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 — Girls Night Out!
Saturday, May 31, 2014    
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Naughty, hilarious and definitely R-rated! Girls Night Out features headliner Traci Kanaan, with comic Long Island Mary and emcee Robin Savage.
05 Jun
Thursday, June 5, 2014    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Killer B3 (KB3) puts you in front, behind and inside the 425-pound keyboard often called the beast, the Hammond Organ. You need the dexterity of an octopus to control its 2 keyboards, 36 drawbars, 25-foot pedals and its host of buttons and switches - all of which make it spit out one of the most unique sounds used in all styles of music, including gospel, jazz, blues, rock, country, reggae and commercial soundtracks.
A Mediterranean Evening
Saturday, June 7, 2014    
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Enjoy a delicious four-course Mediterranean Dinner catered by Pita Kebob and a performance of the ancient art of Belly Dancing by the graceful Sohayna.
Linsanity  •  FCC Film Series
Thursday, June 19, 2014    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
In February 2012, an entire nation of basketball fans unexpectedly went ‘Linsane.’ Stuck in the mire of a disappointing season, the New York Knicks did what no other NBA team had thought about doing. They gave backup point guard Jeremy Lin an opportunity to prove himself.
Comedy — 25 to Life! Steve Arik & Lou Angelwolf
Saturday, June 21, 2014    
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Steve Arik, an award winning comedy club veteran of over 25 years has built a solid reputation as a consistent crowd favorite. Lou Angelwolf's comedy is current, polished and amicable. He has shared a stage with Jay Leno, Jackie Mason, Rodney Dangerfield, Jerry Seinfeld, Larry the Cable Guy, Tim Wilson, Sinbad and others.
Events on Saturday, May 31, 2014
Comedy — Girls Night Out!
31 May 14
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, June 5, 2014
05 Jun
Events on Saturday, June 7, 2014
A Mediterranean Evening
7 Jun 14
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, June 19, 2014
Events on Saturday, June 21, 2014