08/03/2023  – 09/03/2023

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.

08/29/2023

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.

08/29/2023

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Mom & Me Clay Day
Mom & Me Clay Day
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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. Tuesday, August 29, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

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Homeschool Metalsmithing
Monday, February 27, 2023    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Hammer, Stamp & Texture Copper & Brass precut shapes; then rivet together to create your unique metal works of Art. Monday, Feb. 27, from 10:00 to 11:30. Ages 7 to 11.
Painting with Watercolors
Monday, February 27, 2023 – Monday, April 3, 2023    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
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, Feb. 27 thru April 3, 2023.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, February 28, 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.
Mom & Me Clay Day
Tuesday, February 28, 2023    
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
THIS CLASS IS SOLD OUT 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. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Documentary: Summer of Soul
Tuesday, February 28, 2023    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
FCC will be showing a multi-award winning 2021 documentary, Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised). Friend Robert Fyvolent is the Executive Producer. He will be bringing his Oscar for a showing of this documentary here at FCC, Tuesday Evening February 28th at 7:00 pm, (FREE).
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, March 2, 2023 – Sunday, April 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, March 2, 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, March 2, 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, March 3, 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.
Homeschool Metalsmithing
Friday, March 3, 2023    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Hammer, Stamp & Texture Copper & Brass precut shapes; then rivet together to create your unique metal works of Art. Friday, March 3 from 10:00 to 11:30. Age 12 +.
Comedy Night: Al Romas
Friday, March 3, 2023    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Al Romas is an award-winning comedy club veteran who has built a solid reputation as a consistent crowd favorite. Al has appeared on platforms as diverse as ESPN''s Espy Awards at Radio City Music Hall or on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. This a Friday night Center Stage: Comedy Event. March 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Painting Big & Patterns
Monday, March 6, 2023    
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Your BIG chance to paint on a large piece of heavy paper (approx. 3’ x 4’). Look at patterns in art and then create our own BIG designs. Monday, March 6, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Painting with Watercolors
Monday, March 6, 2023 – Monday, April 10, 2023    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
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.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, March 7, 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.
Photography 101
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 – Tuesday, March 14, 2023    
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
You will learn DSLR Camera Controls, Photographic Triangle, and how to Shoot in Manual Mode with your DSLR Camera. This 2-session workshop is made of: 2-hour Lecture followed by 2-hour demonstration. Tuesday, March 7 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm and Tuesday, March 14 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
Sherlock Holmes & The Opera Mystery
Wednesday, March 8, 2023    
10:30 am – 11:30 am
The world’s most famous detective investigates a diamond theft at The Royal Opera in this original play based on the work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Holmes must use his skills of observation and disguise, along with audience participation, to solve the mystery.
Adult Clay & Play – A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, March 9, 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, March 9, 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, March 9, 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, January 2023 - June 2023.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, March 10, 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.
Homeschool Metalsmithing
Friday, March 10, 2023    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Hammer, Stamp & Texture Copper & Brass precut shapes; then rivet together to create your unique metal works of Art. Friday, March 10 from 10:00 to 11:30. Age 12 +.
James Suggs: The Music of George Gershwin
Saturday, March 11, 2023    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
James Suggs Quartet March 11, 2023: The Music of George Gershwin.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, March 14, 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.
Mosaic Bird Bath
Thursday, March 16, 2023 – Thursday, April 6, 2023    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Mosaic Bird Bath: You trim, cut, & grind glass & ceramic tiles to make your unique creation. This 14 inch show piece will have (not only) the birds singing your praises! Thursdays March 16, 23, 30 & April 6, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm.
Adult Clay & Play – A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, March 16, 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, March 16, 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, March 17, 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.
Homeschool Art: Metalsmithing Ages 7 - 11
Monday, March 20, 2023    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Hammer, Stamp & Texture Copper & Brass precut shapes, then rivet together to create your unique metal works of Art. All materials included. Monday, March 20. Ages 7 – 11 time is 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, March 21, 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.
Kids Perform Drama/Comedy Theater
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 – Wednesday, May 24, 2023    
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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.
Adult Clay & Play – A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, March 23, 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, March 23, 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, March 23, 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, January 2023 - June 2023.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, March 24, 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.
Homeschool Clay Day: Ages 12 - 17
Monday, March 27, 2023    
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Kids can get dirty and not be in trouble! Create & glaze projects that will be fired plus be introduced to the wheel. All materials included. Monday, March 27: Ages 12 – 17 will be 11:00 am – 12:30 pm.
Homeschool Clay Day: Age 6 - 11
Monday, March 27, 2023    
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Kids can get dirty and not be in trouble! Create & glaze projects that will be fired, plus be introduced to the wheel. All materials included. Monday, March. 27. Ages 6 – 11 time is 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, March 28, 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 & Play – A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, March 30, 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, March 30, 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, March 30, 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, January 2023 - June 2023.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, March 31, 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.
Homeschool Art: Metalsmithing Ages 12+
Friday, March 31, 2023    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Hammer, Stamp & Texture Copper & Brass precut shapes, then rivet together to create your unique metal works of Art. All materials included. Friday, March 31. Ages 12+ time is 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
A Night in the Big Easy
Saturday, April 1, 2023    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
A Night in the Big Easy featuring THE CADILLAC COWBOYS, serving up their musical Gumbo. Cuisine will be New Orleans Style, with N’awlins Jazz and Libations. Benefiting Scholarships for Children & Adults along with No Fee Programming provided by the Firehouse Cultural Center. April 1, 2023 6:00 - 9:00 pm.
Events on Monday, February 27, 2023
Homeschool Metalsmithing
27 Feb 23
Ruskin
Painting with Watercolors
27 Feb 23
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Mom & Me Clay Day
28 Feb 23
Ruskin
Documentary: Summer of Soul
28 Feb 23
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, March 2, 2023
Events on Friday, March 3, 2023
Homeschool Metalsmithing
3 Mar 23
Ruskin
Comedy Night: Al Romas
3 Mar 23
Ruskin
Events on Monday, March 6, 2023
Painting Big & Patterns
6 Mar 23
Ruskin
Painting with Watercolors
6 Mar 23
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Photography 101
7 Mar 23
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Events on Thursday, March 9, 2023
Events on Friday, March 10, 2023
Events on Saturday, March 11, 2023
Events on Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Events on Thursday, March 16, 2023
Mosaic Bird Bath
16 Mar 23
Ruskin
Figure Drawing Group
16 Mar 23
Ruskin
Events on Friday, March 17, 2023
Events on Monday, March 20, 2023
Events on Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Events on Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Events on Thursday, March 23, 2023
Events on Friday, March 24, 2023
Events on Monday, March 27, 2023
Events on Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Events on Thursday, March 30, 2023
Events on Friday, March 31, 2023
Events on Saturday, April 1, 2023
A Night in the Big Easy
1 Apr 23
Ruskin