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01/08/2026 – 12/17/2026 9:30 am – 12:00 pm |
![]() 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. |
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01/08/2026 – 12/17/2026 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
![]() 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. |
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06/01/2026 – 08/07/2026 8:30 am – 3:30 pm |
![]() 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. |
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07/02/2026 – 07/30/2026 9:30 am – 12:00 pm |
![]() 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. |
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07/07/2026 – 08/04/2026 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm |
![]() Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL Kids Pottery Class – 3-Session Series. 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, July 7, 21 & Aug. 4, from 1:00 – 2:30 pm. |
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07/11/2026 – 12/12/2026 11:00 am – 1:30 pm |
![]() Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL NEW! Open Pottery Studio – Saturday Class – 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. Saturdays 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Starting July 11th, for Adults. 4 session fee, each day is it’s own session. Booking from July 11 2026 – December 12, 2026. |
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07/13/2026 10:00 am – 12:00 pm |
![]() Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL Always wanted to try your hand at clay? This one & done allows for your creativity while making a functional pot. A double pinch pot that can be a cup or planter or catch-all. You’ll have your art back after firing. Monday, July 13 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. |
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07/13/2026 – 08/03/2026 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm |
![]() Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL Discover the art of clay in this fun and relaxing four-week handbuilding class designed for adults of all skill levels. Explore creative techniques such as slab building, coil construction, texturing, sculpting, and glazing while creating functional and decorative ceramic pieces. Mondays, 1:30 – 4:00 pm, July 13 thru August 3 (four weeks). |
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2:00 PM - Sea Creatures Glass Fusing - June 20
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