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.

06/04/2024  – 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.

06/14/2024

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Pottery 101 - 2024
Pottery 101 - 2024
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

06/14/2024

10:00 am – 11:30 am
Cactus Garden Glass Fusing Workshop: June 14
Cactus Garden Glass Fusing Workshop: June 14
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Cactus Garden Glass Fusing Workshop. You choose your pattern and colors in creating your colorful glass creation. This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any room or window. Bonus: no watering or feeding! All Skill Levels Welcome, and all Materials Supplied. For adults.
Fri. June 14 from 10:00 – 11:30 am.

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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