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 & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 – Tuesday, March 29, 2022    
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 2022 - July 2022.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, March 3, 2022 – Thursday, March 31, 2022    
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 2022 - June 2022.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, March 3, 2022 – Sunday, April 3, 2022    
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 & Play - Thursday Evening
Thursday, March 3, 2022 – Thursday, March 31, 2022    
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 2022 - July 2022.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, March 4, 2022 – Tuesday, March 29, 2022    
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, February 2022 - June 2022.
Intro to Metalsmithing
Saturday, March 5, 2022    
10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Come explore the art of metalsmithing. You will saw, file, texture and rivet on silver, copper, and brass. Emphasis will be texturing & riveting metals together, creating your unique jewelry. Various techniques will be demonstrated. You will make a finished piece of jewelry of either a pendant or earrings. All materials supplied. Saturday, March 5, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm.
James Suggs: Tribute to Louis Armstrong
Saturday, March 5, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
James Suggs March 5, 2022: Tribute to Blues Alley jazz artists.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, March 11, 2022 – Tuesday, April 5, 2022    
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, February 2022 - June 2022.
Chuck Brodsky
Sunday, March 13, 2022    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Chuck Brodsky is a singer, guitarist, song writer, story teller, troubadour and a modern-day bard. With his acoustic guitar and voice, he tells the stories of oddball and underdog characters; his songs celebrate the goodness in people. Chuck is no stranger to the Firehouse, come out and hear him play once again! Sunday, March 13th, 3 – 5 pm.
Basic & More Drawing Class
Monday, March 14, 2022 – Monday, April 18, 2022    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
If you are new to drawing you will learn the basics like direction of lines, proportions, and form. If you are more advanced, this drawing class will increase your level by refining skills and adding new shading techniques. A six week class on Mondays, Mar. 14 - Apr. 18, 2022 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm.
The Fairy Tales of Grimm
Wednesday, March 16, 2022    
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Just in time for Spring Break, Atlantic Coast Theatre presents THE FAIRY TALES OF GRIMM. This is a classical 19th Century theatrical melodrama. This fun-filled show is loaded with laughs and audience participation. Wednesday, March 16, 2022, 10:30 am.
City Mouse and Country Mouse
Thursday, March 17, 2022    
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Just in time for Spring Break, Atlantic Coast Theatre presents the "Famouse" Singing Duo, "City Mouse & Country Mouse" as they retell the story of their search for a great treasure that leads them to find friendship. This is an updated musical adaptation of Aesop's Fable. Filled with laughs, music, and lessons in diversity. Thursday, March 17, 2022, 10:30 am.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, March 18, 2022 – Tuesday, April 12, 2022    
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, February 2022 - June 2022.
Metalsmithing for Teens
Friday, March 18, 2022    
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
High School Age Teen Metalsmithing. You will saw, file, texture and rivet on silver, copper, and brass. Emphasis will be texturing & riveting metals together, creating your unique jewelry. Various techniques will be demonstrated. You will make a finished piece of jewelry of either a pendant or earrings. All materials supplied. Friday, March 18, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm.
Center Stage Comedy: Chris Gorges
Friday, March 18, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Chris Gorges has been doing comedy for over 25 years in many forms. From short films, improvisation and radio, he has proved his range! High energy, honest and edgy comedy set the tone for a show that is never the same twice. Friday, March 18, 2022.
Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
Saturday, March 19, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Come over to the Firehouse Center Stage to hear Irish tunes with Mike Donahue and Third Man Out! March 19, 2022.
Black Tie Optional starring Kerst Lehmann
Sunday, March 20, 2022    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Black Tie Optional starring Kerst Lehmann! This European Crooner is one not to pass up. Representing the great entertainers of the past and present, Kirst’s ability to interpret their music is beyond dispute. This memorable performance will be reminiscent of the golden era of American popular songs and jazz standards. Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 3:00 pm.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, March 25, 2022 – Tuesday, April 19, 2022    
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, February 2022 - June 2022.
Intro to Metalsmithing
Friday, March 25, 2022    
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Come explore the art of metalsmithing. You will saw, file, texture and rivet on silver, copper, and brass. Emphasis will be texturing & riveting metals together, creating your unique jewelry. Various techniques will be demonstrated. You will make a finished piece of jewelry of either a pendant or earrings. All materials supplied. Friday, March 25, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm.
Charlie Morris Band
Saturday, March 26, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Charlie Morris Band delivers energetic and laid back original tunes that are a blend of Blues, Country & Florida Swamp Music. Saturday, March 26, 2022.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, April 1, 2022 – Tuesday, April 26, 2022    
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, February 2022 - June 2022.
Events on Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Events on Thursday, March 3, 2022
Events on Friday, March 4, 2022
Events on Saturday, March 5, 2022
Events on Friday, March 11, 2022
Events on Sunday, March 13, 2022
Chuck Brodsky
13 Mar 22
Ruskin
Events on Monday, March 14, 2022
Basic & More Drawing Class
14 Mar 22
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, March 16, 2022
The Fairy Tales of Grimm
16 Mar 22
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, March 17, 2022
City Mouse and Country Mouse
17 Mar 22
Ruskin
Events on Friday, March 18, 2022
Events on Saturday, March 19, 2022
Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
19 Mar 22
Ruskin
Events on Sunday, March 20, 2022
Events on Friday, March 25, 2022
Intro to Metalsmithing
25 Mar 22
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, March 26, 2022
Charlie Morris Band
26 Mar 22
Ruskin
Events on Friday, April 1, 2022