Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/Los Angeles
- 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Check the organizer’s latest schedule ↗Hot Art Halloween Iron Pour opens The Crucible’s studios in Oakland
At Hot Art Halloween Iron Pour, visitors can watch molten iron flow outdoors, then step inside The Crucible to see other fire arts at work. The West Oakland open house takes place Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m.
A choice of glass projects
Visitors who want to make something can choose between two separately priced Gather & Make activities. The fused-glass sugar skull is presented as a celebration of Día de los Muertos. The other project starts with a selection of Halloween artwork: participants place pre-cut masks on two provided glass cups, then sandblast the designs onto them.
Neither project requires previous experience. Both run during the earlier part of the open house, from 6 to 8 p.m.; the cup project usually takes about 45 minutes. Anyone hoping to join a tour as well can use that estimate when planning the evening.
Further reading: Hot Art Halloween Iron Pour 2026 - The Crucible ↗
Inside the open house
Alongside the outdoor pour, The Crucible plans live glassblowing and blacksmithing demonstrations, as well as art installations. Three facility tours offer a way to explore the space; food trucks and drinks are also advertised.
West Oakland neighbor CASS donated and delivered 2,000 pounds of metal for The Crucible’s upcoming iron pours, according to the organizer. The company also provides financial support for its Fuego Youth Leadership Program.
Further reading: Hot Art Halloween Iron Pour 2026 - The Crucible ↗
Tours and glass activities
The glass projects share an early-evening window, while facility tours offer three departure times.
2026-10-31 · The Crucible
- Facility tour
- Facility tour
- Facility tour
- Gather & Make: Fused Glass Sugar Skull (add-on; $35)
- Gather & Make: Halloween Sandblasted Cups (add-on; $25 for two cups)
Planning the evening
Admission and optional projects
Admission is $12. The fused-glass sugar skull add-on is $35; the sandblasted cups add-on is $25 for two cups.
For visitors 7 and older
The event and both projects are for ages 7 and up. For either project, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Getting to The Crucible
BART, bus and bike
From West Oakland BART, exit onto 7th Street, turn right and walk two blocks east to Union. The Crucible is on the northwest corner at 1260 7th Street. The organizer also notes nearby AC Transit service and onsite bike parking.
Parking
The event page lists parking at 1300 7th Street, with the lot entrance off 7th Street while heading west. It also notes street parking on 7th and Union streets. Do not block The Crucible’s entrances or park in lots belonging to local businesses.
Before you make a plan
Is there a set time for the iron pour?
The Crucible lists the open house from 6 to 9 p.m. but does not give a separate start time for the pour.
Do I need glass-making experience?
No. Both optional glass projects are open to beginners ages 7 and up.
When are the facility tours?
Tours start at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m.
Will food be available?
The Crucible advertises food trucks and drinks for the evening.
Location & Google Maps
The Crucible
1260 7th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
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