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.

06/03/2026

10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Ocean Wave Jewelry
Ocean Wave Jewelry
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Create a beautiful ocean wave bracelet and pair of drop earrings with pearl accents, sized just for your wrist or desired earring length. Choose from a variety of freshwater and glass pearls in a wide selection of colors and sizes to create your pieces. You also have the option to create a drop necklace or a ring as an alternative. Come join the fun! Wednesday, June 3, 10:30 am

06/03/2026

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Decoupage Shells Workshop
Decoupage Shells Workshop
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Make your own decoupage shells to use as decorations, trinket dishes or soap dishes. A wide choice of designs will be offered. Includes all tools and supplies needed to make two large shells and a shell ornament. Wednesday, June 3, 1:30 pm.

06/03/2026  – 07/01/2026

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Return to Painting
Return to Painting
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Return to Painting: This 5 week summer course is an introduction (or refresher) to the materials, techniques and processes of painting. Classes will focus on developing students’ understanding of composition, color theory and surface. Wednesdays June 3 – July 1 in FCC Studio 1:30 – 3:30 pm (5 weeks).

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Remedy Tree Band
Saturday, February 1, 2025    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Make a Reservation for this Free Music event. Building Back Better Musical Event: REMEDY TREE BAND Sat. Feb. 1st at 3:00 pm. FCC is building back better; this is our way of saying Thank you for your patience. Bring a chair, bring the family or a friend or two to this outdoor fantastic show. Donations accepted, Southern Roots BBQ on hand so you can fill your ears and your tummy.
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Monday, February 3, 2025 – Monday, March 10, 2025    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic. Your Choice! Share the love of painting while enriching your skill set, no matter the medium. Instructor: Helen Solomon. Mondays, Feb 3 – March 10, 2025, Six (6) week class. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.
Sea Turtle Class: Acrylics
Tuesday, February 11, 2025    
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Beginners to Advanced painters will enjoy this colorful acrylic painting of a sea turtle. Learn fun techniques which will add depth and life to your paintings, including one using plastic wrap. All Materials Supplied. For adults & older teens. Tuesday, Feb 11, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 pm.
Handcrafted Metalsmith Jewelry
Saturday, February 15, 2025    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Bring in the new year with the warmth and healing properties of copper and the strength and good energy from silver and brass. Silversmith Kate Hamilton will show you how to design and handcraft jewelry using metal and rivets. Make either a bracelet or pendant or a pair of earrings. All Materials Supplied. For adults & older teens. Saturday, Feb. 15 from 10:00 – 11:30 am.
Sea Creatures Glass Fusing Workshop: Feb 15
Saturday, February 15, 2025    
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Sea Creatures Glass Fusing Workshop. You choose your pattern and colors in creating your colorful glass sea creation. This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any room or window. All Skill Levels Welcome, and all Materials Supplied. Sat. Feb. 15 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm.
A Few Good Men: Audition
Saturday, February 15, 2025 – Sunday, February 16, 2025    
3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Auditions being held for the Play "A Few Good Men" on February 15: 6-9 pm and February 16: 3-6 pm. Click through for performance dates. Aaron Sorkin's groundbreaking debut tells the story of a group of military lawyers assigned to defend two Marines in Guantanamo Bay. FCC Annex Building at 305 US HWY 41. on the corner of Shell Point & US Hwy 41.
Sea Creatures Glass Fusing Workshop: Feb 18
Tuesday, February 18, 2025    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Sea Creatures Glass Fusing Workshop. You choose your pattern and colors in creating your colorful glass sea creation. This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any room or window. All Skill Levels Welcome, and all Materials Supplied. Tues. Feb. 18 from 10:00 – 11:30 pm.
Handcrafted Metalsmith Jewelry - March 1
Saturday, March 1, 2025    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Bring in the new year with the warmth and healing properties of copper and the strength and good energy from silver and brass. Silversmith Kate Hamilton will show you how to design and handcraft jewelry using metal and rivets. Make either a bracelet or pendant or a pair of earrings. All Materials Supplied. For adults & older teens. Saturday, Mar. 1 from 10:00 – 11:30 am.
Events on Saturday, February 1, 2025
Remedy Tree Band
1 Feb 25
Ruskin
Events on Monday, February 3, 2025
Events on Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Sea Turtle Class: Acrylics
11 Feb 25
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, February 15, 2025
Events on Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Events on Saturday, March 1, 2025