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Entries by Elaine Simmons
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1:30 PM - Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
10:00 AM - Butterflies Glass Fusing Workshop: Mar 18
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9:30 AM - Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
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10:30 AM - Florida Treasures
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Bring in the new year with the warmth and healing properties of copper and the strength and good energy from silver and brass. Silversmith Kate Hamilton will show you how to design and handcraft jewelry using metal and rivets.
Make either a bracelet or pendant or a pair of earrings. All Materials Supplied. For adults & older teens. Saturday, Mar. 1 from 10:00 – 11:30 am.

The Breakfast Club is a theatrical experience that breathes life into the beloved 80s classic. The plot follows five high school students from different social cliques who are forced to spend a Saturday in detention together. What begins as a day of tension and stereotypes transforms into an emotional journey, as they open up about their struggles, fears, and identities. Friday, March 7, 7:30 pm, Center Stage Theater at the Firehouse Cultural Center.

The Breakfast Club is a theatrical experience that breathes life into the beloved 80s classic. The plot follows five high school students from different social cliques who are forced to spend a Saturday in detention together. What begins as a day of tension and stereotypes transforms into an emotional journey, as they open up about their struggles, fears, and identities. Saturday, March 8, 7:30 pm, Center Stage Theater at the Firehouse Cultural Center.

The Breakfast Club is a theatrical experience that breathes life into the beloved 80s classic. The plot follows five high school students from different social cliques who are forced to spend a Saturday in detention together. What begins as a day of tension and stereotypes transforms into an emotional journey, as they open up about their struggles, fears, and identities. Sunday Matinee, March 9, 7:30 pm, Center Stage Theater at the Firehouse Cultural Center.

Bring in the new year with the warmth and healing properties of copper and the strength and good energy from silver and brass. Silversmith Kate Hamilton will show you how to design and handcraft jewelry using metal and rivets.
Make either a bracelet or pendant or a pair of earrings. All Materials Supplied. For adults & older teens. Saturday, Mar. 15 from 10:00 – 11:30 am.

Saturday, March 15, 2025
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
A veteran musician for over 30 years, one can hear the entire spectrum of jazz singing in the performance of vocalist Scotty Wright. With a warm, rich-toned voice and relaxed delivery, Scotty possesses a unique sound that is deeply rooted in the jazz tradition. His style features harmonic sophistication, a playful rhythmic approach and insightful phrasing of the lyric. Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 7:30 pm.

Monday, March 17, 2025 – Monday, April 21, 2025
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
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, Mar .17 – April 21, 2025, Six (6) week class. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 – Tuesday, April 29, 2025
9:30 am – 12:00 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. Tuesdays: 9:30am – Noon. Adults. Book Monthly, Mar 2025 - Dec 2025.

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 – Friday, May 2, 2025
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Tuesdays: 9:30am – Noon. Adults. March 2025 - December 2025.

Thursday, April 3, 2025 – Sunday, May 4, 2025
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Thursdays: 9:30am – Noon. Adults. Book March 2025 - December 2025.