01/05/2023  – 02/05/2023

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.

01/09/2023  – 02/13/2023

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Painting with Watercolors
Painting with Watercolors
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

You will explore color, dive into a variety of brush strokes from flat washes to dancing with your brushes; techniques from wet to scrubbing; and more. This class is for all levels, heighten your skills or find your hidden talent. Mondays, Jan. 9 thru Feb. 13, 2023.

01/10/2023  – 02/14/2023

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, Jan. 10 thru Feb. 14, 2023.

01/14/2023  – 01/21/2023

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fill Your Heart with Glass, a Glass Fusing Workshop
Fill Your Heart with Glass, a Glass Fusing Workshop

Create 9 Unique Glass Hearts! Experience the Art of Glass Fusing. Fill your heart with glass, with this 2-class workshop, you create unique hearts using molds, nippers, hammers, and cutters. Just in time to give your heart away for Valentines. All Materials Supplied. Saturday, Jan. 14 and Saturday, Jan 21 from 10:00 am – noon.

01/14/2023  – 01/21/2023

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fill Your Heart with Glass, a Glass Fusing Workshop
Fill Your Heart with Glass, a Glass Fusing Workshop

Create 9 Unique Glass Hearts! Experience the Art of Glass Fusing. Fill your heart with glass, with this 2-class workshop, you create unique hearts using molds, nippers, hammers, and cutters. Just in time to give your heart away for Valentines. All Materials Supplied. Saturday, Jan. 14 and Saturday, Jan 21 from 10:00 am – noon.

01/17/2023

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 – 11:30 am Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2023 – July 2023.

01/17/2023

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Intro to Metalsmithing
Intro to Metalsmithing
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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. Jan 17, 6:00 – 8:00 pm.

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Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, October 31, 2024    
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. Please reserve online or by phone, 813-645-7651. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Adult Clay - A.M. Fridays
Friday, November 1, 2024 – Tuesday, November 26, 2024    
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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, January 2024 - December 2024.
Center Stage: Comedy TBA
Friday, November 1, 2024    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Firehouse brings a night of laughs for Comedy Night. More information to come.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, November 2, 2024    
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Students learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel. More advanced students will build upon the basics to create larger, more advanced projects. Discover varying throwing techniques, forms and glazing. Materials & firings included. Age 18 to Adult.
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 – Friday, December 6, 2024    
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. Tuesdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2024 - Dec 2024.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, November 7, 2024 – Sunday, December 8, 2024    
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, November 7, 2024    
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. Please reserve online or by phone, 813-645-7651. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Adult Clay - Thursday Evening
Thursday, November 7, 2024 – Sunday, December 8, 2024    
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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 2024 - Dec 2024.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, November 9, 2024    
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Students learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel. More advanced students will build upon the basics to create larger, more advanced projects. Discover varying throwing techniques, forms and glazing. Materials & firings included. Age 18 to Adult.
TMA Workshop - Teen Workshop - Nov 12
Tuesday, November 12, 2024    
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Teen artists will explore a variety of mediums and work closely with innovative local teaching artists. With mentorship and socialization at the forefront, they’ll learn about different paths in art while developing their skills and experimenting with new techniques. Supplies Included. This class is Tuesday, November 12, 6-8 PM, Firehouse Cultural Center.
TMA Workshop - Teen Workshop - Dec 17
Tuesday, November 12, 2024    
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Teen artists will explore a variety of mediums and work closely with innovative local teaching artists. With mentorship and socialization at the forefront, they’ll learn about different paths in art while developing their skills and experimenting with new techniques. Supplies Included. This class is Tuesday, December 17, 6-8 PM, Firehouse Cultural Center.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, November 14, 2024    
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. Please reserve online or by phone, 813-645-7651. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Art Play Date – TMA@Firehouse – Nov 16
Saturday, November 16, 2024    
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Each Art Play Date Session is a stand-alone session for caregiver and child artist to play with materials and create a collaborative project. This class is Saturday, Nov 16 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Firehouse Cultural Center.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, November 16, 2024    
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Students learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel. More advanced students will build upon the basics to create larger, more advanced projects. Discover varying throwing techniques, forms and glazing. Materials & firings included. Age 18 to Adult.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, November 21, 2024    
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. Please reserve online or by phone, 813-645-7651. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, November 23, 2024    
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Students learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel. More advanced students will build upon the basics to create larger, more advanced projects. Discover varying throwing techniques, forms and glazing. Materials & firings included. Age 18 to Adult.
Valerie Gillespie: Jazz
Saturday, November 23, 2024    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Come out to see the Valerie Gillespie Jazz Show! Valerie Gillespie and her ensemble will be playing jazz music from her Holiday Repertoire. Join us live, up close and personal at Center Stage at the Firehouse! Saturday November 23, 2024.
Figure Drawing Group - No Class on Thanksgiving or Dec 5
Thursday, November 28, 2024    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
No Class on Thanksgiving or December 5. See you December 12 and 19. 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. Please reserve online or by phone, 813-645-7651. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, November 30, 2024    
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Students learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel. More advanced students will build upon the basics to create larger, more advanced projects. Discover varying throwing techniques, forms and glazing. Materials & firings included. Age 18 to Adult.
Events on Thursday, October 31, 2024
Figure Drawing Group
31 Oct 24
Ruskin
Events on Friday, November 1, 2024
Adult Clay - A.M. Fridays
1 Nov 24
Ruskin
Center Stage: Comedy TBA
1 Nov 24
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, November 2, 2024
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
2 Nov 24
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
5 Nov 24
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, November 7, 2024
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
7 Nov 24
Ruskin
Figure Drawing Group
7 Nov 24
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, November 9, 2024
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
9 Nov 24
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Events on Thursday, November 14, 2024
Figure Drawing Group
14 Nov 24
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, November 16, 2024
Events on Thursday, November 21, 2024
Figure Drawing Group
21 Nov 24
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, November 23, 2024
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
23 Nov 24
Ruskin
Valerie Gillespie: Jazz
23 Nov 24
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, November 28, 2024
Events on Saturday, November 30, 2024
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
30 Nov 24
Ruskin