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.

12/07/2023  – 01/07/2024

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.

12/12/2023

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.

12/12/2023

10:30 am – 11:30 am
Silent Night 1818
Silent Night 1818
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Merry musicians tell the heartwarming story of a broken organ in the small town of Oberndorf, Austria and the poem that inspired one of the world’s most beloved holiday carols… Stille Nacht or Silent Night. This historically based tale is appropriate for public and private elementary schools, as well as intergenerational family audiences.

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Fuse Your Heart with Glass
Tuesday, January 30, 2024    
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
You choose your pattern and colors in creating 2 glass hearts. Cut glass into shapes for your unique heartfelt creations. Tuesday Jan. 30, 2024, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, February 1, 2024 – Sunday, March 3, 2024    
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
Thursday, February 1, 2024    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Winter/Spring 2024: Jan 11 - Mar 14, 2024. Thursdays, 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 - Thursday Evening
Thursday, February 1, 2024 – Sunday, March 3, 2024    
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, Jan 2024 - Dec 2024.
Adult Clay - A.M. Fridays
Friday, February 2, 2024 – Tuesday, February 27, 2024    
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 2024 - December 2024.
Center Stage Comedy: Carmen Ciricillo
Friday, February 2, 2024    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Come out to Center Stage: Comedy at the Firehouse on Friday, February 2, 2024 at 7:30 pm and enjoy the stand-up comedy of Headliner Carmen Ciricillo!
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, February 3, 2024    
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
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.
Scotty Wright Jazz Musician
Saturday, February 3, 2024    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
A veteran musician for over 30 years, one can hear the entire spectrum of jazz singing in the performance of vocalist Scotty Wright. With a warm, rich-toned voice and relaxed delivery, Scotty possesses a unique sound that is deeply rooted in the jazz tradition. His style features harmonic sophistication, a playful rhythmic approach and insightful phrasing of the lyric. Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 7:30 pm.
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 – Friday, March 8, 2024    
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 – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2024 - Dec 2024.
Metalsmithing Jewelry - Feb. 7
Wednesday, February 7, 2024    
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Metalsmithing Bracelet or Pendant: You create either a cuff bracelet or pendant. Add hammered texture to pre – cut shapes of brass and copper, then learn how to add sterling silver to your show piece by learning to rivet. All Materials Supplied. Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm.
Figure Drawing
Thursday, February 8, 2024    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Winter/Spring 2024: Jan 11 - Mar 14, 2024. Thursdays, 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.
Pottery 101
Friday, February 9, 2024    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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
Beads & Leather Bracelet
Friday, February 9, 2024    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Homeschool Art Workshop. Beads & Leather Bracelet, Wrist Art for Home Schools. Bead and Tie your 2 strands of Bead & Leather to create your colorful & personalized bracelet. Add unique focal bead to represent your style or show off your team’s colors. All Materials Supplied. Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am.
Art Play Date – TMA@Firehouse – Feb 10
Saturday, February 10, 2024    
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Each Art Play Date Session is a stand-alone session for caregiver and child artist to play with materials and create a collaborative project. This class is Saturday, February 10 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Firehouse Cultural Center.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, February 10, 2024    
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
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.
Mom & Me Clay Day
Tuesday, February 13, 2024    
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. Fee: $20 per child, must be accompanied by adult. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Teen Workshop – TMA@Firehouse
Tuesday, February 13, 2024    
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Teen artists will explore a variety of mediums and work closely with innovative local teaching artists. With mentorship and socialization at the forefront, they’ll learn about different paths in art while developing their skills and experimenting with new techniques. Supplies Included. Ages 12-17 thanks to a Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art. Tuesday, February 13, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. at The Firehouse in Ruskin.
Figure Drawing
Thursday, February 15, 2024    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Winter/Spring 2024: Jan 11 - Mar 14, 2024. Thursdays, 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.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, February 17, 2024    
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
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.
Flowers That Won’t Wilt - Feb 17
Saturday, February 17, 2024    
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Glass Fused Garden: No watering! Cut glass to grow your garden into colorful blossoms and border. This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any room or window. All skill levels welcome, and all materials supplied. Saturday, Feb. 17 from 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones
Saturday, February 17, 2024    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones play traditional blues, West Coast and Texas swing, and early 50's roots rock. This is real deal rockin' rhythm & blues! Come out and join us at the Firehouse Center Stage on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 7:30 pm.
Metalsmithing Texture & Stamp & Rivet - Feb. 19
Monday, February 19, 2024    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
You Hammer, Stamp & Texture, Copper & Brass to manufacture Rings, Pendants, Keychains. Rivet metals together to create your unique works of Art. 6 Participants per Workshop. Ages 8 & UP. Ideal for homeschool. All Materials Supplied. Monday, Feb. 19 at 10:00 – 11:30 am.
Sherlock Holmes & the Opera Mystery
Tuesday, February 20, 2024    
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. Sherlock Holmes must use his skills of observation and disguise, along with audience participation, to solve the mystery.
Flowers That Won’t Wilt - Feb 21
Wednesday, February 21, 2024    
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Glass Fused Garden: No watering! Cut glass to grow your garden into colorful blossoms and border. This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any room or window. All skill levels welcome, and all materials supplied. Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Italian Language Beginners Class - @italyuncovered
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 – Wednesday, April 10, 2024    
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
ADULT EDUCATION. Italian for Beginners, 8 lessons, 2 hours each. Once a week for 8 weeks, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Book is included. Starting: February 21 - April 10, 2024. Venue: Firehouse Cultural Center.
Figure Drawing
Thursday, February 22, 2024    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Winter/Spring 2024: Jan 11 - Mar 14, 2024. Thursdays, 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 Texture & Stamp & Rivet - Feb. 23
Friday, February 23, 2024    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
You Hammer, Stamp & Texture, Copper & Brass to manufacture Rings, Pendants, Keychains. Rivet metals together to create your unique works of Art. 6 Participants per Workshop. Ages 8 & UP. Ideal for homeschool. All Materials Supplied. Friday, Feb. 23 at 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
Metalsmithing Jewelry - Feb. 24
Saturday, February 24, 2024    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Metalsmithing Bracelet or Pendant: You create either a cuff bracelet or pendant. Add hammered texture to pre – cut shapes of brass and copper, then learn how to add sterling silver to your show piece by learning to rivet. All Materials Supplied. Saturday, Feb. 24 from 10:00 – 11:30 am.
Beads & Leather Bracelet
Saturday, February 24, 2024    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Homeschool Art Workshop. Beads & Leather Bracelet, Wrist Art for Home Schools. Bead and Tie your 2 strands of Bead & Leather to create your colorful & personalized bracelet. Add unique focal bead to represent your style or show off your team’s colors. All Materials Supplied. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, February 24, 2024    
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
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.
Figure Drawing
Thursday, February 29, 2024    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Winter/Spring 2024: Jan 11 - Mar 14, 2024. Thursdays, 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.
Pottery 101
Friday, March 1, 2024    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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, March 1, 2024 – Tuesday, March 26, 2024    
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 2024 - December 2024.
Comedy Night: Lou Angelwolf and Friends
Friday, March 1, 2024    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Firehouse Center Stage Comedy brings a Friday night of laughs to enjoy; headliner Lou Angelwolf will be sure to entertain the audience! Lou is no stranger to The Firehouse and we welcome him back! He will be joined by fellow comedians to be announced.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, March 2, 2024    
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
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 Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Fuse Your Heart with Glass
30 Jan 24
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, February 1, 2024
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
1 Feb 24
Ruskin
Figure Drawing
1 Feb 24
Ruskin
Events on Friday, February 2, 2024
Events on Saturday, February 3, 2024
Events on Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
6 Feb 24
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Events on Thursday, February 8, 2024
Figure Drawing
8 Feb 24
Ruskin
Events on Friday, February 9, 2024
Pottery 101
9 Feb 24
Ruskin
Beads & Leather Bracelet
9 Feb 24
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, February 10, 2024
Events on Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Mom & Me Clay Day
13 Feb 24
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, February 15, 2024
Figure Drawing
15 Feb 24
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, February 17, 2024
Events on Monday, February 19, 2024
Events on Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Events on Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Events on Thursday, February 22, 2024
Figure Drawing
22 Feb 24
Ruskin
Events on Friday, February 23, 2024
Events on Saturday, February 24, 2024
Beads & Leather Bracelet
24 Feb 24
Ruskin
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
24 Feb 24
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, February 29, 2024
Figure Drawing
29 Feb 24
Ruskin
Events on Friday, March 1, 2024
Pottery 101
1 Mar 24
Ruskin
Adult Clay - A.M. Fridays
1 Mar 24
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, March 2, 2024
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
2 Mar 24
Ruskin