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Happy 4th of July from The Firehouse!

July 2, 2024/in Uncategorized /by Elaine Simmons
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Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, September 2, 2021 – Thursday, September 30, 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, July 2021 - Dec 2021.
More Info
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, September 2, 2021 – Sunday, October 3, 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
Painting with Watercolors: Session 1
Painting with Watercolors: Session 1
Thursday, September 2, 2021 – Thursday, October 7, 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. Sept. 2 - Oct. 7, 2021.
More Info
Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 8
Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 8
Saturday, September 4, 2021 – Saturday, September 25, 2021    
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
NEW CLASS: Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 8. 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. DATES: Saturdays, Sept. 4 - Sept. 25, 9:00 am to 10:30 am.
More Info
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 – Friday, October 8, 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. Tuesdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, July 2021 - Dec 2021.
More Info
T-Bone Hamilton & TC Carr
T-Bone Hamilton & TC Carr
Saturday, September 11, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
TBone Hamilton and TC Carr return to the Firehouse Center Stage for a night of outstanding blues music.
More Info
Painting Simplified
Painting Simplified
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 – Tuesday, October 19, 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. Tuesdays, Sept 14 – Oct 19, 2021
More Info
Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
Saturday, September 18, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Come over to the Firehouse Center Stage to hear Irish tunes with Mike Donahue and Third Man Out!
More Info
Quilling for the Holidays
Quilling for the Holidays
Tuesday, September 21, 2021    
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Learn how to use a quilling tool, to create basic quilled shapes, select the right quilling paper, and much more! With your registration: a kit that includes all class materials (yours to keep) and hands-on, step-by-step instruction with a professional quilling instructor.
More Info
Abstract Painting Challenge
Abstract Painting Challenge
Wednesday, September 22, 2021    
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Ideas From Nature – organic shapes, patterns, textures, mark making. Let your inner artist out to play in this fun and informative class. Challenge a friend to join you for a night out! This is a nurturing and comfortable setting where we encourage one another to keep experimenting and learning. Small group in a Big Space!
More Info
Introduction to Nature Journaling
Introduction to Nature Journaling
Saturday, September 25, 2021    
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
This workshop will show you how to become a keen observer of the natural world around you and how to use pictures, numbers, and words to convey what you see. No prior drawing experience needed.
More Info
Teen Open Studio with the Tampa Museum of Art
Teen Open Studio with the Tampa Museum of Art
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 – Tuesday, December 14, 2021    
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Teen Open Studio is a free program that gives teens in grades 6 through 12 the opportunity to create, learn, and work alongside local working artists. Teens can learn new techniques, explore new media, take on new themes, and hear about careers in the arts from new artists. All Materials Provided. In Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
More Info
Remix Workshops
Remix Workshops
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 – Tuesday, December 14, 2021    
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Remix: A wide range of follow-along make-and-take art workshops for adults inspired by the Tampa Museum of Art’s current exhibitions. Workshops are designed to be enjoyed by participants of any skill level and all materials are provided.
More Info
Dwayne White & Friends
Dwayne White & Friends
Saturday, October 2, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Come hang out with Dwayne White & Friends featuring the Dwayne White 4! DW4 features bassist Erik Hempel, saxophonist Tristan Nelson & Stephen Stewart on drums. Meet some of the finest young musicians on the Tampa Bay jazz scene! Music flows from 7:30 - 9:30 pm. See you there!
More Info
Events on Thursday, September 2, 2021
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
2 Sep 21
Ruskin
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
2 Sep 21
Ruskin
Painting with Watercolors: Session 1
Painting with Watercolors: Session 1
2 Sep 21
Ruskin
more...
Events on Saturday, September 4, 2021
Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 8
Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 8
4 Sep 21
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
7 Sep 21
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, September 11, 2021
T-Bone Hamilton & TC Carr
T-Bone Hamilton & TC Carr
11 Sep 21
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Painting Simplified
Painting Simplified
14 Sep 21
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, September 18, 2021
Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
18 Sep 21
Ruskin
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Quilling for the Holidays
Quilling for the Holidays
21 Sep 21
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Abstract Painting Challenge
Abstract Painting Challenge
22 Sep 21
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, September 25, 2021
Introduction to Nature Journaling
Introduction to Nature Journaling
25 Sep 21
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Teen Open Studio with the Tampa Museum of Art
Teen Open Studio with the Tampa Museum of Art
28 Sep 21
Ruskin
Remix Workshops
Remix Workshops
28 Sep 21
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, October 2, 2021
Dwayne White & Friends
Dwayne White & Friends
2 Oct 21
Ruskin

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    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
    Thursday, September 2, 2021 – Thursday, September 30, 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, July 2021 - Dec 2021.
    More Info
    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    Thursday, September 2, 2021 – Sunday, October 3, 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
    Painting with Watercolors: Session 1
    Painting with Watercolors: Session 1
    Thursday, September 2, 2021 – Thursday, October 7, 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. Sept. 2 - Oct. 7, 2021.
    More Info
    Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 8
    Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 8
    Saturday, September 4, 2021 – Saturday, September 25, 2021    
    9:00 am – 10:30 am
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    NEW CLASS: Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 8. 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. DATES: Saturdays, Sept. 4 - Sept. 25, 9:00 am to 10:30 am.
    More Info
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
    Tuesday, September 7, 2021 – Friday, October 8, 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. Tuesdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, July 2021 - Dec 2021.
    More Info
    T-Bone Hamilton & TC Carr
    T-Bone Hamilton & TC Carr
    Saturday, September 11, 2021    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    TBone Hamilton and TC Carr return to the Firehouse Center Stage for a night of outstanding blues music.
    More Info
    Painting Simplified
    Painting Simplified
    Tuesday, September 14, 2021 – Tuesday, October 19, 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. Tuesdays, Sept 14 – Oct 19, 2021
    More Info
    Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
    Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
    Saturday, September 18, 2021    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    Come over to the Firehouse Center Stage to hear Irish tunes with Mike Donahue and Third Man Out!
    More Info
    Quilling for the Holidays
    Quilling for the Holidays
    Tuesday, September 21, 2021    
    1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Learn how to use a quilling tool, to create basic quilled shapes, select the right quilling paper, and much more! With your registration: a kit that includes all class materials (yours to keep) and hands-on, step-by-step instruction with a professional quilling instructor.
    More Info
    Abstract Painting Challenge
    Abstract Painting Challenge
    Wednesday, September 22, 2021    
    6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Ideas From Nature – organic shapes, patterns, textures, mark making. Let your inner artist out to play in this fun and informative class. Challenge a friend to join you for a night out! This is a nurturing and comfortable setting where we encourage one another to keep experimenting and learning. Small group in a Big Space!
    More Info
    Introduction to Nature Journaling
    Introduction to Nature Journaling
    Saturday, September 25, 2021    
    10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    This workshop will show you how to become a keen observer of the natural world around you and how to use pictures, numbers, and words to convey what you see. No prior drawing experience needed.
    More Info
    Teen Open Studio with the Tampa Museum of Art
    Teen Open Studio with the Tampa Museum of Art
    Tuesday, September 28, 2021 – Tuesday, December 14, 2021    
    6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Teen Open Studio is a free program that gives teens in grades 6 through 12 the opportunity to create, learn, and work alongside local working artists. Teens can learn new techniques, explore new media, take on new themes, and hear about careers in the arts from new artists. All Materials Provided. In Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
    More Info
    Remix Workshops
    Remix Workshops
    Tuesday, September 28, 2021 – Tuesday, December 14, 2021    
    6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Remix: A wide range of follow-along make-and-take art workshops for adults inspired by the Tampa Museum of Art’s current exhibitions. Workshops are designed to be enjoyed by participants of any skill level and all materials are provided.
    More Info
    Dwayne White & Friends
    Dwayne White & Friends
    Saturday, October 2, 2021    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    Come hang out with Dwayne White & Friends featuring the Dwayne White 4! DW4 features bassist Erik Hempel, saxophonist Tristan Nelson & Stephen Stewart on drums. Meet some of the finest young musicians on the Tampa Bay jazz scene! Music flows from 7:30 - 9:30 pm. See you there!
    More Info
    Events on Thursday, September 2, 2021
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
    2 Sep 21
    Ruskin
    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    2 Sep 21
    Ruskin
    Painting with Watercolors: Session 1
    Painting with Watercolors: Session 1
    2 Sep 21
    Ruskin
    more...
    Events on Saturday, September 4, 2021
    Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 8
    Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 8
    4 Sep 21
    Ruskin
    Events on Tuesday, September 7, 2021
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
    7 Sep 21
    Ruskin
    Events on Saturday, September 11, 2021
    T-Bone Hamilton & TC Carr
    T-Bone Hamilton & TC Carr
    11 Sep 21
    Ruskin
    Events on Tuesday, September 14, 2021
    Painting Simplified
    Painting Simplified
    14 Sep 21
    Ruskin
    Events on Saturday, September 18, 2021
    Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
    Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
    18 Sep 21
    Ruskin
    Events on Tuesday, September 21, 2021
    Quilling for the Holidays
    Quilling for the Holidays
    21 Sep 21
    Ruskin
    Events on Wednesday, September 22, 2021
    Abstract Painting Challenge
    Abstract Painting Challenge
    22 Sep 21
    Ruskin
    Events on Saturday, September 25, 2021
    Introduction to Nature Journaling
    Introduction to Nature Journaling
    25 Sep 21
    Ruskin
    Events on Tuesday, September 28, 2021
    Teen Open Studio with the Tampa Museum of Art
    Teen Open Studio with the Tampa Museum of Art
    28 Sep 21
    Ruskin
    Remix Workshops
    Remix Workshops
    28 Sep 21
    Ruskin
    Events on Saturday, October 2, 2021
    Dwayne White & Friends
    Dwayne White & Friends
    2 Oct 21
    Ruskin

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