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.

01/18/2023  – 02/22/2023

9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Printmaking TMA Workshop - Adult
Printmaking TMA Workshop - Adult
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Printmaking TMA@Firehouse. Printmaking includes a variety of methods of creating multiple works of art from a single image. This 6 week class will explore a variety of printmaking techniques such as linocut and monoprint methods to make unique hand-printed works of art. All materials supplied. Six class series in Jan / Feb, 2023.

01/19/2023  – 02/08/2023

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Mosaic Stepping Stones
Mosaic Stepping Stones
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Next class dates to be posted shortly, or please call the Firehouse 813-645-7651 to be put on waiting list. Art Up Your Garden or Walkway. Make a beautiful steppingstone for your garden and learn the basics of mosaics at the same time. This four-session class you will learn how to use tools to cut and shape glass and ceramics to make a garden steppingstone. Bring your old dishes to class with you. Glass, tiles, and ceramics will be provided as well as a 12″ x 12″ cement base. All Materials Supplied. Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Feb 8.

01/19/2023

11:30 am – 1:30 pm
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, January 2023 – June 2023.

01/19/2023

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Figure Drawing Group
Figure Drawing Group
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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.

01/19/2023

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, January 2023 – June 2023.

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MADE BY HAND: Holiday Artist Market
Saturday, November 1, 2025    
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Celebrate the season with creativity and community at our Holiday Artist Market. Discover unique, handcrafted gifts and seasonal treasures from a curated selection of local artists, craftspeople and small businesses. From pottery to jewelry, paintings, cards and holiday decor – there's something special for everyone on your list. Saturday, Nov 1st 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 – Friday, December 5, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Tuesdays: 9:30am – Noon. Adults. March 2025 - December 2025.
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, November 6, 2025 – Sunday, December 7, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Thursdays: 9:30am – Noon. Adults. Book March 2025 - December 2025.
Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Thursday, November 6, 2025 – Thursday, December 11, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
You’ll discover the joy of working with clay in this hands-on, beginner to intermediate course focused on the fundamentals of wheel throwing. In 5 weeks, you'll learn how to center clay, pull walls, and shape basic forms like bowls, mugs, and cylinders. We'll also cover trimming, surface decoration, and glazing techniques so you can finish and fire your own unique pieces. No experience necessary – just bring your curiosity and willingness to get your hands dirty! Includes 25 lbs. of clay, glaze and firing. Thursdays, 9:30 am until 12:00 pm Nov. 6 – Dec. 11
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Thursday, November 6, 2025 – Sunday, December 7, 2025    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Thursdays: 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Adults. Book from April 2025 - Dec 2025.
Comedy Night: Ken Miller and Friends
Friday, November 7, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Featured comic is Ken Miller & Friends. In just a few short years, Ken Miller has stormed through the ranks of comedy. He is now touring as a headliner and is one of Florida’s funniest comics. Ken Miller's Friends will include Vien Phommachanh "Comic Doc" and emcee BC Murphy. A great line up! This a Friday Night Center Stage Comedy Event on November 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Raptor Center: I Can Save the Planet
Saturday, November 8, 2025    
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center in partnership with Raptor Center of Tampa Bay presents: "I Can Save the Planet". A Puppet Show, "Magical Bird Bus" and "Meet The Book Artist" event on Saturday, November 8 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
Palette & Palm Trees
Friday, November 14, 2025    
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
This beach-themed paint-and-sip class blends artistic freedom, guided by a local artist, (Helen Solomon). You’ll paint a playful coastal scene — complete with sun and sand. Unwind with friends, enjoy beverages and nibbles’ then let your imagination flow as you create your own masterpiece inspired by beach vibes. Friday, Nov. 14 at 5:30 pm.
Try Your Hand at Pottery, Clay Workshop Nov.
Friday, November 14, 2025    
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Pottery Workshop: Learn about basic clay types, tools, and techniques. Hand-build a piece using techniques like pinching or slab work. You create one-of-a-kind Art, with surface decoration techniques like textures or carving & glazing. FCC will fire your art and contact you when it is ready for pickup. All materials supplied. Fri. Nov 14 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
Glass Fusing Workshop: Holiday Ornaments - Nov 18
Tuesday, November 18, 2025    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
You will make 3 ornaments; you choose your pattern and colors in creating your Holiday creation. This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any Tree, Room or Window. All Skill Levels Welcome, and all Materials Supplied. Tues. Nov. 18 from 10:00 – 11:30 am
Homeschool Art Workshop
Thursday, November 20, 2025    
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Young artists will explore design, color harmony, and composition through the process of making their own felt banners. Using layers of colorful felt, students will sketch and construct original designs — incorporating shapes, symbols, and lettering to express a personal idea or theme. Ages 6 - 12. Thursday. Nov. 20 from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon.
Glass Fusing Workshop: Holiday Ornaments - Nov 22
Saturday, November 22, 2025    
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
You will make 3 ornaments; you choose your pattern and colors in creating your Holiday creation. This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any Tree, Room or Window. All Skill Levels Welcome, and all Materials Supplied. Sat. Nov. 22 from 2:00 - 3:30 pm.
Paul Gavin Quartet
Saturday, November 22, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Come out and join us Saturday, November 22 at 7:30 pm to see the Paul Gavin Quartet. Paul will be bringing a quartet playing the music of Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, as well as his own original music.
Fall Break: Musical Theatre and Acting Camp
Monday, November 24, 2025 – Wednesday, November 26, 2025    
9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Schools Out! Ready for the Holidays Musical Theatre Mini Camp! Spend your vacation leading up to Thanksgiving decking the halls with music, acting, and fun. Let’s recreate some of the classics, and holiday favorites such as Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, and A Charlie Brown Christmas. November 24, 25, and 26, from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Glass Fusing Workshop: Holiday Ornaments HOMESCHOOL
Tuesday, November 25, 2025    
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
You will make 3 ornaments; you choose your pattern and colors in creating your Holiday creation. This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any Tree, Room or Window. Ages 7 - 11 with a parent. All Skill Levels Welcome, and all Materials Supplied. Tues. Nov. 25 from 10:00 – 12:00 noon.
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