08/02/2022  – 12/20/2022

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, Aug 2022 – Dec 2022.

08/04/2022  – 12/22/2022

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, August 2022 – December 2022.

08/04/2022  – 12/22/2022

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, Aug 2022 – Dec 2022.

08/05/2022  – 12/23/2022

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, August 2022 – December 2022.

09/12/2022  – 10/17/2022

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. Sept. 12 – Oct. 17, 2022.

09/13/2022  – 10/18/2022

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Acrylic Experience
Acrylic Experience
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Explore acrylic media and techniques more in-depth study of acrylics, aesthetics, and medium. Students will talk about their work and the work of others in the classroom critiques at the start each class. This class is for all levels, heighten your skills or find your hidden talent. Tuesdays, Sept 13 – Oct 18, 2022

09/17/2022  – 10/08/2022

9:30 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. Projects include: Pinch pot pumpkins and a slab Halloween mobile. Bisque after the first two classes, glaze the third, and assembly for the mobile on the fourth. Clay, tool, glazing and firing included. Saturdays, September 17 – October 8, 9:30 am to 10:30 am.

09/22/2022  – 10/13/2022

9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Mosaic Open Studio
Mosaic Open Studio
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

You will create art with various types of stained glass and ceramic tiles, substrates such as wood or cement steppingstones. Individual projects with individualized instruction allow for all levels of experience to grow. Basic supplies are provided for this course, participants may bring small base projects.
Or pay per class if you just need help finishing a project. Thursdays, Sept. 22 – Oct. 13, 2022.

10/05/2022

10:30 am – 11:30 am
Florida Treasures
Florida Treasures
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

When two tourists discover a treasure chest full of historical artifacts, they are magically transported back in time in a fun-filled journey through Florida History. Ideal for Grades K through 8.

10/05/2022

4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Storytelling Workshop, in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Storytelling Workshop, in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Storytelling and World-building Workshop: Successful imaginative worlds draw readers in. Learn how to create a rich fictional universe for your characters to exist in. Hone your visual storytelling skills, and put them to use in your own comic or graphic novel. Wed. 10/5. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.

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Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, December 1, 2022 – Sunday, January 1, 2023    
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.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, December 1, 2022    
6:00 pm – 9:00 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.
Comedy Night: Tim the Dairy Farmer
Friday, December 2, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
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.
Holiday Ornaments
Saturday, December 3, 2022    
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Put the finishing touches on hand crafted clay ornaments. Paint 3 ornaments of your choosing. Saturday, Dec. 3 or Saturday, Dec. 10.
Mike Dirubbo on Saxophone
Saturday, December 3, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
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.
Metalsmithing: Inspired by Nature
Wednesday, December 7, 2022    
6:00 pm – 8:00 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.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, December 8, 2022    
6:00 pm – 9:00 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.
Vince Guaraldi Charlie Brown Christmas with Zach Bartholomew
Friday, December 9, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
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.
Glass Fused Ornaments
Saturday, December 10, 2022    
10:00 am – 12:00 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
Holiday Ornaments
Saturday, December 10, 2022    
10:00 am – 11:00 am
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
Saturday, December 10, 2022    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
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.
The Elves & the Shoemaker
Thursday, December 15, 2022    
10:30 am – 11:30 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.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, December 15, 2022    
6:00 pm – 9:00 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.
Metalsmithing
Friday, December 16, 2022    
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
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.
Metalsmithing: Inspired by Nature
Saturday, December 17, 2022    
10:00 am – 12:00 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.
Mom & Me Clay Day
Wednesday, December 28, 2022    
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
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.
Events on Thursday, December 1, 2022
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
1 Dec 22
Ruskin
Figure Drawing Group
1 Dec 22
Ruskin
Events on Friday, December 2, 2022
Events on Saturday, December 3, 2022
Mike Dirubbo on Saxophone
3 Dec 22
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Events on Thursday, December 8, 2022
Figure Drawing Group
8 Dec 22
Ruskin
Events on Friday, December 9, 2022
Events on Saturday, December 10, 2022
Glass Fused Ornaments
10 Dec 22
Ruskin
Holiday Ornaments
10 Dec 22
Flower Design Workshop
10 Dec 22
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, December 15, 2022
The Elves & the Shoemaker
15 Dec 22
Ruskin
Figure Drawing Group
15 Dec 22
Ruskin
Events on Friday, December 16, 2022
Metalsmithing
16 Dec 22
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, December 17, 2022
Events on Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Mom & Me Clay Day
28 Dec 22
Ruskin