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.

02/07/2023

9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Pop-Up Valentine Cards
Pop-Up Valentine Cards
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Pop-Up Valentine Cards! Create as many Valentines as time allows. Make you heart stand out, Just in time to give your heart away for Valentine’s Day. Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 10:00am – 11:30 am

02/07/2023

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.

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Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, May 29, 2025    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$0.00
Every Thursday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Will be at FCC Annex building starting Jan. 16th. 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.
TBone Hamilton Band
Saturday, May 31, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$23.00 - $30.00
The TBone Hamilton Band returns to the Firehouse! TBone is focusing on the new version of the TBone Hamilton Band, which includes many different styles of music, jazz, blues, rhythm and blues, funk, rock, NOLA grooves and originals. The Band

: Bass/Vocals: Tom “TBone” Hamilton; Guitar/Vocals: Jon Puhl; Tenor Sax: Eric Mullins; Drums: Eric Elsner. Join us! SATURDAY May 31, 7:30 p.m.
Imagine, Explore, Discover! Summer Camp 2025
Monday, June 2, 2025 – Friday, August 8, 2025    
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Ten (10) weeks of fun for your Campers ages 7-15! You may choose a single week, multiple weeks, or every week. Explore a different theme each week from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm, with snack times & lunch break – all in a creative and safe environment. Some weeks culminate with a “Show & Share” for Family and Friends. These camps fill up fast, so call 813-645-7651 now or register online at www.firehouseculturalcenter.org. Choose one week or more.
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 – Friday, July 4, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
$145.00 - $209.00
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 – Noon. Adults. Book Monthly, Mar 2025 - Dec 2025.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, June 5, 2025 – Sunday, July 6, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
$145.00 - $209.00
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 – Noon. Adults. Book Monthly, Mar 2025 - Dec 2025.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, June 5, 2025    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$0.00
Every Thursday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Will be at FCC Annex building starting Jan. 16th. 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.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, June 12, 2025    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$0.00
Every Thursday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Will be at FCC Annex building starting Jan. 16th. 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.
Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones
Saturday, June 14, 2025    
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, June 14, 2025 at 7:30 pm.
Memphis Rub Band
Saturday, June 21, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$23.00 - $30.00
Back at the Firehouse, the Memphis Rub Band is a 4-piece band from Florida's Suncoast area. They perform a blend of blues and rock with a bit of R&B and funk mixed in. Come out and see The Memphis Rub Band, a dynamic group, Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 7:30 pm.
Charlie Morris Band
Saturday, June 28, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$23.00 - $30.00
The Charlie Morris Band delivers energetic and laid back original tunes that are a blend of Blues, Country & Florida Swamp Music. Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 – Friday, August 1, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
$145.00 - $209.00
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 – Noon. Adults. Book Monthly, Mar 2025 - Dec 2025.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, July 3, 2025 – Sunday, August 3, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
$145.00 - $209.00
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 – Noon. Adults. Book Monthly, Mar 2025 - Dec 2025.
Events on Thursday, May 29, 2025
Figure Drawing Group
29 May 25
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, May 31, 2025
TBone Hamilton Band
31 May 25
Ruskin
Events on Monday, June 2, 2025
Events on Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
3 Jun 25
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, June 5, 2025
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
5 Jun 25
Ruskin
Figure Drawing Group
5 Jun 25
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, June 12, 2025
Figure Drawing Group
12 Jun 25
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, June 14, 2025
Events on Saturday, June 21, 2025
Memphis Rub Band
21 Jun 25
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, June 28, 2025
Charlie Morris Band
28 Jun 25
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
1 Jul 25
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, July 3, 2025
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
3 Jul 25
Ruskin