09/08/2018  – 05/18/2019

9:30 am – 11:00 am
Children’s Art Studio – FREE!
Children’s Art Studio – FREE!
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Grades 4 – 6. Fun & creative art activities. Each week a different activity. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations recommended. Space is limited.

01/26/2019  – 05/18/2019

9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Teen Open Studio – FREE!
Teen Open Studio – FREE!
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

This free program gives teens the unique opportunity to create their art alongside a different professional working artist from the community every month. Our artists will guide you to use new mediums & techniques and inform you about careers as an artist. All supplies included. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art. This class made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Lightning Foundation.

03/06/2019  – 04/10/2019

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Painting Studio S2
Painting Studio S2
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

This is a multi-level class for anyone who would like to explore acrylic painting. Work with representational painting, abstraction and collage while improving skills with color, composition and techniques. A fun, flexible class for all students.

03/09/2019  – 04/27/2019

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Spray Painting and Mural Planning
Spray Painting and Mural Planning
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Gain practice working with spray paint. Learn different spray-painting techniques, how to plan and execute large-scale murals, and create a collaborative class mural. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art. 

03/21/2019  – 04/25/2019

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Painting with Watercolors – Session 2
Painting with Watercolors – Session 2
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Students will learn and explore: color (complementary colors, analogous colors, the chromatic richness of neutrals); brush strokes (from flat and variegated washes to dancing with your brushes); techniques (from wet-into-wet to spattering, pouring, spraying, stenciling, scrubbing).

03/25/2019  – 04/17/2019

9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Large-Scale Printmaking
Large-Scale Printmaking
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

A relief printmaking class for beginning to advanced students focusing on the creation of large-scale prints. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.

03/25/2019  – 05/20/2019

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Arts Education Straz Center Musical Theater: Grades 2 – 12
Arts Education Straz Center Musical Theater: Grades 2 – 12
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

An overview of Musical Theater from the historical & performance perspectives. Students will explore American musical theater pieces; musical, theatrical and dance styles from throughout the 20th century.

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Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Thursday, July 2, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
$180.00 - $200.00
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, July 2 – July 30 (5 weeks).
Open Pottery Studio - Saturday Class
Saturday, July 11, 2026 – Saturday, December 12, 2026    
11:00 am – 1:30 pm
$155.00 - $175.00
NEW! Open Pottery Studio - Saturday Class – 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. Saturdays 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Starting July 11th, for Adults. 4 session fee, each day is it's own session. Booking from July 11 2026 - December 12, 2026.
Brandon Robertson Trio: Acclaimed Bassist
Saturday, July 18, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$25.00 - $30.00
In 2018, Brandon received an EMMY® nomination for Best Collegiate Educational Program featuring the Florida Gulf Coast University Jazz Ensemble. His debut album, “Bass’d on a True Story” (Slammin Media/Believe Distribution), reached #16 on the iTunes Top 200 Jazz Releases, earning critical acclaim for its artistry and originality. Come out and listen to the music at The Firehouse Center Stage on Saturday, July 18 @7:30 pm!
Events on Thursday, July 2, 2026
Intro to the Pottery Wheel
2 Jul 26
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, July 11, 2026
Events on Saturday, July 18, 2026