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Intro to the Pottery Wheel - Thursday, July 2, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Little Hands, Big Creations - Kids Pottery Ages 5 to 9 - Tuesday, July 7, 2026 – Tuesday, August 4, 2026 - 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Studio 55 | Paper Collage | TMA@Firehouse - Sunday, July 12, 2026 – Sunday, August 2, 2026 - 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Mud to Masterpiece: Adult Hand-building Clay - Monday, July 13, 2026 – Monday, August 3, 2026 - 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
From Mud to Magic - Kids Pottery Ages 10 and Up - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Return to Painting - Wednesday, July 22, 2026 – Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Seaglass Jewelry & Gifts - Wednesday, November 11, 2026 - 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Spiral Beaded Jewelry - Wednesday, November 11, 2026 - 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

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9:30 AM - Intro to the Pottery Wheel

1:00 PM - Little Hands, Big Creations - Kids Pottery Ages 5 to 9

11:00 AM - Open Pottery Studio - Saturday Class

1:00 PM - Studio 55 | Paper Collage | TMA@Firehouse

10:00 AM - Try Your Hand : Clay

1:30 PM - Mud to Masterpiece: Adult Hand-building Clay

1:00 PM - From Mud to Magic - Kids Pottery Ages 10 and Up

7:30 PM - Brandon Robertson Trio: Acclaimed Bassist

1:30 PM - Return to Painting

Intro to the Pottery Wheel

Thursday, July 2, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026

9:30 am – 12:00 pm

$180.00 - $200.00

Firehouse Cultural Center

Adult Ceramics
Adult Pottery
Workshops & Classes

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, July 2 – July 30 (5 weeks).

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Little Hands, Big Creations - Kids Pottery Ages 5 to 9

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 – Tuesday, August 4, 2026

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

$65.00

Firehouse Cultural Center

Kids Page
Workshops & Classes

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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Open Pottery Studio - Saturday Class

Saturday, July 11, 2026 – Saturday, December 12, 2026

11:00 am – 1:30 pm

$155.00 - $175.00

Firehouse Cultural Center

Adult Pottery
Workshops & Classes

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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Studio 55 | Paper Collage | TMA@Firehouse

Sunday, July 12, 2026 – Sunday, August 2, 2026

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

TMA-Workshops
Workshops & Classes

Adults 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level | Paper Collage | Inspired by the collage work of Mark Bradford, this class invites students to explore collage using decorative paper. Participants will create their own watercolor pages, images, and textured materials—incorporating elements like sandpaper and tape. All supplies are provided. Sundays | 1:00 – 4:00 PM Class Dates | Jul 12 – Aug 2 (4 classes). Classes held @ the Firehouse Annex.

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Try Your Hand : Clay

Monday, July 13, 2026

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Workshops & Classes

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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Mud to Masterpiece: Adult Hand-building Clay

Monday, July 13, 2026 – Monday, August 3, 2026

1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

$125.00 - $140.00

Firehouse Cultural Center

Workshops & Classes

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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From Mud to Magic - Kids Pottery Ages 10 and Up

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – Tuesday, August 11, 2026

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

$65.00

Firehouse Cultural Center

Kids Page
Workshops & Classes

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, July 14, 28 & Aug. 11, from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.

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Brandon Robertson Trio: Acclaimed Bassist

Saturday, July 18, 2026

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Center Stage
Center Stage Music

In 2018, Brandon received an EMMY® nomination for Best Collegiate Educational Program featuring the Florida Gulf Coast University Jazz Ensemble. His debut album, “Bass’d on a True Story” (Slammin Media/Believe Distribution), reached #16 on the iTunes Top 200 Jazz Releases, earning critical acclaim for its artistry and originality. Come out and listen to the music at The Firehouse Center Stage on Saturday, July 18 @7:30 pm!

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Return to Painting

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 – Wednesday, August 19, 2026

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

$125.00 - $145.00

Firehouse Cultural Center

Workshops & Classes

Return to Painting: This 5 week summer course is an introduction (or refresher) to the materials, techniques and processes of painting. Classes will focus on developing students’ understanding of composition, color theory and surface. NEW DATES: Wednesdays July 22 - August 19 in FCC Studio 1:30 – 3:30 pm (5 weeks).

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Events on Thursday, July 2, 2026

Intro to the Pottery Wheel

2 Jul 26

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Events on Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Little Hands, Big Creations - Kids Pottery Ages 5 to 9

7 Jul 26

Ruskin

Events on Saturday, July 11, 2026

Open Pottery Studio - Saturday Class

11 Jul 26

Ruskin

Events on Sunday, July 12, 2026

Studio 55 | Paper Collage | TMA@Firehouse

12 Jul 26

Ruskin

Events on Monday, July 13, 2026

Try Your Hand : Clay

13 Jul 26

Ruskin

Mud to Masterpiece: Adult Hand-building Clay

13 Jul 26

Ruskin

Events on Tuesday, July 14, 2026

From Mud to Magic - Kids Pottery Ages 10 and Up

14 Jul 26

Ruskin

Events on Saturday, July 18, 2026

Brandon Robertson Trio: Acclaimed Bassist

18 Jul 26

Ruskin

Events on Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Return to Painting

22 Jul 26

Ruskin

Events & Programs

Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesday - Thursday
Jan 8, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Jan 8, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026
Imagine, Explore, Discover! Summer Camp 2026
Jun 1, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026
Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Jul 2, 2026 – Jul 30, 2026
Little Hands, Big Creations - Kids Pottery Ages 5 to 9
Jul 7, 2026 – Aug 4, 2026
Open Pottery Studio - Saturday Class
Jul 11, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026
Studio 55 | Paper Collage | TMA@Firehouse
Jul 12, 2026 – Aug 2, 2026
Mud to Masterpiece: Adult Hand-building Clay
Jul 13, 2026 – Aug 3, 2026
From Mud to Magic - Kids Pottery Ages 10 and Up
Jul 14, 2026 – Aug 11, 2026
Brandon Robertson Trio: Acclaimed Bassist
Jul 18, 2026
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