09/06/2023  – 09/20/2023

9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Collagraph Printmaking - TMA@Firehouse
Collagraph Printmaking - TMA@Firehouse
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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. This is a three-week class, Sept. 6 – Sept. 20 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm, Firehouse Cultural Center. Ages 16 and up. Materials will be provided.

09/07/2023  – 10/08/2023

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.

09/09/2023

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

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.

09/09/2023

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Gypsy Star
Gypsy Star
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Gypsy Star uplift and enchant listeners with their multi-genre brilliance. Gypsy Star’s musical compositions are uniquely represented by world music. Their sound is dominated by Spanish, Celtic and Latin flavors together with sounds of the Caribbean and the Middle East underscored by Pop, Rock, Classical and Jazz influences. Saturday, Sept. 9, 7:30 pm.

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Teen Clay Creators - Session 4
Monday, July 28, 2025 – Friday, August 8, 2025    
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
$200.00 - $240.00
Unleash your creativity this summer! Designed for ages 12–16, this hands-on experience introduces teens to the exciting world of pottery, from hand-building techniques to wheel-throwing and glazing. Beginners or our skilled instructors will guide you through fun and engaging projects, allowing you to explore texture, form, and color. Session 4 (2 weeks) July 28 through Aug 8 (Mon, Wed, Fri).
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – Friday, September 5, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
$145.00 - $209.00
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 – Noon. Adults. Book Monthly, Mar 2025 - Dec 2025.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, August 7, 2025 – Sunday, September 7, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
$145.00 - $209.00
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 – Noon. Adults. Book Monthly, Mar 2025 - Dec 2025.
Studio 55 | Beaded Jewelry | TMA@Firehouse
Sunday, August 17, 2025 – Sunday, August 31, 2025    
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Adults 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level | with Elizabeth Mason. Inspired by both the bold colors of ancient designs featured in The Etruscans exhibition, these jewelry-making classes will focus on creating eye-catching wearable art! Explore color combinations, shapes, bead sizes, and textures to make jewelry that is uniquely yours! Sundays, 1 – 4 pm., August 17, August 24, August 31. (3 classes); attend at The Firehouse in Ruskin.
Events on Monday, July 28, 2025
Events on Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
5 Aug 25
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, August 7, 2025
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
7 Aug 25
Ruskin
Events on Sunday, August 17, 2025