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  – 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.

01/15/2022  – 02/05/2022

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 – 8. 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, Jan. 15, Jan. 22, Jan. 29 and Feb. 5. 9:00 am to 10:30 am.

01/18/2022  – 03/22/2022

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

*REMIX WORKSHOPS ARE TEMPORARILY ON HOLD* – 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.

01/24/2022  – 02/28/2022

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
More Than Basic: Drawing Workshop
More Than Basic: Drawing Workshop
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Beginners you will learn the basics of drawing: like direct of lines proportions and form. Advanced artists you will learn how to refine your skills and also learn new shading techniques. A six week class on Mondays, Jan. 24 – Feb. 28, 2022 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm.

01/25/2022  – 03/29/2022

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 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. More information to come.

02/01/2022  – 02/26/2022

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.

02/03/2022  – 03/06/2022

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.

02/03/2022  – 02/28/2022

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.

02/03/2022  – 02/28/2022

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.

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Firehouse Gala 2018
Saturday, March 3, 2018    
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Come away to a magical & mystical island, “Dickman Island!” Gala Chairs and Hosts Danita & Glenn Dickman invite you to the Firehouse Cultural Center Gala with cocktails and dinner.
Pursuits in Printmaking – Session 2: Portrait Printmaking
Wednesday, March 7, 2018    
9:30 am
Using a range of printmaking techniques, produce striking prints inspired by what is on view in the Tampa Museum of Art.
Painting – Session 2
Wednesday, March 7, 2018    
6:00 pm
This course explores basic painting techniques, using acrylic media. Topics include: composition, color, color mixing, texture, form and value. We will explore both representational and abstract painting.
Painting with Watercolors – Session 2
Thursday, March 8, 2018    
1:00 pm
Students will learn and explore: color (complementary colors, analogous colors, the chromatic richness of neutrals); brush strokes (from flat and variegated washes to dancing with your brushes); techniques (from wet-into-wet to spattering, pouring, spraying, stenciling, scrubbing).
Chuck Brodsky
Friday, March 16, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Singer, guitarist, song writer, story teller, troubadour and a modern day bard, Chuck Brodsky tells the stories of oddball and underdog characters with his acoustic guitar and voice. His songs celebrate the goodness in people.
Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
Saturday, March 17, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Irish tunes at the Firehouse Pub!
Patel Conservatory Musical Theater: Grades 2 – 12
Monday, March 19, 2018    
4:30 pm
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.
Stacey Knights & Chuck Weirich
Saturday, March 24, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Stacey Knights’ single, “Morning Monk,” earned first place in the March Jazz Competition sponsored by American Idol Underground. American Idol Magazine named her “Best Emerging Artist of 2006.” Chuck Weirich has been playing the trumpet for 45 years.
Alexis Cole
Sunday, March 25, 2018    
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Alexis Cole, a respected world-traveled Jazz Vocalist from New York, will perform a special engagement at the Firehouse Pub on Sunday afternoon, at 3:30 p.m.
Events on Saturday, March 3, 2018
Events on Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Events on Thursday, March 8, 2018
Events on Friday, March 16, 2018
Chuck Brodsky
16 Mar 18
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, March 17, 2018
Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
17 Mar 18
Ruskin
Events on Monday, March 19, 2018
Events on Saturday, March 24, 2018
Events on Sunday, March 25, 2018
Alexis Cole
25 Mar 18
Ruskin