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101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL 33570
Firehouse Events
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1:30 PM - Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
9:30 AM - Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
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12:30 PM - Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
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2:30 PM - Kids Clay Experience Day: Ages 8 and Up
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12:30 PM - Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
3:00 PM - Florida Christmas THE MUSICAL
3:00 PM - Florida Christmas THE MUSICAL
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1:00 PM - Clay Warriors Pottery Programs
12:30 PM - Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
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9:30 AM - Pottery 101
9:30 AM - Adult Clay - A.M. Fridays
12:30 PM - Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
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Monday, July 1, 2024 – Monday, July 29, 2024
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
$125.00 - $150.00
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic. Your Choice! Share the love of painting while enriching your skill set, no matter the medium. Instructor: Helen Solomon. Mondays, July 1 – July 29, 2024, Five (5) week class. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 – Friday, August 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. Tuesdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2024 - Dec 2024.
Thursday, July 4, 2024 – Sunday, August 4, 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.
Thursday, July 4, 2024 – Sunday, August 4, 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.
Friday, July 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
Friday, July 5, 2024 – Tuesday, July 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.
Saturday, July 6, 2024
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
$55.00 - $165.00
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.
Saturday, July 13, 2024
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
$55.00 - $165.00
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.
Saturday, July 20, 2024
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
$55.00 - $165.00
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.
Saturday, July 20, 2024
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
$15.00 - $30.00
Florida Christmas THE MUSICAL, an Original Musical by Alena Holmes, Premiering at Firehouse Cultural Center.
This is Florida's Frosty Fiesta: A Christmas Extravaganza Like No Other, a show for the whole family! Florida Christmas THE MUSICAL is presented in Partnership with the Firehouse Cultural Center. Saturday, July 20, 3:00 pm Matinee, Center Stage at the Firehouse.
Saturday, July 20, 2024
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$15.00 - $30.00
Florida Christmas THE MUSICAL, an Original Musical by Alena Holmes, Premiering at Firehouse Cultural Center.
This is Florida's Frosty Fiesta: A Christmas Extravaganza Like No Other, a show for the whole family! Florida Christmas THE MUSICAL is presented in Partnership with the Firehouse Cultural Center. Saturday, July 20, 7:30 pm, Center Stage at the Firehouse.
Sunday, July 21, 2024
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
$15.00 - $30.00
Florida Christmas THE MUSICAL, an Original Musical by Alena Holmes, Premiering at Firehouse Cultural Center.
This is Florida's Frosty Fiesta: A Christmas Extravaganza Like No Other, a show for the whole family! Florida Christmas THE MUSICAL is presented in Partnership with the Firehouse Cultural Center. Sunday, July 21, 3:00 pm Matinee, Center Stage at the Firehouse.
Working with clay is a healthy way to focus your attention in a positive and creative way. Pottery allows you to escape the worries of life and shift your focus toward your creation. Free for Veterans. Veterans Only 1 time Workshop Friday, July 26, 1:00 – 2:30 pm. Please click through to see more info. Call to register: 813-645-7651.
Saturday, July 27, 2024
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
$55.00 - $165.00
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.
Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Sunday, September 1, 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.
Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Sunday, September 1, 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.
Friday, August 2, 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
Friday, August 2, 2024 – Tuesday, August 27, 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.
Al Ernst is new to The Firehouse! Al is a stand-up comedian known for his unique blend of humor and wit. He has been named Entertainer of the Year by Carnival Cruise Lines and is often referred to as the “Warrior of Humor.” His comedy is known for being clean, yet edgy, and has been described as the “Jimmy Buffett of funny.” He uses his life experiences, including being an only child and struggling with his weight, to create humor that is relatable and engaging. Al Ernst will be joined by fellow comedian Vien the Comic Doc. Vien is a real life doctor. Seriously. Dr. Phommachanh is a practicing ear, nose, and throat doctor in Sarasota, FL. During the daytime Dr. Phommachanh is really helpful if you have an ear infection, runny nose, or sore throat. Call for an appointment. Medical advice given after shows will be for his amusement only! Join us on Friday, August 2 @7:30 pm at The Firehouse and share in the laughter!
Saturday, August 3, 2024
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
$55.00 - $165.00
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.