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 Group - No Class on Thanksgiving or Dec 5
Thursday, November 28, 2024    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
No Class on Thanksgiving or December 5. See you December 12 and 19. 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. Please reserve online or by phone, 813-645-7651. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, November 30, 2024    
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Students learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel. More advanced students will build upon the basics to create larger, more advanced projects. Discover varying throwing techniques, forms and glazing. Materials & firings included. Age 18 to Adult.
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 – Friday, January 3, 2025    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
$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 – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2024 - Dec 2024.
The Gingerbread Man
Tuesday, December 3, 2024    
10:30 am – 11:15 am
Run, Run, Run as fast as you can to catch this Jolly holiday musical filled with original songs, puppetry, audience interaction, and a heartwarming tale of family traditions. *FOR GRADES K-5*
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, December 5, 2024 – Sunday, January 5, 2025    
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.
Figure Drawing Group - No Class on Thanksgiving or Dec 5
Thursday, December 5, 2024    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
No Class on Thanksgiving or December 5. See you December 12 and 19. 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. Please reserve online or by phone, 813-645-7651. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Adult Clay - Thursday Evening
Thursday, December 5, 2024 – Sunday, January 5, 2025    
6:30 pm – 8:30 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: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2024 - Dec 2024.
Adult Clay - A.M. Fridays
Friday, December 6, 2024 – Tuesday, December 31, 2024    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
$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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, January 2024 - December 2024.
Art Play Date – TMA@Firehouse – Dec 7
Saturday, December 7, 2024    
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Each Art Play Date Session is a stand-alone session for caregiver and child artist to play with materials and create a collaborative project. This class is Saturday, Dec 7 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Firehouse Cultural Center.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, December 7, 2024    
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Students learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel. More advanced students will build upon the basics to create larger, more advanced projects. Discover varying throwing techniques, forms and glazing. Materials & firings included. Age 18 to Adult.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, December 12, 2024    
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. Please reserve online or by phone, 813-645-7651. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, December 14, 2024    
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Students learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel. More advanced students will build upon the basics to create larger, more advanced projects. Discover varying throwing techniques, forms and glazing. Materials & firings included. Age 18 to Adult.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, December 19, 2024    
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. 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, December 26, 2024    
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. 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, January 2, 2025    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$0.00
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. Please reserve online or by phone, 813-645-7651. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Events on Thursday, November 28, 2024
Events on Saturday, November 30, 2024
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
30 Nov 24
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
3 Dec 24
Ruskin
The Gingerbread Man
3 Dec 24
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, December 5, 2024
Events on Friday, December 6, 2024
Adult Clay - A.M. Fridays
6 Dec 24
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, December 7, 2024
Events on Thursday, December 12, 2024
Figure Drawing Group
12 Dec 24
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, December 14, 2024
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
14 Dec 24
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, December 19, 2024
Figure Drawing Group
19 Dec 24
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, December 26, 2024
Figure Drawing Group
26 Dec 24
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, January 2, 2025
Figure Drawing Group
2 Jan 25
Ruskin