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- Firehouse Cultural Center
101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL 33570
Firehouse Events
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10:00 AM - Fundamentals of Drawing
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9:30 AM - Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
9:30 AM - Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
1:30 PM - Painting with Watercolors
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9:30 AM - Adult Clay & Play - Tuesdays
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7:30 PM - Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
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6:00 PM - Acrylic Experiences
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7:30 PM - James Suggs and Ken Franckling
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9:30 AM - Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
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Tuesday, March 2, 2021 – Tuesday, April 6, 2021
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. March 2 - April 6, 2021.
Thursday, March 4, 2021 – Thursday, March 25, 2021
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. Mar. 4 – Mar. 25, 2021.
Thursday, March 4, 2021 – Sunday, April 4, 2021
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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.
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 – Tuesday, March 30, 2021
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. Tuesdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults.
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 – Wednesday, April 21, 2021
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. March 17 – April 21, 2021.
Thursday, April 1, 2021 – Sunday, May 2, 2021
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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.
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.
There are several ways folks can donate: cash, check, credit/debit card or monthly, by becoming a “Sustaining Member.” All the information can be found here.
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: