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  – 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.

10/22/2019  – 12/17/2019

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

Join our local artist instructors for a wide range of art making activities based on the Tampa Museum of Art’s current exhibitions to create unique works of art using the same techniques as ancient and modern masters currently on view at the Museum.

10/29/2019  – 12/03/2019

10:00 am – 11:30 am
Literary Non-Fiction 2.0
Literary Non-Fiction 2.0
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Power in Truth Storytelling 2.0. For advanced writers. We all have our stories, ones that are funny, sad, inspirational, tragic…and true. Write yours!

11/05/2019  – 11/26/2019

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.

11/09/2019  – 11/16/2019

9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Assemblage Workshop
Assemblage Workshop
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Join us to create your own art-boxes stories and found object sculptures. Bring your imagination, curiosity and a sense of play, as we will be working with an assortment of provided objects and those that students bring to class.

11/09/2019

10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Spray Painting One Day Workshop
Spray Painting One Day Workshop
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

POSTPONED! Due to the weather on Saturday. This One Day Workshop has been rescheduled for Oct 26, 2019, weather permitting. Get started with the art of spray painting with local artist Jujmo! For Adults, ages 18 and up. 

11/09/2019

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
When October Goes: Synia Carroll & La Lucha with Kevin Celebi
When October Goes: Synia Carroll & La Lucha with Kevin Celebi
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Joining jazz vocalist Synia and Tampa Bay based trio La Lucha is trumpter Kevin Celebi, who hails from Detroit.

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Damon Fowler: Blues Artist
Saturday, May 9, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$30.00 - $35.00
Damon Fowler is a hard driving troubadour. His music is steeped with soul and representative of the many styles that make up the roots of American music. Come out and join us at The Firehouse Center Stage on May 9, 2026 @7:30 pm to listen to Damon Fowler play the blues!
Figure Drawing
Thursday, May 14, 2026 – Friday, May 15, 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.
La Lucha
Saturday, May 16, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$23.00 - $30.00
La Lucha returns to The Firehouse! La Lucha is a Tampa Bay based trio of three best friends from three different parts of the world: Colombia, Mexico, and the United States. Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7:30 - 9:30 pm.
Figure Drawing
Thursday, May 28, 2026 – Friday, May 29, 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.
ARConnection
Saturday, May 30, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$23.00 - $30.00
ARConnection (Arencibia/Rudolph Connection) is a Tampa Bay based ensemble led by pianist Pablo Arencibia and drummer Dave Rudolph with Latin Grammy nominee Mauricio J. Rodriguez on bass. Join us for a great night listening to ARConnection! Saturday, May 30, @ 7:30 pm.
Events on Saturday, May 9, 2026
Damon Fowler: Blues Artist
9 May 26
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, May 14, 2026
Figure Drawing
14 May 26
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, May 16, 2026
La Lucha
16 May 26
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, May 28, 2026
Figure Drawing
28 May 26
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, May 30, 2026
ARConnection
30 May 26
Ruskin