01/08/2026  – 12/17/2026

9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesday - Thursday
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesday - Thursday
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: 9:30 am – Noon, Adults. 4 session fee, each day is it’s own session. Book January 2026 – December 2026.

01/08/2026  – 05/21/2026

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Figure Drawing Group
Figure Drawing Group
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

New schedule. 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Age 18+, beginning January 8, 2026. 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.

01/08/2026  – 12/17/2026

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. 4 session fee, each day is it’s own session. Book from January 2026 – December 2026.

04/06/2026  – 05/11/2026

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

Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some painting experience, this class offers an enriching journey tailored to your pace and interests. Choose the medium that suits you—watercolor or acrylic—and unlock your creative potential. Instructor: Michael Parker. Mondays, April 6 thru May 11, 2026, Six (6) week class. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.

05/07/2026  – 06/04/2026

9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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, May 7 – June 4 (5 weeks).

05/08/2026

10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Homeschool: Mom and Me Jewelry
Homeschool: Mom and Me Jewelry
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Celebrate Mother’s Day by creating jewelry together! Learn simple techniques using jump rings, connectors and charms to make quick and easy but stunning coastal jewelry. Friday, May 8 from 10:30 am.

05/08/2026

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Homeschool: Mother's Day Jewelry
Homeschool: Mother's Day Jewelry
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Join mom for a memorable treat or come alone and create a unique gift to present to mom on her special day! Friday, May 8 from 1:00 pm.

05/08/2026

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Mother's Day Jewelry for Adults
Mother's Day Jewelry for Adults
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

For Adults: Join mom for a memorable treat or come alone and create a unique gift to present to mom on her special day! Friday, May 8 from 1:00 pm.

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
1
2
3
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
14
15
16
17
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
04 Dec
Thursday, December 4, 2014    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
An American soldier deployed at Abu Ghraib finds himself behind the walls of the infamous Hard Site, where he develops a secret friendship with an Iraqi detainee.
Ken Loomer Jazz Quartet
Friday, December 5, 2014    
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Along side Ken Loomer , laying down the groove will be great bass player, John Lamb who played for Duke Ellington during the 1960`s. On tenor sax is Franco Marino. Tony Castellano will be on piano & vocals.
13 Dec
Saturday, December 13, 2014    
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Chorus groups from schools in the South Shore area will perform. Santa Claus will make a special appearance! Candy Canes and Christmas Carol's, will get all of us into that joyous Christmas Spirit!
18 Dec
Thursday, December 18, 2014    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Two adventuring musicians, whose band has earned glowing reviews from prestigious press outlets and has been a recurring fixture on the blogosphere, set out to record an album on the road. The catch - they have no money of their own and must use their traveling poster sales job to fund this ambitious recording project.
Events on Thursday, December 4, 2014
Events on Friday, December 5, 2014
Ken Loomer Jazz Quartet
5 Dec 14
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, December 13, 2014
13 Dec
Events on Thursday, December 18, 2014