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101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL 33570
Firehouse Events
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7:30 PM - Valerie Gillespie & Dan Harris
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9:30 AM - Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
6:30 PM - Adult Pottery Open Studio - Thursdays
6:30 PM - Adult Clay & Play - Thursdays
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9:30 AM - Poetry Workshops
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1:30 PM - Painting with Watercolors
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7:30 PM - Ona Kirei, Vocalist
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Wednesday, October 7, 2020 – Wednesday, November 11, 2020
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
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. October 7 – November 11, 2020.
Thursday, October 15, 2020 – Thursday, November 5, 2020
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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. Oct. 15 - Nov. 5, 2020.
Thursday, October 15, 2020 – Thursday, November 5, 2020
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Open Studio -Independent pottery making for the experienced potter. Instructor is on hand for those that want to try your hand in clay. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Thursdays: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Adults. Oct 15 - Nov 5, 2020.
Thursday, October 15, 2020 – Thursday, November 5, 2020
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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. Oct 15 - Nov 5, 2020
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 – Tuesday, November 24, 2020
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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. October 20 – November 24
One of the most divisive Presidential campaigns in history is coming down the homestretch... Will the ultimate loser be our system of democracy as we’ve known it? Join us for the next edition of Inside Journalism, offering an incisive examination of how this unprecedented election is being impacted by the headlines and social media.
Thursday, October 22, 2020 – Thursday, December 3, 2020
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
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. October 22 – December 3 (No class Nov.26)
Ona Kirei is a vocalist, composer, and an arranger from Barcelona. Ona speaks and sings in five different languages, this performance is a must see!
Performing with Ona: Alejandro Arenas on bass, Mark Feinman on drums (2 parts of LaLucha) and Pablo Arencibia on keyboard. Ona is currently living & working in the Tampa Bay area.
Hot Spot Quarterly Report – Spring 2019
/in Hot Spot News /by Elaine SimmonsThe FCC vision is clearer than ever: we are committed “to providing a lively, multi-use, cultural and educational facility that will be a vital catalyst and resource contributing to the quality of life for all in our diverse community and region.”
Please continue to spread the word about the Firehouse Cultural Center! Remember to mention us to your friends and neighbors, and share how they can support arts and education in Southshore.
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Perhaps you have a fundraising idea or would like to host a fundraiser? Perhaps you know of a business that would like to sponsor an event? Just give us a call to talk it over! Contact Georgia Vahue, Director, to discuss your thoughts, and to learn about partnership and sponsor opportunities: email hidden; JavaScript is required or 813-645-7651
Presenting Bourbon on the Bayou Photos
With a Thank You to Volunteers, Vendors and Attendees!
A Heartfelt Thanks to those behind the Scenes: