09/13/2023  – 12/13/2023

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Drama/Comedy Theater for Kids
Drama/Comedy Theater for Kids
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Firehouse Cultural Center in partnership with Patel Conservatory @Straz Center presents: Drama/Comedy Theater for Kids.
Free Event: Wednesdays, Sept. 13 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Schedule follows Hillsborough School Calendar. This program will conclude with “Show Off Production” for all to see. Limited Space for ages 7 – 16. Free Programming provided by Patel Conservatory. Underwritten by The Straz.

10/18/2023  – 12/13/2023

10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Studio 55: Impressionist Printmaking - TMA@Firehouse
Studio 55: Impressionist Printmaking - TMA@Firehouse
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Studio 55 is for adults 55 and older to connect over art and artmaking. This is TMA’s participation in the Vitality Arts Project for Art Museums funded by EA Michelson Philanthropy to promote the work of anti-ageism in our community and industry. While building a community of artists, students will learn new techniques, develop artistic skills, and create their own impressionist-inspired masterpieces. Free 8-week class, Wednesdays 10:00 am – 1:00 pm to October 18th – December 13th. No class Nov. 22.

10/23/2023  – 11/27/2023

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. Instructor: Helen Solomon. Mondays, Oct. 23 – Nov. 27. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.

11/02/2023  – 12/03/2023

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.

11/18/2023

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.

11/18/2023

10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Babbles & Ribbon & Balls: Holiday Wreath
Babbles & Ribbon & Balls: Holiday Wreath
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

You can craft your very own holiday sparkle to hang, or use as a beautiful centerpiece (with a candle). Saturday, Nov. 18th, 10 am – 12:30 pm. All Materials Supplied.

11/18/2023

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Robotic Workshops: Simple Machines
Robotic Workshops: Simple Machines
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Simple Machines are the building blocks of Robotics. In this workshop, students will learn the six different types of Simple Machines as well as build them with the robotics kit, using household items. Saturday Nov 18.

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Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Monday, July 1, 2024 – Monday, July 29, 2024    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
$125.00 - $150.00
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic. Your Choice! Share the love of painting while enriching your skill set, no matter the medium. Instructor: Helen Solomon. Mondays, July 1 – July 29, 2024, Five (5) week class. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 – Friday, August 2, 2024    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
$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 – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2024 - Dec 2024.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, July 4, 2024 – Sunday, August 4, 2024    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
$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 – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, January 2024 - December 2024.
Adult Clay - Thursday Evening
Thursday, July 4, 2024 – Sunday, August 4, 2024    
6:30 pm – 8:30 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: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2024 - Dec 2024.
Pottery 101
Friday, July 5, 2024    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
$45.00 - $155.00
You will learn the fundamental techniques of Pottery, slip, score, coil, design, carve and glaze. Instructors guide you to transform raw clay into Art. You will progressively enhance your skills over four weeks. Provides the foundation to continue your pottery pathway. Age 18 to adult. Fridays, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Adult Clay - A.M. Fridays
Friday, July 5, 2024 – Tuesday, July 30, 2024    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
$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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, January 2024 - December 2024.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, July 6, 2024    
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
$55.00 - $165.00
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.
James Suggs: Jazz Band
Saturday, July 6, 2024    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
James Suggs Jazz Band July 6, 2024 at the Firehouse.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, July 13, 2024    
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
$55.00 - $165.00
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.
Kids Clay Experience Day: Ages 8 and Up
Tuesday, July 16, 2024    
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
$20.00
Kids can get dirty and not be in trouble! Make projects that will be glazed and fired & be introduced to the wheel. Fee: $20 per child. All materials included. Ages 8 and Up. Tuesday July 16. 2:30 to 3:30 pm.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, July 20, 2024    
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
$55.00 - $165.00
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.
Florida Christmas THE MUSICAL
Saturday, July 20, 2024    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
$15.00 - $30.00
Florida Christmas THE MUSICAL, an Original Musical by Alena Holmes, Premiering at Firehouse Cultural Center. This is Florida's Frosty Fiesta: A Christmas Extravaganza Like No Other, a show for the whole family! Florida Christmas THE MUSICAL is presented in Partnership with the Firehouse Cultural Center. Saturday, July 20, 3:00 pm Matinee, Center Stage at the Firehouse.
Florida Christmas THE MUSICAL- Evening Show
Saturday, July 20, 2024    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$15.00 - $30.00
Florida Christmas THE MUSICAL, an Original Musical by Alena Holmes, Premiering at Firehouse Cultural Center. This is Florida's Frosty Fiesta: A Christmas Extravaganza Like No Other, a show for the whole family! Florida Christmas THE MUSICAL is presented in Partnership with the Firehouse Cultural Center. Saturday, July 20, 7:30 pm, Center Stage at the Firehouse.
Florida Christmas THE MUSICAL
Sunday, July 21, 2024    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
$15.00 - $30.00
Florida Christmas THE MUSICAL, an Original Musical by Alena Holmes, Premiering at Firehouse Cultural Center. This is Florida's Frosty Fiesta: A Christmas Extravaganza Like No Other, a show for the whole family! Florida Christmas THE MUSICAL is presented in Partnership with the Firehouse Cultural Center. Sunday, July 21, 3:00 pm Matinee, Center Stage at the Firehouse.
Clay Warriors Pottery Programs
Friday, July 26, 2024    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Working with clay is a healthy way to focus your attention in a positive and creative way. Pottery allows you to escape the worries of life and shift your focus toward your creation. Free for Veterans. Veterans Only 1 time Workshop Friday, July 26, 1:00 – 2:30 pm. Please click through to see more info. Call to register: 813-645-7651.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, July 27, 2024    
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
$55.00 - $165.00
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.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Sunday, September 1, 2024    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
$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 – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, January 2024 - December 2024.
Adult Clay - Thursday Evening
Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Sunday, September 1, 2024    
6:30 pm – 8:30 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: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2024 - Dec 2024.
Pottery 101
Friday, August 2, 2024    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
$45.00 - $155.00
You will learn the fundamental techniques of Pottery, slip, score, coil, design, carve and glaze. Instructors guide you to transform raw clay into Art. You will progressively enhance your skills over four weeks. Provides the foundation to continue your pottery pathway. Age 18 to adult. Fridays, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Adult Clay - A.M. Fridays
Friday, August 2, 2024 – Tuesday, August 27, 2024    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
$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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, January 2024 - December 2024.
Center Stage Comedy: Al Ernst with Comic Doc
Friday, August 2, 2024    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$23.00 - $30.00
Al Ernst is new to The Firehouse! Al is a stand-up comedian known for his unique blend of humor and wit. He has been named Entertainer of the Year by Carnival Cruise Lines and is often referred to as the “Warrior of Humor.” His comedy is known for being clean, yet edgy, and has been described as the “Jimmy Buffett of funny.” He uses his life experiences, including being an only child and struggling with his weight, to create humor that is relatable and engaging. Al Ernst will be joined by fellow comedian Vien the Comic Doc. Vien is a real life doctor. Seriously. Dr. Phommachanh is a practicing ear, nose, and throat doctor in Sarasota, FL. During the daytime Dr. Phommachanh is really helpful if you have an ear infection, runny nose, or sore throat. Call for an appointment. Medical advice given after shows will be for his amusement only! Join us on Friday, August 2 @7:30 pm at The Firehouse and share in the laughter!
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, August 3, 2024    
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
$55.00 - $165.00
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.
Events on Monday, July 1, 2024
Events on Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
2 Jul 24
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, July 4, 2024
Events on Friday, July 5, 2024
Pottery 101
5 Jul 24
Ruskin
Adult Clay - A.M. Fridays
5 Jul 24
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, July 6, 2024
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
6 Jul 24
Ruskin
James Suggs: Jazz Band
6 Jul 24
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, July 13, 2024
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
13 Jul 24
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Events on Saturday, July 20, 2024
Events on Sunday, July 21, 2024
Events on Friday, July 26, 2024
Events on Saturday, July 27, 2024
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
27 Jul 24
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, August 1, 2024
Events on Friday, August 2, 2024
Events on Saturday, August 3, 2024
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
3 Aug 24
Ruskin