Events

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.

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.

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.

iCasting Kids: Acting Classes for Kids & Teens! 9-Week Session, Kids (Ages 6–11); Teens (Ages 12–18). Saturdays, August 29 – November 14 at The Firehouse Cultural Center. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE. Call iCasting Kids direct at 813-842-1465. or visit website www.icastingkids.com. Classes will take place at The Firehouse!

Mud to Magic Kids Pottery Class – 3-Session Series. 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, Sept. 8, Sept. 22 & Oct. 6.

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, Sept. 17 – Oct. 15 (5 weeks).

You choose your pattern and colors in creating your colorful fall glass creation. This 4″ x 6″ glass art will brighten any room or window. Saturday, Oct. 3 at 2:00 pm. This class will be in the FCC ANNEX, 305 US HWY 41 (Corner of Shell Point & 41).

Change in the line up for Oct 3! Performing will be La Lucha with vocalist Allison Nash doing a record launch.
Click through to have a listen to the La Lucha reel featuring Allison Nash! Saturday, October 3, 2026 7:30 – 9:30 pm.