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Contact Us<\/h2>\n<\/div>

Let’s connect! Whether you want to book a team build, become a member, or find your perfect class, we can help. Learn more about visiting the studio below. Feel free to get in touch by using the contact form<\/a> or call us at (510) 444-0919 during office hours and we will point you in the right direction.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Monday\u2013Friday: 10am\u20136pm
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Monday\u2013Thursday: 10am\u20139pm
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The Crucible closes for holidays, including New Year\u2019s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President\u2019s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran\u2019s Day, Thanksgiving, the Friday after Thanksgiving, and the week between Christmas Day and New Year\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

When a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, it is usually observed on the preceding Friday or the following Monday, respectively.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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FAQs<\/h1><\/div>

Classes<\/h3>\n<\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What types of classes does The Crucible offer?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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We offer classes for adults, and youth, along with group team building workshops. All of our class offerings can be found on our website at <\/span>bariatricdiet.net\/classes<\/span><\/a>. If you are having trouble deciding which class to take or want more information on our offerings don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to our customer service department over email at <\/span>info@bariatricdiet.net<\/span><\/a> or give us a ring at 510.444.0919 <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Does The Crucible offer private lessons? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The Crucible offers private instruction at a rate of $125\/hour for one person or $200\/hour for two people with a minimum required time investment of 8 hours. If you are interested in setting up a private lesson please contact our private instruction team by emailing <\/span>private@bariatricdiet.net<\/span><\/a> or calling (510)444-0919 (ext. 125) <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Facility<\/h3>\n<\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What are the parking options at The Crucible?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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We have a small student parking lot (about 10 spaces) in front of our warehouse on the corner of <\/span>7th and Union<\/span><\/a>. It tends to fill up quickly, so arriving earlier is advised if you need to park in the lot. There is also street parking on 7th street leading to Mandela Parkway; occasionally you can find some spots in the surrounding neighborhoods as well. Additionally, we are a short walk from the West Oakland BART station and have an indoor bike rack if you would prefer to utilize alternative forms of transportation. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What are the safety concerns for your area?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The Crucible values the safety of our students and has been operating without any incident for quite some time now. As with any city in the Bay Area, we ask that you do not leave any valuables visible in your parked vehicle. If you are walking when it is dark outside, we advise folks to be aware of their surroundings. If you do not feel comfortable walking along to or from class we are happy to facilitate groups heading to and from the West Oakland BART station.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Can I use The Crucible\u2019s facilities to work on my own project? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Given safety concerns, we cannot offer public access to our facilities, however we do have a number of other options available!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Studio Access Labs<\/span><\/a> – Crucible Members are eligible to sign up for a lab in departments in which they have previously taken or are currently enrolled in a class with. No instruction is provided during lab sessions, but a lab monitor will be present to answer questions, manage safety, and provide overall support. You are free to come and go at your convenience during open lab hours, however you must provide your own materials.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

CRucible\u2019s Expanded Access to Tools and Equipment (CREATE Program)<\/span><\/a> – Crucible Members who have taken the departmental prerequisite and complete a safety check out may sign up for access to studio space, tools, and equipment to work on individual art projects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Enameling Open Studio Hours<\/span><\/a> – The Crucible\u2019s Enameling Department offers open studio hours. Enameling Faculty will be present to answer questions, manage safety, and provide overall support. You are free to work on your own projects and come and go at your convenience during open studio hours. Some supplies will be provided and you will have the use of studio tools. Additional materials will be available for sale through the facilitator. Enamel Open Studio Hours are open to all students, at any experience level, who have taken or are currently enrolled in any enameling class at The Crucible or with permission from the department.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Membership<\/h3>\n<\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Can my Crucible Membership be refunded?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Crucible Memberships are fully tax-deductible donations that provide benefits based on the donation amount. Memberships are valid for a full calendar year and are not eligible for a refund.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Why is my 10% membership discount incorrect? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Your 10% membership discount applies to course tuition. In addition to course tuition each class carries a studio fee which pays for the materials and energy costs required to run the course. The details of our pricing and discounts are available on our website on the <\/span>Policies and Resources<\/span><\/a>. If you ever require a breakdown of the pricing for your specific classes we are happy to provide this information upon request.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Gift Certificates<\/h3>\n<\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Can I buy a class as a gift for someone?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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While specific classes can be more personal, we encourage folks to purchase gift certificates for your gift-giving purposes. Scheduling conflicts can arise and classes that are given as gifts are still subject to withdrawal fees. You can purchase a gift certificate through our website for any denomination <\/span>here<\/b>.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Someone gave me a gift certificate and it isn\u2019t working. What should I do?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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If you are attempting to redeem a certificate and are receiving an error, please email <\/span>registrar@thecrucibile.org<\/span><\/a> with the following information: Your name, the name or organization that gave you the certificate, the date it was issued, and the certificate code. With this information our registrar staff will then be able to activate the certificate in our system so that you can apply it to your online purchases.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Other<\/h3>\n<\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Does The Crucible provide certificates or degrees?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Our classes are considered short form compared to vocational or trade schools and thus our instruction is centered on personal artistic development rather than certification or accreditation. Upon request we are able to offer a letter of completion to show a student has performed a certain amount of hours of instruction; grading and degrees are not part of our school’s mission.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>I need help with a project. Is there someone at your school that can help me?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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We don’t have the capacity as an organization to assist with individual projects, however we do have a <\/span>Jobs Board<\/span><\/a> where members of The Crucible community can search for and offer assistance on all kinds of cool stuff. Feel free to post your project using this form: <\/span>Get Help with a Project!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Do you have any schools near me or can you recommend a school like The Crucible that is closer to where I am?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The Crucible has only one location in Oakland, California. As a non-profit we are unable to recommend another organization specifically, but a web search for industrial art schools in your area may lead to helpful results.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also use this tool to find local maker spaces – <\/span>https:\/\/makerspaces.make.co\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/header><\/div>

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