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  – 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.

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).

05/19/2026  – 06/16/2026

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Little Hands, Big Creations - Kids Pottery Ages 5 to 9
Little Hands, Big Creations - Kids Pottery Ages 5 to 9
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Kids Pottery Class – 3-Session Series for Homeschool. Ages 5 to 9 – Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in this fun and interactive 3-session pottery series designed just for kids! Tuesdays, May 19, June 2 & 16, from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.

05/26/2026  – 06/23/2026

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
From Mud to Magic - Kids Pottery Ages 10 and Up
From Mud to Magic - Kids Pottery Ages 10 and Up
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Mud to Magic Kids Pottery Class – 3-Session Series for Homeschool. Ages 10 and Up – Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in this fun and interactive 3-session pottery series designed just for kids! Tuesdays, May 26, June 9 & June 23, from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.

05/26/2026  – 06/23/2026

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Myths, Monsters & Mystical Creatures: Teen Clay
Myths, Monsters & Mystical Creatures: Teen Clay
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Myths, Monsters & Mystical Creatures: Teen Clay Class. Step into a world of imagination and creativity in this exciting four-week hand-building clay class designed especially for teens! Students will explore the art of sculpting while bringing legendary creatures and fantasy-inspired creations to life. Mondays, 10 am – 12:30 pm, June 8 – June 29.

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Give Day Tampa Bay
Tuesday, May 2, 2017    
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Give Day Tampa Bay is your opportunity to learn more about the hundreds of nonprofits in our community, and to support causes you care about. 20 + South Shore nonprofits will be at the Firehouse. Come support your favorite charity, GIVE and connect with our community. Refreshments & thank-you gifts for donors.
Phil Provenzano & the Jazz Xperience
Saturday, May 6, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Jazz Xperience is a smooth, straight forward jazz group consisting of Phil Provenzano on flugel horn, Patrick Bettison on keys and harmonica, Jon Shea on standup bass, and Joe Bencomo on drums.
Clean Comedy
Friday, May 19, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Rahn Hortman and Bill "Bull" Ohse bring a very funny show, without cursing or overly-suggestive material. It’s not Disney material, but for those who don’t like the “dirty” jokes found at most comedy clubs, this is a show to enjoy.
TBone Hamilton & the Blues All Stars
Saturday, May 20, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tom “Tbone” Hamilton on bass leads a stellar group of All Stars: TC Carr on harmonica & vocals, Jon Puhl on guitar & vocals, and Dennis McCarthy on drums.
La Lucha with James Suggs
Saturday, June 3, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
La Lucha with special guest James Suggs on trumpet.
Events on Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Give Day Tampa Bay
2 May 17
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, May 6, 2017
Events on Friday, May 19, 2017
Clean Comedy
19 May 17
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, May 20, 2017
Events on Saturday, June 3, 2017
La Lucha with James Suggs
3 Jun 17
Ruskin