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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Children’s Art Studio – FREE!
Saturday, September 8, 2018 – Saturday, May 18, 2019    
9:30 am – 11:00 am
Grades 4 – 6. Fun & creative art activities. Each week a different activity. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations recommended. Space is limited.
Victoria Ginty with Ladyhawke and Friends - SOLD OUT
Saturday, September 8, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Victoria is a former BMG Critique Records recording artist whose accolades include a #1 record for 13 weeks on world-wide charts, multiple nominations as a singer-songwriter, song of the year, and music video of the year.
Screen Printing: Printing on Fabric
Monday, September 10, 2018    
9:30 am
Learn the process of screen printing to transfer colorful imagery and patterns to clothing, hats, bags, or anything else made of fabric. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
Saturday, September 15, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
We're half-way to St. Patrick's Day! Irish tunes at the Firehouse Pub!
Painting Studio
Wednesday, September 19, 2018    
6:00 pm
This is a multi-level class for anyone who would like to explore acrylic painting. Work with representational painting, abstraction and collage while improving skills with color, composition and techniques. A fun, flexible class for all students.
Clean Comedy
Friday, September 21, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Juanita Lolita's Latin flair and hillbilly background have become a crowd favorite as she makes you laugh hysterically without profanity. Bill "Bull" Ohse is a national touring comedian who uses his unique brand of comedy to share a positive message. Special Guest BC Murphy will be performing his first set at the Firehouse!
O Som Do Jazz
Saturday, September 22, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
O Som Do Jazz recaptures the spirit of 1960-70s Brazilian Bossa Nova, samba and MPB. O Som Do Jazz has recorded two CDs and is delighted to present authentic bossa nova, samba, MPB & Brazilian regional music.
Painting with Watercolors
Thursday, September 27, 2018    
1:00 pm
For students at all levels. Explore: color; brush strokes from flat washes to dancing with your brushes; techniques from wet to scrubbing.
Girls Night Out - Comedy
Friday, September 28, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Girls Night Out is a comedy show that features a line up of female comedians. Join us for a night of laughs featuring: Heather Campese, Trish Keating, Helen Keaney and Catherine Maloney.
Events on Saturday, September 8, 2018
Events on Monday, September 10, 2018
Events on Saturday, September 15, 2018
Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
15 Sep 18
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Painting Studio
19 Sep 18
Ruskin
Events on Friday, September 21, 2018
Clean Comedy
21 Sep 18
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, September 22, 2018
O Som Do Jazz
22 Sep 18
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, September 27, 2018
Painting with Watercolors
27 Sep 18
Ruskin
Events on Friday, September 28, 2018
Girls Night Out - Comedy
28 Sep 18
Ruskin