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.

01/18/2023  – 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.

02/02/2023  – 03/05/2023

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.

02/02/2023

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.

02/02/2023

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.

02/02/2023

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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Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Monday, February 23, 2026 – Monday, March 30, 2026    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Whether you're a complete beginner or have some painting experience, this class offers an enriching journey tailored to your pace and interests. Choose the medium that suits you—watercolor or acrylic—and unlock your creative potential. Instructor: Michael Parker. Mondays, Feb 23 – March 30, 2026, Six (6) week class. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Feb 24
Tuesday, February 24, 2026    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, Feb. 24 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
The Blues Beatles Band: They Play Beatles Songs With Blues Twist
Tuesday, February 24, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Blues Beatles is a Blues band that mixes the melodies of the Beatles with traditional Blues arrangements, a mix that has been winning in Brazil, USA and Europe. And they always become an "instant sensation" everywhere they go and play: New York City, Las Vegas, Chicago, Memphis, Orlando, Charlotte, Montgomery, Chattanooga, Aarhus, Randers, Esbjerg, Brasilia, Goiânia, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Belo Horizonte among other ... it´s a long list! Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 at 7:30 - 9:30 pm.
Figure Drawing
Thursday, February 26, 2026 – Friday, February 27, 2026    
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. Second and Fourth Thursday of the month in 2026, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Age 18+. Begins Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 3
Tuesday, March 3, 2026    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, Mar 3 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
Center Stage Comedy: Rene Bray and Flip Orley
Friday, March 6, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Headliner Rene Bray will be joined by featured comic Flip Orley on Friday, March 6, 2026. Brought to you by Road Comics Adventures and The Firehouse Cultural Center. This is stand-up at its most dangerous and exciting — comedy created live, in the moment, and driven by the audience. Don't miss this great show!
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 10
Tuesday, March 10, 2026    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
$15.00
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, Mar 10 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
Figure Drawing
Thursday, March 12, 2026 – Friday, March 13, 2026    
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. Second and Fourth Thursday of the month in 2026, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Age 18+. Begins Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Homeschool: Decoupage Shells Workshop
Friday, March 13, 2026    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
$25.00
Make your own decoupage shells to use as ornaments, trinket dishes or soap dishes. A wide choice of designs will be offered. Includes all tools and supplies needed to make two shells. Friday, March 13 from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm.
Seaglass Resin Jewelry
Friday, March 13, 2026    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
$40.00 - $45.00
In this class for adults, you'll learn how to set seaglass into bezel pendants using resin. You'll also have a choice of beads, shells and dried flower options and will make 3 pieces of jewelry. Friday, March 13 1:00 pm.
TBone Hamilton Band
Saturday, March 14, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$23.00 - $30.00
T-Bone Hamilton returns with the T-Bone Hamilton Band — celebrating twelve incredible years of music, memories, and momentum at the Firehouse Cultural Center. Join us! SATURDAY, March 14, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Studio 55 | Jewelry Sampler | TMA@Firehouse
Sunday, March 15, 2026 – Sunday, March 29, 2026    
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Adults 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level | Students will create mosaic pendants, transform artwork and photos into necklaces, and learn metal texturing and stamping. Each session will guide you in creating your own unique, wearable pieces of art! Sundays | 1:00 – 4:00 PM Class Dates | Mar 15– 29 (3 classes).
Fundraiser for Scholarships
Saturday, March 21, 2026    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
WE ARE BACK! SAVE THE DATE! FUNDRAISER FOR SCHOLARSHIPS! A NIGHT IN THE BIG EASY featuring THE JAZZ PHOOLS. Serving up New Orleans, Dixieland and Zydeco Jazz. Saturday, March 21, 2026, 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Benefiting the Firehouse Cultural Center Scholarships and No Fee Programming. Click through to Book Your Tickets, or call 813-645-7651.
Fundraiser for Scholarships: Individual Seating Page
Saturday, March 21, 2026    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$75.00
SAVE THE DATE! FUNDRAISER FOR SCHOLARSHIPS! Individual Seat tickets for A NIGHT IN THE BIG EASY featuring THE JAZZ PHOOLS. Serving up New Orleans, Dixieland and Zydeco Jazz. Saturday, March 21, 2026, 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Benefiting the Firehouse Cultural Center Scholarships and No Fee Programming. Click through to Book Your Individual Outdoor Seating Tickets, or call 813-645-7651.
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 24
Tuesday, March 24, 2026    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
$15.00
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, Mar 24 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Thursday, March 26, 2026 – Thursday, April 23, 2026    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
$180.00 - $200.00
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, March 26 – April 23 (5 weeks).
Figure Drawing
Thursday, March 26, 2026 – Friday, March 27, 2026    
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. Second and Fourth Thursday of the month in 2026, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Age 18+. Begins Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones
Saturday, March 28, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$23.00 - $30.00
Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones play traditional blues, West Coast and Texas swing, and early 50's roots rock. This is real deal rockin' rhythm & blues! Come out and join us at the Firehouse Center Stage on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 7:30 pm.
Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 31
Tuesday, March 31, 2026    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
$15.00
Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, Mar 31 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
Events on Monday, February 23, 2026
Events on Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Events on Thursday, February 26, 2026
Figure Drawing
26 Feb 26
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Events on Friday, March 6, 2026
Events on Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Events on Thursday, March 12, 2026
Figure Drawing
12 Mar 26
Ruskin
Events on Friday, March 13, 2026
Events on Saturday, March 14, 2026
TBone Hamilton Band
14 Mar 26
Ruskin
Events on Sunday, March 15, 2026
Events on Saturday, March 21, 2026
Events on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Events on Thursday, March 26, 2026
Intro to the Pottery Wheel
26 Mar 26
Ruskin
Figure Drawing
26 Mar 26
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, March 28, 2026
Events on Tuesday, March 31, 2026