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- Firehouse Cultural Center
101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL 33570
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1:30 PM - Fundamentals of Drawing 101
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9:30 AM - Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
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10:00 AM - Flower Design Workshop
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9:30 AM - Adult Clay & Play - Tuesdays
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7:30 PM - The Victoria Ginty Band
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7:30 PM - Comedy Night: Ken Miller
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9:30 AM - Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
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Tuesday, June 1, 2021 – Tuesday, June 29, 2021
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
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.
Thursday, June 3, 2021 – Sunday, July 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.
Thursday, June 10, 2021 – Thursday, July 1, 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. June 10 – July 1, 2021.
Thursday, June 10, 2021 – Thursday, July 1, 2021
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. June 10 – July 1, 2021.
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 – Tuesday, July 6, 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. June 15 - July 6, 2021.
Returning to Center Stage at the Firehouse is Victoria Ginty and her full band!
Victoria & the band is looking forward to bringing some soulful and also energetic FAVORITES of the band! The performance will be delivering favorite Firehouse material by 3 strong lead singers. The music will be Blues-centric, from Chicago Blues, to Modern Tedeschi Trucks stylings, to Louisiana.
Saturday, June 26, 2021 – Wednesday, July 28, 2021
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
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, June 26 – July 28, 2021
Thursday, July 1, 2021 – Sunday, August 1, 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, July 2021 - Dec 2021.
Thursday, July 1, 2021 – Sunday, August 1, 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.
Thursday, July 1, 2021 – Sunday, August 1, 2021
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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.
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: