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.

02/03/2023

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, January 2023 – June 2023.

02/03/2023

10:00 am – 11:30 am
Beating Hearts: Metalsmithing Workshop
Beating Hearts: Metalsmithing Workshop
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Easy to Make Gifts! Hammer & rivet your Copper and Brass for texture creating a unique heart making a pendant, earrings, pin, keychain, or card topper. Just in time to give your heart away for Valentine’s Day. All materials included. Friday, Feb. 3, 10:00 – 11:30 am.

02/03/2023

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Center Stage Comedy: Johnny Mac with Angela Nacca
Center Stage Comedy: Johnny Mac with Angela Nacca
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Comedian Johnny Mac has opened for some of comedy’s biggest names such as Lily Tomlin, Jim Gaffigan, Kathleen Madigan, Brian Regan and more. He is a relatable comic with a creative take on everything from airline travel to everyday life. He will be joined by Angela Nacca, who was selected as one of the top forty comedians to compete in The World Series of Comedy. Moving to West Palm Beach, Florida 14 years ago, Angela Nacca has been a hit in a range of venues, from the Improvs in South Florida to Funny Bones in Hartford, CT. Come out and see them both on Friday, February 3 at 7:30 pm.

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Adult Open Pottery Studio
Thursday, November 28, 2019    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
This open studio is for students at the intermediate and advanced levels! Join us if you want to explore your own personal style. Focus on your throwing techniques, varying forms and increasing knowledge of glazing. A great studio to expand your knowledge with your peers.
Adult Open Pottery Studio
Thursday, December 5, 2019    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
This open studio is for students at the intermediate and advanced levels! Join us if you want to explore your own personal style. Focus on your throwing techniques, varying forms and increasing knowledge of glazing. A great studio to expand your knowledge with your peers.
Comedy: Chris Gorges with Bill Ohse
Friday, December 6, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Chris Gorges is a high-energy comedian (and has been to the Firehouse before). He will appear with Bull Ohse. Chris has been doing comedy for over 25 years in many forms. From short films, improvisation and radio, he's proved his range!
Music Lecture Series 2019-2020
Tuesday, December 10, 2019    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
On December 10, 2019, Style Study: Jazz and the Birth of an American Genre. Monthly, Oct. – May.
Adult Open Pottery Studio
Thursday, December 12, 2019    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
This open studio is for students at the intermediate and advanced levels! Join us if you want to explore your own personal style. Focus on your throwing techniques, varying forms and increasing knowledge of glazing. A great studio to expand your knowledge with your peers.
Stephanie K with La Lucha
Friday, December 13, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Stephanie Klco-Brosius. American Jazz vocalist based in Germany. She has performed at many international festivals throughout Europe, Tunisia, and the United States. She will be backed by La Lucha.
Valerie Gillespie Holiday Jazz
Saturday, December 14, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Valerie Gillespie and her ensemble will be playing jazz music from her Holiday Repertoire.
Adult Open Pottery Studio
Thursday, December 19, 2019    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
This open studio is for students at the intermediate and advanced levels! Join us if you want to explore your own personal style. Focus on your throwing techniques, varying forms and increasing knowledge of glazing. A great studio to expand your knowledge with your peers.
Pub Theater: 'A Christmas Carol', A Radio Play
Saturday, December 21, 2019    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Charles Dickens classic comes alive on stage! Come and watch and hear this timeless story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his discovery of the true meaning of Christmas presented and told as a 1940s radio broadcast complete with vintage commercials, live sound effects and complete with period costumes.
Events on Thursday, November 28, 2019
Adult Open Pottery Studio
28 Nov 19
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, December 5, 2019
Adult Open Pottery Studio
5 Dec 19
Ruskin
Events on Friday, December 6, 2019
Events on Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Events on Thursday, December 12, 2019
Adult Open Pottery Studio
12 Dec 19
Ruskin
Events on Friday, December 13, 2019
Stephanie K with La Lucha
13 Dec 19
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, December 14, 2019
Events on Thursday, December 19, 2019
Adult Open Pottery Studio
19 Dec 19
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, December 21, 2019