In a vacated firehouse
on a creek
A full spectrum of
ART
EDUCATION
CULTURE
PEOPLE
People forming art
Art informing people
People forming community
Sept. 29: A Message from The Firehouse:
Due to major flooding FCC will be closed for restoration in both the Main building and Studio.
The Annex suffered damage as well. We will keep you posted.
Thank you for your patience.
If you have any question, please call either Chris Bredbenner, Executive Director:
813-613-2700,
Or Beth Ann Stein, Director of Operations:
813-625-2481.
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101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL 33570
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9:30 AM - Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
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9:30 AM - Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
11:30 AM - Adult Clay & Play – A.M. Thursdays
6:00 PM - Figure Drawing Group
9:30 AM - Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
9:30 AM - Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
7:30 PM - Center Stage Comedy: Ron Feingold
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1:30 PM - Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
9:30 AM - Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
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9:30 AM - Adult Clay & Play – A.M. Thursdays
6:00 PM - Figure Drawing Group
6:30 PM - Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
9:30 AM - Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
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6:00 PM - Remix TMA Workshop - Fleurish Like Kace
9:30 AM - Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
6:00 PM - Collagraph Printmaking - TMA@Firehouse
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9:00 AM - Mosaic Birdhouse & Open Studio
9:30 AM - Adult Clay & Play – A.M. Thursdays
6:00 PM - Figure Drawing Group
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6:00 PM - Figure Drawing Group
6:30 PM - Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
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9:30 AM - Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
3:00 PM - Mom & Me Clay Day
9:30 AM - Adult Clay & Play – A.M. Thursdays
6:00 PM - Figure Drawing Group
6:30 PM - Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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 – 11:30 am Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2023 - July 2023.
Thursday, June 1, 2023 – Sunday, July 2, 2023
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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, June 1, 2023
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
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 2023 - June 2023.
Thursday, June 1, 2023
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. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Friday, June 2, 2023
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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, July 2023 - Dec 2023.
Friday, June 2, 2023
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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 2023 - June 2023.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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 – 11:30 am Adults. Book Monthly, July 2023 - December 2023.
Thursday, June 8, 2023
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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, July - December 2023.
Thursday, June 8, 2023
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. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Thursday, June 8, 2023
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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, July 2023 - December 2023.
Friday, June 9, 2023
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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, July 2023 - Dec 2023.
Saturday, June 10, 2023
12:00 am – 2:30 pm
JUNE 10th Date is unavailable for booking. Open Pottery Studio. Expand your Clay community, you will have access to equipment, kiln, tools and glazes in these monitored sessions, (need extra time to finish a project?), share in experiences and talents. One time or 4 visits package. All Materials Included. Saturdays, 12:00 – 2:30 pm, Starting May 20, 2023. JUNE 10th Date is unavailable for booking.
For our Remix session, students will be guided through the process of creating sequined abstract paintings inspired by the Fleurish: The Art of Naeem Khan exhibition, on exhibit at the Tampa Museum of Art. You will learn about the artist, then make art in that style. Monday, June 12, 6-8 pm, Firehouse Cultural Center. Ages 16 and up.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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 – 11:30 am Adults. Book Monthly, July 2023 - December 2023.
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 – Wednesday, June 28, 2023
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
This class has been cancelled and will be offered again in Fall 2023. Explore the world of collagraph printmaking. Our expert instructor will guide you through the process of creating dynamic and multi-layered prints by building 3D textures on a printing plate using a variety of everyday materials, from fabric scraps to found objects. Three (3) Wednesday Workshop sessions, 6/14 - 6/28 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Firehouse Cultural Center. Ages 16 and up.
Thursday, June 15, 2023 – Thursday, July 6, 2023
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Art Up Your Birds Abode! You’ll create a birds real estate dream home while making your garden colorful. Work with all types of tiles & tools to create your winged friend’s homey homestead. Bring any special stones or broken plates that you would like to incorporate in your special project.Open Studio for working/creating other projects. Thursdays: June 15 - July 6 - 9:00 – 11:30 am.
Thursday, June 15, 2023
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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, July - December 2023.
Thursday, June 15, 2023
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. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Friday, June 16, 2023
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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, July 2023 - Dec 2023.
Saturday, June 17, 2023 – Saturday, July 15, 2023
12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Try Your Hands at Clay! Spin yourself in creating wheel thrown pottery. Refine and build on your throwing skills from the first step of centering, to finishing your pottery by trimming, texturing, and glazing. All Levels Welcome! All Materials Supplied. Saturdays, June 17 to July 15.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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 – 11:30 am Adults. Book Monthly, July 2023 - December 2023.
Thursday, June 22, 2023
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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, July - December 2023.
Thursday, June 22, 2023
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. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Thursday, June 22, 2023
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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, July 2023 - December 2023.
Friday, June 23, 2023
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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, July 2023 - Dec 2023.
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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 – 11:30 am Adults. Book Monthly, July 2023 - December 2023.
Thursday, June 29, 2023
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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, July - December 2023.
Thursday, June 29, 2023
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. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Thursday, June 29, 2023
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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, July 2023 - December 2023.
Friday, June 30, 2023
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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, July 2023 - Dec 2023.