01/10/2015  – 05/31/2015
Healthy Gardens
Healthy Gardens
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Learn about sustainability and conservation; try new, fresh foods and recipes. We will also grow plants for eating, cooking, creating, and sharing in the new FCC garden. We’ll experiment with a wide variety of veggies, herbs and flowers growing in everything from straw bales to tires to homemade garden beds. Digging in the dirt and caring for plants is a wonderful way to have fun, learn and connect to each other and our shared natural world.

05/13/2015

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Introduction to Coding Workshop
Introduction to Coding Workshop
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

5 Week workshop with USF Mechanical Engineering graduate Riley Trumble, will be teaching students to assemble circuits and simple coding (programming) to make a tiny computer, an “Arduino Micro Controller”, do simple things with light and sound. This class, combining electronic circuits and coding, will be the first in a series of more advanced classes, exploring more advanced projects! Electronic Starter Kit, with an Arduino Micro Controller, and instruction book with 11 different projects for students to do at home is included.

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9:30 AM - Pottery 101
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Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 – Friday, May 3, 2024    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
$145.00 - $209.00
BOOK FOR THE MONTH! Learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Combine these forming methods together to make some fun shapes! Students should expect to make several pieces using these techniques. With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Tuesdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2024 - Dec 2024.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, April 4, 2024 – Sunday, May 5, 2024    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
$145.00 - $209.00
BOOK FOR THE MONTH! Learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Combine these forming methods together to make some fun shapes! Students should expect to make several pieces using these techniques. With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Thursdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, January 2024 - December 2024.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, April 4, 2024    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Every Thursday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Strengthen your skills in our monitored figure drawing session with a variety of timed poses. Bring your chalk, paint, charcoal or pencil, you choose the medium. Model varies by session. Please reserve online or by phone, 813-645-7651. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Adult Clay - Thursday Evening
Thursday, April 4, 2024 – Sunday, May 5, 2024    
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
$145.00 - $209.00
BOOK FOR THE MONTH! Learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Combine these forming methods together to make some fun shapes! Students should expect to make several pieces using these techniques. With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Thursdays: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2024 - Dec 2024.
Pottery 101
Friday, April 5, 2024    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
You will learn the fundamental techniques of Pottery, slip, score, coil, design, carve and glaze. Instructors guide you to transform raw clay into Art. You will progressively enhance your skills over four weeks. Provides the foundation to continue your pottery pathway. Age 18 to adult. Fridays, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Adult Clay - A.M. Fridays
Friday, April 5, 2024 – Tuesday, April 30, 2024    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
$145.00 - $209.00
BOOK FOR THE MONTH! Learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Combine these forming methods together to make some fun shapes! Students should expect to make several pieces using these techniques. With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, January 2024 - December 2024.
Metalsmithing For Kids - April 5
Friday, April 5, 2024    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Metalsmithing For Kids! You: Hammer, Stamp & Texture, Copper & Brass to manufacture Rings, Pendants, Keychains. Rivet metals together to create your unique works of Art. 6 Participants per Workshop. Ages 8 & UP. Ideal for homeschool. All Materials Supplied. Friday, April 5 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, April 6, 2024    
12:00 am – 2:30 pm
Students learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel. More advanced students will build upon the basics to create larger, more advanced projects. Discover varying throwing techniques, forms and glazing. Materials & firings included. Age 18 to Adult.
Metalsmithing Jewelry - April 6
Saturday, April 6, 2024    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Metalsmithing Bracelet or Pendant: You create either a cuff bracelet or pendant. You: Hammer, Stamp & Texture, Copper & Brass to manufacture Rings, Pendants, Keychains. Rivet metals together to create your unique works of Art. All Materials Supplied. Saturday, April 6 from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm.
A Night in the Big Easy
Saturday, April 6, 2024    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
SPECIAL EVENT SAVE THE DATE! A NIGHT IN THE BIG EASY featuring THE JAZZ PHOOLS. Serving up New Orleans, Dixieland and Zydeco Jazz. Saturday, April 6, 2024, 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Benefiting the Firehouse Cultural Center Scholarships and No Fee Programming. Click through to Book Your Tickets, or call 813-645-7651.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, April 11, 2024    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Every Thursday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Strengthen your skills in our monitored figure drawing session with a variety of timed poses. Bring your chalk, paint, charcoal or pencil, you choose the medium. Model varies by session. Please reserve online or by phone, 813-645-7651. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, April 13, 2024    
12:00 am – 2:30 pm
Students learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel. More advanced students will build upon the basics to create larger, more advanced projects. Discover varying throwing techniques, forms and glazing. Materials & firings included. Age 18 to Adult.
Art Play Date – TMA@Firehouse – April 13
Saturday, April 13, 2024    
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Each Art Play Date Session is a stand-alone session for caregiver and child artist to play with materials and create a collaborative project. This class is Saturday, April 13 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Firehouse Cultural Center.
Winnie – The – Pooh
Tuesday, April 16, 2024    
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Meet Pooh-Bear, Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Owl, Kanga & Roo in this charming new adaptation of A.A. Milne's original 1926 book filled with music, audience interaction, and stories of friendship. *FOR GRADES K-5*
Teen Workshop – TMA@Firehouse
Tuesday, April 16, 2024    
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Teen artists will explore a variety of mediums and work closely with innovative local teaching artists. With mentorship and socialization at the forefront, they’ll learn about different paths in art while developing their skills and experimenting with new techniques. Supplies Included. Ages 12-17 thanks to a Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art. Tuesday, April 16, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. at The Firehouse in Ruskin.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, April 18, 2024    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$0.00
Every Thursday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Strengthen your skills in our monitored figure drawing session with a variety of timed poses. Bring your chalk, paint, charcoal or pencil, you choose the medium. Model varies by session. Please reserve online or by phone, 813-645-7651. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, April 20, 2024    
12:00 am – 2:30 pm
$45.00 - $155.00
Students learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel. More advanced students will build upon the basics to create larger, more advanced projects. Discover varying throwing techniques, forms and glazing. Materials & firings included. Age 18 to Adult.
Jack Wilkins: Jazz at the Firehouse
Saturday, April 20, 2024    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$23.00 - $30.00
An accomplished jazz saxophonist, Jack Wilkins has 7 CD’s out, including the newest release on Chronograph Records titled "The Rundle Sessions." This follows "The Banff Project", a collection of Wilkins compositions with original films by Edwin Dennis and others. Jack is also the Director of the Jazz Studies Program at the University of South Florida. At USF he teaches courses in jazz improvisation, jazz styles and analysis, teaches applied jazz performance and directs the USF Jazztet, an internationally acclaimed student jazz ensemble that has performed at many European jazz festivals. He will be joined by James Suggs and La Lucha. Saturday, April 20 at 7:30 pm.
Mom & Me Clay Day
Tuesday, April 23, 2024    
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
$20.00
Kids can get dirty and not be in trouble! Make several projects that will be fired and be introduced to the wheel. All materials included. Fee: $20 per child, must be accompanied by adult. Ages 3 and up. Tuesday, April 23, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, April 25, 2024    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$0.00
Every Thursday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Strengthen your skills in our monitored figure drawing session with a variety of timed poses. Bring your chalk, paint, charcoal or pencil, you choose the medium. Model varies by session. Please reserve online or by phone, 813-645-7651. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, April 27, 2024    
12:00 am – 2:30 pm
$45.00 - $155.00
Students learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel. More advanced students will build upon the basics to create larger, more advanced projects. Discover varying throwing techniques, forms and glazing. Materials & firings included. Age 18 to Adult.
Jimmy Griswold Band: Fast Fingers Rocking Blues
Saturday, April 27, 2024    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$23.00 - $30.00
Jimmy Griswold can regularly be found playing guitar at venues of all sizes. Jimmy pays homage to any artist he covers, whether it be the warm tones of T-bone Walker & B.B. King, or the screaming sounds of Roy Buchanan, Jeff Beck and Steve Ray Vaughan, all while staying true to his original style. Sat. April 27, 2024, 7:30 pm, Center Stage at the Firehouse.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, May 2, 2024 – Sunday, June 2, 2024    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
$145.00 - $209.00
BOOK FOR THE MONTH! Learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Combine these forming methods together to make some fun shapes! Students should expect to make several pieces using these techniques. With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Thursdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, January 2024 - December 2024.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, May 2, 2024    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$0.00
Every Thursday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Strengthen your skills in our monitored figure drawing session with a variety of timed poses. Bring your chalk, paint, charcoal or pencil, you choose the medium. Model varies by session. Please reserve online or by phone, 813-645-7651. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Adult Clay - Thursday Evening
Thursday, May 2, 2024 – Sunday, June 2, 2024    
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
$145.00 - $209.00
BOOK FOR THE MONTH! Learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Combine these forming methods together to make some fun shapes! Students should expect to make several pieces using these techniques. With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Thursdays: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2024 - Dec 2024.
Pottery 101
Friday, May 3, 2024    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
$45.00 - $155.00
You will learn the fundamental techniques of Pottery, slip, score, coil, design, carve and glaze. Instructors guide you to transform raw clay into Art. You will progressively enhance your skills over four weeks. Provides the foundation to continue your pottery pathway. Age 18 to adult. Fridays, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Adult Clay - A.M. Fridays
Friday, May 3, 2024 – Tuesday, May 28, 2024    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
$145.00 - $209.00
BOOK FOR THE MONTH! Learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Combine these forming methods together to make some fun shapes! Students should expect to make several pieces using these techniques. With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, January 2024 - December 2024.
Mother’s Day Special: Glass Fusing Workshop for Kids
Friday, May 3, 2024    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
$23.00
Mother’s Day Special: Glass Fusing Workshop for Kids! You choose your pattern and colors in creating your colorful Flower Garden. This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any room or window. Friday May 3 from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, May 4, 2024    
12:00 am – 2:30 pm
$45.00 - $155.00
Students learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel. More advanced students will build upon the basics to create larger, more advanced projects. Discover varying throwing techniques, forms and glazing. Materials & firings included. Age 18 to Adult.
Metalsmithing Jewelry - May 4
Saturday, May 4, 2024    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
$30.00 - $35.00
Metalsmithing Bracelet or Pendant: You create either a cuff bracelet or pendant. You: Hammer, Stamp & Texture, Copper & Brass to manufacture Rings, Pendants, Keychains. Rivet metals together to create your unique works of Art. All Materials Supplied. Saturday, May 4 from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm.
Metalsmithing: No Wilt Flower Medallions - Teens - Adults
Saturday, May 4, 2024    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
$23.00
Mother’s Day Special: Your flower medallions will blossom, made out of brass & copper! Texture and rivet silver accent pieces to personalize your design. Make 2 floral medallions that can be worn as pendants, brooches or made into keychains. All Materials Supplied. Adults & Teens: Saturday, May 4 at 10:30 am – 12:00 pm.
Events on Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
2 Apr 24
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, April 4, 2024
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
4 Apr 24
Ruskin
Figure Drawing Group
4 Apr 24
Ruskin
Events on Friday, April 5, 2024
Pottery 101
5 Apr 24
Ruskin
Adult Clay - A.M. Fridays
5 Apr 24
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, April 6, 2024
Events on Thursday, April 11, 2024
Figure Drawing Group
11 Apr 24
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, April 13, 2024
Events on Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Winnie – The – Pooh
16 Apr 24
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, April 18, 2024
Figure Drawing Group
18 Apr 24
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, April 20, 2024
Events on Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Mom & Me Clay Day
23 Apr 24
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, April 25, 2024
Figure Drawing Group
25 Apr 24
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, April 27, 2024
Events on Thursday, May 2, 2024
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
2 May 24
Ruskin
Figure Drawing Group
2 May 24
Ruskin
Events on Friday, May 3, 2024
Events on Saturday, May 4, 2024