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.

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Comedy: Chris Gorges with Bill Ohse
Friday, December 6, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Chris Gorges is a high-energy comedian (and has been to the Firehouse before). He will appear with Bull Ohse. Chris has been doing comedy for over 25 years in many forms. From short films, improvisation and radio, he's proved his range!
Music Lecture Series 2019-2020
Tuesday, December 10, 2019    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
On December 10, 2019, Style Study: Jazz and the Birth of an American Genre. Monthly, Oct. – May.
Stephanie K with La Lucha
Friday, December 13, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Stephanie Klco-Brosius. American Jazz vocalist based in Germany. She has performed at many international festivals throughout Europe, Tunisia, and the United States. She will be backed by La Lucha.
Valerie Gillespie Holiday Jazz
Saturday, December 14, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Valerie Gillespie and her ensemble will be playing jazz music from her Holiday Repertoire.
Pub Theater: 'A Christmas Carol', A Radio Play
Saturday, December 21, 2019    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Charles Dickens classic comes alive on stage! Come and watch and hear this timeless story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his discovery of the true meaning of Christmas presented and told as a 1940s radio broadcast complete with vintage commercials, live sound effects and complete with period costumes.
Events on Friday, December 6, 2019
Events on Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Events on Friday, December 13, 2019
Stephanie K with La Lucha
13 Dec 19
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, December 14, 2019
Events on Saturday, December 21, 2019