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.

03/22/2023  – 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.

04/10/2023

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Figure Drawing: From Sticks to Form
Figure Drawing: From Sticks to Form
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

You will focus on basic proportions and proper construction of the human form as well as light and shadow, contour, line, and composition. In-class drawing exercises by demonstrations of how to simplify and assemble more complex areas of the body. Learn to capture gesture, and measure proportion, with clearer perspective. Monday, April 10th 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm.

04/10/2023

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Figures from Head to Toe
Figures from Head to Toe
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

This course provides a study of how to draw a human figure using pictures. You will focus on basic proportions and proper construction of the human form as well as light and shadow, contour, line, and composition. In-class drawing exercises will be enhanced by demonstrations of how to simplify and assemble the more complex areas of the body. All the references and workbooks are provided by the instructor. Monday, April 24th 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm.

04/10/2023  – 05/15/2023

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Painting with Watercolors
Painting with Watercolors
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

This Class has Been Canceled. 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, April 10 thru May 15, 2023.

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Figure Drawing
Thursday, December 10, 2026    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$0.00
Spring/Fall 2026: June dates are June 11 & June 25, Thursdays, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. No Figure drawing in July & Aug. then back in September, Second and Fourth Thursdays of the month, 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 Thursday, December 10, 2026
Figure Drawing
10 Dec 26
Ruskin