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.

06/01/2026  – 08/07/2026

8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Imagine, Explore, Discover! Summer Camp 2026
Imagine, Explore, Discover! Summer Camp 2026
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

FCC and FL Drama Kids Camp have partnered to create ten (10) full weeks of fun for your campers ages 7 – 15! Register for individual weeks or multiple weeks with FCC (8 weeks available), and parents can contact FL Drama Kids Camp for either of the two (2) weeks offered. You may choose a single week, multiple weeks, or every week. Explore a different theme each week from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm, with snack times & lunch break – all in a creative and safe environment. Some weeks culminate with a “Show & Share” for Family and Friends. These camps fill up fast, so call 813-645-7651 now or register online at www.firehouseculturalcenter.org. Choose one week or more.

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.

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Color Theory Workshop
Wednesday, April 28, 2021    
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Color Theory Workshop: Color theory is a body of practical guidance to color mixing and the visual effects of a specific color combination. There are also definitions (or categories) of colors based on the color wheel: primary color, secondary color, and tertiary color. All Materials included. Wednesday, April 28 from 10:00am – 12:30pm
Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 7
Saturday, May 1, 2021 – Saturday, May 22, 2021    
9:00 am – 10:30 am
NEW CLASS: Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 7. Fire up your creativity and learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Have fun and create any shape you desire! Students should expect to make several projects using these skills. Clay, tool, glazing and firing included. NEW DATES: Saturdays, May 3 - May 22, 9:00 am to 10:30 am.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, May 6, 2021 – Sunday, June 6, 2021    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
BOOK FOR THE MONTH! Learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Combine these forming methods together to make some fun shapes! Students should expect to make several pieces using these techniques. With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Thursdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, January 2024 - December 2024.
Valerie Gillespie with Jon Puhl
Saturday, May 8, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Valerie Gillespie on sax and vocals. Jon Puhl on guitar and vocals. Mick Donner on bass and vocals. Jody Marsh on keys. Paul Gavin on drums. Join us for a great night!
Comedy Night: The Return of Ron Feingold
Friday, May 21, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The return of Ron Feingold and his a cappella comedy! Headliner Ron Feingold is literally a one man vocal band, relying only on his voice as his sole instrument to create a truly unique musical comedy experience.
The Cadillac Cowboys
Saturday, May 22, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Ken Carlyle, T.J Weger, Eric "Flycatcher" Carlson, Don Cox, and Joe Martin - provide an infectious mix of original and classic songs deeply rooted in the styles of Western Swing, Bluegrass, Americana and Zydeco. Somewhere near the intersection of ‘Bon Ton Roulet’ and the ‘Clinch Mountain Back Step’, you will find the Cowboys serving up their musical gumbo.
Zentangle Workshop
Monday, May 24, 2021    
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns called tangles. Create with combinations of dots, lines, simple curves and orbs. These simple shapes are the "Elemental Strokes" in all Zentangle art. Drawing with deliberate focus reduces stress thru mindful, creative meditation. Patterns, Pen & Materials Supplied. Monday, May 24, 1:30pm - 3:30pm.
Painting Simplified
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 – Wednesday, June 9, 2021    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
This course is designed for beginner to intermediate level experiences with a desire to learn how to paint in acrylics and learn the versatility of this water medium. In this course you will learn how to get started in prepping your canvas, how to transfer your own reference and how to start painting. Wednesdays, May 26 – June 9, 2021
Painting with Watercolors
Thursday, May 27, 2021 – Thursday, July 1, 2021    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Painting with Watercolors. For students at all levels. Explore: color; brush strokes from flat washes to dancing with your brushes; techniques from wet to scrubbing; and more. Includes Materials. May 27- July 1, 2021.
Imagine, Explore, Discover! Summer Camp 2021
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 – Friday, July 30, 2021    
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Nine (9) weeks of fun for your Campers ages 7-14! You may choose a single week, a mix of seven weeks, or every week. Explore a different theme each week from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm, with snack times & lunch break – all in a creative and safe environment. Each week culminates with a “Stage Performance” for Family and Friends. These camps fill up fast, so call 813-645-7651 now or register online at www.firehouseculturalcenter.org. Choose one week or all nine. FCC will be providing the highest level of health and safety protection.
Fundamentals of Drawing 101
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 – Tuesday, June 29, 2021    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Fundamentals of Drawing 101: One of the main focuses will be on training the eye how to see. Increase your skill-set with depth, shading and color choice. You will learn perspective, balance, form, and contrast as it all relates to composition. We will learn how to take a drawing from sketch to finished art. Tuesdays, June 1 – June 29.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, June 3, 2021 – Sunday, July 4, 2021    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
BOOK FOR THE MONTH! Learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Combine these forming methods together to make some fun shapes! Students should expect to make several pieces using these techniques. With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Thursdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, January 2024 - December 2024.
Flower Design Workshop
Saturday, June 5, 2021    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Flower Design! This fun class will teach the basics of flower designing. Make your own flower arrangement to take home! Instructor: Laura Nation, FSMD.
Events on Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Color Theory Workshop
28 Apr 21
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, May 1, 2021
Events on Thursday, May 6, 2021
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
6 May 21
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, May 8, 2021
Events on Friday, May 21, 2021
Events on Saturday, May 22, 2021
The Cadillac Cowboys
22 May 21
Ruskin
Events on Monday, May 24, 2021
Zentangle Workshop
24 May 21
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Painting Simplified
26 May 21
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, May 27, 2021
Painting with Watercolors
27 May 21
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Events on Thursday, June 3, 2021
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
3 Jun 21
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, June 5, 2021
Flower Design Workshop
5 Jun 21
Ruskin