05/27/2021  – 07/01/2021

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Painting with Watercolors
Painting with Watercolors
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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. May 27- July 1, 2021.

06/01/2021  – 07/30/2021

8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Imagine, Explore, Discover! Summer Camp 2021
Imagine, Explore, Discover! Summer Camp 2021
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Nine (9) weeks of fun for your Campers ages 7-14! You may choose a single week, a mix of seven weeks, or every week. Explore a different theme each week from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm, with snack times & lunch break – all in a creative and safe environment. Each week culminates with a “Stage Performance” for Family and Friends. These camps fill up fast, so call 813-645-7651 now or register online at www.firehouseculturalcenter.org. Choose one week or all nine. FCC will be providing the highest level of health and safety protection.

06/03/2021  – 07/04/2021

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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.

06/10/2021  – 07/01/2021

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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. June 10 – July 1, 2021.

06/10/2021  – 07/01/2021

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Adult Clay & Play - Thursdays
Adult Clay & Play - Thursdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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. June 10 – July 1, 2021.

06/15/2021  – 07/06/2021

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay & Play - Tuesdays
Adult Clay & Play - Tuesdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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. June 15 – July 6, 2021.

06/26/2021  – 07/28/2021

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Painting Simplified
Painting Simplified
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

This course is designed for beginner to intermediate level experiences with a desire to learn how to paint in acrylics and learn the versatility of this water medium. In this course you will learn how to get started in prepping your canvas, how to transfer your own reference and how to start painting. Wednesdays, June 26 – July 28, 2021

07/01/2021  – 08/01/2021

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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.

07/01/2021  – 08/01/2021

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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, July 2021 – Dec 2021.

07/01/2021  – 08/01/2021

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Adults. Book Monthly, July 2021 – Dec 2021.

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Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, January 7, 2021 – Thursday, January 28, 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. Jan. 7 – Jan. 28, 2021.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, January 7, 2021 – Sunday, February 7, 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.
Adult Clay & Play - Thursdays
Thursday, January 7, 2021 – Thursday, January 28, 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. Jan. 7 – Jan. 28, 2021.
Center Stage Comedy: Chris Gorges with Tiffany Barbee
Saturday, January 9, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Chris Gorges has been doing comedy for over 25 years in many forms. From short films, improvisation and radio, he has proved his range! High energy, honest and edgy comedy set the tone for a show that is never the same twice. Tiffany Barbee is a sweet and quirky retired pageant kid turned national touring stand-up comedian, 5th degree black belt, Bible student, actress and model. This is a Saturday night show.
Adult Clay & Play - Tuesdays
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 – Tuesday, February 2, 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.
Fundamentals of Drawing
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 – Tuesday, February 23, 2021    
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fundamentals of Drawing. A multi-level class for anyone who would like to explore or enhance their drawing skills. Whether you are new to art-making or are looking for a class to help solidify these basic skills. We will focus on line and mass, organic and geometric shape-making, and the depiction of volume. Jan. 19 – Feb. 23, 2021.
Acrylic Experiences
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 – Wednesday, February 24, 2021    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Painting Studio with Dee Hood, 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. January 20 – February 24, 2021.
Painting with Watercolors
Thursday, January 21, 2021 – Thursday, February 25, 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. Jan. 19 – Feb. 23, 2021.
Jimmy Griswold Band: Fast Fingers Rocking Blues
Saturday, January 23, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Jimmy Griswold can regularly be found playing guitar at venues of all sizes. Jimmy pays homage to any artist he covers, whether it be the warm tones of T-bone Walker & B.B. King, or the screaming sounds of Roy Buchanan, Jeff Beck and Steve Ray Vaughan, all while staying true to his original style. Sat. Jan. 23, 2021 at 7:30pm
Poetry Contest: My Hope for 2021
Thursday, January 28, 2021 – Monday, March 1, 2021    
All Day
The inaugural Firehouse Poetry Contest will be held from January 28 until March 1, 2021. In the spirit of Amanda Gorman's inaugural poem, "The Hill We Climb," poets are encouraged to write on the theme of "My Hope for 2021." Poems may be formal or free verse (any style accepted), but poems must be under 50 lines. A $5.00 submission fee required to enter the contest.
The Victoria Ginty Band - New Group!
Saturday, January 30, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED. Come out and see Victoria Ginty, and her new band! Victoria has a rich history as an award-winning recording artist and singer-songwriter. She lives locally in Apollo Beach, so she and her band will be able to perform at the Firehouse on Saturday, January 30, 2021, 7:30 pm.
Events on Thursday, January 7, 2021
Events on Saturday, January 9, 2021
Events on Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Adult Clay & Play - Tuesdays
12 Jan 21
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Fundamentals of Drawing
19 Jan 21
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Acrylic Experiences
20 Jan 21
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, January 21, 2021
Painting with Watercolors
21 Jan 21
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, January 23, 2021
Events on Thursday, January 28, 2021
Events on Saturday, January 30, 2021