04/29/2024  – 06/10/2024

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, April 29 – June 10, 2024. No Class Memorial Day. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.

05/07/2024  – 06/07/2024

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
Adult Clay - 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 – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2024 – Dec 2024.

05/12/2024  – 06/30/2024

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Studio 55 | Mixed Media Collage with Susan | TMA@Firehouse
Studio 55 | Mixed Media Collage with Susan | TMA@Firehouse
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Studio 55 is the new community programming sponsored by Tampa Museum of Art for adults 55 and older to connect over art and artmaking.
Mixed Media Collage is an eight-week course full of artistic experimentation with mixed techniques and embellishment.
Sundays, 1 – 4 pm. May 12 – June 30 (8 classes) – attend at The Firehouse in Ruskin.

06/03/2024  – 08/09/2024

8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Imagine, Explore, Discover! Summer Camp 2024
Imagine, Explore, Discover! Summer Camp 2024
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Ten (10) 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. Some weeks culminate with a “Show & Share” 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.

06/04/2024  – 07/05/2024

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
Adult Clay - 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 – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2024 – Dec 2024.

06/06/2024  – 07/07/2024

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.

06/06/2024  – 07/07/2024

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Adult Clay - Thursday Evening
Adult Clay - Thursday Evening
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: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2024 – Dec 2024.

06/07/2024  – 07/02/2024

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay - A.M. Fridays
Adult Clay - A.M. Fridays
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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, January 2024 – December 2024.

06/07/2024

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Pottery 101
Pottery 101
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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

06/07/2024

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Center Stage Comedy: BC Murphy with feature Larry Venturino
Center Stage Comedy: BC Murphy with feature Larry Venturino
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Seasoned comic BC Murphy will be performing Center Stage Comedy at The Firehouse on Friday, June 7, 2024. He will be joined by stand-up comedian Larry Venturino, who is new to The Firehouse. A veteran comic who has performed at The Firehouse in the past, BC Murphy was raised in the small black box theaters of New York City. So it makes sense why his comedic performances are one-man stage shows — most currently “Dadism”. Larry Venturino is a stand-up comedian living in Florida but originally from Rhode Island. He burst onto the Southwest Florida comedy scene in his mid-30s. He had already been married and, of course, divorced. Then, he adopted two kids! Join us on Friday, June 7 @7:30 pm at The Firehouse and share in the laughter!

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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 (Tue, Wed, Thu).
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – Friday, September 5, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
$155.00 - $175.00
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Tuesdays: 9:30am – Noon. Adults. March 2025 - December 2025.
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, August 7, 2025 – Sunday, September 7, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
$155.00 - $175.00
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Thursdays: 9:30am – Noon. Adults. Book March 2025 - December 2025.
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Thursday, August 7, 2025 – Sunday, September 7, 2025    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
$155.00 - $175.00
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Thursdays: 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Adults. Book from April 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
Events on Thursday, August 7, 2025
Events on Sunday, August 17, 2025