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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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.
Plein Air Painting, in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Tuesday, September 6, 2022    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Get outside and paint in the landscape of Tampa Bay's gorgeous scenery in this Plein Air Painting course. View and take inspiration from the Poetry in Paint: The Artists of Old Tampa Bay exhibition as you create your own contemporary images of Tampa Bay. Firehouse Cultural Center is surrounded on 3 sides by water and creates the perfect scenic local for your next masterpiece. 1 Session, Tues. 9/06. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
Zines Workshop - Day 1, in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Wednesday, September 7, 2022    
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Make your own small batch self published magazine. From refining your message to putting it all together, this 3 day workshop series is for anyone who wants to make a zine. First Session, Wed. 9/07. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
Printmaking Workshop, in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 – Wednesday, September 21, 2022    
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Printmaking includes a variety of methods of creating multiple works of art from a single image. This 3 day series will introduce linocut and monoprint methods to make unique hand-printed works of art. All TMA@Firehouse events take place at the Firehouse Cultural Center located at 101 1st Ave NE in Ruskin.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, September 8, 2022    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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.
Comedy Night: Jeff Gerbino
Friday, September 9, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
9/9/22 at 7:30 p.m. This will be a Friday Night Event. Comedy Center Stage at the Firehouse brings a night of laughs with Jeff Gerbino. Jeff has been named by The Hollywood Reporter as one of America’s Top Ten new comics in their annual Comedy Issue. Variety magazine described Jeff’s act as a high energy high wire act that takes the audience right along with him. Jeff has performed at Comedy Center Stage at the Firehouse several times in the past, we are happy to welcome him back!
TBone Hamilton Blues All Stars
Saturday, September 10, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
TBone Hamilton and the Blues All Stars returns to the Firehouse Cultural Center! The band is led by Bassist/Vocalist Tom “TBone” Hamilton. With John Puhl (Guitar & Vocals), Eric Mullins (Sax) and Eric Elsner (Drums) this is an event not to miss! Saturday, Sept. 10, 7:30 - 9:30 pm.
Painting with Watercolors
Monday, September 12, 2022 – Monday, October 17, 2022    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Painting with Watercolors. For students at all levels. Explore: color; brush strokes from flat washes to dancing with your brushes; techniques from wet to scrubbing; and more. Includes Materials. Sept. 12 - Oct. 17, 2022.
Acrylic Experience
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 – Tuesday, October 18, 2022    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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, Sept 13 – Oct 18, 2022
Plein Air Painting, in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Tuesday, September 13, 2022    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Get outside and paint in the landscape of Tampa Bay's gorgeous scenery in this Plein Air Painting course. View and take inspiration from the Poetry in Paint: The Artists of Old Tampa Bay exhibition as you create your own contemporary images of Tampa Bay. Firehouse Cultural Center is surrounded on 3 sides by water and creates the perfect scenic local for your next masterpiece. 1 Session, Tues. 9/13. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
Zines Workshop - Day 2, (Cancelled) in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Wednesday, September 14, 2022    
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
This workshop has been Cancelled.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, September 15, 2022    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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.
Intro to Metalsmithing
Friday, September 16, 2022    
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come explore the art of metalsmithing. You will saw, file, texture and rivet on silver, copper, and brass. Emphasis will be texturing & riveting metals together, creating your unique jewelry. Various techniques will be demonstrated. You will make a finished piece of jewelry of either a pendant or earrings. All materials supplied. Fri. Sept. 16, 10:00 am – noon.
Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 8
Saturday, September 17, 2022 – Saturday, October 8, 2022    
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 8. Fire up your creativity and learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Projects include: Pinch pot pumpkins and a slab Halloween mobile. Bisque after the first two classes, glaze the third, and assembly for the mobile on the fourth. Clay, tool, glazing and firing included. Saturdays, September 17 - October 8, 9:30 am to 10:30 am.
Metalsmithing for Teens
Saturday, September 17, 2022    
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
High School Age Teen Metalsmithing. You will saw, file, texture and rivet on silver, copper, and brass. Emphasis will be texturing & riveting metals together, creating your unique jewelry. Various techniques will be demonstrated. You will make a finished piece of jewelry of either a pendant or earrings. All materials supplied. Sat., Sept. 17, 10:00 am – noon.
Plein Air Painting, in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Tuesday, September 20, 2022    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Get outside and paint in the landscape of Tampa Bay's gorgeous scenery in this Plein Air Painting course. View and take inspiration from the Poetry in Paint: The Artists of Old Tampa Bay exhibition as you create your own contemporary images of Tampa Bay. Firehouse Cultural Center is surrounded on 3 sides by water and creates the perfect scenic local for your next masterpiece. 1 Session, Tues. 9/20. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
Mosaic Open Studio
Thursday, September 22, 2022 – Thursday, October 13, 2022    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
You will create art with various types of stained glass and ceramic tiles, substrates such as wood or cement steppingstones. Individual projects with individualized instruction allow for all levels of experience to grow. Basic supplies are provided for this course, participants may bring small base projects. Or pay per class if you just need help finishing a project. Thursdays, Sept. 22 – Oct. 13, 2022.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, September 22, 2022    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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.
Fading Florida: Printmaking Demonstration
Saturday, September 24, 2022    
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Artist Susan Fredricks will be showcasing her series, Fading Florida, with a demonstration of the print techniques used to produce her work. This event is made possible by a Microgrant from the Gobioff Foundation. Saturday, Sept. 24 at 10 am.
Gypsy Star
Saturday, September 24, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Gypsy Star uplift and enchant listeners with their multi-genre brilliance. Gypsy Star’s musical compositions are uniquely represented by world music. Their sound is dominated by Spanish, Celtic and Latin flavors together with sounds of the Caribbean and the Middle East underscored by Pop, Rock, Classical and Jazz influences. Saturday, Sept. 24, 7:30 - 9:30 pm.
Mom & Me Clay Day
Tuesday, September 27, 2022    
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Kids can get dirty and not be in trouble! Make several projects that will be fired and be introduced to the wheel. All materials included. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 1:00 – 2:00 pm.
Comics Workshop, in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Wednesday, September 28, 2022    
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Love graphic novels? Have something to say? Why not make your own comic book? This intro to comic making will focus on character building and design. Develop the heroes, villains, and everyday people that will become the central figures of the comic worlds you will create. Wed. 9/28. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art. Ages 12 and up.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, September 29, 2022    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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.
Events on Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Events on Thursday, September 1, 2022
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
1 Sep 22
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Events on Thursday, September 8, 2022
Figure Drawing Group
8 Sep 22
Ruskin
Events on Friday, September 9, 2022
Comedy Night: Jeff Gerbino
9 Sep 22
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, September 10, 2022
Events on Monday, September 12, 2022
Painting with Watercolors
12 Sep 22
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Events on Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Events on Thursday, September 15, 2022
Figure Drawing Group
15 Sep 22
Ruskin
Events on Friday, September 16, 2022
Intro to Metalsmithing
16 Sep 22
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, September 17, 2022
Metalsmithing for Teens
17 Sep 22
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Events on Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Events on Thursday, September 22, 2022
Mosaic Open Studio
22 Sep 22
Ruskin
Figure Drawing Group
22 Sep 22
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, September 24, 2022
Gypsy Star
24 Sep 22
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Mom & Me Clay Day
27 Sep 22
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Events on Thursday, September 29, 2022
Figure Drawing Group
29 Sep 22
Ruskin