Events

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.

Every Thursday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Strengthen your skills in our monitored figure drawing session with a variety of timed poses. Bring your chalk, paint, charcoal or pencil, you choose the medium. Model varies by session. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.

Comedy Center Stage at the Firehouse brings a night of laughs with Comedy Night: Tim the Dairy Farmer! Tim Moffett is a speaker and performer of comedy at agriculture conventions, corporate events and business meetings. Fri, December 2, 2022.

Put the finishing touches on hand crafted clay ornaments. Paint 3 ornaments of your choosing. Saturday, Dec. 3 or Saturday, Dec. 10.

A warm welcome to Mike Dirubbo on his first visit to The Firehouse! Alto saxophonist/composer/bandleader/educator Mike DiRubbo is the real deal. Ever since he arrived in New York two decades ago, DiRubbo has reigned supreme as one of the most durable and dynamic musicians of his generation. That bold statement is supported by aural evidence of his work with the brightest jazz stars including Al Foster, Harold Mabern, Larry Willis, Eddie Henderson and more. As a solo artist he boasts nine critically-acclaimed CD’s. Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, 7:30 pm.

Hand cut either a fish or owl from copper. Create accent thru pre-cut silver & copper shapes then rivet it all together. Add extra detail with beads and rivets. Create your piece that could be a pin, pendant, or an ornament. All materials supplied. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

Every Thursday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Strengthen your skills in our monitored figure drawing session with a variety of timed poses. Bring your chalk, paint, charcoal or pencil, you choose the medium. Model varies by session. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.

Dr. Zachary Bartholomew is an award-winning jazz pianist, composer, and music educator who maintains an active performance career as one of the most sought after pianists, accompanists, and sidemen in South Florida. In both 2016 and 2017, he placed as one of the top three finalists in the highly acclaimed Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition. Zach has since been featured as a performer, composer, and bandleader at national and international jazz festivals. Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, 7:30 pm.

Ornaments For Yourself, Gift or Card Toppers. You create three glass ornaments! Experience the beautiful Art of Glass Fusing. Glass cut pieces with your personal touch to add a little sparkle to your holidays. You choose: snowflakes, trees, star, in any combination. All materials supplied. Extra ornaments can be created for an additional fee. Saturday, Dec. 10

Put the finishing touches on hand crafted clay ornaments. Paint 3 ornaments of your choosing. Saturday, Dec. 3 or Saturday, Dec. 10.

Flower Design Workshop. Create a Centerpiece that is sure to “Sleigh” your guests. A beautiful flower arrangement is a work of Art! Learn basics of flower designing. Make your own center piece to take home! Instructor: Laura Nation, FSFSMD. Saturday, Dec 10 at 10:00 am.

SOLD OUT The Elves & the Shoemaker: The classic Brothers Grimm story takes the stage as an original musical with new lyrics set to traditional holiday melodies. An Elf must help a poor shoemaker... with the help of the elves in the audience. Ideal for Grades K through 8.

Every Thursday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Strengthen your skills in our monitored figure drawing session with a variety of timed poses. Bring your chalk, paint, charcoal or pencil, you choose the medium. Model varies by session. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.

Silver & Cooper & Brass OH MY. You will saw, file, texture and rivet on silver, copper, and brass. Emphasis will be texturing & riveting metals together, creating your unique jewelry. You will make a finished piece of jewelry of either a pendant or earrings. All materials supplied. Friday, Dec. 16, 2:00 – 4:30 pm.

Hand cut either a fish or owl from copper. Create accent thru pre-cut silver & copper shapes then rivet it all together. Add extra detail with beads and rivets. Create your piece that could be a pin, pendant, or an ornament. All materials supplied. Saturday, Dec. 17, 10:00 am – Noon.

Kids can get dirty and not be in trouble! Make several projects that will be fired and be introduced to the wheel. All materials included. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1:00 – 2:00 pm.