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.

04/06/2023  – 05/07/2023

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.

04/06/2023

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.

04/06/2023

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.

04/06/2023

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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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