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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Valerie Gillespie with Jon Puhl - Postponed
Saturday, May 2, 2020    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Valerie Gillespie on sax and vocals. Jon Puhl on guitar and vocals. Mick Donner on bass and vocals. Jody Marsh on keys. Paul Gavin on drums. Join us for a great night!
Music Lecture Series 2019-2020
Tuesday, May 12, 2020    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
On May 12, 2020, New Trends: Electronic Music, Movie Music, and Noise. Music lovers of all levels, explore the fascinating inner workings of the musical world. Monthly, Jan. – May, 2020.
Comedy TBA
Friday, May 15, 2020    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Firehouse brings a night of laughs for Comedy Night. More information to come.
Poetry Workshops
Saturday, May 16, 2020    
9:30 am – 11:00 am
Six -1.5-hour Poetry Workshops in 2020. Feb.; Apr.; June; Aug.; Oct.; & Dec. How to write the Love Poem, Seasonal Poem, Reflective Poem, Back-To-School Poem, Imagery-Rich Poem and the Holiday 'Gift' Poem.
30 May
Saturday, May 30, 2020    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Our Community is strong and we can't wait to safely return to Inspiring, Engaging and Discovering with each of you. Your support - past and [...]
TBone Hamilton & the Blues All Stars
Saturday, May 30, 2020    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
TBone Hamilton and the Blues All Stars return to the Firehouse Cultural Center for a night of outstanding blues music. With: Tom "TBone" Hamilton - Bassist/Leader, Jon Puhl - Guitar & Vocals, Kana Leimbach - Drums, Jim Bukiet - Harmonica & Vocals. Reservations are call in ONLY! 813-645-7651. This Pub Only: Pack Your Own Snacks & Libations. BYOB PUB.
Events on Saturday, May 2, 2020
Events on Tuesday, May 12, 2020
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Comedy TBA
15 May 20
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Events on Saturday, May 16, 2020
Poetry Workshops
16 May 20
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, May 30, 2020
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30 May 20
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