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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Imagine, Explore, Discover! Summer Camp 2026
Monday, June 1, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026    
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
$0.00 - $230.00
FCC and FL Drama Kids Camp have partnered to create ten (10) full weeks of fun for your campers ages 7 - 15! Register for individual weeks or multiple weeks with FCC (8 weeks available), and parents can contact FL Drama Kids Camp for either of the two (2) weeks offered. 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.
Ocean Wave Jewelry
Wednesday, June 3, 2026    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
$40.00 - $45.00
Create a beautiful ocean wave bracelet and pair of drop earrings with pearl accents, sized just for your wrist or desired earring length. Choose from a variety of freshwater and glass pearls in a wide selection of colors and sizes to create your pieces. You also have the option to create a drop necklace or a ring as an alternative. Come join the fun! Wednesday, June 3, 10:30 am
Decoupage Shells Workshop
Wednesday, June 3, 2026    
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
$35.00 - $40.00
Make your own decoupage shells to use as decorations, trinket dishes or soap dishes. A wide choice of designs will be offered. Includes all tools and supplies needed to make two large shells and a shell ornament. Wednesday, June 3, 1:30 pm.
The Al Lopez Band plays the Blues
Saturday, June 13, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$25.00 - $30.00
The Al Lopez Band aims to give their fans a show blending great songs with high energy and musical prowess. In order to deliver the best performances, Alex Lopez has surrounded himself with top caliber musicians. Each one brings an impressive resume and experience that when combined with Alex's passion and energy gives fans a show they wont forget. This a Saturday Night Center Stage: Music Event on June 13 at 7:30 p.m.
James Suggs and Friends: Jazz Band
Saturday, June 20, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$25.00 - $30.00
Come out to see James Suggs and Friends offering a great night of Jazz on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the Firehouse.
Events on Monday, June 1, 2026
Events on Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Ocean Wave Jewelry
3 Jun 26
Ruskin
Decoupage Shells Workshop
3 Jun 26
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, June 13, 2026
Events on Saturday, June 20, 2026