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.

07/11/2026  – 12/12/2026

11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Open Pottery Studio - Saturday Class
Open Pottery Studio - Saturday Class
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.

11/11/2026

10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Seaglass Jewelry & Gifts
Seaglass Jewelry & Gifts
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

You’ll create four pieces of coastal jewelry and accessories using seaglass – a personalized seaglass necklace, a seaglass charm bangle, seaglass bookmark and keychain or purse charm. You’ll also learn about the history of seaglass colors and where to search for your own seaglass. Wednesday, November 11, 10:30 am.

11/11/2026

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Spiral Beaded Jewelry
Spiral Beaded Jewelry
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Learn how to create spiral designs around beads to create eye-catching jewelry. Choose to make a pair of earrings along with either a necklace or a bracelet. A wide choice of bead colors will be offered as well as gold or silver-tone wire and findings. This is a great technique to make stylish jewelry at home by recycling existing beaded jewelry or loose beads.
Wednesday, November 11, 1:30 pm

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Valerie Gillespie with Jon Puhl - Postponed
Saturday, May 2, 2020    
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!
Music Lecture Series 2019-2020
Tuesday, May 12, 2020    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
On May 12, 2020, New Trends: Electronic Music, Movie Music, and Noise. Music lovers of all levels, explore the fascinating inner workings of the musical world. Monthly, Jan. – May, 2020.
Comedy TBA
Friday, May 15, 2020    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Firehouse brings a night of laughs for Comedy Night. More information to come.
Poetry Workshops
Saturday, May 16, 2020    
9:30 am – 11:00 am
Six -1.5-hour Poetry Workshops in 2020. Feb.; Apr.; June; Aug.; Oct.; & Dec. How to write the Love Poem, Seasonal Poem, Reflective Poem, Back-To-School Poem, Imagery-Rich Poem and the Holiday 'Gift' Poem.
30 May
Saturday, May 30, 2020    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Our Community is strong and we can't wait to safely return to Inspiring, Engaging and Discovering with each of you. Your support - past and [...]
TBone Hamilton & the Blues All Stars
Saturday, May 30, 2020    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
TBone Hamilton and the Blues All Stars return to the Firehouse Cultural Center for a night of outstanding blues music. With: Tom "TBone" Hamilton - Bassist/Leader, Jon Puhl - Guitar & Vocals, Kana Leimbach - Drums, Jim Bukiet - Harmonica & Vocals. Reservations are call in ONLY! 813-645-7651. This Pub Only: Pack Your Own Snacks & Libations. BYOB PUB.
Events on Saturday, May 2, 2020
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Comedy TBA
15 May 20
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Poetry Workshops
16 May 20
Ruskin
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