Thursday, March 2, 2017
1:00–4:00 p.m. Thursdays, March 2 – 30

Location: Firehouse Cultural Center

Event type: Workshops & Classes

Ages: 16+ & Adults

Instructor: Barry Goodman

Beginning and experienced students will learn and explore the basics of: color (complementary colors, analogous colors, the chromatic richness of neutrals); brush strokes (from flat and variegated washes to dancing with your brushes); techniques (from wet-into-wet to spattering, pouring, spraying, stenciling, scrubbing).

Artist Bio: British artist Barry Goodman’s background is in printmaking, painting and watercolors. He studied at the Reigate School of Art and Design and at the London College of Printing. He has exhibited across the UK. His work is in public and private collections including The Library of Congress, Washington D.C.

Tuition: Members $140 / Non-members $150
Course Materials Fee: $30
Total: Members $170 / Non-members $180

Five 3-hour sessions
1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Thursdays

  • March 2
  • March 9
  • March 16
  • March 23
  • March 30
Registration must be made in advance.

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Beginning Painting
Wednesday, March 1, 2017    
12:00 am
An introductory course to basic painting techniques, with an emphasis on classic and contemporary applications of acrylic media. Topics include the use of composition, color, texture, form and value through still life, landscape, portrait, and figure. Ages 16–Adult.
Painting with Watercolors
Thursday, March 2, 2017    
12:00 am
Beginning and experienced students will learn and explore the basics of color, brush strokes, and various watercolor techniques. Ages 16–Adult.
FCC Gala 2017
Saturday, March 4, 2017    
All Day
Cocktails ♦ Dinner ♦ Entertainment ♦ Dancing ♦ Silent & Live Auction. All proceeds benefit programming and scholarships.
Introduction to Drawing
Monday, March 6, 2017    
12:00 am
An introduction to drawing for both beginning and experienced students. Class will cover basic drawing with the primary emphasis on observation. Ages 16–Adult.
Artist's Books
Thursday, March 9, 2017    
12:00 am
An introduction to artist's books and altered books. We'll look at ideas and techniques for handmade books; sculptural books, book covers & pages, Japanese stab binding. By the end of the class you should have at least one completed handmade book. Ages 16–Adult.
Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
Saturday, March 18, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
St. Patrick’s Day continues with Mike Donahue and his fellow musicians playing joyful & nostalgic Irish & Celtic melodies.
Radio Production
Saturday, March 25, 2017    
12:00 am
Learn all the technical aspects of producing a pre-recorded radio program. Create a high-quality program, including voiceovers & music, on a computer. Ages 16–Adult.
Charlie Morris Band
Saturday, March 25, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Charlie Morris Band delivers energetic and laid back original tunes that are a blend of Blues, Country & Florida Swamp Music.
Press & Politics: The Future of the American Press
Tuesday, March 28, 2017    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join Tampa Bay Times columnist Ernest Hooper, Tampa Bay Business Journal writer Janell Irwin and Rob Lorei, WMNF news director and host of WEDU’s Florida This Week for a panel discussion.
Chuck Brodsky
Friday, March 31, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Singer, guitarist, song writer, story teller, troubadour and a modern day bard. With his acoustic guitar and voice he tells the stories of oddball and underdog characters. His songs celebrate the goodness in people.
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Beginning Painting
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Painting with Watercolors
2 Mar 17
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FCC Gala 2017
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Introduction to Drawing
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Artist's Books
9 Mar 17
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Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
18 Mar 17
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Radio Production
25 Mar 17
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Charlie Morris Band
25 Mar 17
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Chuck Brodsky
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