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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Screen Printing Survey
Wednesday, May 9, 2018    
9:30 am
Learn the unique uses and effects of screen printing, using some of the same approaches as prints on view at the Tampa Museum of Art. For Ages 16+
Valerie Gillespie Jazz Ensemble
Saturday, May 12, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Valerie Gillespie has performed alongside icons such as Joan Rivers and Diana Ross as well as with her own group in the Tampa Bay area.
Comedy @ FCC
Friday, May 18, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Class is in session when longtime teacher Mike Rivera takes the stage. ABC’s The View named him “America’s Most Hilarious Teacher.” John Charles brings his signature brand of slacker-chic mentality to his comedic lament of lost love and new hope told through a smooth blend of self-deprecating introspection and high-octane revelations.
Bop Legacy
Saturday, May 19, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Bop Legacy Band performs tributes to the great jazz legends of the 40s, 50s and 60s with a mixture of Bebop, Latin Jazz, hard Jazz, and smooth Jazz. Featuring the amazing talents of: Tony Castellano - piano, Joe Renda - drums, Bily Pillucere - bass, James Suggs - trumpet, and Austin Vickrey - saxophone.
Charlie Morris Band
Saturday, May 26, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Charlie Morris Band delivers energetic and laid back original tunes that are a blend of Blues, Country & Florida Swamp Music.
Events on Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Screen Printing Survey
9 May 18
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, May 12, 2018
Events on Friday, May 18, 2018
Comedy @ FCC
18 May 18
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, May 19, 2018
Bop Legacy
19 May 18
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, May 26, 2018
Charlie Morris Band
26 May 18
Ruskin