01/10/2015  – 05/31/2015
Healthy Gardens
Healthy Gardens
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Learn about sustainability and conservation; try new, fresh foods and recipes. We will also grow plants for eating, cooking, creating, and sharing in the new FCC garden. We’ll experiment with a wide variety of veggies, herbs and flowers growing in everything from straw bales to tires to homemade garden beds. Digging in the dirt and caring for plants is a wonderful way to have fun, learn and connect to each other and our shared natural world.

01/31/2015

10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Teacher Workshop with Leland Faulkner
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Earn professional development points. Explore magic and myth. Learn new intriguing ways of presenting ideas and curriculum. Faulkner will teach a unique method based on the research and work of Francois Delsarte for uncovering the meaning behind movement and gesture as well as the techniques and disciplines of acting, mime, story, writing, and magic to create a world teeming with characters and imagination.

01/31/2015

7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Tom "T Bone" Hamilton & the Blues All-Stars
Tom "T Bone" Hamilton & the Blues All-Stars
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Bassist/Leader – Tom “TBone” Hamilton returns to the Firehouse Pub …this time as a bluesman presenting an intimate evening of really good roadhouse blues music from New Orleans to Chicago to Austin to Detroit and back to Florida. “Tbone” just released 3 new blues singles on I-Tunes dedicated to one of his bass playing heroes, Mr. Willie Dixon. Joining “Tbone” are the Blues All-Stars comprised of top State of Florida blues.

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Kids Theater Program in partnership with Patel Conservatory Straz - Ages 5 - 9
Monday, January 5, 2026 – Monday, April 13, 2026    
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Firehouse Cultural Center in partnership with Patel Conservatory @Straz Center presents a Kids Theater Program. This Free program will start Mondays, Jan. 5 until April 13 from 10:30 – 11:30 am. Limited Space for ages 5 – 9. Free Programming provided by Patel Conservatory. Underwritten by The Straz.
Kids Theater Program in partnership with Patel Conservatory Straz - 2026
Monday, January 5, 2026 – Monday, April 13, 2026    
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center in partnership with Patel Conservatory @Straz Center presents a Kids Theater Program. This Free program will start Mondays, Jan. 5 until April 13 from 11:30 – 12:30 pm. Limited Space for ages 11 – 16. Free Programming provided by Patel Conservatory. Underwritten by The Straz.
Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Thursday, January 8, 2026 – Thursday, February 5, 2026    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
You’ll discover the joy of working with clay in this hands-on, beginner to intermediate course focused on the fundamentals of wheel throwing. In 5 weeks, you'll learn how to center clay, pull walls, and shape basic forms like bowls, mugs, and cylinders. We'll also cover trimming, surface decoration, and glazing techniques so you can finish and fire your own unique pieces. No experience necessary – just bring your curiosity and willingness to get your hands dirty! Includes 25 lbs. of clay, glaze and firing. Thursdays, 9:30 am until 12:00 pm, Jan. 8 – Feb. 5.
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesday - Thursday
Thursday, January 8, 2026 – Thursday, December 17, 2026    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
$155.00 - $175.00
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: 9:30 am – Noon, Adults. 4 session fee, each day is it’s own session. Book January 2026 - December 2026.
Figure Drawing
Thursday, January 8, 2026 – Friday, January 9, 2026    
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. Second and Fourth Thursday of the month in 2026, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Age 18+. Begins Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Memphis Rub Band
Saturday, January 10, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Back at the Firehouse in the New Year, the Memphis Rub Band is a 4-piece band from Florida's Suncoast area. They perform a blend of blues and rock with a bit of R&B and funk mixed in. Come out and see The Memphis Rub Band, a dynamic group, Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 7:30 pm.
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Monday, January 12, 2026 – Monday, February 16, 2026    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Whether you're a complete beginner or have some painting experience, this class offers an enriching journey tailored to your pace and interests. Choose the medium that suits you—watercolor or acrylic—and unlock your creative potential. Instructor: Michael Parker. Mondays, Jan. 12 – Feb. 16, 2026, Six (6) week class. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.
Beaded Stackable Bracelets
Wednesday, January 14, 2026    
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
You create 3 stackable bracelets – so much eye candy in beads it makes it hard to choose! These make a great gift, or gift for self (since you make 3, it’s up to you). Includes all tools and supplies. Wednesday, January 14th from 1:00pm – 3:00 pm
Scotty Wright Quartet
Saturday, January 17, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center opens the 2026 season with an FCC favorite: jazz vocalist Scotty Wright. Join us, with Scotty’s quartet, at FCC, as we start the year off Wright. Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 7:30 pm.
Glass Fusing Workshop: Show Your Heart! - Jan 20
Tuesday, January 20, 2026    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
You will make a 2-piece heart on heart design. All Skill Levels Welcome, and all Materials Supplied. Tues. Jan. 20 from 10:00 – 11:30 am.
Figure Drawing
Thursday, January 22, 2026 – Friday, January 23, 2026    
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. Second and Fourth Thursday of the month in 2026, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Age 18+. Begins Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Glass Fusing Workshop: Show Your Heart! - Jan 24
Saturday, January 24, 2026    
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
You will make a 2-piece heart on heart design. All Skill Levels Welcome, and all Materials Supplied. Saturday, Jan. 24 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm.
Art From the Heart: HOMESCHOOL
Tuesday, January 27, 2026    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
HOMESCHOOL. Come explore the art of metal tooling! During this session, young artists will create a heart using metal tooling techniques such as engraving and embossing. Ages 10 to 16. All Skill Levels Welcome, and all Materials Supplied. Tuesday Jan. 27 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
Studio 55 | Weaving On and Off the Loom | TMA@Firehouse
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 – Wednesday, March 4, 2026    
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Adults 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level | with Mary Gail Russ. Be inspired by artists Mark Bradford and Charles Atlas while learning the art of fabric weaving. Using paper, fabric and thread students will warp and weft their way to unique tapestry designs that include a phone bag, wall hanging, coil basket, and greeting cards. Don’t miss this fun 6 weeks of unconventional weaving on and off the loom. Wednesdays, Jan 28 – Mar 4 | 1:00–4:00 PM (6 classes).
Art From the Heart: January 31
Saturday, January 31, 2026    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Come explore the art of metal tooling! During this session, young artists will create a heart using metal tooling techniques such as engraving and embossing. Ages 10 to 16. All Skill Levels Welcome, and all Materials Supplied. Saturday, Jan. 31 from 10:00 – 11:30 am.
Events on Thursday, January 8, 2026
Events on Saturday, January 10, 2026
Memphis Rub Band
10 Jan 26
Ruskin
Events on Monday, January 12, 2026
Events on Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Beaded Stackable Bracelets
14 Jan 26
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, January 17, 2026
Scotty Wright Quartet
17 Jan 26
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Events on Thursday, January 22, 2026
Figure Drawing
22 Jan 26
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, January 24, 2026
Events on Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Events on Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Events on Saturday, January 31, 2026