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06/23/2025 – 06/30/2025 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm |
 Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL This two-session workshop is designed for beginners to intermediates. Those who want to will improve their ability to draw still life scenes accurately and confidently. Each session focuses on foundational techniques for observing, measuring, and rendering objects in a realistic and compelling way. Mondays, June 23 and June 30 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm. |
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7:30 PM - Center Stage Comedy: Girls Night Out
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6:00 PM - Figure Drawing
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7:30 PM - Charlie Morris Band with TC Carr
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7:30 PM - Paul Gavin Quartet
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You'll create four pieces of coastal jewelry and accessories using seaglass - a personalized seaglass necklace, a seaglass charm bangle, seaglass bookmark and keychain or purse charm. You'll also learn about the history of seaglass colors and where to search for your own seaglass. Wednesday, November 11, 10:30 am.
Learn how to create spiral designs around beads to create eye-catching jewelry. Choose to make a pair of earrings along with either a necklace or a bracelet. A wide choice of bead colors will be offered as well as gold or silver-tone wire and findings. This is a great technique to make stylish jewelry at home by recycling existing beaded jewelry or loose beads.
Wednesday, November 11, 1:30 pm
Spring/Fall 2026: June dates are June 11 & June 25, Thursdays, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. No Figure drawing in July & Aug. then back in September, Second and Fourth Thursdays of the month, 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.
The Charlie Morris Band delivers energetic and laid back original tunes which are a blend of Blues, Country, and Florida Swamp Music. Joining the band will be Charlie's old friend TC Carr. He needs no introduction. He's one of the greatest harmonica players who ever picked up the instrument. Come out and listen to the music at The Firehouse Center Stage on Saturday, November 14 @7:30 pm!
Adults 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level | Portrait Painting | Students will learn how to paint a head study in oil from the life model. First, we’ll cover the basics of color theory and paint mixing. Participants will then map out their study with an under-drawing. Through demonstration and individual critiques, students will gain confidence in handling oils and develop an understanding of how to capture a likeness.
Sundays | 1:00 – 4:00 PM Class Dates | Sundays, Nov 15 – Dec 20 (5 classes). Classes held @ the Firehouse Annex.
