06/01/2023  – 07/02/2023

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.

06/05/2023  – 06/26/2023

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic. Your Choice! Share the love of painting while enriching your skill set, no matter the medium. Mondays, June to June 26. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.

06/14/2023  – 06/28/2023

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Collagraph Printmaking - TMA@Firehouse
Collagraph Printmaking - TMA@Firehouse
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

This class has been cancelled and will be offered again in Fall 2023. Explore the world of collagraph printmaking. Our expert instructor will guide you through the process of creating dynamic and multi-layered prints by building 3D textures on a printing plate using a variety of everyday materials, from fabric scraps to found objects. Three (3) Wednesday Workshop sessions, 6/14 – 6/28 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm, Firehouse Cultural Center. Ages 16 and up.

06/15/2023  – 07/06/2023

9:00 am – 11:30 am
Mosaic Birdhouse & Open Studio
Mosaic Birdhouse & Open Studio
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Art Up Your Birds Abode! You’ll create a birds real estate dream home while making your garden colorful. Work with all types of tiles & tools to create your winged friend’s homey homestead. Bring any special stones or broken plates that you would like to incorporate in your special project.Open Studio for working/creating other projects. Thursdays: June 15 – July 6 – 9:00 – 11:30 am.

06/17/2023  – 07/15/2023

12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Intro to Wheel Throwing
Intro to Wheel Throwing
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Try Your Hands at Clay! Spin yourself in creating wheel thrown pottery. Refine and build on your throwing skills from the first step of centering, to finishing your pottery by trimming, texturing, and glazing. All Levels Welcome! All Materials Supplied. Saturdays, June 17 to July 15.

06/17/2023

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Zach Bartholomew: High Priests of BeBopNorm Black Photography
Zach Bartholomew: High Priests of BeBop
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Zach Bartholomew brings the music of High Priests of BeBop to Center Stage at the Firehouse. Award winning pianist Dr. Zachary Bartholomew and his band will perform at The Firehouse on Saturday, June 17 at 7:30 pm.

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Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Sunday, September 1, 2024    
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.
Adult Clay - Thursday Evening
Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Sunday, September 1, 2024    
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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.
Pottery 101 - 2024
Friday, August 2, 2024    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
You will learn the fundamental techniques of Pottery, slip, score, coil, design, carve and glaze. Instructors guide you to transform raw clay into Art. You will progressively enhance your skills over four weeks. Provides the foundation to continue your pottery pathway. Age 18 to adult. Fridays, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Pottery 101
Friday, August 2, 2024    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
You will learn the fundamental techniques of Pottery, slip, score, coil, design, carve and glaze. Instructors guide you to transform raw clay into Art. You will progressively enhance your skills over four weeks. Provides the foundation to continue your pottery pathway. Age 18 to adult. Fridays, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Adult Clay - A.M. Fridays
Friday, August 2, 2024 – Tuesday, August 27, 2024    
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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, January 2024 - December 2024.
Metalsmithing Jewelry
Saturday, August 3, 2024    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Metalsmithing Bracelet or Pendant: You create either a cuff bracelet or pendant. Add hammered texture to pre – cut shapes of brass and copper then add sterling silver to your show piece by learning how to rivet. All Materials Supplied. Saturday, Aug 3 from 10:00 – 11:30 am.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, August 3, 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, August 6, 2024 – Friday, September 6, 2024    
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. Tuesdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2024 - Dec 2024.
Mermaids Only: Resin Frame Art Party! Aug 7.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024    
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Mermaids Only: Resin Frame Art Party! Wednesday, Aug. 7 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm All Materials Supplied. This event is for adults. Cost is $55 per person. Location is The Firehouse. CALL 813-894-8595 to register.
Pottery 101 - 2024
Friday, August 9, 2024    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
You will learn the fundamental techniques of Pottery, slip, score, coil, design, carve and glaze. Instructors guide you to transform raw clay into Art. You will progressively enhance your skills over four weeks. Provides the foundation to continue your pottery pathway. Age 18 to adult. Fridays, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Art Play Date – TMA@Firehouse – Aug 10
Saturday, August 10, 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, Aug 10 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Firehouse Cultural Center.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, August 10, 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.
TMA Workshop - Teen Workshop - Aug 10
Saturday, August 10, 2024    
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Teen artists will explore a variety of mediums and work closely with innovative local teaching artists. With mentorship and socialization at the forefront, they’ll learn about different paths in art while developing their skills and experimenting with new techniques. Supplies Included. This class is Saturday, Aug 10, 12:30 - 2:30 pm, Firehouse Cultural Center.
Mermaids Only: Paint Party! Aug 14.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024    
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Come Paint 2 foot Mermaids on wooden Plank Boards and embellish with shells/gems! Wednesday, Aug. 14 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm All Materials Supplied. This event is for adults. Cost is $60 per person. Location is The Firehouse. CALL 813-894-8595 to register.
Pottery 101 - 2024
Friday, August 16, 2024    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
You will learn the fundamental techniques of Pottery, slip, score, coil, design, carve and glaze. Instructors guide you to transform raw clay into Art. You will progressively enhance your skills over four weeks. Provides the foundation to continue your pottery pathway. Age 18 to adult. Fridays, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, August 17, 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.
Mermaids Only: Jellyfish Art Party! Aug 21.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024    
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Mermaids Only: Jellyfish Art Party! Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm All Materials Supplied. This event is for adults. Cost is $55 per person. Location is The Firehouse. CALL 813-894-8595 to register.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, August 24, 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.
Mermaids Only: Make a Pair of Wine Glasses! Aug 28.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024    
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Mermaids Only: Make a Pair of Wine Glasses! Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm All Materials Supplied. This event is for adults. Cost is $45 per person. Location is The Firehouse. CALL 813-894-8595 to register.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, August 31, 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.
Events on Thursday, August 1, 2024
Events on Friday, August 2, 2024
Pottery 101 - 2024
2 Aug 24
Ruskin
Pottery 101
2 Aug 24
Ruskin
Adult Clay - A.M. Fridays
2 Aug 24
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, August 3, 2024
Metalsmithing Jewelry
3 Aug 24
Ruskin
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
3 Aug 24
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
6 Aug 24
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Events on Friday, August 9, 2024
Pottery 101 - 2024
9 Aug 24
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, August 10, 2024
Events on Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Events on Friday, August 16, 2024
Pottery 101 - 2024
16 Aug 24
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, August 17, 2024
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
17 Aug 24
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Events on Saturday, August 24, 2024
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
24 Aug 24
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Events on Saturday, August 31, 2024
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
31 Aug 24
Ruskin