04/28/2025  – 06/09/2025

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 28 – June 9, 2025, Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Six (6) week class. No class May 26.

05/01/2025  – 06/01/2025

9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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.

05/01/2025  – 06/01/2025

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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.

05/04/2025  – 07/06/2025

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

Join Mary Correa for an 8-week exploration of collage. Learn the basics of collage assembly and then explore how these basics apply to your art style. This workshop is full of techniques for everyone – novice, intermediate or advanced artists. Sundays, 1 – 4 pm. May 4 through July 6 (8 classes).

05/06/2025  – 06/06/2025

9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesdays
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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.

05/07/2025  – 06/11/2025

9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Intro to Pottery
Intro to Pottery
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Discover the joy of working with clay in this beginner-friendly pottery class! This course will guide you through the basics of hand-building, wheel-throwing, and glazing techniques. These 6 sessions give you a great base in learning how to create functional and decorative pieces, and understand the firing process. No experience necessary. Wednesdays, 9:00 am until 12:00 noon. May 7 – June 11.

05/10/2025  – 08/09/2025

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Art Play Date – TMA@Firehouse - Select Saturdays
Art Play Date – TMA@Firehouse - Select Saturdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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 on select Saturdays, May 10 through Aug 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Firehouse Cultural Center.

05/10/2025

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
A Few Good Men - Sat May 10
A Few Good Men - Sat May 10
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

“A Few Good Men” the explosive courtroom drama by acclaimed writer Aaron Sorkin is performed live at the Firehouse Cultural Center in Ruskin, Florida. This powerful production delves into themes of justice, loyalty, and the courage it takes to stand up for what’s right—even when it means challenging authority. A Few Good Men is as intense as it is thought-provoking, and it will leave you questioning: Can you handle the truth? Join us for an unforgettable night of theater brought to you by the Brandon Performing Arts, also known as MacBeth & Cheese. Saturday, May 10, 7:30 pm Evening Performance, Center Stage at the Firehouse Cultural Center.

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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.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, August 14, 2025    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$0.00
Every 2nd Thursday through summer months June, July, Aug, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Will be at FCC Annex building. 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.
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 Thursday, August 14, 2025
Figure Drawing Group
14 Aug 25
Ruskin
Events on Sunday, August 17, 2025