Arts & Crafts

The Crucible

🌧️Rainy Day Hero🎒School-Age Favorite
Oakland
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About This Spot

A massive industrial arts education center in Oakland offering classes in welding, glassblowing, blacksmithing, woodworking, and more. Their youth programs are incredible and unlike anything else in the Bay Area.

What to Expect

💳Paid Activity
🏠Indoor Space

Planning Notes

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Worth the trip to Oakland! Youth summer camps are amazing — kids learn real metalworking, glassblowing, etc. Register early, classes fill up months ahead. Ages 8+ for most youth classes.

Quick Info

Hours

Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM

Neighborhood

Oakland

Category

Arts & Crafts

Phone

(510) 444-0919

Hours, prices, and access can change. Check the official website before you go.