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 & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, February 4, 2021 – Thursday, February 25, 2021    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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. Feb. 4 – Feb. 25, 2021.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, February 4, 2021 – Sunday, March 7, 2021    
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.
Adult Clay & Play - Thursdays
Thursday, February 4, 2021 – Thursday, February 25, 2021    
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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. Feb. 4 – Feb. 25, 2021.
Comedy Night: Dean Napolitano
Friday, February 5, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Comedian Dean Napolitano has performed at the Firehouse before. He is a throwback to the great comedians of yesteryear; only with a modern twist that makes him one of the most original comedians working today. He is a true storyteller with imaginative delivery that makes audiences feel as if they have been through each experience themselves. Friday, Feb 5, 2021, 7:30 pm.
Cupids Workshop
Saturday, February 6, 2021    
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
CUPIDS WORKSHOP Create your own Valentine card! Why buy what everyone else is getting when you can make something with your hands, from your heart. Lots of Cupid’s goodies to make your unique card of love. Assorted papers, hearts, embellishments, accessories, and cards. If you cannot attend the workshop reserve a Cupid Kit to make your card at home. Fee: $5 per card, Saturday, Feb. 6th from 12:00pm – 2:00pm.
Adult Clay & Play - Tuesdays
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 – Tuesday, March 2, 2021    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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.
James Suggs and Austin Vickrey
Saturday, February 13, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Local favorite James Suggs is no stranger to the Firehouse! He will be joined by Austin Vickrey, a jazz artist from St. Petersburg, FL. Together they will help the audience celebrate Valentine's Day on Saturday, February 13, 2021.
Flower Design
Saturday, February 27, 2021    
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Flower Design! This fun class will teach the basics of flower designing. Make your own flower arrangement to take home! Instructor: Laura Nation, FSMD.
Fundamentals of Drawing
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 – Tuesday, April 6, 2021    
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fundamentals of Drawing. A multi-level class for anyone who would like to explore or enhance their drawing skills. Whether you are new to art-making or are looking for a class to help solidify these basic skills. We will focus on line and mass, organic and geometric shape-making, and the depiction of volume. March 2 - April 6, 2021.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, March 4, 2021 – Thursday, March 25, 2021    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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. Mar. 4 – Mar. 25, 2021.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, March 4, 2021 – Sunday, April 4, 2021    
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.
Painting with Watercolors
Thursday, March 4, 2021 – Thursday, April 8, 2021    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
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. March 4 - April 8, 2021.
Events on Thursday, February 4, 2021
Events on Friday, February 5, 2021
Events on Saturday, February 6, 2021
Cupids Workshop
6 Feb 21
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Events on Saturday, February 13, 2021
Events on Saturday, February 27, 2021
Flower Design
27 Feb 21
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Fundamentals of Drawing
2 Mar 21
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, March 4, 2021