01/04/2022  – 01/29/2022

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, Jan 2022 – July 2022.

01/06/2022  – 02/06/2022

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.

01/06/2022  – 01/31/2022

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, January 2022 – June 2022.

01/06/2022  – 02/10/2022

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Painting with Watercolors: Session 3
Painting with Watercolors: Session 3
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. Jan. 6 – Feb. 10, 2022.

01/06/2022  – 01/31/2022

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, Jan 2022 – July 2022.

01/14/2022  – 01/19/2022

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Photography Workshop
Photography Workshop
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

”The best camera is the one you have with you.” Nowadays, that is the one in our pockets! You will master the art of cell-phone photography. Friday, January 14 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

01/14/2022

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Comedy — Mike Rivera!
Comedy — Mike Rivera!
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Come out and meet America’s Most Hilarious Teacher Mike Rivera. He is a decades-long headliner.
He is also a Firehouse favorite!

01/14/2022

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Comedy TBA
Comedy TBA
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

The Firehouse brings a night of laughs for Comedy Night. More information to come.

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Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Thursday, July 2, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
$180.00 - $200.00
You’ll discover the joy of working with clay in this hands-on, beginner to intermediate course focused on the fundamentals of wheel throwing. In 5 weeks, you'll learn how to center clay, pull walls, and shape basic forms like bowls, mugs, and cylinders. We'll also cover trimming, surface decoration, and glazing techniques so you can finish and fire your own unique pieces. No experience necessary – just bring your curiosity and willingness to get your hands dirty! Includes 25 lbs. of clay, glaze and firing. Thursdays, 9:30 am until 12:00 pm, July 2 – July 30 (5 weeks).
Open Pottery Studio - Saturday Class
Saturday, July 11, 2026 – Saturday, December 12, 2026    
11:00 am – 1:30 pm
$155.00 - $175.00
NEW! Open Pottery Studio - Saturday Class – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Saturdays 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Starting July 11th, for Adults. 4 session fee, each day is it's own session. Booking from July 11 2026 - December 12, 2026.
Brandon Robertson Trio: Acclaimed Bassist
Saturday, July 18, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$25.00 - $30.00
In 2018, Brandon received an EMMY® nomination for Best Collegiate Educational Program featuring the Florida Gulf Coast University Jazz Ensemble. His debut album, “Bass’d on a True Story” (Slammin Media/Believe Distribution), reached #16 on the iTunes Top 200 Jazz Releases, earning critical acclaim for its artistry and originality. Come out and listen to the music at The Firehouse Center Stage on Saturday, July 18 @7:30 pm!
Events on Thursday, July 2, 2026
Intro to the Pottery Wheel
2 Jul 26
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, July 11, 2026
Events on Saturday, July 18, 2026