Workshops & Classes

• Kids and Teens Page Look through the FEED on the Kids Page for all the Kids and Teens Art classes offered at the Firehouse.

• Figure Drawing Group. For a Thursday session, starting Sept 12, 2024, look through the Figure Drawing Landing Page. Call 813-645-7651 or book online, $15 cash tuition is due at the door. 6:00 – 9:00 pm on Thursdays, Sept 12, 2024 – June 12, 2025.
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.

• Intro to Wheel Throwing 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. One time or 4 visits package.
Look through the FEED on the Workshop Page or Intro to Wheel Throwing Landing Page for a class. Call 813-645-7651 Saturdays, 12:30 – 2:30 pm. Begins Sat. Feb. 2 – Sat. Dec. 14, 2024.

Workshops in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art (TMA)  Link to Firehouse Page listing all TMA Workshops.

• TMA Workshop – Teen Workshop – Sept 17. Teen artists (Ages 12-17) 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. This class is Tuesday, Sept 17, 6-8 PM, Firehouse Cultural Center.

• TMA Workshop – Teen Workshop – Oct 15. Teen artists (Ages 12-17) 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. This class is Tuesday, October 15, 6-8 PM, Firehouse Cultural Center.

• TMA Workshop – Teen Workshop – Nov 12. Teen artists (Ages 12-17) 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. This class is Tuesday, November 12, 6-8 PM, Firehouse Cultural Center.

• TMA Workshop – Teen Workshop – Dec 17. Teen artists (Ages 12-17) 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. This class is Tuesday, December 17, 6-8 PM, Firehouse Cultural Center.

• Art Play Date – TMA@Firehouse – Sept. 21. Kids & Families Make a date with your little one and create together. This course will explore art-making for ages 4 to 11. It’s a chance for children and their caregivers to make collaborative work together. Each registration covers 1 caregiver artist + 1 child artist.
Supplies Included. This class is Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 am-12 pm, Firehouse Cultural Center.

• Art Play Date – TMA@Firehouse – Oct 19. Kids & Families Make a date with your little one and create together. This course will explore art-making for ages 4 to 11. It’s a chance for children and their caregivers to make collaborative work together. Each registration covers 1 caregiver artist + 1 child artist.
Supplies Included. This class is Saturday, Oct 19, 10 am-12 pm, Firehouse Cultural Center.

• Art Play Date – TMA@Firehouse – Nov 16. Kids & Families Make a date with your little one and create together. This course will explore art-making for ages 4 to 11. It’s a chance for children and their caregivers to make collaborative work together. Each registration covers 1 caregiver artist + 1 child artist.
Supplies Included. This class is Saturday, Nov 16, 10 am-12 pm, Firehouse Cultural Center.

• Art Play Date – TMA@Firehouse – Dec 7. Kids & Families Make a date with your little one and create together. This course will explore art-making for ages 4 to 11. It’s a chance for children and their caregivers to make collaborative work together. Each registration covers 1 caregiver artist + 1 child artist.
Supplies Included. This class is Saturday, Dec 7, 10 am-12 pm, Firehouse Cultural Center.

• Studio 55: Bookmaking with Mary Gail -TMA@Firehouse. Studio 55 is for adults 55 and older to connect over art and artmaking. Create your own book in this class. Draw, paint, or, write inside of your creation! Share it with your classmates. Saturdays, 1 – 4 pm. Sept 7 – Nov 2 *no class Sept 28 (8 classes) – attend at The Firehouse in Ruskin. Click through for Tuition details.

FALL 2024 FCC CLASSES:

• Clay Warriors Pottery Programs 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.

• Orchestral Strings Studio Private one-on-one lesson! Private instruction is available for violin, viola, cello, bass and theory. Classes are available at the Annex and Firehouse Cultural Center.
Starting May 7, 2024. Click through for Registration Details or call (813) 503-6818.

• Home School: Kids Clay Experience Day Kids can get dirty and not be in trouble! Make a project that will be glazed and fired. Plus be introduced to the wheel.
Tuesday, Oct 15. Ages 7 and Up will be 1:00 to 2:00 pm.

• Firehouse Cultural Center in partnership with Patel Conservatory @Straz Center presents: Drama/Comedy Theater for Kids This Free program will start Thursday, Sept. 12 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. Schedule follows Hillsborough School Calendar. This program will conclude with “Show Off Production” for all to see. Limited Space for ages 8 – 15. Free Programming provided by Patel Conservatory. Underwritten by The Straz.

• Metalsmithing for Kids: Texture & Stamp & Rivet – Sept 18 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. All Materials Supplied. Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 10:00 – 11:30 am.

• Metalsmithing for Kids: Texture & Stamp & Rivet – Sept 25 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. All Materials Supplied. Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 10:00 – 11:30 am.

• Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic, 1st Session Your Choice! Share the love of painting while enriching your skill set, no matter the medium. Instructor: Helen Solomon. 1st Session is Mondays, Sept 9 – Oct 14, 2024, Six (6) week class. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.

• Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic, 2nd Session Your Choice! Share the love of painting while enriching your skill set, no matter the medium. Instructor: Helen Solomon. 2nd Session is Mondays, Oct 21 – Nov 25, 2024, Six (6) week class. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.

• Sea Creatures Glass Fusing Workshop Oct 22 You choose your pattern and colors in creating Your colorful glass sea creation. This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any room or window. Bonus: no watering or feeding! All Skill Levels Welcome, and all Materials Supplied. Tues. Oct. 22 from 10:00 – 11:30 am.

• Sea Creatures Glass Fusing Workshop Oct 26 You choose your pattern and colors in creating Your colorful glass sea creation. This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any room or window. Bonus: no watering or feeding! All Skill Levels Welcome, and all Materials Supplied. Sat. Oct. 26 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm.

Adult Ceramics:

• Adult Clay – Thursday Evening Adults. 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! With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Book by the month! January – December 2024.
• Adult Clay – A.M. Tuesdays- NEW Adults. 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! With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Book by the month! January – December 2024.
• Adult Clay – A.M. Thursdays- NEW Adults. 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! With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Book by the month! January – December 2024.
• Adult Clay – A.M. Fridays- NEW Adults. 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! With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Book by the month! January – December 2024.