01/08/2020  – 02/12/2020

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Painting Studio
Painting Studio
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.

01/09/2020  – 02/13/2020

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

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.

01/13/2020  – 04/13/2020

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Musical Theater, Age 8-17
Musical Theater, Age 8-17
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

THIS JAN – APRIL, 2020 CLASS IS NOW FULL. 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. In Partnership with Arts Education @The Straz.

01/27/2020  – 04/02/2020

5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Wheel-Throwing
Wheel-Throwing
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Students learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel. More advanced students will build upon the basics to create larger, more advanced projects. Discover varying throwing techniques, forms and glazing.
Materials & firings included. Age 18 to Adult.

01/28/2020  – 03/31/2020

1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Hand-Building Pottery
Hand-Building 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 and figure sculpting. Explore surface decoration, texture, stamping and printing design. Materials & firings included. Age 18 to Adult.

01/28/2020  – 03/31/2020

4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Hand-Building Kids 8+
Hand-Building Kids 8+
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 and glazing techniques. Students learn in a supportive setting with individual instruction and inspiration. Materials & firings are included in tuition.

01/29/2020  – 02/19/2020

9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Relief Printmaking: Multiple Impressions
Relief Printmaking: Multiple Impressions
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

A printmaking class for beginning to advanced students. Learn how to create relief prints by carving linoleum blocks. After learning the basics, explore the individual and collaborative possibilities of using multiple carved printing blocks multiple times on the same piece of paper.

01/30/2020  – 04/02/2020

5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Open Pottery Studio
Open Pottery Studio
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

This open studio is for students at the intermediate and advanced levels! Join us if you want to explore your own personal style. Focus on your throwing techniques and varying forms. A great studio to expand your knowledge with your peers. Materials & firings included.

02/04/2020  – 03/10/2020

10:00 am – 11:30 am
Literary Non-Fiction 1.0
Literary Non-Fiction 1.0
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Power in Truth Storytelling 1.0. For beginning writers and those who love to write. We all have our stories, ones that are funny, sad, inspirational, tragic… and true. Write yours!

02/08/2020

9:30 am – 11:00 am
Poetry Workshops
Poetry Workshops
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Six -1.5-hour Poetry Workshops in 2020. Feb.; Apr.; June; Aug.; Oct.; & Dec. How to write the Love Poem, Seasonal Poem, Reflective Poem, Back-To-School Poem, Imagery-Rich Poem and the Holiday ‘Gift’ Poem.

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David Gerald: Blues Rocker
Sunday, May 5, 2019    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
David Gerald's new album, N2U, was released in April 2018. “Hands down, one of the top blues musicians of our era! David Gerald brings the heart of the legendary blues across the strings on his guitar.” Ken Heath, Director of Community and Economic Development, Marion, VA
Jewelry Making
Monday, May 6, 2019 – Wednesday, May 29, 2019    
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
New! Jewelry: Intro to Metalwork and Torch-Fired Enamel. Learn how to do basic soldering, and the formation of metals into rings, pendants, and bracelets. 7 Sessions. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
Screen Printing
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 – Thursday, May 30, 2019    
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
DELAYED UNTIL FALL 2019 Screen Printing in partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art. New dates to be announced in September 2019.
Alexis Cole
Saturday, May 11, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Alexis Cole, a respected world-traveled Jazz Vocalist from New York, will perform a special engagement at the Firehouse Pub.
Musical Discovery Lecture Series
Tuesday, May 14, 2019    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Music lovers of all levels, explore the fascinating inner workings of the musical world. Music from cultures around the world to popular 20th Century music genres will be presented. Monthly on Tuesdays, Oct. – May.
Comedy Night: Firehouse Favorites
Friday, May 17, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Favorites! Starring Headliner Dean Napolitano and featuring Alan Schubowsky, who have both performed for the Firehouse before.
Paul Gavin Mosaic Tribute to Art Blakey
Saturday, May 18, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Paul Gavin’s new group of great musicians called "Mosaic" performs the jazz music of Art Blakey who was a drummer and band leader. Featuring  James Suggs, trumpet, Zach Bornheimer, tenor saxophone, Herb Bruce, trombone, John O'Leary, piano, Michael Ross, acoustic bass and Paul Gavin, drums / leader.
Rumba Brothers
Friday, May 24, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
This Event is Canceled. The Rumba Brothers play a mixture of Italian, Mariachi, Caribbean Latin and Flamenco music.
TBone Hamilton & the Blues All Stars - CD Release Party
Saturday, June 1, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
TBone Hamilton and the Blues All Stars return to the Firehouse Cultural Center for a night of outstanding blues music. This show is a special as TBone is reunited with former band mate Greg Poulos (The Poulos Ramsey band) for the first time in many years! Jon Puhl (guitar) and Eric Elsner (drums) fill out the band. This will be a One Night Only show!
Events on Sunday, May 5, 2019
David Gerald: Blues Rocker
5 May 19
Ruskin
Events on Monday, May 6, 2019
Jewelry Making
6 May 19
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Screen Printing
7 May 19
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, May 11, 2019
Alexis Cole
11 May 19
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Events on Friday, May 17, 2019
Events on Saturday, May 18, 2019
Events on Friday, May 24, 2019
Rumba Brothers
24 May 19
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, June 1, 2019