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  – 08/04/2023

8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Imagine, Explore, Discover! Summer Camp 2023
Imagine, Explore, Discover! Summer Camp 2023
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Eight (8) weeks of fun for your Campers ages 7-15! 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. Each week culminates with a “Stage Performance” 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. NOTE: Weeks 4 and 6, both Musical Theater are sold out.

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.

06/29/2023

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay & Play – A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay & Play – 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, July – December 2023.

06/29/2023

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Figure Drawing Group
Figure Drawing Group
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.

06/29/2023

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
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: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Adults. Book Monthly, July 2023 – December 2023.

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Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, December 1, 2022 – Sunday, January 1, 2023    
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
Thursday, December 1, 2022    
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. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Comedy Night: Tim the Dairy Farmer
Friday, December 2, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Comedy Center Stage at the Firehouse brings a night of laughs with Comedy Night: Tim the Dairy Farmer! Tim Moffett is a speaker and performer of comedy at agriculture conventions, corporate events and business meetings. Fri, December 2, 2022.
Holiday Ornaments
Saturday, December 3, 2022    
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Put the finishing touches on hand crafted clay ornaments. Paint 3 ornaments of your choosing. Saturday, Dec. 3 or Saturday, Dec. 10.
Mike Dirubbo on Saxophone
Saturday, December 3, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
A warm welcome to Mike Dirubbo on his first visit to The Firehouse! Alto saxophonist/composer/bandleader/educator Mike DiRubbo is the real deal. Ever since he arrived in New York two decades ago, DiRubbo has reigned supreme as one of the most durable and dynamic musicians of his generation. That bold statement is supported by aural evidence of his work with the brightest jazz stars including Al Foster, Harold Mabern, Larry Willis, Eddie Henderson and more. As a solo artist he boasts nine critically-acclaimed CD’s. Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, 7:30 pm.
Metalsmithing: Inspired by Nature
Wednesday, December 7, 2022    
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Hand cut either a fish or owl from copper. Create accent thru pre-cut silver & copper shapes then rivet it all together. Add extra detail with beads and rivets. Create your piece that could be a pin, pendant, or an ornament. All materials supplied. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, December 8, 2022    
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. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Vince Guaraldi Charlie Brown Christmas with Zach Bartholomew
Friday, December 9, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Dr. Zachary Bartholomew is an award-winning jazz pianist, composer, and music educator who maintains an active performance career as one of the most sought after pianists, accompanists, and sidemen in South Florida. In both 2016 and 2017, he placed as one of the top three finalists in the highly acclaimed Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition. Zach has since been featured as a performer, composer, and bandleader at national and international jazz festivals. Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, 7:30 pm.
Glass Fused Ornaments
Saturday, December 10, 2022    
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ornaments For Yourself, Gift or Card Toppers. You create three glass ornaments! Experience the beautiful Art of Glass Fusing. Glass cut pieces with your personal touch to add a little sparkle to your holidays. You choose: snowflakes, trees, star, in any combination. All materials supplied. Extra ornaments can be created for an additional fee. Saturday, Dec. 10
Holiday Ornaments
Saturday, December 10, 2022    
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Put the finishing touches on hand crafted clay ornaments. Paint 3 ornaments of your choosing. Saturday, Dec. 3 or Saturday, Dec. 10.
Flower Design Workshop
Saturday, December 10, 2022    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Flower Design Workshop. Create a Centerpiece that is sure to “Sleigh” your guests. A beautiful flower arrangement is a work of Art! Learn basics of flower designing. Make your own center piece to take home! Instructor: Laura Nation, FSFSMD. Saturday, Dec 10 at 10:00 am.
The Elves & the Shoemaker
Thursday, December 15, 2022    
10:30 am – 11:30 am
SOLD OUT The Elves & the Shoemaker: The classic Brothers Grimm story takes the stage as an original musical with new lyrics set to traditional holiday melodies. An Elf must help a poor shoemaker... with the help of the elves in the audience. Ideal for Grades K through 8.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, December 15, 2022    
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. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Metalsmithing
Friday, December 16, 2022    
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Silver & Cooper & Brass OH MY. You will saw, file, texture and rivet on silver, copper, and brass. Emphasis will be texturing & riveting metals together, creating your unique jewelry. You will make a finished piece of jewelry of either a pendant or earrings. All materials supplied. Friday, Dec. 16, 2:00 – 4:30 pm.
Metalsmithing: Inspired by Nature
Saturday, December 17, 2022    
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Hand cut either a fish or owl from copper. Create accent thru pre-cut silver & copper shapes then rivet it all together. Add extra detail with beads and rivets. Create your piece that could be a pin, pendant, or an ornament. All materials supplied. Saturday, Dec. 17, 10:00 am – Noon.
Mom & Me Clay Day
Wednesday, December 28, 2022    
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Kids can get dirty and not be in trouble! Make several projects that will be fired and be introduced to the wheel. All materials included. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1:00 – 2:00 pm.
Events on Thursday, December 1, 2022
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
1 Dec 22
Ruskin
Figure Drawing Group
1 Dec 22
Ruskin
Events on Friday, December 2, 2022
Events on Saturday, December 3, 2022
Mike Dirubbo on Saxophone
3 Dec 22
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Events on Thursday, December 8, 2022
Figure Drawing Group
8 Dec 22
Ruskin
Events on Friday, December 9, 2022
Events on Saturday, December 10, 2022
Glass Fused Ornaments
10 Dec 22
Ruskin
Holiday Ornaments
10 Dec 22
Flower Design Workshop
10 Dec 22
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, December 15, 2022
The Elves & the Shoemaker
15 Dec 22
Ruskin
Figure Drawing Group
15 Dec 22
Ruskin
Events on Friday, December 16, 2022
Metalsmithing
16 Dec 22
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, December 17, 2022
Events on Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Mom & Me Clay Day
28 Dec 22
Ruskin