Saturday, April 6, 2013 • 11-4PM
Free Admission
All Ages, Children must be accompanied by an Adult
The Science of Art, an event to highlight the scientific principals, inquiry and exploration behind the fine and industrial arts processes taught and practiced here at the Crucible! The event will bring together Crucible faculty, guest artists, a curated gallery of exhibits and demonstrations, projects from local schools as well as special performances, food, and the participation of a number of other local art and science related organizations and university programs. Our goal is to connect ourselves and our community to The Science of Art and give us an opportunity to further understand the world in which we live and work, making way for new creativity and innovation at every stage of our process.
A fun day for the whole family! Our open houses are a wonderful way to experience the excitement of The Crucible’s 56,000 sq. ft. studio, where furnaces roar and sparks fly. Check out exciting live demonstrations and exhibits explaining the science behind the art of The Crucible. Catch amazing fiery performances and wander through our student and faculty art show displaying the creativity of The Crucible community.
Event Highlights:
✹ Intriguing demonstrations combining science and art including the Science of Fire, All That Glitters Is Not Gold - secrets of silver in Glass Flameworking, The Gravity of Moldmaking, mysteries of steel made visible, Raku firing and family fun with ceramics, bicycle physics, Surfing the Solar Flares with Science@CAL, recycled glass processing, glass blowing, blacksmithing and other fascinating experiments in action
✹ Amazing molten metal pour in our foundry
✹ Fiery performances from our Fire Department faculty
✹ Spectacular art show showcasing work from Crucible students, faculty & staff
✹ Beautiful handmade art for sale by Crucible artists
✹ Eye popping discounts on our spring Crucible classes
✹ Tasty food from Fists of Flour Pizza and Tina Tamlae
✹ Chances to win free tuition for a Crucible class!
Demonstrations
The Crucible is truly unique with all the industrial art disciplines we have under one roof. During our this exciting Open House we will demystify the science of art with demonstrations and exhibits in every area. Instructors, students, guest artists, and scientists will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Art Show
Every spring we like to show off what we do here with a spectacular art show. We will have pieces from Crucible staff, students, faculty and volunteers showcasing all of the fabulous industrial arts classes we teach here. During the open house we will ask visitors to vote on their favorite top three pieces. Free tuition on a Crucible class will be awarded to the winning artists.
Handmade Art for Sale
This year we will have Crucible artists on hand selling their beautiful handmade art.
Discounts on Crucible Classes
New students who sign up for a Spring class during the Open House, will receive 20% off class tuition. All members who sign up, will receive 25% off. Not a member and want totake advantage of the 25% off deal? Become a member at our open house and get 25% off any classes you register for at the open house.
Win FREE tuition for a Crucible class
During our Open House you can win free tuition for a Crucible class. Enter our drawing when you first arrive for a chance at the free class.
Bicycles
Looking for a great deal on a bike? The Crucible Bike Shop has a selection of quality used bicycles that have been fully rebuilt by our youth and volunteer mechanics. Contact [email protected] with questions or to make an appointment to check out our available inventory. In addition to getting a sweet, reliable ride, your purchase supports our Youth Earn-A-Bike Program, our Youth Mechanic Program, and our Community Bike Fixathons.
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Free Admission
All Ages, Children must be accompanied by an Adult
The Science of Art, an event to highlight the scientific principals, inquiry and exploration behind the fine and industrial arts processes taught and practiced here at the Crucible! The event will bring together Crucible faculty, guest artists, a curated gallery of exhibits and demonstrations, projects from local schools as well as special performances, food, and the participation of a number of other local art and science related organizations and university programs. Our goal is to connect ourselves and our community to The Science of Art and give us an opportunity to further understand the world in which we live and work, making way for new creativity and innovation at every stage of our process.
A fun day for the whole family! Our open houses are a wonderful way to experience the excitement of The Crucible’s 56,000 sq. ft. studio, where furnaces roar and sparks fly. Check out exciting live demonstrations and exhibits explaining the science behind the art of The Crucible. Catch amazing fiery performances and wander through our student and faculty art show displaying the creativity of The Crucible community.
Event Highlights:
✹ Intriguing demonstrations combining science and art including the Science of Fire, All That Glitters Is Not Gold - secrets of silver in Glass Flameworking, The Gravity of Moldmaking, mysteries of steel made visible, Raku firing and family fun with ceramics, bicycle physics, Surfing the Solar Flares with Science@CAL, recycled glass processing, glass blowing, blacksmithing and other fascinating experiments in action
✹ Amazing molten metal pour in our foundry
✹ Fiery performances from our Fire Department faculty
✹ Spectacular art show showcasing work from Crucible students, faculty & staff
✹ Beautiful handmade art for sale by Crucible artists
✹ Eye popping discounts on our spring Crucible classes
✹ Tasty food from Fists of Flour Pizza and Tina Tamlae
✹ Chances to win free tuition for a Crucible class!
Demonstrations
The Crucible is truly unique with all the industrial art disciplines we have under one roof. During our this exciting Open House we will demystify the science of art with demonstrations and exhibits in every area. Instructors, students, guest artists, and scientists will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Art Show
Every spring we like to show off what we do here with a spectacular art show. We will have pieces from Crucible staff, students, faculty and volunteers showcasing all of the fabulous industrial arts classes we teach here. During the open house we will ask visitors to vote on their favorite top three pieces. Free tuition on a Crucible class will be awarded to the winning artists.
Handmade Art for Sale
This year we will have Crucible artists on hand selling their beautiful handmade art.
Discounts on Crucible Classes
New students who sign up for a Spring class during the Open House, will receive 20% off class tuition. All members who sign up, will receive 25% off. Not a member and want totake advantage of the 25% off deal? Become a member at our open house and get 25% off any classes you register for at the open house.
Win FREE tuition for a Crucible class
During our Open House you can win free tuition for a Crucible class. Enter our drawing when you first arrive for a chance at the free class.
Bicycles
Looking for a great deal on a bike? The Crucible Bike Shop has a selection of quality used bicycles that have been fully rebuilt by our youth and volunteer mechanics. Contact [email protected] with questions or to make an appointment to check out our available inventory. In addition to getting a sweet, reliable ride, your purchase supports our Youth Earn-A-Bike Program, our Youth Mechanic Program, and our Community Bike Fixathons.
Saturday, April 6, 2013 • 11-4PM
Free Admission
All Ages, Children must be accompanied by an Adult
The Science of Art, an event to highlight the scientific principals, inquiry and exploration behind the fine and industrial arts processes taught and practiced here at the Crucible! The event will bring together Crucible faculty, guest artists, a curated gallery of exhibits and demonstrations, projects from local schools as well as special performances, food, and the participation of a number of other local art and science related organizations and university programs. Our goal is to connect ourselves and our community to The Science of Art and give us an opportunity to further understand the world in which we live and work, making way for new creativity and innovation at every stage of our process.
A fun day for the whole family! Our open houses are a wonderful way to experience the excitement of The Crucible’s 56,000 sq. ft. studio, where furnaces roar and sparks fly. Check out exciting live demonstrations and exhibits explaining the science behind the art of The Crucible. Catch amazing fiery performances and wander through our student and faculty art show displaying the creativity of The Crucible community.
Event Highlights:
✹ Intriguing demonstrations combining science and art including the Science of Fire, All That Glitters Is Not Gold - secrets of silver in Glass Flameworking, The Gravity of Moldmaking, mysteries of steel made visible, Raku firing and family fun with ceramics, bicycle physics, Surfing the Solar Flares with Science@CAL, recycled glass processing, glass blowing, blacksmithing and other fascinating experiments in action
✹ Amazing molten metal pour in our foundry
✹ Fiery performances from our Fire Department faculty
✹ Spectacular art show showcasing work from Crucible students, faculty & staff
✹ Beautiful handmade art for sale by Crucible artists
✹ Eye popping discounts on our spring Crucible classes
✹ Tasty food from Fists of Flour Pizza and Tina Tamlae
✹ Chances to win free tuition for a Crucible class!
Demonstrations
The Crucible is truly unique with all the industrial art disciplines we have under one roof. During our this exciting Open House we will demystify the science of art with demonstrations and exhibits in every area. Instructors, students, guest artists, and scientists will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Art Show
Every spring we like to show off what we do here with a spectacular art show. We will have pieces from Crucible staff, students, faculty and volunteers showcasing all of the fabulous industrial arts classes we teach here. During the open house we will ask visitors to vote on their favorite top three pieces. Free tuition on a Crucible class will be awarded to the winning artists.
Handmade Art for Sale
This year we will have Crucible artists on hand selling their beautiful handmade art.
Discounts on Crucible Classes
New students who sign up for a Spring class during the Open House, will receive 20% off class tuition. All members who sign up, will receive 25% off. Not a member and want totake advantage of the 25% off deal? Become a member at our open house and get 25% off any classes you register for at the open house.
Win FREE tuition for a Crucible class
During our Open House you can win free tuition for a Crucible class. Enter our drawing when you first arrive for a chance at the free class.
Bicycles
Looking for a great deal on a bike? The Crucible Bike Shop has a selection of quality used bicycles that have been fully rebuilt by our youth and volunteer mechanics. Contact [email protected] with questions or to make an appointment to check out our available inventory. In addition to getting a sweet, reliable ride, your purchase supports our Youth Earn-A-Bike Program, our Youth Mechanic Program, and our Community Bike Fixathons.
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Free Admission
All Ages, Children must be accompanied by an Adult
The Science of Art, an event to highlight the scientific principals, inquiry and exploration behind the fine and industrial arts processes taught and practiced here at the Crucible! The event will bring together Crucible faculty, guest artists, a curated gallery of exhibits and demonstrations, projects from local schools as well as special performances, food, and the participation of a number of other local art and science related organizations and university programs. Our goal is to connect ourselves and our community to The Science of Art and give us an opportunity to further understand the world in which we live and work, making way for new creativity and innovation at every stage of our process.
A fun day for the whole family! Our open houses are a wonderful way to experience the excitement of The Crucible’s 56,000 sq. ft. studio, where furnaces roar and sparks fly. Check out exciting live demonstrations and exhibits explaining the science behind the art of The Crucible. Catch amazing fiery performances and wander through our student and faculty art show displaying the creativity of The Crucible community.
Event Highlights:
✹ Intriguing demonstrations combining science and art including the Science of Fire, All That Glitters Is Not Gold - secrets of silver in Glass Flameworking, The Gravity of Moldmaking, mysteries of steel made visible, Raku firing and family fun with ceramics, bicycle physics, Surfing the Solar Flares with Science@CAL, recycled glass processing, glass blowing, blacksmithing and other fascinating experiments in action
✹ Amazing molten metal pour in our foundry
✹ Fiery performances from our Fire Department faculty
✹ Spectacular art show showcasing work from Crucible students, faculty & staff
✹ Beautiful handmade art for sale by Crucible artists
✹ Eye popping discounts on our spring Crucible classes
✹ Tasty food from Fists of Flour Pizza and Tina Tamlae
✹ Chances to win free tuition for a Crucible class!
Demonstrations
The Crucible is truly unique with all the industrial art disciplines we have under one roof. During our this exciting Open House we will demystify the science of art with demonstrations and exhibits in every area. Instructors, students, guest artists, and scientists will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Art Show
Every spring we like to show off what we do here with a spectacular art show. We will have pieces from Crucible staff, students, faculty and volunteers showcasing all of the fabulous industrial arts classes we teach here. During the open house we will ask visitors to vote on their favorite top three pieces. Free tuition on a Crucible class will be awarded to the winning artists.
Handmade Art for Sale
This year we will have Crucible artists on hand selling their beautiful handmade art.
Discounts on Crucible Classes
New students who sign up for a Spring class during the Open House, will receive 20% off class tuition. All members who sign up, will receive 25% off. Not a member and want totake advantage of the 25% off deal? Become a member at our open house and get 25% off any classes you register for at the open house.
Win FREE tuition for a Crucible class
During our Open House you can win free tuition for a Crucible class. Enter our drawing when you first arrive for a chance at the free class.
Bicycles
Looking for a great deal on a bike? The Crucible Bike Shop has a selection of quality used bicycles that have been fully rebuilt by our youth and volunteer mechanics. Contact [email protected] with questions or to make an appointment to check out our available inventory. In addition to getting a sweet, reliable ride, your purchase supports our Youth Earn-A-Bike Program, our Youth Mechanic Program, and our Community Bike Fixathons.
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