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Happy 4th of July from The Firehouse!

July 2, 2024/in Uncategorized /by Elaine Simmons
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Color Theory Workshop
Color Theory Workshop
Wednesday, April 28, 2021    
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Color Theory Workshop: Color theory is a body of practical guidance to color mixing and the visual effects of a specific color combination. There are also definitions (or categories) of colors based on the color wheel: primary color, secondary color, and tertiary color. All Materials included. Wednesday, April 28 from 10:00am – 12:30pm
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Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 7
Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 7
Saturday, May 1, 2021 – Saturday, May 22, 2021    
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
NEW CLASS: Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 7. Fire up your creativity and learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Have fun and create any shape you desire! Students should expect to make several projects using these skills. Clay, tool, glazing and firing included. NEW DATES: Saturdays, May 3 - May 22, 9:00 am to 10:30 am.
More Info
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, May 6, 2021 – Sunday, June 6, 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
Valerie Gillespie with Jon Puhl
Valerie Gillespie with Jon Puhl
Saturday, May 8, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
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!
More Info
Comedy Night: The Return of Ron Feingold
Comedy Night: The Return of Ron Feingold
Friday, May 21, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
The return of Ron Feingold and his a cappella comedy! Headliner Ron Feingold is literally a one man vocal band, relying only on his voice as his sole instrument to create a truly unique musical comedy experience.
More Info
The Cadillac Cowboys
The Cadillac Cowboys
Saturday, May 22, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Ken Carlyle, T.J Weger, Eric "Flycatcher" Carlson, Don Cox, and Joe Martin - provide an infectious mix of original and classic songs deeply rooted in the styles of Western Swing, Bluegrass, Americana and Zydeco. Somewhere near the intersection of ‘Bon Ton Roulet’ and the ‘Clinch Mountain Back Step’, you will find the Cowboys serving up their musical gumbo.
More Info
Zentangle Workshop
Zentangle Workshop
Monday, May 24, 2021    
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns called tangles. Create with combinations of dots, lines, simple curves and orbs. These simple shapes are the "Elemental Strokes" in all Zentangle art. Drawing with deliberate focus reduces stress thru mindful, creative meditation. Patterns, Pen & Materials Supplied. Monday, May 24, 1:30pm - 3:30pm.
More Info
Painting Simplified
Painting Simplified
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 – Wednesday, June 9, 2021    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
This course is designed for beginner to intermediate level experiences with a desire to learn how to paint in acrylics and learn the versatility of this water medium. In this course you will learn how to get started in prepping your canvas, how to transfer your own reference and how to start painting. Wednesdays, May 26 – June 9, 2021
More Info
Painting with Watercolors
Painting with Watercolors
Thursday, May 27, 2021 – Thursday, July 1, 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. May 27- July 1, 2021.
More Info
Fundamentals of Drawing 101
Fundamentals of Drawing 101
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 – Tuesday, June 29, 2021    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Fundamentals of Drawing 101: One of the main focuses will be on training the eye how to see. Increase your skill-set with depth, shading and color choice. You will learn perspective, balance, form, and contrast as it all relates to composition. We will learn how to take a drawing from sketch to finished art. Tuesdays, June 1 – June 29.
More Info
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, June 3, 2021 – Sunday, July 4, 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
Flower Design Workshop
Flower Design Workshop
Saturday, June 5, 2021    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Flower Design! This fun class will teach the basics of flower designing. Make your own flower arrangement to take home! Instructor: Laura Nation, FSMD.
More Info
Events on Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Color Theory Workshop
Color Theory Workshop
28 Apr 21
Ruskin
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Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 7
Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 7
1 May 21
Ruskin
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Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
6 May 21
Ruskin
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Valerie Gillespie with Jon Puhl
Valerie Gillespie with Jon Puhl
8 May 21
Ruskin
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Comedy Night: The Return of Ron Feingold
Comedy Night: The Return of Ron Feingold
21 May 21
Ruskin
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The Cadillac Cowboys
The Cadillac Cowboys
22 May 21
Ruskin
Events on Monday, May 24, 2021
Zentangle Workshop
Zentangle Workshop
24 May 21
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Painting Simplified
Painting Simplified
26 May 21
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, May 27, 2021
Painting with Watercolors
Painting with Watercolors
27 May 21
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Fundamentals of Drawing 101
Fundamentals of Drawing 101
1 Jun 21
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, June 3, 2021
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
3 Jun 21
Ruskin
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Flower Design Workshop
Flower Design Workshop
5 Jun 21
Ruskin

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    10:00 AM - Flower Design Workshop
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    Color Theory Workshop
    Color Theory Workshop
    Wednesday, April 28, 2021    
    10:00 am – 12:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Color Theory Workshop: Color theory is a body of practical guidance to color mixing and the visual effects of a specific color combination. There are also definitions (or categories) of colors based on the color wheel: primary color, secondary color, and tertiary color. All Materials included. Wednesday, April 28 from 10:00am – 12:30pm
    More Info
    Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 7
    Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 7
    Saturday, May 1, 2021 – Saturday, May 22, 2021    
    9:00 am – 10:30 am
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    NEW CLASS: Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 7. Fire up your creativity and learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Have fun and create any shape you desire! Students should expect to make several projects using these skills. Clay, tool, glazing and firing included. NEW DATES: Saturdays, May 3 - May 22, 9:00 am to 10:30 am.
    More Info
    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    Thursday, May 6, 2021 – Sunday, June 6, 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
    Valerie Gillespie with Jon Puhl
    Valerie Gillespie with Jon Puhl
    Saturday, May 8, 2021    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    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!
    More Info
    Comedy Night: The Return of Ron Feingold
    Comedy Night: The Return of Ron Feingold
    Friday, May 21, 2021    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    The return of Ron Feingold and his a cappella comedy! Headliner Ron Feingold is literally a one man vocal band, relying only on his voice as his sole instrument to create a truly unique musical comedy experience.
    More Info
    The Cadillac Cowboys
    The Cadillac Cowboys
    Saturday, May 22, 2021    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    Ken Carlyle, T.J Weger, Eric "Flycatcher" Carlson, Don Cox, and Joe Martin - provide an infectious mix of original and classic songs deeply rooted in the styles of Western Swing, Bluegrass, Americana and Zydeco. Somewhere near the intersection of ‘Bon Ton Roulet’ and the ‘Clinch Mountain Back Step’, you will find the Cowboys serving up their musical gumbo.
    More Info
    Zentangle Workshop
    Zentangle Workshop
    Monday, May 24, 2021    
    1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns called tangles. Create with combinations of dots, lines, simple curves and orbs. These simple shapes are the "Elemental Strokes" in all Zentangle art. Drawing with deliberate focus reduces stress thru mindful, creative meditation. Patterns, Pen & Materials Supplied. Monday, May 24, 1:30pm - 3:30pm.
    More Info
    Painting Simplified
    Painting Simplified
    Wednesday, May 26, 2021 – Wednesday, June 9, 2021    
    1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    This course is designed for beginner to intermediate level experiences with a desire to learn how to paint in acrylics and learn the versatility of this water medium. In this course you will learn how to get started in prepping your canvas, how to transfer your own reference and how to start painting. Wednesdays, May 26 – June 9, 2021
    More Info
    Painting with Watercolors
    Painting with Watercolors
    Thursday, May 27, 2021 – Thursday, July 1, 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. May 27- July 1, 2021.
    More Info
    Fundamentals of Drawing 101
    Fundamentals of Drawing 101
    Tuesday, June 1, 2021 – Tuesday, June 29, 2021    
    1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Fundamentals of Drawing 101: One of the main focuses will be on training the eye how to see. Increase your skill-set with depth, shading and color choice. You will learn perspective, balance, form, and contrast as it all relates to composition. We will learn how to take a drawing from sketch to finished art. Tuesdays, June 1 – June 29.
    More Info
    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    Thursday, June 3, 2021 – Sunday, July 4, 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
    Flower Design Workshop
    Flower Design Workshop
    Saturday, June 5, 2021    
    10:00 am – 11:30 am
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Flower Design! This fun class will teach the basics of flower designing. Make your own flower arrangement to take home! Instructor: Laura Nation, FSMD.
    More Info
    Events on Wednesday, April 28, 2021
    Color Theory Workshop
    Color Theory Workshop
    28 Apr 21
    Ruskin
    Events on Saturday, May 1, 2021
    Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 7
    Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 7
    1 May 21
    Ruskin
    Events on Thursday, May 6, 2021
    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    6 May 21
    Ruskin
    Events on Saturday, May 8, 2021
    Valerie Gillespie with Jon Puhl
    Valerie Gillespie with Jon Puhl
    8 May 21
    Ruskin
    Events on Friday, May 21, 2021
    Comedy Night: The Return of Ron Feingold
    Comedy Night: The Return of Ron Feingold
    21 May 21
    Ruskin
    Events on Saturday, May 22, 2021
    The Cadillac Cowboys
    The Cadillac Cowboys
    22 May 21
    Ruskin
    Events on Monday, May 24, 2021
    Zentangle Workshop
    Zentangle Workshop
    24 May 21
    Ruskin
    Events on Wednesday, May 26, 2021
    Painting Simplified
    Painting Simplified
    26 May 21
    Ruskin
    Events on Thursday, May 27, 2021
    Painting with Watercolors
    Painting with Watercolors
    27 May 21
    Ruskin
    Events on Tuesday, June 1, 2021
    Fundamentals of Drawing 101
    Fundamentals of Drawing 101
    1 Jun 21
    Ruskin
    Events on Thursday, June 3, 2021
    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    3 Jun 21
    Ruskin
    Events on Saturday, June 5, 2021
    Flower Design Workshop
    Flower Design Workshop
    5 Jun 21
    Ruskin

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