 Resolve to Create in 2011!
Making resolutions and sticking to them can be difficult, but we are here to help. May we suggest adding some fire to your diet, exercising your creativity and learning something new? As 2011 nears, The Crucible is implementing our Resolve to Create initiative, to spark creativity in everyone all year long.
So what’s your creative resolution for 2011? Tell us at resolvetocreate@thecrucible.org.
Send us your resolution and picture, and you’ll be entered into a drawing for free tuition on a Crucible class! We will pull a winner each month.
And the winner for December is **Drum Roll Please**
Drea D.
"I resolve to create a chandelier and to learn Viking knit jewelry."
More about Resolve to Create…
CLASSES
New Year’s Workshops
Monday - Friday • January 3-7, 2011 • 10am - 4pm
This year, start off by getting in touch with your inner creative pyro! Learn some new skills, make original artwork and gain an experience you’ll never forget. It’s a spectacular way to begin your new year.
Plus this year we have added new pricing for folks who take a class with a friend or family member. Youth ages 12 and up are welcome when they sign up with a parent or guardian.
Each of these workshops includes 3-1/2 hours of instruction and 2 hours of independent lab time each day.
Introduction to Blacksmithing Price $450 Member Price $412.50
Price for Two $710 Member Price $654
Foundry Fundamentals Price $525 Member Price $483.50
Price for Two $850 Member Price $787
Glass Flameworking Price $510 Member Price $474
Price for Two $840 Member Price $786
Introduction to Jewelry & Metals I Price $445 Member Price $410.50
Price for Two $715 Member Price $663.50
Introduction to Welded Sculpture Price $450 Member Price $411.50
Price for Two $705 Member Price $647.50
Introduction to MIG Welding Price $485 Member Price $446
Price for Two $775 Member Price $716.50
 Holiday Tasters
Saturday & Sunday, December 18 & 19
Non-member Price $95 / Member Price $86
This is a great gift for a newbie to industrial arts. These Tasters are an easy way to begin exploring in fire, metal or glass. Structured for all ages 12 years and older*, just about anyone can get a taste of creating with fire and light. You can even take a class together for a unique bonding experience. Morning Tasters run from 10AM to 1PM and afternoon Tasters run from 2-5PM. Try two skills on the same day and get a deal! Each individual who signs up for one morning and one afternoon Taster on the same day in separate disciplines will receive a $15 discount.
*Youth, ages 12 and up, are welcome when registered with a parent or guardian.
Choose from:
Blacksmithing
Enameling
Glass Flameworking
Glass Fusing
Jewelry
Resin Casting
MIG Welding
Winter Quarter 2011 & Spring Break 2011
Looking for a specific class to gift? Check out our winter classes listed by weekday, weekend or department. Download our Winter 2011 Catalog in PDF format for more information on classes and spring break workshops for adults and youth.
Get Your Weeknight Creative Groove On!
Take time for yourself one night a week and get in touch with your creative side. A hands-on class is just what the doctor ordered to take the edge of a stressful workweek and regain your sanity after a hectic holiday. Here are our winter classes organized by night of the week to help you easily find something to fit your schedule.
Mondays – Start your week off with a little fire
Bladesmithing * • Jan 10 - Mar 28 • 7-10pm
 Bronze Casting: Ceramics Shell Process • Jan 10 - Mar 28• 7-10pm
Glass Flameworking • Jan 10 - Feb 14 • 6-10pm
Glass Fusing & Slumping I • Jan 10 - Feb 14 • 7-10pm
Glass Cold Working & Engraving • Jan 10 - Feb 14 • 7-10pm
Introduction to Jewelry & Metals I • Jan 10 - Feb 14 • 6-10pm
Introduction to Mechanical Sculpture • Jan 10 - Feb 14 • 6-9pm
Reproduction in Plastics • Jan 10 - Feb 14 • 7-10pm
Introduction to Welded Sculpture • Jan 10 - Feb 14 • 7-10pm
Introduction to Fire Staff • Jan 20 [10?] - Mar 24 • 8-9:30pm
Concrete Sculpture • Jan 24 - Mar 14 • 7-10pm
Woodcarving • Jan 24 - Mar 21 • 6-10pm
Tuesdays – Make your week a little sweeter
Introduction to Blacksmithing • Jan 18 - Feb 15 • 7-10pm
Glass Beads • Jan 18 - Feb 15 • 7-10pm
Three-Dimensional Metalsmithing * • Jan 18 - Feb 15 • 7-10pm
Foundry Fundamentals • Jan 18 - Mar 8 • 6-10pm
Lab: Glass Fusing • Jan 18 - Mar 15 • 6-10pm
Arduino Microcontrollers: Building Smart Art • Jan 18 - Mar 15 • 6-9pm
Introduction to Neon • Jan 18 - Mar 15 • 6-9pm
Introduction to Welded Sculpture • Jan 18 - Feb 15 • 7-10pm
Introduction to MIG Welding • Jan 18 - Feb 15 • 7-10pm
The Mother Machines: Introduction to Turning & Milling • Jan 18 - Mar 22 • 7-10pm
Beginning Woodworking • Jan 18 - Mar 22 • 6-10pm
Wednesdays – A great way to make it over hump day
Continuing Techniques in Blacksmithing * • Jan 19 - Feb 16 • 7-10pm
Glass Flameworking • Jan 19 - Feb 16 • 2-6pm
Glass Flameworking • Jan 19 - Feb 16 • 6-10pm
Glass Fusing & Slumping II * • Jan 19 - Feb 16 • 7-10pm
Kiln-Cast Glass • Jan 19 - Feb 16 • 7-10pm
Introduction to Jewelry & Metals I • Jan 19 - Feb 16 • 2-6pm
Electromechanics for Everything • Jan 19 - Feb 16 • 6-9pm
Introduction to Welded Sculpture •  Jan 19 - Feb 16 • 7-10pm
Introduction to MIG Welding • Jan 19 - Feb 16 • 7-10pm
Plasma Sculpture * • Jan 19 - Mar 23 • 6-9pm
Stone Carving • Jan 19 - Mar 23 • 7-10pm
Sculpting in TIG • Jan 19 - Mar 23 • 6-9pm
Continuing Techniques in Woodworking * • Jan 19 - Mar 23 • 6-10pm
Sculpting in Clay • Feb 2 - Mar 23 • 7-10pm
Sand Casting in Bronze & Aluminum • Feb 2 - Mar 23 • 3-6pm
Thursdays – Get a jump-start on your weekend fun
Introduction to Blacksmithing •  Jan 20 - Feb 17 • 7-10pm
Introduction to Enameling I • Jan 20 - Feb 17 • 7-10pm
Lab: Glass Flameworking Borocilicate Glass • Jan 20 - Feb 17 • 6-10pm
Glass Fusing & Slumping I • Jan 20 - Feb 17 • 3-6pm
Casting Wax to Silver Jewelry • Jan 20 - Feb 17 • 7-10pm
Flame Effects for Art • Jan 20 - Feb 17 • 6-9pm
Oxyacetylene Welding • Jan 20 - Feb 17 • 7-10pm
Introduction to MIG Welding • Jan 20 - Feb 17 • 7-10pm
Beginning Hula Hoop • Jan 20 - Mar 24 • 6-7:30pm
Intermediate Fire Hoop * • Jan 20 - Mar 24 • 8-9:30pm
The Mother Machines: Introduction to Turning & Milling • Jan 20 - Mar 24 • 7-10pm
Exploring Moldmaking • Jan 20 - Mar 24 • 7-10pm
One Sheet of Plywood: Design and Build • Jan 27 - Mar 17 • 6-10pm
Fridays – Make Date Night a Create Night
Wood + Metal • Jan 21 - Mar 25 • 6-9pm
Introduction to Glass Blowing • Jan 28 - Feb 18 • 6-10pm
Introduction to Flamenco • Feb 4 - Mar 4 • 6-7pm
Have A Weekend Creative Adventure!
Spice up your chilly winter weekend with a fiery class. Many of the classes listed below are for beginners; all you need to bring is yourself and a notebook. No experience is required, and we supply all the gear and materials. For other classes marked with an * you’ll need to have taken a prerequisite; follow the class links for more information.
January 22-23
Making Your Own Clasps & Findings * 10am-5pm
Introduction to Neon (Saturdays Only - 5 Sessions - Jan 22-Feb 19) 10am-1pm
Continuing Techniques in Neon * (Saturdays Only - 5 Sessions - Jan 22-Feb 19) 10am-1pm
Exploring Welding 10am-2pm
Fundamentals of Woodworking 10am-6pm
January 29-30
Introduction to Blacksmithing 10am-6pm
A Primer in 3D Enameling (Saturday Only) 10am-4pm
Glass Flameworking 10am-6pm
Introduction to Jewelry & Metals I 10am-6pm
Introduction to Welded Sculpture 10am-6pm
Introduction to MIG Welding 10am-6pm
Build a Mandolin or Ukulele in Just Four Days! (2 weekends Jan. 29 & 30 and Feb. 5 & 6) 10am-6pm
February 5-6
Glass Beads 10am-6pm
Pot Melt Workshop Sat 10am-2pm, Sun 12-2pm
Sheet Metal Forming with Evan Wilcox 11am-5pm
Gemology (Sunday Only) 11am-4pm
Arduino Microcontrollers: Building Smart Art (Sundays Only - 5 Sessions) 10am-1pm
Oxyacetylene Welding 10am-6pm
February 12-13
Exploring Welding 1-5pm
Adventures in Soft Glass: Finding Your Inner Monster * (Saturday Only) 10am-6pm
EVENTS
Holiday Gifty Art Sale and Open House
Friday, December 10, 2010 • 7-10PM (Preview Night)
$10 at Door / Free Admission for Crucible Members
Saturday & Sunday, December 11 & 12, 2010 • 10AM - 4PM
Free Admission for all
Shopping at the mall was never like this!
 Support local artists and community arts education for youth and adults while you get your last minute shopping done at the Bay Area’s most unusual holiday celebration.
On Friday night we have our first-ever special preview night with live music, adult beverages and first crack at fabulous one-of-a-kind handmade gifty items. This evening is free to Crucible members, so become a member now or at the door and start reaping the rewards of your member benefits!
Then on Saturday and Sunday we are free and open to all with the most unique holiday shopping experience around. Shop for afforda ble handcrafted gifts created by over 80 Bay Area artisans, and experience the excitement of our 56,000 sq. ft. studio, where furnaces roar and sparks fly. Also don’t miss Pappy! Kinetic Steam Works will be on hand with Pappy, their large steam powered tracker to usher in a very important guest.
Also don’t miss our Holiday Gifty Class Tuition Discount. Receive up to 25% off class tuition when you register for a class at Gifty. New students will receive a 20% discount on tuition, and Crucible members will receive a 25% discount on tuition. Not a member? Join now or at Gifty to take advantage of this fabulous members only discount.
* Class cost comprises tuition and studio costs; discount is on tuition only. Discount cannot be applied to classes for which you have already registered. There is limited space for discounted tuition available in each class, and this offer cannot be combined with any other offers, volunteer/intern hours or coupons. Not good for Family Fun Weekends, Tasters, Labs or CREATE access.
More Information…
Crucible Revival: Keep the Fire Burning
The Crucible’s 12th Anniversary Benefit
Friday & Saturday, January 14 & 15, 2011 • 7-11pm
 As Crucible Founder and Creative Director Michael Sturtz steps away from his official duties at The Crucible on January 15th – the industrial art school’s actual 12th anniversary night – The Crucible is honoring and celebrating his 12 years of visionary leadership and creative genius by having him produce one more show that brings back all the show-stopping “greatest hits” from performances past. This not to be missed event is also a benefit for The Crucible’s arts educational programs, dynamic events and community outreach.
Expect reprisals of unforgettable moments from Crucible stage shows, stunning surprises and plenty of fire from a Who’s Who of Bay Area favorites, including many Crucible friends and collaborators. Hosted by Master of Ceremonies Mark Growden, the revival promises a fast-paced, jaw-dropping lineup of music, dance and more. Crucible Revival will also showcase on stage the industrial arts, with faculty and students performing amazing feats with glass, molten metal and more.
Tickets are on sale now! Buy your tickets in advance and save. Tickets are $60 in advance and $65 at the door. Crucible Members receive an additional $5 off each ticket (up to four). Not a member? Join or renew now and save even more!
Experience Crucible Revival in style by upgrading to V.I.P tickets. For a ticket price of $120 ($50 of which is a tax-deductible contribution), you'll have your very own V.I.P. entrance, premium floor seating, hosted bar and delicious hors d'oeuvres. Support The Crucible and receive V.I.P. treatment.
Can’t make the event but would still like to support The Crucible? You can always make a 100% tax-deductible donation to support our programs.
More Information & Purchase Tickets…
 Make A Year-End Gift To The Crucible Fund
December 31st will be here before you know it. As you determine your year-end contributions, we hope that you will make a tax-deductible gift to The Crucible. Your donation of any amount is needed and appreciated, and will provide access to the arts for students and audiences from throughout the Bay Area and support working artists. Please make a 100% tax-deductible gift to The Crucible Fund.
THE CRUCIBLE RECOMMENDS
 Bold Theatrical Burlesque Tribute
to I Dream of Jeannie
Long-time Crucible fire instructor and Crucible Fire Theater cast member Kristina Nekyia is setting off on a burlesque journey with a new production exploring the vibrant undercurrents of fantasy and submission present in the 1960s television hit, I Dream of Jeannie. Collaborating with singer/composer Mark Growden and coutourier/costumer Mr. David, Kristina will use the art of burlesque to show how I Dream of Jeannie also pushed the boundaries of what was acceptable behavior for a woman. Check out this sexy Showgrrrl’s burlesque Dream of Jeannie, and see both Kristina and Mark Growden in January’s Crucible Revival.
More Information…
 Conscious Dancer
Gift Visions Giving Guide
Conscious Dancer is happy to share with you their first-ever Gift Visions Giving Guide. A virtual who's-who and what's-what of the entire national conscious movement community, inside you'll find scores of ideas and heaps of connections for each and every special person you care about this season and in the year to come. Conscious Dancer has collected 11 archetypes of conscious movers and included an in-depth collection of listings representing the extended movement community. This one-of-a-kind resource collection is a reference guide that you'll want to refer to year-round. Check out The Crucible’s spread on page 75.
BECOME A PART OF THE CRUCIBLE COMMUNITY
Join
Join our community by becoming a Crucible member. Help fuel our fires while you enjoy a full year of great benefits such as early registration for classes, discounts on tuition and tickets to this January’s Crucible Revival and exclusive access to special events like free admission to this Friday’s Gifty Preview Night.
Become a Crucible member now or buy the gift of membership for a loved one this holiday season...
Donate
Help support our year-round programs for youth and adults, outreach activities and collaborative performances by making a tax-deductible gift to The Crucible Fund.
Donate to The Crucible Fund...
Volunteer
Join our volunteer crew and participate first-hand in the development of this innovative organization. We're looking for motivated individuals who want to donate their skills and enthusiasm to assist us in our office and studio, during youth programs or during special events, like the upcoming Crucible Revival. Even better, the hours you donate will be logged toward class discounts!
Become a Volunteer...
Holiday Closures: The Crucible will be closed December 24-26 in observation of Christmas and then December 31-January 2 in observation of New Year’s.
Happy Holidays to all!
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