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!

Return to Painting: Ready to return to the easel—or take your painting skills a step further? This engaging five-week course is designed for artists who want a refresher on painting materials, techniques, and processes. Pick your project or options supplied for you. Wednesdays, Oct. 14 – Nov. 11 , in FCC Annex 1:30 – 3:30 pm (5 weeks).

You’ll create three pieces for Halloween: a stretch bracelet, a beaded spider ornament and a beaded Halloween suncatcher. Friday, October 16 from 10:30 am.

Come and create a large and small fall pumpkin ornament using decoupage. Choose from a wide range of fall, floral, coastal, Halloween and Thanksgiving designs. Friday, October 16, 1:30 pm.

A luxury train is trapped in the snow. A passenger is found murdered. Everyone aboard is a suspect, and each one has something to hide. Legendary detective Hercule Poirot must examine the evidence, expose the lies, and solve the crime before it is too late. One of Agatha Christie’s most celebrated mysteries comes to life on the Firehouse stage. Join us on Friday, Oct 16 @7:30 pm.