02/27/2023  – 04/03/2023

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. NEW DATES: Mondays, Feb. 27 thru April 3, 2023.

03/02/2023  – 04/02/2023

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.

03/06/2023  – 04/10/2023

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, March 6 thru April 10, 2023.

03/16/2023  – 04/06/2023

9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Mosaic Bird Bath
Mosaic Bird Bath
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Mosaic Bird Bath: You trim, cut, & grind glass & ceramic tiles to make your unique creation.
This 14 inch show piece will have (not only) the birds singing your praises! Thursdays March 16, 23, 30 & April 6, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm.

03/22/2023  – 05/24/2023

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Kids Perform Drama/Comedy Theater
Kids Perform Drama/Comedy Theater
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Kids Perform Drama/Comedy Theater. Wednesdays, March 22nd from 5:00 – 6:00 pm. This program runs thru Wednesday, May 24th with a “Show Off Production” for all to see. Limited spacing for up to 25 kids ages 7 – 16.
Free Programming provided by Patel Conservatory. To reserve a spot please call 813-645-7651.

03/27/2023

11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Homeschool Clay Day: Age 6 - 11
Homeschool Clay Day: Age 6 - 11
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Kids can get dirty and not be in trouble! Create & glaze projects that will be fired, plus be introduced to the wheel. All materials included. Monday, March. 27. Ages 6 – 11 time is 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

03/27/2023

11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Homeschool Clay Day: Ages 12 - 17
Homeschool Clay Day: Ages 12 - 17
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Kids can get dirty and not be in trouble! Create & glaze projects that will be fired plus be introduced to the wheel. All materials included. Monday, March 27: Ages 12 – 17 will be 11:00 am – 12:30 pm.

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Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, August 2, 2022 – Tuesday, December 20, 2022    
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, Aug 2022 - Dec 2022.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, August 4, 2022 – Thursday, December 22, 2022    
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, August 2022 - December 2022.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, August 4, 2022 – Sunday, September 4, 2022    
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.
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
Thursday, August 4, 2022 – Thursday, December 22, 2022    
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, Aug 2022 - Dec 2022.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, August 5, 2022 – Friday, December 23, 2022    
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, August 2022 - December 2022.
Center Stage Comedy: Girls Night Out
Friday, August 5, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Girls Night Out is back! Helen Keaney and Sheena Reagan will be bringing the laughs on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 7:30 pm.
Zach Bartholomew: Piano Legends Concert
Saturday, August 13, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Zach Bartholomew brings the music of Cole, Peterson, Evans, Jama, Hancock & Glasper. From some of the most influential piano trios in the history of jazz and American music, award winning pianist Dr. Zachary Bartholomew and his trio will perform at The Firehouse on Saturday, August 13 at 7:30 pm.
Bookbinding Workshop, in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Wednesday, August 17, 2022    
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Make your own one of a kind handbound book in this intro to bookbinding workshop. Handbound books make terrific journals and gifts. 1 Session, Wed. 8/17. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
Embroidery Workshop, POSTPONED in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Wednesday, August 24, 2022    
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Embroidery is POSTPONED, call to sign up, date to be announced soon. Make your own work of fine art embroidery in this intro to the medium. Embroidery is a versatile skill that can be applied to works of fine art, upcycling and repairing clothing, and more. 1 Session, Wed. 8/24. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
Printmaking Workshop, in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Wednesday, August 31, 2022    
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Printmaking includes a variety of methods of creating multiple works of art from a single image. In this one day workshop, you'll learn about the linocut technique and creating stamped works of art. 1 Session, Wed. 8/31. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, September 1, 2022 – Sunday, October 2, 2022    
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.
Events on Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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Events on Saturday, August 13, 2022
Events on Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Events on Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Events on Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
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