09/09/2019  – 11/04/2019

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Musical Theater in Partnership with Arts Education @ Straz
Musical Theater in Partnership with Arts Education @ Straz
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

THIS EVENT IS FULL FOR FALL 2019. The Straz Center’s arts education partnership program forges vital alliances between our arts education resources and community organizations. We work with each organization to customize and design a curriculum to specifically address the needs and best benefits for those served by their organization, school, agency or after-school program. We are with our arts education partners on our stages, in our classrooms and in the community.

09/10/2019  – 12/10/2019

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Teen Open Studio with the Tampa Museum of Art
Teen Open Studio with the Tampa Museum of Art
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Teen Open Studio is a free program that gives teens in grades 6 through 12 the opportunity to create, learn, and work alongside local working artists. Teens can learn new techniques, explore new media, take on new themes, and hear about careers in the arts from a new artist every session. All Materials Provided. In Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.

09/14/2019  – 12/14/2019

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

Grades 2 – 6. $5.00 per studio (now includes 2nd grade). Fun & creative art activities. Each week a different activity. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations recommended. Space is limited.

10/01/2019  – 10/22/2019

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Jewelry Making, in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Jewelry Making, in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Learn how to do basic soldering, and the formation of metals into rings, pendants, and bracelets. After you’ve constructed some pieces, learn torch fire enameling techniques on copper to add color and texture to your designs. 4 Sessions. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.

10/01/2019  – 11/19/2019

1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Adult Pottery
Adult Pottery
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Leave the stress behind. An exciting, fun and relaxing class. Learn all about clay; the possibilities are endless with hand building, slab, coil, extrude. Explore surface decoration, texture, stamping and printing design. Included is an introduction to the Potters’ Wheel.

10/01/2019  – 11/12/2019

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Spirit of Clay: Ages 7+
Spirit of Clay: Ages 7+
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Fire up your creativity and join the fun! Explore the exciting world of clay through a wide range of projects with hand building, an introduction to the potter’s wheel and glazing techniques. Students learn in a supportive setting with individual instruction and inspiration.

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Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, April 1, 2021 – Sunday, May 2, 2021    
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.
Comedy Night: Al Romas with Bull Ohse
Friday, April 9, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Al Romas is an award-winning comedy club veteran who has built a solid reputation as a consistent crowd favorite. Al has appeared on platforms as diverse as ESPN''s Espy Awards at Radio City Music Hall or on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. He will be joined by Bill "Bull" Ohse, a national touring comedian with a unique brand of comedy that always leaves the audience wanting more. This a Friday night Center Stage: Comedy Event. April 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Victoria Ginty Acoustic Quartet
Saturday, April 10, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Come out and see the Victoria Ginty Acoustic Quartet! This show will be a return to the soft side of Roots American Music. The band will present acoustic versions of well known and loved Soft Rock classics, from the 60's forward. Not to give away the show, but the band will bring out surprises that you'll be sure to know. This is a show not to miss at Center Stage: Music at the Firehouse on Saturday, April 10, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
Drawing Class 102
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 – Tuesday, May 4, 2021    
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Drawing Class 102 - Increase your skill set with depth, shading and color choice.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, April 15, 2021 – Thursday, May 6, 2021    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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. Apr. 15 – May 6, 2021.
Painting with Watercolors
Thursday, April 15, 2021 – Thursday, May 20, 2021    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Painting with Watercolors. For students at all levels. Explore: color; brush strokes from flat washes to dancing with your brushes; techniques from wet to scrubbing; and more. Includes Materials. April 14 – May 20, 2021.
Adult Clay & Play - Thursdays
Thursday, April 15, 2021 – Thursday, May 6, 2021    
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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. Apr. 15 – May 6, 2021.
Adult Clay & Play - Tuesdays
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 – Tuesday, May 11, 2021    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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 – 11:30am Adults. April 20 - May 11, 2021.
A Night in the Big Easy
Saturday, April 24, 2021    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
A Night in the Big Easy (formerly Bourbon on the Bayou), featuring T-Bone Hamilton's Big Easy Revue. New Orleans Style Dining, Hot Tunes and Libations. Tickets: $250 per Table, 4 per Table. Benefiting the Firehouse Cultural Center Scholarships Fund and No Fee Programming.
Color Theory Workshop
Wednesday, April 28, 2021    
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Color Theory Workshop: Color theory is a body of practical guidance to color mixing and the visual effects of a specific color combination. There are also definitions (or categories) of colors based on the color wheel: primary color, secondary color, and tertiary color. All Materials included. Wednesday, April 28 from 10:00am – 12:30pm
Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 7
Saturday, May 1, 2021 – Saturday, May 22, 2021    
9:00 am – 10:30 am
NEW CLASS: Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 7. Fire up your creativity and learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Have fun and create any shape you desire! Students should expect to make several projects using these skills. Clay, tool, glazing and firing included. NEW DATES: Saturdays, May 3 - May 22, 9:00 am to 10:30 am.
Events on Thursday, April 1, 2021
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
1 Apr 21
Ruskin
Events on Friday, April 9, 2021
Events on Saturday, April 10, 2021
Events on Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Drawing Class 102
13 Apr 21
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, April 15, 2021
Events on Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Adult Clay & Play - Tuesdays
20 Apr 21
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, April 24, 2021
A Night in the Big Easy
24 Apr 21
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Color Theory Workshop
28 Apr 21
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, May 1, 2021