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9:30 AM - Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
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6:30 PM - Adult Clay & Play - Thursdays
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7:30 PM - Center Stage Comedy: Chris Gorges with Tiffany Barbee
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10:00 AM - Fundamentals of Drawing
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6:00 PM - Acrylic Experiences
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1:30 PM - Painting with Watercolors
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7:30 PM - Jimmy Griswold Band: Fast Fingers Rocking Blues
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12:00 AM - Poetry Contest: My Hope for 2021
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7:30 PM - The Victoria Ginty Band - New Group!
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Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, January 7, 2021 – Thursday, January 28, 2021    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Combine these forming methods together to make some fun shapes! Students should expect to make several pieces using these techniques. With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Thursdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Jan. 7 – Jan. 28, 2021.
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Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, January 7, 2021 – Sunday, February 7, 2021    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Adult Ceramics
  • Workshops & Classes
BOOK FOR THE MONTH! Learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Combine these forming methods together to make some fun shapes! Students should expect to make several pieces using these techniques. With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Thursdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, January 2024 - December 2024.
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Adult Clay & Play - Thursdays
Adult Clay & Play - Thursdays
Thursday, January 7, 2021 – Thursday, January 28, 2021    
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Combine these forming methods together to make some fun shapes! Students should expect to make several pieces using these techniques. With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Thursdays: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Adults. Jan. 7 – Jan. 28, 2021.
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Center Stage Comedy: Chris Gorges with Tiffany Barbee
Center Stage Comedy: Chris Gorges with Tiffany Barbee
Saturday, January 9, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Chris Gorges has been doing comedy for over 25 years in many forms. From short films, improvisation and radio, he has proved his range! High energy, honest and edgy comedy set the tone for a show that is never the same twice. Tiffany Barbee is a sweet and quirky retired pageant kid turned national touring stand-up comedian, 5th degree black belt, Bible student, actress and model. This is a Saturday night show.
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Adult Clay & Play - Tuesdays
Adult Clay & Play - Tuesdays
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 – Tuesday, February 2, 2021    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Combine these forming methods together to make some fun shapes! Students should expect to make several pieces using these techniques. With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Tuesdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults.
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Fundamentals of Drawing
Fundamentals of Drawing
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 – Tuesday, February 23, 2021    
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Fundamentals of Drawing. A multi-level class for anyone who would like to explore or enhance their drawing skills. Whether you are new to art-making or are looking for a class to help solidify these basic skills. We will focus on line and mass, organic and geometric shape-making, and the depiction of volume. Jan. 19 – Feb. 23, 2021.
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Acrylic Experiences
Acrylic Experiences
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 – Wednesday, February 24, 2021    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Painting Studio with Dee Hood, 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. January 20 – February 24, 2021.
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Painting with Watercolors
Painting with Watercolors
Thursday, January 21, 2021 – Thursday, February 25, 2021    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Painting with Watercolors. For students at all levels. Explore: color; brush strokes from flat washes to dancing with your brushes; techniques from wet to scrubbing; and more. Includes Materials. Jan. 19 – Feb. 23, 2021.
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Jimmy Griswold Band: Fast Fingers Rocking Blues
Jimmy Griswold Band: Fast Fingers Rocking Blues
Saturday, January 23, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Jimmy Griswold can regularly be found playing guitar at venues of all sizes. Jimmy pays homage to any artist he covers, whether it be the warm tones of T-bone Walker & B.B. King, or the screaming sounds of Roy Buchanan, Jeff Beck and Steve Ray Vaughan, all while staying true to his original style. Sat. Jan. 23, 2021 at 7:30pm
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Poetry Contest: My Hope for 2021
Poetry Contest: My Hope for 2021
Thursday, January 28, 2021 – Monday, March 1, 2021    
All Day
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
The inaugural Firehouse Poetry Contest will be held from January 28 until March 1, 2021. In the spirit of Amanda Gorman's inaugural poem, "The Hill We Climb," poets are encouraged to write on the theme of "My Hope for 2021." Poems may be formal or free verse (any style accepted), but poems must be under 50 lines. A $5.00 submission fee required to enter the contest.
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The Victoria Ginty Band - New Group!
The Victoria Ginty Band - New Group!
Saturday, January 30, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED. Come out and see Victoria Ginty, and her new band! Victoria has a rich history as an award-winning recording artist and singer-songwriter. She lives locally in Apollo Beach, so she and her band will be able to perform at the Firehouse on Saturday, January 30, 2021, 7:30 pm.
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Events on Thursday, January 7, 2021
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
7 Jan 21
Ruskin
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
7 Jan 21
Ruskin
Adult Clay & Play - Thursdays
Adult Clay & Play - Thursdays
7 Jan 21
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, January 9, 2021
Center Stage Comedy: Chris Gorges with Tiffany Barbee
Center Stage Comedy: Chris Gorges with Tiffany Barbee
9 Jan 21
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Adult Clay & Play - Tuesdays
Adult Clay & Play - Tuesdays
12 Jan 21
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Fundamentals of Drawing
Fundamentals of Drawing
19 Jan 21
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Acrylic Experiences
Acrylic Experiences
20 Jan 21
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, January 21, 2021
Painting with Watercolors
Painting with Watercolors
21 Jan 21
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, January 23, 2021
Jimmy Griswold Band: Fast Fingers Rocking Blues
Jimmy Griswold Band: Fast Fingers Rocking Blues
23 Jan 21
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, January 28, 2021
Poetry Contest: My Hope for 2021
Poetry Contest: My Hope for 2021
28 Jan 21
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, January 30, 2021
The Victoria Ginty Band - New Group!
The Victoria Ginty Band - New Group!
30 Jan 21
Ruskin

Events & Programs

  • Kids Theater Program in partnership with Patel Conservatory Straz - Ages 5 - 9
    Jan 5, 2026  – Apr 13, 2026
  • Kids Theater Program in partnership with Patel Conservatory Straz - 2026
    Jan 5, 2026  – Apr 13, 2026
  • Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesday - Thursday
    Jan 8, 2026  – Dec 17, 2026
  • Figure Drawing Group
    Jan 8, 2026  – May 21, 2026
  • Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
    Jan 8, 2026  – Dec 17, 2026
  • Intro to the Pottery Wheel
    Feb 12, 2026  – Mar 12, 2026
  • Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
    Feb 23, 2026  – Mar 30, 2026
  • Figure Drawing
    Mar 12, 2026  – Mar 13, 2026
  • Homeschool: Decoupage Shells Workshop
    Mar 13, 2026
  • Seaglass Resin Jewelry
    Mar 13, 2026
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7:30 PM - Center Stage Comedy: Chris Gorges with Tiffany Barbee
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9:30 AM - Adult Clay & Play - Tuesdays
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10:00 AM - Fundamentals of Drawing
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6:00 PM - Acrylic Experiences
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7:30 PM - Jimmy Griswold Band: Fast Fingers Rocking Blues
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12:00 AM - Poetry Contest: My Hope for 2021
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7:30 PM - The Victoria Ginty Band - New Group!
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Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, January 7, 2021 – Thursday, January 28, 2021    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Combine these forming methods together to make some fun shapes! Students should expect to make several pieces using these techniques. With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Thursdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Jan. 7 – Jan. 28, 2021.
More Info
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, January 7, 2021 – Sunday, February 7, 2021    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Adult Ceramics
  • Workshops & Classes
BOOK FOR THE MONTH! Learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Combine these forming methods together to make some fun shapes! Students should expect to make several pieces using these techniques. With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Thursdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, January 2024 - December 2024.
More Info
Adult Clay & Play - Thursdays
Adult Clay & Play - Thursdays
Thursday, January 7, 2021 – Thursday, January 28, 2021    
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Combine these forming methods together to make some fun shapes! Students should expect to make several pieces using these techniques. With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Thursdays: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Adults. Jan. 7 – Jan. 28, 2021.
More Info
Center Stage Comedy: Chris Gorges with Tiffany Barbee
Center Stage Comedy: Chris Gorges with Tiffany Barbee
Saturday, January 9, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Chris Gorges has been doing comedy for over 25 years in many forms. From short films, improvisation and radio, he has proved his range! High energy, honest and edgy comedy set the tone for a show that is never the same twice. Tiffany Barbee is a sweet and quirky retired pageant kid turned national touring stand-up comedian, 5th degree black belt, Bible student, actress and model. This is a Saturday night show.
More Info
Adult Clay & Play - Tuesdays
Adult Clay & Play - Tuesdays
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 – Tuesday, February 2, 2021    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Combine these forming methods together to make some fun shapes! Students should expect to make several pieces using these techniques. With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Tuesdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults.
More Info
Fundamentals of Drawing
Fundamentals of Drawing
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 – Tuesday, February 23, 2021    
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Fundamentals of Drawing. A multi-level class for anyone who would like to explore or enhance their drawing skills. Whether you are new to art-making or are looking for a class to help solidify these basic skills. We will focus on line and mass, organic and geometric shape-making, and the depiction of volume. Jan. 19 – Feb. 23, 2021.
More Info
Acrylic Experiences
Acrylic Experiences
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 – Wednesday, February 24, 2021    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Painting Studio with Dee Hood, 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. January 20 – February 24, 2021.
More Info
Painting with Watercolors
Painting with Watercolors
Thursday, January 21, 2021 – Thursday, February 25, 2021    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Painting with Watercolors. For students at all levels. Explore: color; brush strokes from flat washes to dancing with your brushes; techniques from wet to scrubbing; and more. Includes Materials. Jan. 19 – Feb. 23, 2021.
More Info
Jimmy Griswold Band: Fast Fingers Rocking Blues
Jimmy Griswold Band: Fast Fingers Rocking Blues
Saturday, January 23, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Jimmy Griswold can regularly be found playing guitar at venues of all sizes. Jimmy pays homage to any artist he covers, whether it be the warm tones of T-bone Walker & B.B. King, or the screaming sounds of Roy Buchanan, Jeff Beck and Steve Ray Vaughan, all while staying true to his original style. Sat. Jan. 23, 2021 at 7:30pm
More Info
Poetry Contest: My Hope for 2021
Poetry Contest: My Hope for 2021
Thursday, January 28, 2021 – Monday, March 1, 2021    
All Day
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
The inaugural Firehouse Poetry Contest will be held from January 28 until March 1, 2021. In the spirit of Amanda Gorman's inaugural poem, "The Hill We Climb," poets are encouraged to write on the theme of "My Hope for 2021." Poems may be formal or free verse (any style accepted), but poems must be under 50 lines. A $5.00 submission fee required to enter the contest.
More Info
The Victoria Ginty Band - New Group!
The Victoria Ginty Band - New Group!
Saturday, January 30, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED. Come out and see Victoria Ginty, and her new band! Victoria has a rich history as an award-winning recording artist and singer-songwriter. She lives locally in Apollo Beach, so she and her band will be able to perform at the Firehouse on Saturday, January 30, 2021, 7:30 pm.
More Info
Events on Thursday, January 7, 2021
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
7 Jan 21
Ruskin
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
7 Jan 21
Ruskin
Adult Clay & Play - Thursdays
Adult Clay & Play - Thursdays
7 Jan 21
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, January 9, 2021
Center Stage Comedy: Chris Gorges with Tiffany Barbee
Center Stage Comedy: Chris Gorges with Tiffany Barbee
9 Jan 21
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Adult Clay & Play - Tuesdays
Adult Clay & Play - Tuesdays
12 Jan 21
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Fundamentals of Drawing
Fundamentals of Drawing
19 Jan 21
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Acrylic Experiences
Acrylic Experiences
20 Jan 21
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, January 21, 2021
Painting with Watercolors
Painting with Watercolors
21 Jan 21
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, January 23, 2021
Jimmy Griswold Band: Fast Fingers Rocking Blues
Jimmy Griswold Band: Fast Fingers Rocking Blues
23 Jan 21
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, January 28, 2021
Poetry Contest: My Hope for 2021
Poetry Contest: My Hope for 2021
28 Jan 21
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, January 30, 2021
The Victoria Ginty Band - New Group!
The Victoria Ginty Band - New Group!
30 Jan 21
Ruskin

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