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Happy 4th of July from The Firehouse!

July 2, 2024/in Uncategorized /by Elaine Simmons
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Flower Design Workshop
Flower Design Workshop
Wednesday, December 1, 2021    
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Create a Centerpiece that is sure to “Sleigh” your guests. Make your own flower arrangement! Instructor: Laura Nation, FSMD. Wed, Dec 1, 2021.
More Info
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, December 2, 2021 – Sunday, January 2, 2022    
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, July 2021 - Dec 2021.
More Info
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, December 2, 2021 – Sunday, January 2, 2022    
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 - Thursday Evening
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
Thursday, December 2, 2021 – Sunday, January 2, 2022    
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Adults. Book Monthly, July 2021 - Dec 2021.
More Info
Valerie Gillespie
Valerie Gillespie
Saturday, December 4, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Valerie Gillespie on sax and vocals. More on her band to come! Join us for a great night!
More Info
Valerie Gillespie
Valerie Gillespie
Saturday, December 4, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Holiday Show! Valerie Gillespie on sax and vocals. More on her band to come! Join us for a great night!
More Info
More Than Basic: Drawing Workshop
More Than Basic: Drawing Workshop
Monday, December 6, 2021 – Monday, December 13, 2021    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Beginners you will learn the basics of drawing: like direct of lines proportions and form. Advanced artists you will learn how to refine your skills and also learn new shading techniques. Mondays, Dec. 6 & 13, 1:30pm – 3:30pm.
More Info
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 – Friday, January 7, 2022    
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. Tuesdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, July 2021 - Dec 2021.
More Info
Silk Scarf Creations
Silk Scarf Creations
Wednesday, December 8, 2021    
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Super fun workshop! Dee Hood will show us ways to create beautiful silk scarves, using just a little ink and alcohol. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, 6:00pm – 7:30pm.
More Info
Photo Shoot for Pets! Dec 11
Photo Shoot for Pets! Dec 11
Saturday, December 11, 2021    
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Photo Shoot for Pets! Event Date is Saturday, Dec. 11 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Time slots are every 20 minutes for Bookings.
More Info
TBone Hamilton Blues All Stars
TBone Hamilton Blues All Stars
Saturday, December 11, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
TBone Hamilton and the Blues All-Stars are a band led by Bassist/Vocalist Tom “TBone” Hamilton. With John Puhl (Guitar & Vocals), Eric Mullins (Sax) and Eric Elsner (Drums) this is an event not to miss! Saturday, Dec 11, 7:30 - 9:30 pm.
More Info
Photo Shoot for Pets! Dec. 13
Photo Shoot for Pets! Dec. 13
Monday, December 13, 2021    
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Photo Shoot for Pets! Event Date is Monday, Dec. 13 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Time slots are every 20 minutes for Bookings.
More Info
The Elves & the Shoemaker
The Elves & the Shoemaker
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 – Friday, December 17, 2021    
10:45 am – 12:45 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Field Trip Performances
The Elves & the Shoemaker: The classic Brothers Grimm story takes the stage as an original musical with new lyrics set to traditional holiday melodies. An Elf must help a poor shoemaker... with the help of the elves in the audience. Ideal for Grades K through 8.
More Info
Intro to Metalsmithing
Intro to Metalsmithing
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 – Thursday, December 16, 2021    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Come explore the art of metalsmithing. You will saw, file, texture and rivet on silver, copper, and brass. Emphasis will be texturing & riveting metals together, creating your unique jewelry. Various techniques will be demonstrated. You will make a finished piece of jewelry of either a pendant or earrings. All materials supplied. Wednesday, Dec. 15 or Thursday, Dec. 16 - 6:00pm – 8:30pm
More Info
Center Stage Comedy: Rahn Hortman
Center Stage Comedy: Rahn Hortman
Friday, December 17, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Rahn Hortman has a unique blend of profanity-free banter! He makes pointed observations about everyday people that leaves no one safe. At 5'5 1/2" (don't forget the half) he's still waiting on the NBA to call. Until then, he's become a crowd favorite bringing home the title in the TV Channel 32 Comedy Challenge, Nationally Syndicated Cowhead Competition, and he was a Finalist in Florida's Funniest Comedian. Friday, Dec. 17, 2021.
More Info
Events on Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Flower Design Workshop
Flower Design Workshop
1 Dec 21
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, December 2, 2021
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
2 Dec 21
Ruskin
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
2 Dec 21
Ruskin
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
2 Dec 21
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, December 4, 2021
Valerie Gillespie
Valerie Gillespie
4 Dec 21
Ruskin
Valerie Gillespie
Valerie Gillespie
4 Dec 21
Ruskin
Events on Monday, December 6, 2021
More Than Basic: Drawing Workshop
More Than Basic: Drawing Workshop
6 Dec 21
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
7 Dec 21
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Silk Scarf Creations
Silk Scarf Creations
8 Dec 21
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, December 11, 2021
Photo Shoot for Pets! Dec 11
Photo Shoot for Pets! Dec 11
11 Dec 21
Ruskin
TBone Hamilton Blues All Stars
TBone Hamilton Blues All Stars
11 Dec 21
Ruskin
Events on Monday, December 13, 2021
Photo Shoot for Pets! Dec. 13
Photo Shoot for Pets! Dec. 13
13 Dec 21
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, December 15, 2021
The Elves & the Shoemaker
The Elves & the Shoemaker
15 Dec 21
Ruskin
Intro to Metalsmithing
Intro to Metalsmithing
15 Dec 21
Ruskin
Events on Friday, December 17, 2021
Center Stage Comedy: Rahn Hortman
Center Stage Comedy: Rahn Hortman
17 Dec 21
Ruskin

Events & Programs

Kids Theater Program in partnership with Patel Conservatory Straz - Ages 5 - 9
Jan 5, 2026  – Apr 13, 2026Kids Theater Program in partnership with Patel Conservatory Straz - 2026
Jan 5, 2026  – Apr 13, 2026Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesday - Thursday
Jan 8, 2026  – Dec 17, 2026Figure Drawing Group
Jan 8, 2026  – May 21, 2026Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Jan 8, 2026  – Dec 17, 2026Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Feb 12, 2026  – Mar 12, 2026Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Feb 23, 2026  – Mar 30, 2026Figure Drawing
Mar 12, 2026  – Mar 13, 2026Homeschool: Decoupage Shells Workshop
Mar 13, 2026 Seaglass Resin Jewelry
Mar 13, 2026
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    Flower Design Workshop
    Flower Design Workshop
    Wednesday, December 1, 2021    
    3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Create a Centerpiece that is sure to “Sleigh” your guests. Make your own flower arrangement! Instructor: Laura Nation, FSMD. Wed, Dec 1, 2021.
    More Info
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
    Thursday, December 2, 2021 – Sunday, January 2, 2022    
    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, July 2021 - Dec 2021.
    More Info
    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    Thursday, December 2, 2021 – Sunday, January 2, 2022    
    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 - Thursday Evening
    Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
    Thursday, December 2, 2021 – Sunday, January 2, 2022    
    6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
    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: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Adults. Book Monthly, July 2021 - Dec 2021.
    More Info
    Valerie Gillespie
    Valerie Gillespie
    Saturday, December 4, 2021    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    Valerie Gillespie on sax and vocals. More on her band to come! Join us for a great night!
    More Info
    Valerie Gillespie
    Valerie Gillespie
    Saturday, December 4, 2021    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    Holiday Show! Valerie Gillespie on sax and vocals. More on her band to come! Join us for a great night!
    More Info
    More Than Basic: Drawing Workshop
    More Than Basic: Drawing Workshop
    Monday, December 6, 2021 – Monday, December 13, 2021    
    1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Beginners you will learn the basics of drawing: like direct of lines proportions and form. Advanced artists you will learn how to refine your skills and also learn new shading techniques. Mondays, Dec. 6 & 13, 1:30pm – 3:30pm.
    More Info
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
    Tuesday, December 7, 2021 – Friday, January 7, 2022    
    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. Tuesdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, July 2021 - Dec 2021.
    More Info
    Silk Scarf Creations
    Silk Scarf Creations
    Wednesday, December 8, 2021    
    6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Super fun workshop! Dee Hood will show us ways to create beautiful silk scarves, using just a little ink and alcohol. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, 6:00pm – 7:30pm.
    More Info
    Photo Shoot for Pets! Dec 11
    Photo Shoot for Pets! Dec 11
    Saturday, December 11, 2021    
    9:00 am – 4:00 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Photo Shoot for Pets! Event Date is Saturday, Dec. 11 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Time slots are every 20 minutes for Bookings.
    More Info
    TBone Hamilton Blues All Stars
    TBone Hamilton Blues All Stars
    Saturday, December 11, 2021    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    TBone Hamilton and the Blues All-Stars are a band led by Bassist/Vocalist Tom “TBone” Hamilton. With John Puhl (Guitar & Vocals), Eric Mullins (Sax) and Eric Elsner (Drums) this is an event not to miss! Saturday, Dec 11, 7:30 - 9:30 pm.
    More Info
    Photo Shoot for Pets! Dec. 13
    Photo Shoot for Pets! Dec. 13
    Monday, December 13, 2021    
    9:00 am – 4:00 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Photo Shoot for Pets! Event Date is Monday, Dec. 13 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Time slots are every 20 minutes for Bookings.
    More Info
    The Elves & the Shoemaker
    The Elves & the Shoemaker
    Wednesday, December 15, 2021 – Friday, December 17, 2021    
    10:45 am – 12:45 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Field Trip Performances
    The Elves & the Shoemaker: The classic Brothers Grimm story takes the stage as an original musical with new lyrics set to traditional holiday melodies. An Elf must help a poor shoemaker... with the help of the elves in the audience. Ideal for Grades K through 8.
    More Info
    Intro to Metalsmithing
    Intro to Metalsmithing
    Wednesday, December 15, 2021 – Thursday, December 16, 2021    
    6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Come explore the art of metalsmithing. You will saw, file, texture and rivet on silver, copper, and brass. Emphasis will be texturing & riveting metals together, creating your unique jewelry. Various techniques will be demonstrated. You will make a finished piece of jewelry of either a pendant or earrings. All materials supplied. Wednesday, Dec. 15 or Thursday, Dec. 16 - 6:00pm – 8:30pm
    More Info
    Center Stage Comedy: Rahn Hortman
    Center Stage Comedy: Rahn Hortman
    Friday, December 17, 2021    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    Rahn Hortman has a unique blend of profanity-free banter! He makes pointed observations about everyday people that leaves no one safe. At 5'5 1/2" (don't forget the half) he's still waiting on the NBA to call. Until then, he's become a crowd favorite bringing home the title in the TV Channel 32 Comedy Challenge, Nationally Syndicated Cowhead Competition, and he was a Finalist in Florida's Funniest Comedian. Friday, Dec. 17, 2021.
    More Info
    Events on Wednesday, December 1, 2021
    Flower Design Workshop
    Flower Design Workshop
    1 Dec 21
    Ruskin
    Events on Thursday, December 2, 2021
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
    2 Dec 21
    Ruskin
    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    2 Dec 21
    Ruskin
    Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
    Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
    2 Dec 21
    Ruskin
    Events on Saturday, December 4, 2021
    Valerie Gillespie
    Valerie Gillespie
    4 Dec 21
    Ruskin
    Valerie Gillespie
    Valerie Gillespie
    4 Dec 21
    Ruskin
    Events on Monday, December 6, 2021
    More Than Basic: Drawing Workshop
    More Than Basic: Drawing Workshop
    6 Dec 21
    Ruskin
    Events on Tuesday, December 7, 2021
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
    7 Dec 21
    Ruskin
    Events on Wednesday, December 8, 2021
    Silk Scarf Creations
    Silk Scarf Creations
    8 Dec 21
    Ruskin
    Events on Saturday, December 11, 2021
    Photo Shoot for Pets! Dec 11
    Photo Shoot for Pets! Dec 11
    11 Dec 21
    Ruskin
    TBone Hamilton Blues All Stars
    TBone Hamilton Blues All Stars
    11 Dec 21
    Ruskin
    Events on Monday, December 13, 2021
    Photo Shoot for Pets! Dec. 13
    Photo Shoot for Pets! Dec. 13
    13 Dec 21
    Ruskin
    Events on Wednesday, December 15, 2021
    The Elves & the Shoemaker
    The Elves & the Shoemaker
    15 Dec 21
    Ruskin
    Intro to Metalsmithing
    Intro to Metalsmithing
    15 Dec 21
    Ruskin
    Events on Friday, December 17, 2021
    Center Stage Comedy: Rahn Hortman
    Center Stage Comedy: Rahn Hortman
    17 Dec 21
    Ruskin

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