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.

06/17/2023  – 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.

07/06/2023  – 08/06/2023

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.

07/11/2023

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
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. Tuesdays: 9:30am – 11:30 am Adults. Book Monthly, July 2023 – December 2023.

07/11/2023

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Metalsmithing: Texture & Stamp & Rivet
Metalsmithing: Texture & Stamp & Rivet
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Hammer, Stamp & Texture Copper & Brass precut shapes, then rivet together to create your unique metal works of Art.
6 Participants per Workshop. All Materials Supplied. Ages 8 – Up. Tuesday, July 11th from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm.

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Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, May 30, 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. Tuesdays: 9:30am – 11:30 am Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2023 - July 2023.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, June 1, 2023 – Sunday, July 2, 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.
Adult Clay & Play – A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, June 1, 2023    
11:30 am – 1:30 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: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, January 2023 - June 2023.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, June 1, 2023    
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.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, June 2, 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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, July 2023 - Dec 2023.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, June 2, 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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, January 2023 - June 2023.
Center Stage Comedy: Ron Feingold
Friday, June 2, 2023    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The return of Ron Feingold and his a cappella comedy! Headliner Ron Feingold is literally a one man vocal band, relying only on his voice as his sole instrument to create a truly unique musical comedy experience. Friday, June 2,2023.
Imagine, Explore, Discover! Summer Camp 2023
Monday, June 5, 2023 – Friday, August 4, 2023    
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
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.
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Monday, June 5, 2023 – Monday, June 26, 2023    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
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.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, June 6, 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. Tuesdays: 9:30am – 11:30 am Adults. Book Monthly, July 2023 - December 2023.
Adult Clay & Play – A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, June 8, 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, July - December 2023.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, June 8, 2023    
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.
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
Thursday, June 8, 2023    
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, July 2023 - December 2023.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, June 9, 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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, July 2023 - Dec 2023.
Open Pottery Studio
Saturday, June 10, 2023    
12:00 am – 2:30 pm
JUNE 10th Date is unavailable for booking. Open Pottery Studio. Expand your Clay community, you will have access to equipment, kiln, tools and glazes in these monitored sessions, (need extra time to finish a project?), share in experiences and talents. One time or 4 visits package. All Materials Included. Saturdays, 12:00 – 2:30 pm, Starting May 20, 2023. JUNE 10th Date is unavailable for booking.
Dan Harris, Jon Puhl and TBone
Saturday, June 10, 2023    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Join us at the Firehouse Center Stage Music to hear musicians Dan Harris & Jon Puhl and TBone perform together on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 7:30 pm.
Remix TMA Workshop - Fleurish Like Kace
Monday, June 12, 2023    
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
For our Remix session, students will be guided through the process of creating sequined abstract paintings inspired by the Fleurish: The Art of Naeem Khan exhibition, on exhibit at the Tampa Museum of Art. You will learn about the artist, then make art in that style. Monday, June 12, 6-8 pm, Firehouse Cultural Center. Ages 16 and up.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, June 13, 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. Tuesdays: 9:30am – 11:30 am Adults. Book Monthly, July 2023 - December 2023.
Collagraph Printmaking - TMA@Firehouse
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 – Wednesday, June 28, 2023    
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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.
Mosaic Birdhouse & Open Studio
Thursday, June 15, 2023 – Thursday, July 6, 2023    
9:00 am – 11:30 am
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.
Adult Clay & Play – A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, June 15, 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, July - December 2023.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, June 15, 2023    
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.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, June 16, 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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, July 2023 - Dec 2023.
Intro to Wheel Throwing
Saturday, June 17, 2023 – Saturday, July 15, 2023    
12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
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.
Zach Bartholomew: High Priests of BeBop
Saturday, June 17, 2023    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
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.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, June 20, 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. Tuesdays: 9:30am – 11:30 am Adults. Book Monthly, July 2023 - December 2023.
Metalsmithing: Texture & Stamp & Rivet
Tuesday, June 20, 2023    
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Hammer, Stamp & Texture Copper & Brass precut shapes, then rivet together to create your unique metal works of Art. 6 Participants per Workshop. All Materials Supplied. Ages 8 – Up. Tuesday, June 20th from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm.
Adult Clay & Play – A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, June 22, 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, July - December 2023.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, June 22, 2023    
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.
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
Thursday, June 22, 2023    
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, July 2023 - December 2023.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, June 23, 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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, July 2023 - Dec 2023.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, June 27, 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. Tuesdays: 9:30am – 11:30 am Adults. Book Monthly, July 2023 - December 2023.
Mom & Me Clay Day
Wednesday, June 28, 2023    
3:00 pm – 4:00 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. Fee: $20 per child, must be accompanied by adult. Wednesday, June 28, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Adult Clay & Play – A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, June 29, 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, July - December 2023.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, June 29, 2023    
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.
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
Thursday, June 29, 2023    
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, July 2023 - December 2023.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, June 30, 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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, July 2023 - Dec 2023.
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Open Pottery Studio
10 Jun 23
Ruskin
Events on Monday, June 12, 2023
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Intro to Wheel Throwing
17 Jun 23
Ruskin
Zach Bartholomew: High Priests of BeBopNorm Black Photography
Events on Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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Mom & Me Clay Day
28 Jun 23
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, June 29, 2023
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