pendants while components together in one piece of jewelry. Entry-level shop. learning clay bail design, stone setting, firing, The goal of this class is to make a dinner ware 1 session set of four, including large plates, salad plates, WEEKEND INTENSIVE finishing and polishing. Arlene Mornick desert plates and coasters, by repurposing and Jeremy Cavagnolo Nov 1 saturday 10 am–4:30 pm 4ACM32E14-A Oct 18–19 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4WHL10A14-A 1 Session re-melting window and . Arlene Mornick Price $205 Members $192 Price $385 Members $351.50 Oct 18 saturday 10 am–4:30 pm 4ACM10E14-A 5 sessions Dec 7 sunday 10 am–4:30 pm 4ACM10E14-B Teddie Hathaway Metal Clay IV: Hollow Forms Oct 18–Nov 15 saturdays 10 am–1 pm 4GLA35E14-A Price $220 Members $207 Sheet Metal Forming with Evan Prerequisite: Metal Clay I Price $350 Members $325 Wilcox Enhance your metal clay skills by learning Prerequisite: experience Metal Clay II: Architecture hollow form construction and creating beads and vessels. You’ll make one focal bead or vessel, Free Flow Pattern Bars This hands-on class introduces valuable skills for Prerequisite: Metal Clay I and one pair of earrings using basic metal Prerequisite: Glass cutting experience fabricating parts for motorcycles, cars, airplanes Learn ring construction with metal clay while clay tools. Learn skills in forming and connecting Master the magical techniques of free flow glass and sculpture. Learn how to form sheet metal practicing ring sizing methods, wide and narrow components using organic and non-organic pattern bars by cutting glass into desired lengths into tanks, fenders and fairings, using aluminum band construction, stone setting and texture armatures as a base for hollow work, creating and melting them into spectacular organic and/ gas welding, planishing hammer, English wheel techniques. Students will also review firing and filigree beads. or symmetric forms. The final pieces can stand and hand forming tools. finishing methods and enhance their metal clay skills to create two rings. alone as art or be slumped into luxurious trays 1 session or bowls. WEEKEND INTENSIVE Arlene Mornick Evan Wilcox 1 Session Nov 2 saturday 10 am–4:30 pm 4ACM35E14-A Nov 8–9 sat & Sun 11 am–5 pm 4WHL48A14-A Arlene Mornick 5 sessions 4ACM31E14-A Price $205 Members $192 Daniel Stauber Price $525 Members $480.50 Oct 19 sunday 10 am–4:30 pm Oct 29–Dec 3 Wednesdays 7–10 pm 4GLA47B14-A Price $210 Members $197 No Class Nov 26 Price $400 Members $374

Sign Up Online Click On Class Codes 16 The Crucible FALL 2014 Class Schedule For details, class descriptions, or faculty information visit theCrucible.org or call 510.444.0919 17 Jewelry 3-Hour Taster Exploration in Stone Setting Introduction to Jewelry & Metals II Entry-level Prerequisite: Introduction to Jewelry & Metals I & II Prerequisite: Introduction to Jewelry & Metals I. Kinetics & Taster Classes make great gifts for a DIYer or as a unique Focusing solely on and their settings, Sign up for this class at the same time as Introduction to bonding experience with family and friends. Try two skills in this class will give you the skills to set a variety of Jewelry & Metals I and receive a $40 discount on the more Electronics different disciplines on the same day and get a $25 discount faceted gemstones into prongs, heavy bezels and advanced class. off the total. flush into metal. Each week a new style of setting Create an original piece of jewelry of your own Learn the basic skills of annealing, texturing, will be covered. Gems and settings are provided design using a cabochon stone while learning Basic Electronics Taster stamping, filing, sanding, polishing and design, for practice and you will finish the class with new techniques such as bezel setting, piercing, Entry-level. Taster Classes make great gifts for a DIYer or as a along with shop safety. You’ll come out with a piece of jewelry and a set by you! drilling, riveting and flexible shaft techniques. unique bonding experience with family and friends. Try two small finished project. skills in different disciplines on the same day and get a $25 WEEKEND INTENSIVE discount off the total. 5 sessions Crucible Faculty 1 session Tricia Weiner Want to build intereactive sculptures or Crucible Faculty Nov 22–23 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4JWL31A14-A Oct 28–Dec 2 tuesdays 6:30–9:30 pm 4JWL17B14-A automate your home? Learn about circuitry, Dec 6 saturday 2–5 pm 4JWL02F14-A No Class Nov 11 Price $330 Members $305 , and how to choose and use electrical Dec 7 sunday 10 am–1 pm 4JWL02E14-B Price $325 Members $300 components to make your dreams come true. Price $135 Members $124.50 5 sessions Build an Atari Punk Console, a small battery- Crucible Faculty powered sound-machine with knobs to control Gemology Oct 27–Nov 24 mondays 7–10 pm 4JWL31B14-B Introduction to Jewelry & Metals I pitch and frequency. Take home a fun little Entry-level Price $330 Members $305 project as well as skills you can build on! Entry-level Explore gemology, gemstone properties and Sign up for this class at the same time as Introduction to testing methods – critical steps to becoming a 1 session Jewelry & Metals II and receive a $40 discount on more Three-Dimensional Metalsmithing Crucible Faculty advanced class. jeweler. Learn how to identify different types Prerequisites: Jewelry & Metals I & II Dec 6 saturday 2–5 pm 4KIN02F14-A Design and create a ring while of gems and stones, and how to use testing Price $135 Members $124.50 learning the simple skills of sawing, filing, equipment to identify unknown stones. Class Learn new techniques and take on design sanding, soldering, texturing, annealing, stamping discussion includes synthetics, imitations, challenges to further your understanding of fine and polishing. treatments and enhancements. Bring your metalwork. Working in copper, , and silver, favorite jewelry pieces or gems to discuss. you will learn how to incorporate movement Getting Started with Arduino through hinge making and how to use handmade Entry-level WEEKEND INTENSIVE From home-automation systems to tiny robots Crucible Faculty 1 session plastic dies with the hydraulic press, allowing you Sept 27–28 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4JWL10A14-A Baird Heffron to create three-dimensional multiples and hollow to large-scale interactive installations, Arduino Oct 18–19 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4JWL10A14-B Nov 2 sunday 11 am–4 pm 4JWL18E14-A forms for use in jewelry, boxes, and lockets. is the tiny open-source platform that can make Nov 15–16 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4JWL10A14-C Price $105 Members $96.50 your dreams come true. Learn how to connect Price $355 Members $328.50 5 sessions and talk to an Arduino, including setting up and Vernon Theiss debugging basic circuits and programs. Each Casting Wax to Silver Oct 29–Dec 3 Wednesdays 7–10 pm 4JWL51B14-A student will receive an Arduino starter pack. Fun Together No Class Nov 26 Bring your own laptop. Crucible Faculty Prerequisite: Introduction to Jewelry & Metals I Price $310 Members $286 Oct 18–19 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4JWL10A14-FB Learn lost-wax, an age-old sculptural jewelry- Nov 15–16 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4JWL10A14-FC 1 Session casting process that involves creating a positive Crucible Faculty Price for Two $578 Members $538.20 wax model, using that model to create a mold, Coming in Future Quarters: Sept 20 saturday 1–4 pm 4KIN04E14-A then using the mold to cast a form in metal. · All Linked Up: Art Silver Clay Price $195 Members $184 5 sessions You’ll carve, cast and finish at least one pendant · Metal Clay and Chain Mail Crucible Faculty or ring in silver. · Viking Knit With Art Clay Silver Sept 22–Oct 20 mondays 7–10 pm 4JWL10B14-D · Texture Techniques for Metal Clay Artists Coming in Future Quarters: Sept 24–Oct 22 Wednesday 7–10 pm 4JWL10B14-F WEEKEND INTENSIVE · Fused Glass & Metal Clay Jewelry Jan 4–9 mon–Fri 10 am–1 pm 4JWL10K14-H Crucible Faculty · Intermediate Mechanics for Artists · Bangle With Metal Clay Oct 29–Dec 3 Wednesday 3–6 pm 4JWL10D14-E Nov 8–9 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4JWL20A14-A · Kinetics Immersion Program · Exploration in Chainmaking No Class Nov 26 Price $390 Members $363.50 Price $355 Members $328.50 · Rubber Mold Making for Jewelry · Introduction to Cast Resin and Silver Jewelry Introduction to Mechanical Sculpture 5 sessions (price for 2) 5 sessions · Making Your Own Jewelry Stamping Tools Entry-level Crucible Faculty · Incorporating Found Objects into your Jewelry Crucible Faculty Sept 23–Oct 21 tuesdays 7–10 pm 4JWL20B14-A Want to make your creations move, or simply Jan 5–9 mon–Fri 10 am–1 pm 4JWL10K14-FH · Innovative Casting curious how movement happens? This course Price $390 Members $363.50 Price for 2 $578 Members $538.20 · Introduction to Keum-Boo: Korean Metalsmithing introduces such mechanisms as gears, cams, · Chasing & Repousse pulleys and linkages and shows how to create, · Making Your Own Clasps & Findings 7 Sessions (Sunrise) convert and control movement. Crucible Faculty · Jewelry Immersion Program Oct 14–Dec 2 tuesdays 10 am–12 pm 4JWL10C14-G 5 sessions No Class Nov 26 Crucible Faculty Price $330 Members $306 Sept 22–Oct 20 mondays 6:30–9:30 pm 4KIN10B14-A Price $325 Members $299.50

2 sessions Ben Cowden Nov 8 & 15 saturdays 10 am–6 pm 4KIN10H14-B Price $325 Members $299.50 Sign Up Online Click On Class Codes 18 The Crucible FALL 2014 Class Schedule For details, class descriptions, or faculty information visit theCrucible.org or call 510.444.0919 19 Electronics for Artists Flame Effects for Art Entry-level Entry-level Moldmaking Neon & Light Do you dream of building interactive sculpture Design and build your own safe, effective and with sensors, lights, and motors? This course is beautiful propane flame effect sculpture with Moldmaking I: Plaster Neon Lab propane. You will learn many different ways designed to introduce you to basic circuitry and Entry-level At least one neon class, or permission of instructor. of manipulating fire in sculpture including the skills you will need to integrate electronics Plaster is the essential foundation for all Practice and perfect the skills you learned in class with your work. You will learn basic electronic accumulator “poofer” effects, fuels, ignitors and electronic controls. moldmaking. The primary goal in this class is to without spending a fortune to set up your own theory, schematic reading, solderless breadboard, make multiple piece plaster molds which will shop.. In labs, you can work on class assignments soldering, as well as sourcing parts and supplies. WEEKEND INTENSIVE give you a better understanding of moldmaking or your own projects. Lab time is supervised, but Lee Sonko regardless of the material or process used. does not include instruction or materials. 5 Sessions Crucible Faculty Nov 22 & 23 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4KIN40A14-A Sept 25–Oct 23 thursdays 6:30–9:30 pm 4KIN11B14-A Price $445 Members $415.50 5 Sessions 5 sessions Billy Hiebert Dan Caven Price $330 Members $304.50 Sept 25–Oct 23 thursdays 7–10 pm 4MLD10B14-A Sept 21–Oct 19 sundays 2–5 pm 4LAB20F14-A Price $310 Members $285.50 Scott Newcomb Oct 23–Nov 20 thursdays 6–9 pm 4LAB20B14-B Electromechanics for Everything Price $155 Members $141.50 Entry-level Moldmaking and Casting with Plastic Using the simplest of electronic and mechanical Entry-level Introduction to Neon components, learn to make things spin, twitch, Machine Shop In this intro class to model making, mold making jump, bend and wiggle. This class covers switches, and casting, you will be guided through the Entry-level relays, motors, servos and solenoids, along with process of making small simple models that can Sign up at the same time with Continuing Techniques in Neon and get a $40 discount on the more advanced class. some basic analog and digital control circuits. Machine Shop Lab then be used to cast liquid plastic. The entire Light up your art by adding neon to your At least one machining class, or permission of instructor. process is fairly quick which allows time to finish projects. You’ll learn the tools and techniques 5 sessions Taking a lab is a great way to practice and several castings. Crucible Faculty perfect the skills you learn in class. In labs, you needed to complete a project in neon, including Sept 24–Oct 22 Wednesdays 6:30–9:30 pm 4KIN12B14-A can work on class assignments or your own 5 sessions basic chemistry behind the light, and design Price $325 Members $299.50 projects. Lab time is supervised but does not Billy Hiebert and aesthetic considerations. You’ll have the Oct 27–Nov 24 mondays 7–10 pm 4MLD12B14-A include instruction or materials. opportunity to complete an illuminated project. Price $340 Members $315.50 Necessary transformers are provided. Electronic Music & Sound Design 5 sessions Entry-level Ken Gilliland 5 sessions Get an engaging introduction to the craft of Oct 29–Dec 3 Wednesdays 6–10 pm 4LAB19B14-A Moldmaking II: Silicone Rubber Christian Schiess & Norman Moore Sept 20–Oct 18 saturdays 10 am–1 pm 4NEL10F14-A making analog circuitry for artistic and musical No Class Nov 26 Prerequisite: Moldmaking I Price $240 Members $217.50 Oct 25–Nov 22 saturdays 10 am–1 pm 4NEL10F14-B purposes. This guided tour through the world of Learn to make the kind of mold used by Price $435 Members $402 electronics from the artist’s point of view teaches model makers, foundries, sculptors, and other the inner workings of basic electronic devices so The Mother Machines: Introduction professionals: the silicone mold. The molds are you can use them for your own creative ends. suitable for casting other materials including 2 sessions to Turning & Milling Christian Schiess concrete, wax, resin, and silicone. Molds can also Nov 23 & Dec 7 sundays 10 am–5 pm 4NEL10F14-C 6 sessions Entry-level be stored for later use in another class that uses No Class Nov 30 Sudhu Tewari Learn your way around the milling machine Oct 29–Dec 3 Wednesdays 6–9:30 pm 4KIN14E14-A wax castings. Price $435 Members $402 and the lathe - the cornerstones of a machine No Class Nov 26 Price $340 Members $314.50 shop that also happen to be among the most 5 Sessions Fun Together Billy Hiebert complicated to operate. These two versatile tools Christian Schiess Oct 30–Dec 4 thursdays 7–10 pm 4MLD33B14-A will allow you to make almost anything out of Nov 16 & 23 sundays 10 am–6 pm 4NEL10F14-FC No Class Nov 27 Arduino Microcontrollers: Building metal with precision and accuracy. Price $320 Members $296.50 Price for Two $705 Members $655.50 Smart Art 10 sessions Entry-level Ken Gilliland Coming in Future Quarters: Arduino is an open-source electronics Sept 23–Dec 2 tuesdays 7–10 pm 4MAC10B14-A Demystifying the Light Emitting · Life Casting prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to- No Class Nov 21 Diode (LED) use hardware and software, perfect for artists, Sept 25–Dec 4 thursdays 7–10 pm 4MAC10B14-B Entry-level designers and hobbyists. Using multiple sensors, No Class Nov 27 Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are efficient, Price $565 Members $521.50 it can affect its surroundings by controlling inexpensive, durable, can be used in many lights, motors and other actuators. Starting with interesting ways and come in many colors, basic electronics and programming, this class shapes, intensities and sizes. Gain basic circuitry will enable you to create your own interactive skills and come away with a complete kit of LEDs project. and parts to use.

5 sessions 1 Session Crucible Faculty Arlo Fishman Sept 23–Oct 21 tuesdays 6:30–9:30 pm 4KIN17B14-A Oct 19 sunday 10 am–5 pm 4NEL19E14-A Price $345 Members $319.50 Price $220 Members $201.50

Sign Up Online Click On Class Codes 20 The Crucible FALL 2014 Class Schedule For details, class descriptions, or faculty information visit theCrucible.org or call 510.444.0919 21 EL Wire Workshop Bookbinding I Entry-level Paper, Textiles & Entry-level Stone Working This workshop takes your EL wire skills to the Learn the art of bookbinding to create beautiful next level. You will learn about sequencing, personal books to capture memories, ideas, Stone Carving which allows you to design and create simple yet Leather drawings, and more. Building on foundations of Entry-level. There will be an additional charge for stones. spectacular special effects and animations.. traditional and contemporary bookbinding tools, Leather 3-Hour Taster techniques, history and materials, students will Move from traditional hand-carving techniques 1 session construct books, practice stitching techniques to pneumatic tools as you learn a variety of Steve Boverie Entry-level and design expressive covers using tools. ways to sculpt stone into vibrant and organic art Oct 11 saturday 12–4 pm 4NEL20F14-A Taster Classes make great gifts for a DIYer or as a unique pieces. Price $220 Members $204.50 bonding experience with family and friends. Try two skills in different disciplines on the same day and get a $25 discount 5 Sessions 10 sessions off the total. Rikki Smeltzer Oct 30–Dec 4 thursdays 7–10 pm 4TEX16B14-A Bill Rose Students will learn the basics of hand tooling Sept 24–Dec 3 Wednesdays 7–10 pm 4STN10B14-A Continuing Techniques in Neon No Class Nov 27 and weaving leather. These skills will include No Class Nov 26 Prerequisite: Introduction to Neon or consent of the patterning and transferring techniques as well Price $360 Members $335 Price $455 Members $415.50 instructor. Sign up at the same time with [class] and receive a $40 discount on the more advanced class. as leather conditioning and dying. Students will Building on your basic skills, this class emphasizes walk away from the class with a small project Leather Working I Coming in Future Quarters: the possibilities when creating unique artwork such as a bracelet, , or a cuff. Entry-level · Sculpting with Concrete using neon light. Class work includes discussion Learn techniques for working with leather, of the expanded use of color, choice of glass size, 1 session Crucible Faculty including cutting, edging, stitching, dyeing and bombarding/manifold operation, self-directed Dec 6 saturday 10 am–1 pm 4TEX02E14-A oiling, plus adding hardware and design. Each sculptural conception and construction. You’ll Dec 6 saturday 2–5 pm 4TEX02E14-B student will make a wallet and at least one bag. have the opportunity to complete two or three Dec 7 sunday 10 am–1 pm 4TEX02E14-C illuminated projects. Dec 7 sunday 2–5 pm 4TEX02F14-D WEEKEND INTENSIVE Price $135 Members $124.50 Crucible Faculty Welding 5 sessions Nov 22–23 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4TEX29A14-A Christian Schiess & Norman Moore Price $350 Members $322.50 Introduction to Welded Sculpture Sept 20–Oct 18 saturdays 10 am–1 pm 4NEL31F14-A Introduction to Sewing: A Crash Oct 25–Nov 22 saturdays 10 am–1 pm 4NEL31F14-B Entry-level. Sign up for this class at the same time as 5 sessions Price $400 Members $369 Course Continuing Techniques in Welded Sculpture and receive a Crucible Faculty $40 discount on Continuing Techniques Entry-level Sept 22–Oct 20 mondays 7–10 pm 4TEX29B14-B This 4-hour workshop is the perfect way to Oct 27–Nov 24 mondays 7–10 pm 4TEX29B14-C Learn to join pieces of metal using arc (or “stick”) welding and make a small sculpture to take home. Special Effects with EL Wire become better acquainted with your sewing Price $350 Members $322.50 Prerequisite: EL Wire Workshop machine and fabrics. Learn sewing machine You’ll also slice through ferrous metals with the Takes your EL wire skills to the next level with operation, troubleshooting, sewing tools and oxygen of an oxyacetylene cutting torch and sequencing, light combinations and movement. foolproof methods for sewing a straight seam and Coming in Future Quarters: use power and hand tools to finish your work. Sequencing allows you to create simple yet turning corners. Students MUST bring their own · Fascinating Fascinators WEEKEND INTENSIVE spectacular special effects and animations, while sewing machine. Crucible Faculty light combinations and movement make your Sept 27–28 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4ARC10A14-A projects come alive. 1 session Oct 18–19 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4ARC10A14-B Sagarika Rao Nov 15–16 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4ARC10A14-C Sept 24 Wednesday 6–10 pm 4TEX10B14-A 1 session Price $370 Members $339.50 Steve Boverie Price $110 Members $102.50 Oct 25 saturday 12–4 pm 4NEL35F14-A Fun Together Price $230 Members $215.50 Crucible Faculty Cartoneria (Mexican Paper Oct 18–19 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4ARC10A14-FB Sculpture) Nov 15–16 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4ARC10A14-FC Plasma Sculpture Entry-level Price for Two $590 Members $544 Prerequisite: Intro to Neon and Continuing Techniques or In this class you’ll learn cartoneria, the ancient consent of the instructor. and popular art form of Mexican papier-mâché. 5 sessions This course introduces the use of gas plasma in Cartoneria combines Aztec styles with Spanish Crucible Faculty Nov 24–Oct 22 Wednesdays 7–10 pm 4ARC10B14-D glass vessels to create illuminated sculptures. techniques and is deeply rooted in ancient Oct 28–Dec 2 tuesdays 7–10 pm 4ARC10B14-E You will learn how to create a simple vessel for Mexican legends, traditions and craftsmanship. gas plasma, how to process and pump plasma No Class Nov 11 You will create fantastic and colorful sculptures Price $370 Members $339.50 and how to wire the electronics involved in gas from paper and recycled materials, using plasma sculpture. You will have the chance to mythological beasts and characters as a starting complete at least two gas plasma projects. point.

10 sessions 8 sessions Ed Kirshner & Christian Schiess. Ruben Guzman Sept 24–Dec 3 Wednesdays 6–9 pm 4NEL55B14-A Sept 24–Nov 12 Wednesdays 7–10 pm 4TEX12B14-A No Class Nov 26 Price $545 Members $500 Price $270 Members $246.50

Coming in Future Quarters: · Plasma + Hot Glass Master Class Sign Up Online Click On Class Codes 22 The Crucible FALL 2014 Class Schedule For details, class descriptions, or faculty information visit theCrucible.org or call 510.444.0919 23 Women’s Welding MIG Welding 3-Hour Taster Entry-level Entry-level This special workshop, taught by women for Taster Classes make great gifts for a DIYer or as a unique women, covers the same material as Introduction bonding experience with family and friends. Try two skills in to Welded Sculpture. It’s a great introduction different disciplines on the same day and get a $25 discount off the total. to metalworking in a supportive environment. Absolutely no experience is needed. Our 3-hour Maker Tasters are a fantastic way to begin exploring industrial art and meet people WEEKEND INTENSIVE with a common interest. In this MIG welding Crucible Faculty taster you’ll learn the basics of metal inert gas Oct 25–26 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4ARC10A14-WA (MIG) welding, as well as plasma cutting and Price $370 Members $339.50 other fabrication processes. 1 session Oxyacetylene Welding Crucible Faculty Dec 6 saturday 10 am–1 pm 4MIG02E14-A Entry-level Dec 6 saturday 2–5 pm 4MIG02F14-B Learn to weld using a torch that burns a mixture Dec 7 sunday 10 am–1 pm 4MIG02E14-C of oxygen and acetylene gases—the hottest flame Dec 7 sunday 2–5 pm 4MIG02F14-D available, and the least expensive way to weld. Price $135 Members $124.50 You’ll learn about cutting, joining and shaping sheet metal to make a geometric candleholder, along with another small project of your choice. Introduction to MIG Welding This class also covers oxyacetylene and plasma Entry-level cutting, and introduces metal-joining by brazing. Become familiar with MIG (metal inert gas, or wire- feed) welding and plasma torch cutting, and learn WEEKEND INTENSIVE how to make electricity “arc” through the air to Crucible Faculty Nov 1–2 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4ARC20A14-A melt steel and wire to create a weld, or a cut. Price $375 Members $345.50 WEEKEND INTENSIVE Crucible Faculty Sept 27–28 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4MIG10A14-A Continuing Techniques in Welded Oct 18–19 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4MIG10A14-B Sculpture Nov 15–16 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4MIG10A14-C Nov 22–23 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4MIG10A14-D Prerequisites: Introduction to Welded Sculpture, Women’s Welding. Sign up at the same time with [class] and receive a Price $415 Members $381.50 $40 discount on the more advanced class. Create a gallery and sale ready piece as you learn Fun Together Crucible Faculty to weld and incorporate new common metals Oct 18–19 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4MIG10A14-FB including and cast iron as well Nov 15–16 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4MIG10A14-FC as develop advanced welding techniques and Nov 22–23 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4MIG10A14-FD receive instruction on new fabrication tools. Price for Two $665 Members $614.50 2 sessions Crucible Faculty 5 sessions Nov 22–23 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4ARC31A14-A Crucible Faculty Sept 23–Oct 21 tuesdays 7–10 pm 4MIG10B14-E Price $330 Members $303.50 Oct 28–Dec 2 tuesdays 7–10 pm 4MIG10B14-F No Class Nov 11 Price $415 Members $381.50 Wood + Metal The Art of Metal: Design & Furniture Entry-level Fabrication Sunrise (7 Sessions) Learn and apply the fundamental properties of Prerequisites: Any welding class. Crucible Faculty these two titans of materials. During this class, Oct 14–Dec 2 tuesdays 10–12 pm 4MIG10C14-G Note: Choosing larger projects will incur extra material costs. you’ll create a custom piece of furniture that If you want to fabricate one-of-a-kind metal No Class Nov 11 incorporates both materials and highlights the Price $390 Members $359 furniture for your home, this class is for you. ways each complements the other. Come to the Going beyond basic MIG welding, this ten-week first class with ideas for a small piece of custom class focuses on designing and fabricating Weeklong wood + metal furniture. Crucible Faculty functional and aesthetically interesting benches, Jan 5–9 mon– Fri 10 am–1 pm 4MIG10K14-A wheeled furniture, shelves and just about any 10 sessions Price $415 Members $381.50 Crucible Faculty other piece of furniture you’d like to fabricate. Jan 5–9 mon– Fri 10 am–1 pm 4MIG10K14-FW Sept 22– Nov 24 mondays 6–9 pm 4MIG20B14-A 10 sessions Price for Two $665 Members $614.50 Price $610 Members $561 Crucible Faculty Sept 24–Dec 3 Wednesdays 7–10 pm 4MIG31B14-A No Class Nov 26 Price $590 Members $541 Sign Up Online Click On Class Codes 24 The Crucible FALL 2014 Class Schedule For details, class descriptions, or faculty information visit theCrucible.org or call 510.444.0919 25 TIG Welding I Exploring Welding Entry-level Entry-level Sign up for this class at the same time as TIG II and receive a Phone in and sign up for any welding class the week after $40 discount on TIG II. completing this class and receive a $40 discount on that class. inert gas (TIG) welding is a precise If you’re not sure what type of welding you’d like method that makes clean, focused welds on any to learn, this is the class for you. You'll have the metal you desire and can even join dissimilar chance to try the four types of welding taught at metals, from super thin to very thick. In this The Crucible: oxyacetylene, arc (“stick”), metal class, you will use steel to develop a series inert gas (MIG) and tungsten inert gas (TIG). of fundamental welding techniques that will culminate in a small project. WEEKEND INTENSIVE Crucible Faculty WEEKEND INTENSIVE Sept 20–21 sat & Sun 1–5 pm 4WLD03F14-A Crucible Faculty Nov 8–9 sat & Sun 1–5 pm 4WLD03F14-B Sept 27–28 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4TIG10A14-A Price $215 Members $198.50 Woodturning I Continuing Techniques in Oct 18–19 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4TIG10A14-B Entry-level Nov 15–16 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4TIG10A14-C Sign up at the same time with [class] and receive a $40 Woodworking Price $415 Members $381.50 Coming in Future Quarters: discount on the more advanced class. Prerequisite: Introduction to Woodworking · Women’s MIG Welding Using a lathe, you can turn a rough piece of wood Explore advanced woodworking methods such Fun Together · Welded Art Stands and Displays into a beautifully shaped bowl or spindle. In this as hand-cut dovetails, a variety of machine-cut Crucible Faculty · Welding Immersion Program class, you will learn the basics of the turning joinery, advanced milling and tapering, and learn Oct 18–19 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4TIG10A14-FB · TIG & process as you prepare, turn and finish small about veneering techniques and the use of jigs Nov 15–16 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4TIG10A14-FC bowls and spindles. and fixtures to speed your workflow. You must Price for Two $665 Members $614.50 provide your own materials. WEEKEND INTENSIVE 5 sessions Crucible Faculty 10 sessions Crucible Faculty Crucible Faculty Oct 18–19 sat & Sun 11 am–5 pm 4WOD15A14-A 4WOD31B14-A Sept 23–Oct 21 tuesdays 7–10 pm 4TIG10B14-D Nov 22–23 sat & Sun 11 am–5 pm 4WOD15A14-B Sept 24–Dec 3 Wednesdays 6–10 pm Sept 25–Oct 23 thursdays 7–10 pm 4TIG10B14-E Woodworking Price $345 Members $315.50 No Class Nov 26 Oct 28–Dec 2 tuesdays 7–10 pm 4TIG10B14-F Price $470 Members $425 No Class Nov 11 Fundamentals of Woodworking Fun Together Price $415 Members $381.50 Crucible Faculty Entry-level Oct 18–19 sat & Sun 11 am–5 pm 4WOD15A14-FA Woodturning II This 2-day introduction is a great way to begin Price $550 Members $505 Prerequisite: Woodturning I TIG Welding II your woodworking experience. Learn the basics Sign up at the same time with [class] and receive a $40 Prerequisite: TIG Welding I of wood technology, tools and design. Bring a discount on the more advanced class. Sign up for this class at the same time as TIG I and receive a notebook and comfortable shoes - this is a fast Spoon Carving By Hand After you become comfortable using the lathe $40 discount on TIG II. paced, hands-on overview. Entry-level and understanding basic tool use, it’s time to Hone your technique and discover the full In this weekend workshop, you will learn basic explore more advanced projects and tackle more WEEKEND INTENSIVE potential of TIG. You’ll develop precision and principles of working with wood while making adventurous pieces. This class gives you more Michael Bray control, as well as learn to prepare and weld your own one-of-a-kind carved wooden spoon. time on the machines with the guidance of the Sept 20–21 sat & Sun 10 am–6 pm 4WOD09A14-A various types of joints used in fabrication. You’ll Topics covered will include different types of instructor. Demonstrations in hollow turning also venture into the variety of other metals Price $265 Members $242 wood, grain direction, carving, shaping, and food and additive sculpture are emphasized. You are emphasizing aluminum and copper. safe finishes. encouraged to bring in your own materials and project ideas. 5 Sessions Beginning Woodworking 2 sessions Crucible Faculty Entry-level Adrien Segal WEEKEND INTENSIVE Oct 30–Dec 4 thursdays 7–10 pm 4TIG31B14-A Use traditional and modern hand and power Oct 4–5 sat & Sun 10 am–4 pm 4WOD16A14-A Crucible Faculty No Class Nov 27 tools safely to gain the skills needed for many Price $300 Members $273 Nov 22–23 sat & Sun 11 am–5 pm 4WOD33A14-A Price $405 Members $372.50 woodworking projects, such as milling boards, Price $345 Members $315.50 strong, attractive joints and sound structure to Art of the One-Speed - Building a create a simple project in class. The Bandsaw Entry-level Bicycle Frame(TIG) 10 sessions Design, make, and finish your own one-of-a-kind Crucible Faculty Prerequisites: TIG Welding I and II and Mother Machines wood box. Beginning with a solid block of wood, Sept 23–Dec 2 tuesdays 6–10 pm 4WOD10B14-A you will use a combination of power tools and Here is your chance to make your own one-speed, No Class Nov 11 chrome moly steel, mountain bike frame using Price $630 Members $575.50 hand tools to lay out, cut, sculpt, and reassemble proven geometric principles. Learn about TIG the block into the form of a box. Demonstrated techniques will include hidden hinges, small welding, brazing, machining of tubes, bicycle Weeklong geometry, materials, construction techniques, Crucible Faculty drawers, pull knobs, and fitted lids, as well fixtures, and jigs. Jan 5–9 mon–Fri 10 am–4 pm 4WOD10P14-B as texturing, carving, burning, painting, and Price $630 Members $575.50 finishing. Beginning and intermediate students 10 sessions are welcome. Crucible Faculty Jan 5–9 mon–Fri 10 am–4 pm 4WOD10P14-FB Sept 22–Nov 24 Mondays 7–10 pm 4TIG36B14-A Price for Two $988 Members $906.20 WEEKEND INTENSIVE Price $720 Members $675 Adrien Segal Nov 7–9 Friday 7–9 pm Sat & Sun 10 am–4 pm 4WOD17A14-A Price $355 Members $324.50 Sign Up Online Click On Class Codes 26 The Crucible FALL 2014 Class Schedule For details, class descriptions, or faculty information visit theCrucible.org or call 510.444.0919 27 YOUTH CLASSES Youth CLASSES Glass Blowing At The Crucible, young people gain skills that inspire creativity, build confidence, and foster Youth Glass Blowing (Ages 14–17) responsibility. The Crucible offers classes for You can melt and reform glass using the glory ages 8 to 17, providing an exciting alternative hole, an opening in a furnace that keeps glass hot to traditional after-school programs. Weekend and workable. Many techniques for working with classes meet the needs of youth and parents hot glass will be demonstrated including cane with busy schedules, and give students the pulling, cane cups, “rollups,” re-blowing bottles. opportunity to immerse themselves. Students will work in teams to form the hot glass. Be prepared for very hot work.

INTENSIVE Crucible Faculty Oct 4–5 sat & Sun 10 am–4 pm 4GLB10A14-YA Price $575 Members $530 Blacksmithing

Youth Blacksmithing (Ages 12–17) Glass Flameworking Learn to bend and shape steel in The Crucible's smithy as you practice traditional blacksmithing Youth Glass Flameworking (Ages 12–17) techniques such as drawing, bending, twisting, Discover flameworking, a type of hot glass work. punching, slitting and drifting using the forge You will learn to manipulate molten glass over a and anvil. Students will learn to forge with torch with confidence and create beautiful and confidence and complete projects such as a unique marbles and figures out of colored glass. bracelet, hook, fork, and spoon. INTENSIVE INTENSIVE Lauren Ekman Crucible Faculty Oct 4–5 sat & Sun 10 am–2 pm 4GLF10E14-YA Oct 4–5 sat & Sun 10 am–5 pm 4BLK10B14-YA Price $195 Members $179.50 Price $415 Members $381.50

AFTER SCHOOL (6 sessions) AFTER SCHOOL (6 sessions) Crucible Faculty Crucible Faculty Oct 6–Nov 10 mondays 4 pm–6:30 pm 4BLK10Q14-YB Oct 6–Nov 10 mondays 4 pm–6:30 pm 4GLF10Q14-YB Price $415 Members $381.50 Price $365 Members $337.50 Ceramics Welding

Youth Clay Critters (Ages 8–11) Youth ARC Welding (Ages 12–17) In this exciting class students will explore clay as Learn to fuse, cut, bend, and shape metal. This a sculptural material to create critters of their intensive introduction to stick welding (also own imagination. We will learn hand-building known as arc welding) and oxyacetylene torch techniques (slabs, coils, etc.), mold making cutting is taught by a technical pro. In-depth with plaster, and different surface treatments demonstrations and one-on-one guidance will with traditional glazes and non-traditional be given on the safe and effective operation of approaches. We will also venture into including welding equipment as instructors help you create other materials, such as fabrics, metal, and wood a small welded sculpture or project. into our critters. INTENSIVE AFTER SCHOOL (6 sessions) Crucible Faculty Crucible Faculty Oct 4–5 sat & Sun 10 am–4 pm 4ARC10A14-YA Oct 6–Nov 10 mondays 4 pm–6:30 pm 4CER12Q14-YA Price $370 Members $339.50 Price $260 Members $241

AFTER SCHOOL (6 sessions) Crucible Faculty Oct 6–Nov 10 mondays 4 pm–6:30 pm 4ARC10Q14-YA Sign Up Online Price $370 Members $339.50 Click On Class Codes 28 The Crucible FALL 2014 Class Schedule For details, class descriptions, or faculty information visit theCrucible.org or call 510.444.0919 29 General Information

Behavior Policy Staff Members The Crucible strives to create an environment Kristy Alfieri Education Director that respects its participants’ physical and Stephen Bissinger Graphic Designer emotional well-being. Students are expected Brian Buono Senior Studio Manager to conduct themselves with respect for other Megan Curl Program Assistant individuals, the organization and the facility Nick DiPhillipo Foundry Technician at all times. Students will review Studio Rules Ian Dolton-Thorton Tool Room Manager Evelyn Donis and Group Agreements of The Crucible during Studio Manager Brendan Dreaper Financial Associate their first class. The director reserves the right Lauren Ekman Development Associate to enforce these rules and anyone in violation Nick Fynn Communications Manager will be subject to disciplinary consequences Francesca Gabourel Programs Associate including, but not limited to, immediate dismissal Carla Hall Youth Program Director from class without refund. Caroline Hope Volunteer Coordinator Peter Kropf IT Director Kier Lugo Operations Manager Transfers, Cancellations David Miller Executive Director Rob Nehring Adult Program Director and Refunds Chris Niemer Blacksmith Technician Cancellation Policy: Byrd Pappas Studio Manager The Crucible has the right to cancel any class Izmael (Iz) Plasencia Youth Program Associate Stephen Powidzki Studio Manager • Unless otherwise mentioned, all class for any reason. In some cases, classes are Youth Attending any Classes cancelled due to low enrollment. In the event Rena Ragimova Website Administrator materials are provided. If you want to make Thomas (TJ) Rockwell of a class cancellation, you will be notified by Programs Associate a large project, discuss your plans with • Parents must drop off youth the first Jeremy Scidmore Studio Manager phone or email and your tuition fees will be your instructor. Not all projects can be day of class and must mail or fax in a Stacy Jo Scott Studio Manager credited or refunded in full. accommodated and there may be additional completed parental consent form and Jill Skinner Financial Controller costs for materials. medical authorization form before the first Rikki Smeltzer Youth Program Assistant class. Youth cannot participate without a Withdrawal PolicY: Daniel Stauber Curator • Connect with your classmates! We encourage completed consent form for each quarter for Each class fee includes a non-refundable & Team Building Manager you to help each other out by providing rides which they are registered. registration fee of $50. If needed, you may Michael Sturtz Crucible Founder to BART, walking together to your cars and withdraw from a class for any reason up to Jessica Watkins Development Director carpooling. As with any urban environment, • Youth 12+ can sign up with an adult for any seven days prior to the start of the class. be aware of your surroundings when walking. Fun Together Weekend workshop. At the You will receive a refund minus the $50 time of registration, the name of the youth Board of Directors • Please notify staff of any physical, social, registration fee. There is no refund if you under 18 and his/her date of birth must be behavioral or emotional health withdraw from a class less than seven days Charles R. Olson Board President provided. This can be done over the phone Greg Hansen conditions prior to registering. before the first class meeting. Vice President or in the comment section online. A parental Renee Ventimiglia Treasurer consent form must be filled out and mailed, Transfer PolicY: Lori Fogarty Secretary faxed or dropped off prior to start of class. Lauren Adams If a student wishes to transfer, they must first What to Wear Warren Breslau • Youth 16 and older can sign up for an adult withdraw from the class they are signed up for Loretta Clarke • Please wear all natural fiber clothing. Nylon, class with the prior consent of The Crucible’s at least 7 days prior to the start date, adhering Jeremy Crandell polyester, spandex or other synthetics are not program staff. Registration must be done in to the withdrawal policy above. Any refund or Tim Irvin recommended around open flames. person or over the phone. credit due after withdrawal can be applied to Edward B. Kangeter IV enrollment in a different class. • No flip flops, sandals or open-toed shoes of • Please be prepared to provide the youth’s David Shulman any kind are allowed in the studio. name and date of birth. Youth who attend Missed Classes Policy: adult classes without the consent of program • Please dress in long pants; no shorts There are no refunds, transfers, make-ups or Emeritus Advisory Board staff will not be able to participate in the class are allowed in the studio. Skirts are not deferments for missed classes. and will not receive a refund. Deborah Chalsty recommended. Bob Dubow • The studio can be very cold or very hot. • If your child will be in class all day, he/she Returned Checks: Joaquin Haskell Mark McClure Wear layers. should bring a sack lunch. Morning and There is a $35 charge for returned checks. afternoon snacks are provided. Nina Sazevich Phil Tagami • TIG students must wear a long-sleeved cotton If you have questions or need to cancel a class, shirt that covers skin up to their neckline. • The Crucible does not allow weapon making in youth classes. please email [email protected], or call Students will receive additional safety gear 510.444.0919 in class.

30 The Crucible FALL 2014 Class Schedule For details, class descriptions, or faculty information visit theCrucible.org or call 510.444.0919 31 Team Building Workshops Studio and Tool Access

Contribute. Collaborate. Create. Past Projects Studio Rentals Tool & Equipment Whether it’s a project kickoff, an executive • Fused glass company logo The Crucible offers 24-hour access to private Areas Available retreat, or a year-end party, The Crucible offers • Conference table or shared spaces with industrial pallet racks, • Arc Welding a unique way to ignite your company’s creative • Mobile cocktail bar 120-volts in a secure building, and access to • Blacksmithing fires. Working with The Crucible’s staff, your • Large glass clock The Crucible's studios and tools during studio • Blacksmithing Power team is guided through hands-on art workshops • Iron coat rack hours, with appropriate studio area checkouts. • Cold Glass Working encouraging them to learn and collaborate in • Iron throne-style chair with logo Studio renters automatically become Crucible • Fabrication Power Tools new ways. Our workshops can meet the needs of members at the Pyro level, and all their area • Fabrication Cold Working Tools any group, from as few as six to more than 100. safety check-outs are free. • Grinding Catering and Photography • $350 for 8' x 16's shared • Jewelry • Enameling The Crucible can provide lunch and snacks • $625 for 16' x 16' full studio • MIG Welding for your team or an elegant wine-and-cheese Options • Oxyacetylene reception following your workshop. You can also • Plasma Cutter The Crucible has a workshop to fit your book a photographer to document your day. organization’s budget and schedule. Access to Tools and Equipment • Shell Room • TIG Welding In a 2-hour mini-workshop, your team gets The Crucible's Access to Tools and Equipment • Wax Room a taste of one technique, such as welding, (CREATE) program allows Crucible members • Woodshop blacksmithing or glass flameworking. More Info to use our studios during regular studio hours, and after appropriate studio area safety • Woodturning In a 3–4 hour half-day workshop, your Visit: TheCrucible.org check-outs ($40 per area). Classes take priority. teammates complete a small individual art Call: 510.444.0919 x125 Spaces must be cleaned and vacated 30 minutes Fall Closures project or collaborate on a group piece. Email: [email protected] prior to any class and 15 minutes before closing. Sept 1: Labor Day In a 6-hour full-day workshop, your group • Mon - Fri 10 am to 10 pm can work in multiple areas, such as torch cutting Nov 11: Veteran's Day • Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 6 pm and welding, to create individual or group Nov 27-30: Thanksgiving projects. Dec 24-Jan 1: Christmas & New Years • $1100 - full year access & four free checkouts In a 6–8 hour design and build workshop, • $350 - 90-day & one free check-out your group collaborates and designs a single large art project using multiple techniques. • $125 - 30-day session during any class quarter • $105 - reoccurring monthly billing Mini-workshops start as low as $800. Design and build packages, including lunch and a wine and • $40 - per area safety check-out cheese art reception, start at $3,500. • $50 - optional 2 1/2' x 2 x 6 1/2' locker • $125 - 3' x 5' x 8' Locker including shelving & rolling cart

32 The Crucible FALL 2014 Class Schedule For details, class descriptions, or faculty information visit theCrucible.org or call 510.444.0919 33 Donors & Members 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 April 2013 and June 2014.

$50,000 and above Paige Boger, Bernard Chung, Dave Cohn, Corrigan Sports Enterprises, Inc, Camille Crowder, Warren Breslau & Frances Hellman, Design Within Reach, Lauren Ekman, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Jennifer Else, Nicholas Fynn, Lorraine Gnecco, The James Irvine Foundation Sara Gorr, Marion Gothier, Lee Granberg, Christine Green, John Gregg, Schwab Charitable $25,000 and above Fund, Sabrina Hellman, Jeffery & Anne Howson, Heather Katz, Andrew Lee, Jennifer Lewis, Autodesk, Inc., CASS, Inc. (Official Recycling Helen & John Meyer, George Miller, Partner of The Crucible), Greg Hansen & Milligan Family Foundation, Donovan Mitchell, Marsha Roberts, Hellman Foundation, Steve O'Donnell, Rose O'Malley, Perforce Foundation, The Miner Anderson Family Foundation, Perlmutter Family Foundation, Roderick Repke, Membership Benefits Renée Ventimiglia Ben Rigby, John Shaw, Denise Spencer, Donate to The Crucible Phillip Tagami, Steven Young & Gabrielle Kuzsel Make a gift to The Crucible Fund! Tuition FIRECRACKER – $75/year $10,000 and above Student – $50/year (Valid with Student I.D.) and ticket sales cover less than 65% of our Anonymous, Lauren & Steve Adams, $500 and above operating expenses. As a 501c3 nonprofit • Discount on tuition for one year (1 person) • Early registration Christopher Bently, The Barrios Trust, Corin Anderson, Douglas Bayer, organization, we rely on the generous support • Discount on event tickets (up to 4 per event) City of Oakland Cultural Funding Program, The Benevity Community Impact Fund, of our community to continue providing • Complimentary access to Fireside Lounge events The Clorox Company Foundation, Jeremy Crandell, Jeff Brandstetter, Nicholas Bryant, exemplary classes and events. Contributions • Access to Members-only entrance at events The Crescent Porter Hale Foundation, Michael Dalrymple, Philip Dzilvelis, support our annual programs, including life- • Ability to register for Members-only CREATE General Atlantic Corporation, Chad Lester, Amy Ellingson, Mark Evans, Lisa Ferrier, changing field trips for youth, free outreach program (Crucible’s Expanded Access to Tools & LinkedIn For Good Foundation, Equipment) Glass Alliance of Northern California, programs for West Oakland residents, and ($75 tax-deductible) The Thomas J. Long Foundation, Google Matching Gifts Program, Debra Hendsch, innovative collaborations with artists from (Student: $50 tax-deductible) Charles Olson & Yoko Watanabe, Leslie Pritchett, Mark Hennigh, Rusty & Morgan Howson, the Bay Area and beyond. Gifts of all sizes are The Kenneth Rainin Foundation, Kevin Kleespies, Rick Leland, Dharma Merchant greatly appreciated. PYRO (Family) – $150/year The Morris Stulsaft Foundation, Services, Maureen Middleton, David Nisonger Jr., • Benefits listed above + Pasha & Laney Thornton Doug & Emilie Ogden, Kate Ortolano, Volunteering • Discounts on tuition for one year (4 people) PG&E Corporation Foundation, Leigh Paige, • Member T-shirt Robert Piper, Marsha Roberts, John Russo, You can help us out and earn discounts on ($150 tax-deductible) $5,000 and above classes. No experience or special skills are Christopher Schardt, Jen Sever, AB&I Foundry, American Endowment Foundation, needed. Donate your time at events, in the Jill & Wesley Skinner, Gregory Thomas, INFERNO – $250/year Chalsty Family Foundation, Clif Bar Family studio or in the office. • Benefits listed above + Navin Thukkaram, David & Beth Trachtenberg, • Member concierge service including reserved seating Foundation, Patricia Gibbs, Judith Hellman, Jessica Watkins, Kirsten Weisser, Patti White, at performances Philip Hopkins, The Innovation and Emily Wu • Limited edition The Crucible note cards Understanding Fund, Lapis Group, Inc, Membership ($250 tax-deductible) The Dean & Margaret Lesher Foundation, Join The Crucible community as a member The Sam Mazza Foundation, Elizabeth Meier, $250 and above PHOENIX – $500/year and you’ll receive benefits such as early New Belgium Brewing Company, Denny Abrams, Joan Applebome, Miguel Arriaga, • Benefits listed above + registration, class discounts, priority access Oakland Fund for the Arts, David Shulman, Bank of America Matching Gifts, • 10% discount on CREATE Membership The Tagami Family/CCIG/& Oakland Global Rail Enterprise to events and more. Plus your support will ($400 tax-deductible) Dennis & Suzie Bartels, Annette Bonilla, enable us to continue providing our dynamic Sandra Bradshaw, Barbara Brandstetter, combination of arts, industry and community VULCAN – $1,000/year $2,500 and above Ray Breslau, Robert Brock, Matt Costa, Beth Cowan, in a welcoming and inclusive environment • Inferno level benefits + Aileen Dolby, Susan Donlevy, Kevin Doran, Karin Bloble, Donna Boger, Gretchen Brosius, that inspires innovation and sparks creativity. • 20% discount on CREATE Membership William Fleig, Marcene Forrester, Peter Glikshtern, • Invitation to a private tour of studio and lunch Bill & Matt Ciaschini, Loretta Clarke, Ann Eastman, Joey Gottbrath, Kathleen Gwynn & Jon Cosby, To learn more, visit TheCrucible.org or call with The Crucible’s Executive Director First Republic Bank, Lori & Skip Fogarty, Carla Hall, Dawn Holliday, Heidi & Ryan Hudson, 510.444.0919. ($850 tax-deductible) Shawn & Ann Fischer Hecht, Tim Irvin, Dana Jones, Joan Kiang, Michael Korkuska, Peter Kropf & Mary Sorber, Ken Lowney, TITAN – $2,500/year LinkedIn Corporation, Linden Street Brewery, NetTempo, Inc., One Pacific Coast Bank FSP, Paul McKaskle, Mark Middleton, Steven Moore, • Vulcan level benefits + Tony Onorati & Brian Benamati, Jen Patten, • Complimentary weekend taster class for two people Amanda Noguera, Oakland Running Festival, Miriam & William Rose, John Samuels, • Complimentary five-week Membership to CREATE Tony & Margaret Pico, Andrew Ritter, program (must pass studio area check-out) Schnitzer Steel Industries, Nancy & Alan Saldich Jeanne Ryan, The Schneider Foundation, Gina • Your name cast in bronze on The Crucible’s Tomlinson, James Wilson, donor wall Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign, ($1,950 tax-deductible) $1,000 and above Women's Jewelry Association Alameda County Arts Commision, Bay Cities Pyrotector, Steven Bayles, 34 The Crucible FALL 2014 Class Schedule For details, class descriptions, or faculty information visit theCrucible.org or call 510.444.0919 35 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION US POSTAGE PAID Upcoming PERMIT NO.19 OAKLAND, CA

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