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01/05/2023 – 02/05/2023 9:30 am – 11:30 am |
 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. |
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01/05/2023 11:30 am – 1:30 pm |
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 2023 – June 2023. |
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01/05/2023 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm |
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, January 2023 – June 2023. |
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1:00 PM - Mom & Me Clay Day
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10:30 AM - Florida Treasures
9:30 AM - Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
7:30 PM - Comedy Night: Dean Napolitano
7:30 PM - The Cadillac Cowboys
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6:00 PM - Intro to Metalsmithing
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7:30 PM - Charlie Morris Band
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10:00 AM - Intro to Metalsmithing
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9:30 AM - Acrylic Experience
10:30 AM - Time Machine
9:30 AM - Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
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Love graphic novels? Have something to say? Why not make your own comic book? This intro to comic making will focus on character building and design. Develop the heroes, villains, and everyday people that will become the central figures of the comic worlds you will create. Wed. 9/28. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art. Ages 12 and up.
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.
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.
Ken Carlyle, T.J Weger, Eric "Flycatcher" Carlson, Don Cox, and Joe Martin - provide an infectious mix of original and classic songs deeply rooted in the styles of Western Swing, Bluegrass, Americana and Zydeco. Somewhere near the intersection of ‘Bon Ton Roulet’ and the ‘Clinch Mountain Back Step’, you will find the Cowboys serving up their musical gumbo. Please Join us on Saturday, October 8 at 7:30 pm.
Black Tie Optional starring Kerst Lehmann! This European Crooner is one not to pass up. Representing the great entertainers of the past and present, Kirst’s ability to interpret their music is beyond dispute. This memorable performance will be reminiscent of the golden era of American popular songs and jazz standards. Sunday, Oct. 9 at 3:00 pm.
Come explore the art of metalsmithing. You will saw, file, texture and rivet on silver, copper, and brass. Emphasis will be texturing & riveting metals together, creating your unique jewelry. Various techniques will be demonstrated. You will make a finished piece of jewelry of either a pendant or earrings. All materials supplied. Tues. Oct. 11, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm.
Ever wanted to create your own comic book? This sequential narrative workshop focuses on how to visually layout your ideas in graphic novel format. Make your story flow, characters come alive, and text pop, all in support of driving your narrative and capturing your reader's imagination. Wed. 10/12. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
Knock 'em dead with a "tight five"! Create material you can be proud of, and be ready for the stage. This class focuses on the generation, development, and performance of the material you create. No experience needed. These remote classes will meet 2 hours a week for 6 weeks, followed by a final in-person class and showcase outside of class where you can invite others to see you shine. Weds, Oct. 26 - Dec. 14, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. All TMA@Firehouse events take place at the Firehouse Cultural Center located at 101 1st Ave NE in Ruskin.
Come explore the art of metalsmithing. You will saw, file, texture and rivet on silver, copper, and brass. Emphasis will be texturing & riveting metals together, creating your unique jewelry. Various techniques will be demonstrated. You will make a finished piece of jewelry of either a pendant or earrings. All materials supplied. Tues. Oct. 21, 10:00 am – noon.
High School Age Teen Metalsmithing. You will saw, file, texture and rivet on silver, copper, and brass. Emphasis will be texturing & riveting metals together, creating your unique jewelry. Various techniques will be demonstrated. You will make a finished piece of jewelry of either a pendant or earrings. All materials supplied. Sat., October 22, 10:00 am – noon.
10 types of paintbrushes every Artist should know. So many brushes and what are they for? The difference between oil, acrylic and watercolor. Which brush to choose for the look you are going for, learn and practice brush strokes, choose the correct brush for the job, plus care & cleaning for longer wear. Bring Your Brushes, FCC will supply the rest. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022.
Painting BIG (Pattern). Your BIG chance to paint on a large piece of heavy paper (approx. 3’X 4’). You’ll be looking at patterns in art and then create your own BIG designs. The focus is on scale, repetition, texture and finding a simple color palette to work with. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 6:00 – 8:30 pm.
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, Nov. 1 thru Nov. 29, 2022
SOLD OUT Time Machine: H.G. Wells' 1895 Science Fiction novel travels to the stage in this “Steampunk” rock musical. A Victorian Era Time Traveller ventures far into the future encountering the ethereal Eloi and the dangerous subterranean Morlocks. He must return to his own time with a lesson in embracing diversity essential to saving the human species. Ideal for Grades K through 8.
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.
