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Happy 4th of July from The Firehouse!

July 2, 2024/in Uncategorized /by Elaine Simmons
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Intro to Metalsmithing
Intro to Metalsmithing
Tuesday, April 26, 2022    
1:00 pm – 3:30 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. Tuesday, April 26, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm.
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Metalsmithing for Teens
Metalsmithing for Teens
Tuesday, April 26, 2022    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
High School Age Teen 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. Tues, April 26, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm.
More Info
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, April 29, 2022 – Tuesday, May 24, 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
Center Stage Theater: 'Steel Magnolias', evening performance.
Center Stage Theater: 'Steel Magnolias', evening performance.
Friday, April 29, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
MacBeth & Cheese Presents: STEEL MAGNOLIAS, a Stage Play. Truvy Jones runs a successful beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies in the neighborhood have a standing Saturday appointment. Friday, April 29 at 7:30 pm.
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Center Stage Theater: 'Steel Magnolias', evening performance.
Center Stage Theater: 'Steel Magnolias', evening performance.
Saturday, April 30, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
MacBeth & Cheese Presents: STEEL MAGNOLIAS, a Stage Play. Truvy Jones runs a successful beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies in the neighborhood have a standing Saturday appointment. Saturday, April 30 at 7:30 pm.
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Center Stage Theater: 'Steel Magnolias', matinee performance.
Center Stage Theater: 'Steel Magnolias', matinee performance.
Sunday, May 1, 2022    
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
MacBeth & Cheese Presents: STEEL MAGNOLIAS, a Stage Play. Truvy Jones runs a successful beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies in the neighborhood have a standing Saturday appointment. Matinee performance, Sunday, May 1 at 2:00 pm.
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Basic & More Drawing Class
Basic & More Drawing Class
Monday, May 2, 2022 – Monday, May 23, 2022    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
If you are new to drawing you will learn the basics like direction of lines, proportions, and form. If you are more advanced, this drawing class will increase your level by refining skills and adding new shading techniques. A four week class on Mondays, May 2 - May 23, 2022 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm.
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Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 – Saturday, May 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. 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, May 5, 2022 – Monday, May 30, 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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Let’s Get Crackin’
Let’s Get Crackin’
Thursday, May 5, 2022 – Thursday, May 26, 2022    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Create art using various types of stained glass and ceramic tiles. Learn the safe and proper techniques for cutting glass using wheeled nippers, running pliers, and other various glass cutting tools. Learning to use a glass grinder to shape glass will be taught. Students will explore different substrates such as wood or cement steppingstones. Methods for this class will include demonstrations, hands on practice, and one-on-one coaching from the instructor. May 5 – May 26, 2022.
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Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, May 5, 2022 – Sunday, June 5, 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 - A.M. Fridays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, May 6, 2022 – Tuesday, May 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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, February 2022 - June 2022.
More Info
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, May 13, 2022 – Tuesday, June 7, 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
TBone Hamilton Blues All Stars
TBone Hamilton Blues All Stars
Saturday, May 14, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
TBone Hamilton & the Blues All Stars return to the Firehouse Cultural Center! The band is led by Bassist/Vocalist Tom “TBone” Hamilton. With John Puhl (Guitar & Vocals), Eric Mullins (Sax) and Eric Elsner (Drums) this is an event not to miss! Saturday, May 14, 7:30 - 9:30 pm.
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Painting with Watercolors
Painting with Watercolors
Thursday, May 19, 2022 – Thursday, June 23, 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. May 19 - June 23, 2022.
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Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, May 20, 2022 – Tuesday, June 14, 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
Center Stage Comedy: Ron Feingold
Center Stage Comedy: Ron Feingold
Friday, May 20, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
The return of Ron Feingold and his a cappella comedy! Headliner Ron Feingold is literally a one man vocal band, relying only on his voice as his sole instrument to create a truly unique musical comedy experience. Friday, May 20,2022.
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Intro to Metalsmithing
Intro to Metalsmithing
Saturday, May 21, 2022    
10:00 am – 12:30 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. May 21, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm.
More Info
Memphis Rub Band
Memphis Rub Band
Saturday, May 21, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
The Memphis Rub Band is a 4-piece band from Florida's Suncoast area. They perform a blend of blues and rock with a bit of R&B and funk mixed in. Come out and see The Memphis Rub Band, a dynamic group, Saturday, May 21 at 7:30 pm.
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Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, May 27, 2022 – Tuesday, June 21, 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
Let’s Get Crackin’
Let’s Get Crackin’
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 – Wednesday, June 22, 2022    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Create art using various types of stained glass and ceramic tiles. Learn the safe and proper techniques for cutting glass using wheeled nippers, running pliers, and other various glass cutting tools. Learning to use a glass grinder to shape glass will be taught. Students will explore different substrates such as wood or cement steppingstones. Methods for this class will include demonstrations, hands on practice, and one-on-one coaching from the instructor. Wenesdays, June 1 – June 22, 2022.
More Info
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, June 2, 2022 – Thursday, June 30, 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, June 2, 2022 – Sunday, July 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, June 2, 2022 – Thursday, June 30, 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, June 3, 2022 – Tuesday, June 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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, February 2022 - June 2022.
More Info
Father’s Day Clay
Father’s Day Clay
Saturday, June 4, 2022 – Saturday, June 11, 2022    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
This Class is Canceled. Father’s Day Clay - Make Your Father’s Day special by creating his gifts yourself! Multiple projects in varied finishes to make cherished treasures for your Dad on his special day. Saturday, June 4 & June 11, 9:30 am – 11:30 am
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Paleo Museum: See What Roamed Ruskin
Paleo Museum: See What Roamed Ruskin
Saturday, June 4, 2022    
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Lions & Tigers & Bears! Well, almost!  Join Paleo Preserve Fossil Museum, to learn what amazing creatures lived in this area many years ago. Ruskin was a hotbed of discovery for these Ice Age fossils! Not only will you learn about these wonderful creatures you'll go home with a real fossil! All ages welcome! Sat, June 4 at 10:00 a.m. FREE.
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Events on Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Intro to Metalsmithing
Intro to Metalsmithing
26 Apr 22
Ruskin
Metalsmithing for Teens
Metalsmithing for Teens
26 Apr 22
Ruskin
Events on Friday, April 29, 2022
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
29 Apr 22
Ruskin
Center Stage Theater: 'Steel Magnolias', evening performance.
Center Stage Theater: 'Steel Magnolias', evening performance.
29 Apr 22
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, April 30, 2022
Center Stage Theater: 'Steel Magnolias', evening performance.
Center Stage Theater: 'Steel Magnolias', evening performance.
30 Apr 22
Ruskin
Events on Sunday, May 1, 2022
Center Stage Theater: 'Steel Magnolias', matinee performance.
Center Stage Theater: 'Steel Magnolias', matinee performance.
1 May 22
Ruskin
Events on Monday, May 2, 2022
Basic & More Drawing Class
Basic & More Drawing Class
2 May 22
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
3 May 22
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, May 5, 2022
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
5 May 22
Ruskin
Let’s Get Crackin’
Let’s Get Crackin’
5 May 22
Ruskin
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
5 May 22
Ruskin
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Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
6 May 22
Ruskin
Events on Friday, May 13, 2022
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
13 May 22
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, May 14, 2022
TBone Hamilton Blues All Stars
TBone Hamilton Blues All Stars
14 May 22
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, May 19, 2022
Painting with Watercolors
Painting with Watercolors
19 May 22
Ruskin
Events on Friday, May 20, 2022
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
20 May 22
Ruskin
Center Stage Comedy: Ron Feingold
Center Stage Comedy: Ron Feingold
20 May 22
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, May 21, 2022
Intro to Metalsmithing
Intro to Metalsmithing
21 May 22
Ruskin
Memphis Rub Band
Memphis Rub Band
21 May 22
Ruskin
Events on Friday, May 27, 2022
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
27 May 22
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Let’s Get Crackin’
Let’s Get Crackin’
1 Jun 22
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, June 2, 2022
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
2 Jun 22
Ruskin
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
2 Jun 22
Ruskin
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
2 Jun 22
Ruskin
Events on Friday, June 3, 2022
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
3 Jun 22
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, June 4, 2022
Father’s Day Clay
Father’s Day Clay
4 Jun 22
Ruskin
Paleo Museum: See What Roamed Ruskin
Paleo Museum: See What Roamed Ruskin
4 Jun 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
Feb 12, 2026  – Mar 12, 2026Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Feb 23, 2026  – Mar 30, 2026Figure Drawing
Mar 12, 2026  – Mar 13, 2026Homeschool: Decoupage Shells Workshop
Mar 13, 2026 Seaglass Resin Jewelry
Mar 13, 2026
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    Intro to Metalsmithing
    Intro to Metalsmithing
    Tuesday, April 26, 2022    
    1:00 pm – 3:30 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. Tuesday, April 26, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm.
    More Info
    Metalsmithing for Teens
    Metalsmithing for Teens
    Tuesday, April 26, 2022    
    6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    High School Age Teen 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. Tues, April 26, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm.
    More Info
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Friday, April 29, 2022 – Tuesday, May 24, 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
    Center Stage Theater: 'Steel Magnolias', evening performance.
    Center Stage Theater: 'Steel Magnolias', evening performance.
    Friday, April 29, 2022    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    MacBeth & Cheese Presents: STEEL MAGNOLIAS, a Stage Play. Truvy Jones runs a successful beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies in the neighborhood have a standing Saturday appointment. Friday, April 29 at 7:30 pm.
    More Info
    Center Stage Theater: 'Steel Magnolias', evening performance.
    Center Stage Theater: 'Steel Magnolias', evening performance.
    Saturday, April 30, 2022    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    MacBeth & Cheese Presents: STEEL MAGNOLIAS, a Stage Play. Truvy Jones runs a successful beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies in the neighborhood have a standing Saturday appointment. Saturday, April 30 at 7:30 pm.
    More Info
    Center Stage Theater: 'Steel Magnolias', matinee performance.
    Center Stage Theater: 'Steel Magnolias', matinee performance.
    Sunday, May 1, 2022    
    2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    MacBeth & Cheese Presents: STEEL MAGNOLIAS, a Stage Play. Truvy Jones runs a successful beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies in the neighborhood have a standing Saturday appointment. Matinee performance, Sunday, May 1 at 2:00 pm.
    More Info
    Basic & More Drawing Class
    Basic & More Drawing Class
    Monday, May 2, 2022 – Monday, May 23, 2022    
    1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    If you are new to drawing you will learn the basics like direction of lines, proportions, and form. If you are more advanced, this drawing class will increase your level by refining skills and adding new shading techniques. A four week class on Mondays, May 2 - May 23, 2022 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm.
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    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
    Tuesday, May 3, 2022 – Saturday, May 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. 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, May 5, 2022 – Monday, May 30, 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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    Let’s Get Crackin’
    Let’s Get Crackin’
    Thursday, May 5, 2022 – Thursday, May 26, 2022    
    9:30 am – 12:00 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Create art using various types of stained glass and ceramic tiles. Learn the safe and proper techniques for cutting glass using wheeled nippers, running pliers, and other various glass cutting tools. Learning to use a glass grinder to shape glass will be taught. Students will explore different substrates such as wood or cement steppingstones. Methods for this class will include demonstrations, hands on practice, and one-on-one coaching from the instructor. May 5 – May 26, 2022.
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    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    Thursday, May 5, 2022 – Sunday, June 5, 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 - A.M. Fridays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Friday, May 6, 2022 – Tuesday, May 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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, February 2022 - June 2022.
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    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Friday, May 13, 2022 – Tuesday, June 7, 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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    TBone Hamilton Blues All Stars
    TBone Hamilton Blues All Stars
    Saturday, May 14, 2022    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    TBone Hamilton & the Blues All Stars return to the Firehouse Cultural Center! The band is led by Bassist/Vocalist Tom “TBone” Hamilton. With John Puhl (Guitar & Vocals), Eric Mullins (Sax) and Eric Elsner (Drums) this is an event not to miss! Saturday, May 14, 7:30 - 9:30 pm.
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    Painting with Watercolors
    Painting with Watercolors
    Thursday, May 19, 2022 – Thursday, June 23, 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. May 19 - June 23, 2022.
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    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Friday, May 20, 2022 – Tuesday, June 14, 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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    Center Stage Comedy: Ron Feingold
    Center Stage Comedy: Ron Feingold
    Friday, May 20, 2022    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    The return of Ron Feingold and his a cappella comedy! Headliner Ron Feingold is literally a one man vocal band, relying only on his voice as his sole instrument to create a truly unique musical comedy experience. Friday, May 20,2022.
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    Intro to Metalsmithing
    Intro to Metalsmithing
    Saturday, May 21, 2022    
    10:00 am – 12:30 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. May 21, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm.
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    Memphis Rub Band
    Memphis Rub Band
    Saturday, May 21, 2022    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    The Memphis Rub Band is a 4-piece band from Florida's Suncoast area. They perform a blend of blues and rock with a bit of R&B and funk mixed in. Come out and see The Memphis Rub Band, a dynamic group, Saturday, May 21 at 7:30 pm.
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    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Friday, May 27, 2022 – Tuesday, June 21, 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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    Let’s Get Crackin’
    Let’s Get Crackin’
    Wednesday, June 1, 2022 – Wednesday, June 22, 2022    
    9:30 am – 12:00 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Create art using various types of stained glass and ceramic tiles. Learn the safe and proper techniques for cutting glass using wheeled nippers, running pliers, and other various glass cutting tools. Learning to use a glass grinder to shape glass will be taught. Students will explore different substrates such as wood or cement steppingstones. Methods for this class will include demonstrations, hands on practice, and one-on-one coaching from the instructor. Wenesdays, June 1 – June 22, 2022.
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    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
    Thursday, June 2, 2022 – Thursday, June 30, 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, June 2, 2022 – Sunday, July 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, June 2, 2022 – Thursday, June 30, 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, June 3, 2022 – Tuesday, June 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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, February 2022 - June 2022.
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    Father’s Day Clay
    Father’s Day Clay
    Saturday, June 4, 2022 – Saturday, June 11, 2022    
    9:30 am – 11:30 am
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    This Class is Canceled. Father’s Day Clay - Make Your Father’s Day special by creating his gifts yourself! Multiple projects in varied finishes to make cherished treasures for your Dad on his special day. Saturday, June 4 & June 11, 9:30 am – 11:30 am
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    Paleo Museum: See What Roamed Ruskin
    Paleo Museum: See What Roamed Ruskin
    Saturday, June 4, 2022    
    10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Lions & Tigers & Bears! Well, almost!  Join Paleo Preserve Fossil Museum, to learn what amazing creatures lived in this area many years ago. Ruskin was a hotbed of discovery for these Ice Age fossils! Not only will you learn about these wonderful creatures you'll go home with a real fossil! All ages welcome! Sat, June 4 at 10:00 a.m. FREE.
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    Events on Tuesday, April 26, 2022
    Intro to Metalsmithing
    Intro to Metalsmithing
    26 Apr 22
    Ruskin
    Metalsmithing for Teens
    Metalsmithing for Teens
    26 Apr 22
    Ruskin
    Events on Friday, April 29, 2022
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    29 Apr 22
    Ruskin
    Center Stage Theater: 'Steel Magnolias', evening performance.
    Center Stage Theater: 'Steel Magnolias', evening performance.
    29 Apr 22
    Ruskin
    Events on Saturday, April 30, 2022
    Center Stage Theater: 'Steel Magnolias', evening performance.
    Center Stage Theater: 'Steel Magnolias', evening performance.
    30 Apr 22
    Ruskin
    Events on Sunday, May 1, 2022
    Center Stage Theater: 'Steel Magnolias', matinee performance.
    Center Stage Theater: 'Steel Magnolias', matinee performance.
    1 May 22
    Ruskin
    Events on Monday, May 2, 2022
    Basic & More Drawing Class
    Basic & More Drawing Class
    2 May 22
    Ruskin
    Events on Tuesday, May 3, 2022
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
    3 May 22
    Ruskin
    Events on Thursday, May 5, 2022
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
    5 May 22
    Ruskin
    Let’s Get Crackin’
    Let’s Get Crackin’
    5 May 22
    Ruskin
    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    5 May 22
    Ruskin
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    Events on Friday, May 6, 2022
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    6 May 22
    Ruskin
    Events on Friday, May 13, 2022
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    13 May 22
    Ruskin
    Events on Saturday, May 14, 2022
    TBone Hamilton Blues All Stars
    TBone Hamilton Blues All Stars
    14 May 22
    Ruskin
    Events on Thursday, May 19, 2022
    Painting with Watercolors
    Painting with Watercolors
    19 May 22
    Ruskin
    Events on Friday, May 20, 2022
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    20 May 22
    Ruskin
    Center Stage Comedy: Ron Feingold
    Center Stage Comedy: Ron Feingold
    20 May 22
    Ruskin
    Events on Saturday, May 21, 2022
    Intro to Metalsmithing
    Intro to Metalsmithing
    21 May 22
    Ruskin
    Memphis Rub Band
    Memphis Rub Band
    21 May 22
    Ruskin
    Events on Friday, May 27, 2022
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    27 May 22
    Ruskin
    Events on Wednesday, June 1, 2022
    Let’s Get Crackin’
    Let’s Get Crackin’
    1 Jun 22
    Ruskin
    Events on Thursday, June 2, 2022
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
    2 Jun 22
    Ruskin
    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
    2 Jun 22
    Ruskin
    Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
    Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
    2 Jun 22
    Ruskin
    Events on Friday, June 3, 2022
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
    3 Jun 22
    Ruskin
    Events on Saturday, June 4, 2022
    Father’s Day Clay
    Father’s Day Clay
    4 Jun 22
    Ruskin
    Paleo Museum: See What Roamed Ruskin
    Paleo Museum: See What Roamed Ruskin
    4 Jun 22
    Ruskin

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