09/28/2021  – 12/14/2021

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

Remix: A wide range of follow-along make-and-take art workshops for adults inspired by the Tampa Museum of Art’s current exhibitions. Workshops are designed to be enjoyed by participants of any skill level and all materials are provided.

09/28/2021  – 12/14/2021

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 new artists. All Materials Provided. In Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.

10/05/2021  – 11/05/2021

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
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. Tuesdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, July 2021 – Dec 2021.

10/07/2021  – 11/07/2021

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.

10/07/2021  – 11/07/2021

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.

10/07/2021  – 11/07/2021

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.

10/11/2021  – 11/22/2021

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Drawing What You See!
Drawing What You See!
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

One of the main focuses is training the eye to see. We will learn perspective, balance, form, and contrast, all as it relates to composition. Take a drawing from sketch, to finished artwork with pencil. Beginner or advanced, you will develop a sharper vision and skill set for your Art. Bring quality photos to work from.
 New Dates: Mondays, Oct. 11 – Nov. 22

10/14/2021  – 11/18/2021

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Painting with Watercolors: Session 2
Painting with Watercolors: Session 2
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. Oct. 14 – Nov. 18, 2021.

10/23/2021  – 11/20/2021

9:00 am – 10:30 am
Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 8
Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 8
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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, Oct. 23, Nov. 6, 13 and 20, 9:00 am to 10:30 am.

11/02/2021  – 12/03/2021

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
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. Tuesdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, July 2021 – Dec 2021.

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Victoria Ginty with Ladyhawke and Friends
Saturday, September 30, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Victoria is a former BMG Critique Records recording artist whose accolades include a #1 record for 13 weeks on world-wide charts, multiple nominations as a singer-songwriter, song of the year, and music video of the year.
Clean Comedy
Friday, October 6, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Headliner: Lou Angelwolf, Feature: Jeff Gerbino. Clean Comedy is very funny, without cursing or overly-suggestive material. It’s not Disney material, but for those who don’t like the “dirty” jokes found at most comedy clubs, this is a show to enjoy.
4th Annual BBQ & Blues
Saturday, October 7, 2017    
4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Our fourth annual fundraiser supporting our community activities is always a fun party with great food and live music. Country and blues tunes by Rick Hatfield and Kenny Carlyle.
Introduction to Drawing
Monday, October 9, 2017    
6:00 pm
An introduction to drawing for both beginning and experienced students. Class will cover basic drawing with the primary emphasis on observation.
Patterned Pastels in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Tuesday, October 10, 2017    
9:30 am
Instructor Teri Navajo guides her students through an intuitive pastel drawing process. Achieve colorful works of art using inspiration from the patterns and textures of the current exhibitions in the Tampa Museum of Art.
Musical Discovery Lecture Series
Tuesday, October 10, 2017    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
This series will explore music written for the symphony orchestra; music from cultures around the world; and popular music genres developed in the U.S. from the early 20th century. 2nd Tuesdays, Oct. – May.
Landscape Painting & Printmaking in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Wednesday, October 11, 2017    
9:30 am
The beautiful environment of Florida serves as inspiration for this multi-faceted creative course! Artist and educator, Susan Fredricks guides students in an artistic adventure covering a variety of painting and printmaking techniques.
Introduction to Painting
Wednesday, October 11, 2017    
6:30 pm
An introductory course on basic painting techniques, with an emphasis on observation and imagination using acrylic media. Topics include the use of composition, color, texture, form, value and mark making through representation and abstraction.
Painting with Watercolors
Thursday, October 12, 2017    
1:00 pm
Beginning and experienced students will learn and explore the basics of color, brushstrokes, and techniques.
Comedy Night @ FCC
Friday, October 20, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Comedians Steve Arkin & Bryan Hamilton will give us an entertaining evening with lots of laughs.
Valerie Gillespie Jazz Ensemble
Saturday, October 21, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Valerie Gillespie has performed alongside icons such as Joan Rivers and Diana Ross as well as with her own group in the Tampa Bay area.
PolitiFact: Fact Checking - Panel Discussion
Tuesday, October 24, 2017    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fake news vs. real news, fact-checking's rise as a cottage industry and the pervasive nature of misleading stories on social media will be the focus at the next installment of the "Brenda Knowles Inside Journalism" series.
Whitney James & La Lucha Trio
Saturday, October 28, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Whitney James & La Lucha have crafted a unique sound over the last 10 years of working together. They will be featuring modern tunes and standards presented as only Whitney & La Lucha can!
Florida Treasures
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 – Thursday, November 2, 2017    
10:30 am
Two tourists discover a treasure chest and are magically transported back in time in a fun-filled journey through Florida history. Audiences laugh and learn about Ponce De Leon, Florida’s “almost oldest” city, and the “original” Pocahontas story.
Radio Production
Saturday, November 4, 2017    
9:00 am
Learn all the technical aspects of producing a pre-recorded radio program using a computer. Create high quality programs including voiceovers and music, on your own computer.
St. Patrick's in November: Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
Saturday, November 4, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
We're bringing St. Patrick's Day festivities to November! Mike Donahue & Third Man Out will bring some Irish tunes to our November Firehouse PUB lineup.
Events on Saturday, September 30, 2017
Events on Friday, October 6, 2017
Clean Comedy
6 Oct 17
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, October 7, 2017
4th Annual BBQ & Blues
7 Oct 17
Ruskin
Events on Monday, October 9, 2017
Introduction to Drawing
9 Oct 17
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Events on Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Events on Thursday, October 12, 2017
Painting with Watercolors
12 Oct 17
Ruskin
Events on Friday, October 20, 2017
Comedy Night @ FCC
20 Oct 17
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, October 21, 2017
Events on Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Events on Saturday, October 28, 2017
Events on Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Florida Treasures
1 Nov 17
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, November 4, 2017