GIFTY 2023: A Holiday Celebration of Local Creative Culture
GIFTY, The Crucible’s annual Craft Show & Open House returns this December 2-3. Join us for two days of the best shopping in the Bay Area. Find holiday gifts made by local artists, craftspeople, and Crucible faculty. From one-a-kind sculptures to functional pottery to locally made soaps and more, find something for everyone on your list at GIFTY. In between shopping, enjoy family-friendly activities and demonstrations. And make sure to stop by our bar for refreshments and snacks. Learn more about our event highlights below.GIFTY is an indoor event and a great time, rain or shine!
GIFTY vendor applications are now closed. Learn how you can be notified when our 2024 applications open below.Event Highlights
Celebrate the creative community here in the Bay Area. See live industrial art demonstrations, participate in hands-on activities, explore our 56,000-square-foot studio, and more!
Live Demos
See live demonstrations by our expert faculty in Blacksmithing, Ceramics, Enameling, Foundry, Glass Blowing, Neon, and Woodworking.
Hands-On Activities
There’s something for everyone at GIFTY. Families can enjoy free hands-on activities like Mexican tin art, leather keychains, and clay mountain.
Food Trucks
Step outside for a bite from one of our food truck vendors. We’ll have Crazy Empanada on Saturday and Halal Bites of Chicago on Sunday!
Raffle Prizes
Youth can enter to win a free refurbished ride from our Bike Shop and adults can enter to win a free 3-Hour Taster class.
Grab A Drink
Quench your thirst! Stop by the bar and grab an adult beverage, hot drink, or light refreshments.
$25 Off Crucible Classes
Don’t miss this GIFTY exclusive! Get $25 off when you register for any class during our event weekend.
Member & VIP Preview Hours
Saturday, December 2 | 10am-12pm
Don’t miss our exclusive GIFTY preview hours where Crucible members and VIP guests get first dibs on the best Bay Area holiday shopping! This invite-only part of the event features exclusive perks like pastries, free drinks, an exclusive demonstration, and an introduction to The Crucible’s new Executive Director.
Non-members are welcome to join for a suggested donation.GIFTY 2023 Vendors
This year’s GIFTY will be jam-packed with dozens of vendors selling small-batch, hand-made, artisan goods.All
Artists for Artists
Bath & Body
Ceramics
Entertainment
Food & Drink
Home Decor
Glass
Jewelry
Kid-Friendly
Leather
Metal
Paper and Mixed Media
Sculpture
Textiles
