12/02/2025  – 12/16/2025

9:30 am – 12:00 pm
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 – Noon. Adults. Book Monthly, Mar 2025 – Dec 2025.

12/04/2025  – 01/04/2026

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.

12/04/2025  – 01/04/2026

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.

12/13/2025

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer: The Musical (And More!)
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer: The Musical (And More!)
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Enjoy the 61st anniversary of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer with a 60 minute stage production of this holiday favorite. Join East Bay Theatre for an afternoon of family fun as we celebrate the Christmas season. Our festivities will start with Letters to Santa, cookies, and Florida hot chocolate. Saturday, December 13 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.

12/13/2025

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Glass Fusing Workshop: Holiday Ornaments - Dec 13
Glass Fusing Workshop: Holiday Ornaments - Dec 13
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

You will make 3 ornaments; you choose your pattern and colors in creating your Holiday creation.
This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any Tree, Room or Window. All Skill Levels Welcome, and all Materials Supplied.
Saturday Dec. 13 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm.

12/13/2025

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Holiday Cabaret
Holiday Cabaret
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

East Bay Theatre’s Moving Minds Theatre Co. will be celebrating the holiday season with their annual Holiday Cabaret. It’s an evening of music, laughter, and holiday cheer! Our talented performers bring the sparkle of Broadway and the warmth of the holidays to the stage. Expect festive songs, spirited dance, and a dash of humor. Fill your heart with holiday magic! Saturday, December 13 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm.

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Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Thursday, July 2, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
$180.00 - $200.00
You’ll discover the joy of working with clay in this hands-on, beginner to intermediate course focused on the fundamentals of wheel throwing. In 5 weeks, you'll learn how to center clay, pull walls, and shape basic forms like bowls, mugs, and cylinders. We'll also cover trimming, surface decoration, and glazing techniques so you can finish and fire your own unique pieces. No experience necessary – just bring your curiosity and willingness to get your hands dirty! Includes 25 lbs. of clay, glaze and firing. Thursdays, 9:30 am until 12:00 pm, July 2 – July 30 (5 weeks).
Open Pottery Studio - Saturday Class
Saturday, July 11, 2026 – Saturday, December 12, 2026    
11:00 am – 1:30 pm
$155.00 - $175.00
NEW! Open Pottery Studio - Saturday Class – 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. Saturdays 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Starting July 11th, for Adults. 4 session fee, each day is it's own session. Booking from July 11 2026 - December 12, 2026.
Brandon Robertson Trio: Acclaimed Bassist
Saturday, July 18, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$25.00 - $30.00
In 2018, Brandon received an EMMY® nomination for Best Collegiate Educational Program featuring the Florida Gulf Coast University Jazz Ensemble. His debut album, “Bass’d on a True Story” (Slammin Media/Believe Distribution), reached #16 on the iTunes Top 200 Jazz Releases, earning critical acclaim for its artistry and originality. Come out and listen to the music at The Firehouse Center Stage on Saturday, July 18 @7:30 pm!
Events on Thursday, July 2, 2026
Intro to the Pottery Wheel
2 Jul 26
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, July 11, 2026
Events on Saturday, July 18, 2026