09/07/2024  – 11/02/2024

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Studio 55 | Bookmaking with Mary Gail | TMA@Firehouse
Studio 55 | Bookmaking with Mary Gail | 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.
Create your own book in this class. Draw, paint, or, write inside of your creation! Share it with your classmates. Saturdays, 1 – 4 pm. Sept 7 – Nov 2 *no class Sept 28 (8 classes) – attend at The Firehouse in Ruskin.

09/12/2024  – 12/12/2024

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.
This Free program will start Thursday, Sept. 12 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. Schedule follows Hillsborough School Calendar. This program will conclude with “Show Off Production” for all to see. Limited Space for ages 8 – 15. Free Programming provided by Patel Conservatory. Underwritten by The Straz.

10/01/2024  – 11/01/2024

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.

10/03/2024  – 11/03/2024

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.

10/03/2024  – 11/03/2024

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.

10/21/2024  – 11/25/2024

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic - Second Session
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic - Second Session
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. 2nd Session is Mondays, Oct 21 – Nov 25, 2024, Six (6) week class. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.

11/01/2024  – 11/26/2024

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.

11/01/2024

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Center Stage: Comedy TBA
Center Stage: Comedy TBA
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

The Firehouse brings a night of laughs for Comedy Night. More information to come.

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Mermaids Only: Make a Pair of Wine Glasses! Aug 28.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024    
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Mermaids Only: Make a Pair of Wine Glasses! Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm All Materials Supplied. This event is for adults. Cost is $45 per person. Location is The Firehouse. CALL 813-894-8595 to register.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, August 31, 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.
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 – Friday, October 4, 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.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, September 5, 2024 – Sunday, October 6, 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.
Adult Clay - Thursday Evening
Thursday, September 5, 2024 – Sunday, October 6, 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, September 6, 2024 – Tuesday, October 1, 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: Headliner Mark Evans + Friends
Friday, September 6, 2024    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
An Atlanta native, comedian Mark Evans has spent his entire life in the South. However, he is NOT what you might expect to see when you hear the words “Southern Comic”. Not only is his comedy hilarious, it’s smart, to the point, and cutting-edge clean. In fact, his “Southern, Not Stupid!” tour has been taking audiences by storm from coast to coast, on land and at sea. Join us on Friday, Sept. 6 @7:30 pm at The Firehouse and share in the laughter!
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, September 7, 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.
Studio 55 | Bookmaking with Mary Gail | TMA@Firehouse
Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, November 2, 2024    
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Studio 55 is the new community programming sponsored by Tampa Museum of Art for adults 55 and older to connect over art and artmaking. Create your own book in this class. Draw, paint, or, write inside of your creation! Share it with your classmates. Saturdays, 1 – 4 pm. Sept 7 – Nov 2 *no class Sept 28 (8 classes) - attend at The Firehouse in Ruskin.
Cactus Garden Glass Fusing Workshop: Sept. 7
Saturday, September 7, 2024    
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
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. Sat. Sept. 7 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic - First Session
Monday, September 9, 2024 – Monday, October 14, 2024    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
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. 1st Session is Mondays, Sept 9 – Oct 14, 2024, Six (6) week class. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.
Cactus Garden Glass Fusing Workshop: Sept. 10
Tuesday, September 10, 2024    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
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. Tue. Sept. 10 from 10:00 – 11:30 pm.
Home School: Kids Clay Experience Day
Wednesday, September 11, 2024    
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Home School: Kids Clay Experience Day! Kids can get dirty and not be in trouble! Make a project that will be glazed and fired. Plus be introduced to the wheel. Tuesday, September 11. Ages 7 and Up will be 10:00 to 11:00 am.
Drama/Comedy Theater for Kids
Thursday, September 12, 2024 – Thursday, December 12, 2024    
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center in partnership with Patel Conservatory @Straz Center presents: Drama/Comedy Theater for Kids. This Free program will start Thursday, Sept. 12 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. Schedule follows Hillsborough School Calendar. This program will conclude with “Show Off Production” for all to see. Limited Space for ages 8 – 15. Free Programming provided by Patel Conservatory. Underwritten by The Straz.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, September 12, 2024    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Every Thursday, 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. Please reserve online or by phone, 813-645-7651. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, September 14, 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.
TMA Workshop - Teen Workshop - Sept 17
Tuesday, September 17, 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. This class is Tuesday, September 17, 6-8 PM, Firehouse Cultural Center.
Metalsmithing for Kids: Texture & Stamp & Rivet - Sept 18
Wednesday, September 18, 2024    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Metalsmithing for Kids! 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. All Materials Supplied. Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 10:00 – 11:30 am.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, September 19, 2024    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Every Thursday, 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. Please reserve online or by phone, 813-645-7651. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Dial M for Murder
Friday, September 20, 2024    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Dial M For Murder is a gripping play that delves into themes of betrayal, greed, and the pursuit of the perfect crime. The story is brought to life with a fresh perspective by MacBeth & Cheese. With its masterful storytelling and suspenseful twists, Dial M For Murder remains a timeless classic in the thriller genre. Presented in 3D! Presented in Partnership with the Firehouse Cultural Center. Friday, Sept. 20, 7:30 pm Evening Performance, Center Stage at the Firehouse Cultural Center.
Art Play Date – TMA@Firehouse – Sept 21
Saturday, September 21, 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, Sept 21 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Firehouse Cultural Center.
Metalsmithing Jewelry
Saturday, September 21, 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 to add sterling silver to your show piece by learning how to rivet. All Materials Supplied. For adults & older teens. Saturday, Sept 21 from 10:00 – 11:30 am.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, September 21, 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.
Dial M for Murder - Matinee
Sunday, September 22, 2024    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Dial M For Murder is a gripping play that delves into themes of betrayal, greed, and the pursuit of the perfect crime. The story is brought to life with a fresh perspective by MacBeth & Cheese. With its masterful storytelling and suspenseful twists, Dial M For Murder remains a timeless classic in the thriller genre. Presented in 3D! Presented in Partnership with the Firehouse Cultural Center. Sunday, Sept. 22,  3:00 pm Matinee Performance, Center Stage at the Firehouse.
Metalsmithing for Kids: Texture & Stamp & Rivet - Sept 25
Wednesday, September 25, 2024    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Metalsmithing for Kids! 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. All Materials Supplied. Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 10:00 – 11:30 am.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, September 26, 2024    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Every Thursday, 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. Please reserve online or by phone, 813-645-7651. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Dial M for Murder
Friday, September 27, 2024    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Dial M For Murder is a gripping play that delves into themes of betrayal, greed, and the pursuit of the perfect crime. The story is brought to life with a fresh perspective by MacBeth & Cheese. With its masterful storytelling and suspenseful twists, Dial M For Murder remains a timeless classic in the thriller genre. Presented in 3D! Presented in Partnership with the Firehouse Cultural Center. Friday, Sept. 27, 7:30 pm Evening Performance, Center Stage at the Firehouse Cultural Center.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, September 28, 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.
Dial M for Murder
Saturday, September 28, 2024    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Dial M For Murder is a gripping play that delves into themes of betrayal, greed, and the pursuit of the perfect crime. The story is brought to life with a fresh perspective by MacBeth & Cheese. With its masterful storytelling and suspenseful twists, Dial M For Murder remains a timeless classic in the thriller genre. Presented in 3D! Presented in Partnership with the Firehouse Cultural Center. Saturday, Sept. 28, 7:30 pm Evening Performance, Center Stage at the Firehouse Cultural Center.
Dial M for Murder - Matinee
Sunday, September 29, 2024    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Dial M For Murder is a gripping play that delves into themes of betrayal, greed, and the pursuit of the perfect crime. The story is brought to life with a fresh perspective by MacBeth & Cheese. With its masterful storytelling and suspenseful twists, Dial M For Murder remains a timeless classic in the thriller genre. Presented in 3D! Presented in Partnership with the Firehouse Cultural Center. Sunday, Sept. 29,  3:00 pm Matinee Performance, Center Stage at the Firehouse.
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 – Friday, November 1, 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.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, October 3, 2024 – Sunday, November 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 Group
Thursday, October 3, 2024    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Every Thursday, 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. Please reserve online or by phone, 813-645-7651. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Adult Clay - Thursday Evening
Thursday, October 3, 2024 – Sunday, November 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, October 4, 2024 – Tuesday, October 29, 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: Girls Night Out
Friday, October 4, 2024    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Girls Night Out: Catherine Maloney, Larry Venturino and Trish Keating will be bringing the laughs on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 7:30 pm.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, October 5, 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.
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Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
31 Aug 24
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
3 Sep 24
Ruskin
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Events on Thursday, September 12, 2024
Figure Drawing Group
12 Sep 24
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, September 14, 2024
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
14 Sep 24
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Events on Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Events on Thursday, September 19, 2024
Figure Drawing Group
19 Sep 24
Ruskin
Events on Friday, September 20, 2024
Dial M for Murder
20 Sep 24
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, September 21, 2024
Events on Sunday, September 22, 2024
Dial M for Murder - Matinee
22 Sep 24
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Events on Thursday, September 26, 2024
Figure Drawing Group
26 Sep 24
Ruskin
Events on Friday, September 27, 2024
Dial M for Murder
27 Sep 24
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, September 28, 2024
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
28 Sep 24
Ruskin
Dial M for Murder
28 Sep 24
Ruskin
Events on Sunday, September 29, 2024
Dial M for Murder - Matinee
29 Sep 24
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
1 Oct 24
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, October 3, 2024
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
3 Oct 24
Ruskin
Figure Drawing Group
3 Oct 24
Ruskin
Events on Friday, October 4, 2024
Events on Saturday, October 5, 2024
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
5 Oct 24
Ruskin