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Happy 4th of July from The Firehouse!

July 2, 2024/in Uncategorized /by Elaine Simmons
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6:00 PM - Celebrate Black History Month in Food!
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10:30 AM - Intro to Metalsmithing
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Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 – Saturday, February 26, 2022    
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, Jan 2022 - July 2022.
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Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, February 3, 2022 – Monday, February 28, 2022    
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 2022 - June 2022.
More Info
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, February 3, 2022 – Sunday, March 6, 2022    
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
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
Thursday, February 3, 2022 – Monday, February 28, 2022    
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2022 - July 2022.
More Info
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, February 4, 2022 – Tuesday, March 1, 2022    
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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, February 2022 - June 2022.
More Info
Nothing's Better Than Chocolate
Nothing's Better Than Chocolate
Saturday, February 5, 2022    
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Come & Create at the: Nothing's Better Than Chocolate rubber stamping workshop. Saturday, Feb. 5, 9:00 am – 12:00 am. Please register by Jan. 24!
More Info
Zach Bartholomew Band
Zach Bartholomew Band
Saturday, February 5, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Zach Bartholomew is an award-winning jazz pianist, composer, and music educator. His original music and unique arrangements are inspired by the jazz tradition, but also draw heavily from Afro-Cuban rhythms and modern influences.
More Info
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, February 11, 2022 – Tuesday, March 8, 2022    
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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, February 2022 - June 2022.
More Info
Intro to Metalsmithing
Intro to Metalsmithing
Saturday, February 12, 2022    
10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Come explore the art of metalsmithing. You will saw, file, texture and rivet on silver, copper, and brass. Emphasis will be texturing & riveting metals together, creating your unique jewelry. Various techniques will be demonstrated. You will make a finished piece of jewelry of either a pendant or earrings. All materials supplied. Sat. Feb 12 from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm.
More Info
Valerie Gillespie
Valerie Gillespie
Saturday, February 12, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Join us for Organic Jazz featuring Valerie Gillespie on reeds and vocals, accompanied by Rick Steuart, Dan Harris and Joe Renda. The advent of the Hammond B3 organ in the mid-20th century created a new genre of jazz. This sound will be brought to you up close and personal at Center Stage at the Firehouse!
More Info
Painting with Watercolors
Painting with Watercolors
Thursday, February 17, 2022 – Thursday, March 24, 2022    
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. Feb. 17 - Mar. 24, 2022.
More Info
Celebrate Black History Month in Food!
Celebrate Black History Month in Food!
Thursday, February 17, 2022    
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
The history of southern food IS the history of African American food. Cook along with Chef Anita and Dr. Vinny and learn how to make a classic Jambalaya. NOTE: Kids are more likely to try new foods when they help prepare recipes. Learn how to create healthy eating habits. Join online Thursday February 17th at 6:00 pm.
More Info
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, February 18, 2022 – Tuesday, March 15, 2022    
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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, February 2022 - June 2022.
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Comedy Night: G. David Howard
Comedy Night: G. David Howard
Friday, February 18, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Headliner G. David Howard returns to the Firehouse! Also featuring Bill Ohse!
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Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, February 25, 2022 – Tuesday, March 22, 2022    
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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, February 2022 - June 2022.
More Info
Scotty Wright Jazz Musician
Scotty Wright Jazz Musician
Saturday, February 26, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
A veteran musician for over 30 years, one can hear the entire spectrum of jazz singing in the performance of vocalist Scotty Wright. With a warm, rich-toned voice and relaxed delivery, Scotty possesses a unique sound that is deeply rooted in the jazz tradition. His style features harmonic sophistication, a playful rhythmic approach and insightful phrasing of the lyric. Saturday, February 26 at 7:30 pm.
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Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 – Tuesday, March 29, 2022    
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, Jan 2022 - July 2022.
More Info
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, March 3, 2022 – Thursday, March 31, 2022    
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 2022 - June 2022.
More Info
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, March 3, 2022 – Sunday, April 3, 2022    
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
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
Thursday, March 3, 2022 – Thursday, March 31, 2022    
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2022 - July 2022.
More Info
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, March 4, 2022 – Tuesday, March 29, 2022    
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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, February 2022 - June 2022.
More Info
Intro to Metalsmithing
Intro to Metalsmithing
Saturday, March 5, 2022    
10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Come explore the art of metalsmithing. You will saw, file, texture and rivet on silver, copper, and brass. Emphasis will be texturing & riveting metals together, creating your unique jewelry. Various techniques will be demonstrated. You will make a finished piece of jewelry of either a pendant or earrings. All materials supplied. Saturday, March 5, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm.
More Info
James Suggs: Tribute to Louis Armstrong
James Suggs: Tribute to Louis Armstrong
Saturday, March 5, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
James Suggs March 5, 2022: Tribute to Blues Alley jazz artists.
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Events on Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
1 Feb 22
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, February 3, 2022
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
3 Feb 22
Ruskin
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
3 Feb 22
Ruskin
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
3 Feb 22
Ruskin
Events on Friday, February 4, 2022
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
4 Feb 22
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, February 5, 2022
Nothing's Better Than Chocolate
Nothing's Better Than Chocolate
5 Feb 22
Ruskin
Zach Bartholomew Band
Zach Bartholomew Band
5 Feb 22
Ruskin
Events on Friday, February 11, 2022
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
11 Feb 22
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, February 12, 2022
Intro to Metalsmithing
Intro to Metalsmithing
12 Feb 22
Ruskin
Valerie Gillespie
Valerie Gillespie
12 Feb 22
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, February 17, 2022
Painting with Watercolors
Painting with Watercolors
17 Feb 22
Ruskin
Celebrate Black History Month in Food!
Celebrate Black History Month in Food!
17 Feb 22
Ruskin
Events on Friday, February 18, 2022
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
18 Feb 22
Ruskin
Comedy Night: G. David Howard
Comedy Night: G. David Howard
18 Feb 22
Ruskin
Events on Friday, February 25, 2022
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
25 Feb 22
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, February 26, 2022
Scotty Wright Jazz Musician
Scotty Wright Jazz Musician
26 Feb 22
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
1 Mar 22
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, March 3, 2022
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
3 Mar 22
Ruskin
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
3 Mar 22
Ruskin
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
3 Mar 22
Ruskin
Events on Friday, March 4, 2022
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
4 Mar 22
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, March 5, 2022
Intro to Metalsmithing
Intro to Metalsmithing
5 Mar 22
Ruskin
James Suggs: Tribute to Louis Armstrong
James Suggs: Tribute to Louis Armstrong
5 Mar 22
Ruskin

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Jan 8, 2026  – Dec 17, 2026Figure Drawing Group
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Jan 8, 2026  – Dec 17, 2026Intro to the Pottery Wheel
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Feb 23, 2026  – Mar 30, 2026Figure Drawing
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    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
    Tuesday, February 1, 2022 – Saturday, February 26, 2022    
    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, Jan 2022 - July 2022.
    More Info
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
    Thursday, February 3, 2022 – Monday, February 28, 2022    
    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 2022 - June 2022.
    More Info
    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    Thursday, February 3, 2022 – Sunday, March 6, 2022    
    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
    Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
    Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
    Thursday, February 3, 2022 – Monday, February 28, 2022    
    6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
    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: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2022 - July 2022.
    More Info
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Friday, February 4, 2022 – Tuesday, March 1, 2022    
    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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, February 2022 - June 2022.
    More Info
    Nothing's Better Than Chocolate
    Nothing's Better Than Chocolate
    Saturday, February 5, 2022    
    9:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Come & Create at the: Nothing's Better Than Chocolate rubber stamping workshop. Saturday, Feb. 5, 9:00 am – 12:00 am. Please register by Jan. 24!
    More Info
    Zach Bartholomew Band
    Zach Bartholomew Band
    Saturday, February 5, 2022    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    Zach Bartholomew is an award-winning jazz pianist, composer, and music educator. His original music and unique arrangements are inspired by the jazz tradition, but also draw heavily from Afro-Cuban rhythms and modern influences.
    More Info
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Friday, February 11, 2022 – Tuesday, March 8, 2022    
    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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, February 2022 - June 2022.
    More Info
    Intro to Metalsmithing
    Intro to Metalsmithing
    Saturday, February 12, 2022    
    10:30 am – 1:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Come explore the art of metalsmithing. You will saw, file, texture and rivet on silver, copper, and brass. Emphasis will be texturing & riveting metals together, creating your unique jewelry. Various techniques will be demonstrated. You will make a finished piece of jewelry of either a pendant or earrings. All materials supplied. Sat. Feb 12 from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm.
    More Info
    Valerie Gillespie
    Valerie Gillespie
    Saturday, February 12, 2022    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    Join us for Organic Jazz featuring Valerie Gillespie on reeds and vocals, accompanied by Rick Steuart, Dan Harris and Joe Renda. The advent of the Hammond B3 organ in the mid-20th century created a new genre of jazz. This sound will be brought to you up close and personal at Center Stage at the Firehouse!
    More Info
    Painting with Watercolors
    Painting with Watercolors
    Thursday, February 17, 2022 – Thursday, March 24, 2022    
    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. Feb. 17 - Mar. 24, 2022.
    More Info
    Celebrate Black History Month in Food!
    Celebrate Black History Month in Food!
    Thursday, February 17, 2022    
    6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    The history of southern food IS the history of African American food. Cook along with Chef Anita and Dr. Vinny and learn how to make a classic Jambalaya. NOTE: Kids are more likely to try new foods when they help prepare recipes. Learn how to create healthy eating habits. Join online Thursday February 17th at 6:00 pm.
    More Info
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Friday, February 18, 2022 – Tuesday, March 15, 2022    
    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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, February 2022 - June 2022.
    More Info
    Comedy Night: G. David Howard
    Comedy Night: G. David Howard
    Friday, February 18, 2022    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    Headliner G. David Howard returns to the Firehouse! Also featuring Bill Ohse!
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    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Friday, February 25, 2022 – Tuesday, March 22, 2022    
    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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, February 2022 - June 2022.
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    Scotty Wright Jazz Musician
    Scotty Wright Jazz Musician
    Saturday, February 26, 2022    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    A veteran musician for over 30 years, one can hear the entire spectrum of jazz singing in the performance of vocalist Scotty Wright. With a warm, rich-toned voice and relaxed delivery, Scotty possesses a unique sound that is deeply rooted in the jazz tradition. His style features harmonic sophistication, a playful rhythmic approach and insightful phrasing of the lyric. Saturday, February 26 at 7:30 pm.
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    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
    Tuesday, March 1, 2022 – Tuesday, March 29, 2022    
    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, Jan 2022 - July 2022.
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    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
    Thursday, March 3, 2022 – Thursday, March 31, 2022    
    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 2022 - June 2022.
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    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    Thursday, March 3, 2022 – Sunday, April 3, 2022    
    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.
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    Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
    Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
    Thursday, March 3, 2022 – Thursday, March 31, 2022    
    6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
    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: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2022 - July 2022.
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    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Friday, March 4, 2022 – Tuesday, March 29, 2022    
    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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, February 2022 - June 2022.
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    Intro to Metalsmithing
    Intro to Metalsmithing
    Saturday, March 5, 2022    
    10:30 am – 1:00 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Come explore the art of metalsmithing. You will saw, file, texture and rivet on silver, copper, and brass. Emphasis will be texturing & riveting metals together, creating your unique jewelry. Various techniques will be demonstrated. You will make a finished piece of jewelry of either a pendant or earrings. All materials supplied. Saturday, March 5, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm.
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    James Suggs: Tribute to Louis Armstrong
    James Suggs: Tribute to Louis Armstrong
    Saturday, March 5, 2022    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    James Suggs March 5, 2022: Tribute to Blues Alley jazz artists.
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    Events on Tuesday, February 1, 2022
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
    1 Feb 22
    Ruskin
    Events on Thursday, February 3, 2022
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
    3 Feb 22
    Ruskin
    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    3 Feb 22
    Ruskin
    Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
    Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
    3 Feb 22
    Ruskin
    Events on Friday, February 4, 2022
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    4 Feb 22
    Ruskin
    Events on Saturday, February 5, 2022
    Nothing's Better Than Chocolate
    Nothing's Better Than Chocolate
    5 Feb 22
    Ruskin
    Zach Bartholomew Band
    Zach Bartholomew Band
    5 Feb 22
    Ruskin
    Events on Friday, February 11, 2022
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    11 Feb 22
    Ruskin
    Events on Saturday, February 12, 2022
    Intro to Metalsmithing
    Intro to Metalsmithing
    12 Feb 22
    Ruskin
    Valerie Gillespie
    Valerie Gillespie
    12 Feb 22
    Ruskin
    Events on Thursday, February 17, 2022
    Painting with Watercolors
    Painting with Watercolors
    17 Feb 22
    Ruskin
    Celebrate Black History Month in Food!
    Celebrate Black History Month in Food!
    17 Feb 22
    Ruskin
    Events on Friday, February 18, 2022
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    18 Feb 22
    Ruskin
    Comedy Night: G. David Howard
    Comedy Night: G. David Howard
    18 Feb 22
    Ruskin
    Events on Friday, February 25, 2022
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    25 Feb 22
    Ruskin
    Events on Saturday, February 26, 2022
    Scotty Wright Jazz Musician
    Scotty Wright Jazz Musician
    26 Feb 22
    Ruskin
    Events on Tuesday, March 1, 2022
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
    1 Mar 22
    Ruskin
    Events on Thursday, March 3, 2022
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
    3 Mar 22
    Ruskin
    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    3 Mar 22
    Ruskin
    Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
    Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
    3 Mar 22
    Ruskin
    Events on Friday, March 4, 2022
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    4 Mar 22
    Ruskin
    Events on Saturday, March 5, 2022
    Intro to Metalsmithing
    Intro to Metalsmithing
    5 Mar 22
    Ruskin
    James Suggs: Tribute to Louis Armstrong
    James Suggs: Tribute to Louis Armstrong
    5 Mar 22
    Ruskin

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