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Happy 4th of July from The Firehouse!

July 2, 2024/in Uncategorized /by Elaine Simmons
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1:30 PM - Try Your Hand – A One-Time Art Experience – July 7 - 14
1:30 PM - Try Your Hand – A One-Time Art Experience – July 7 to July 14
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6:00 PM - Figure Drawing Group
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1:00 PM - Teen Clay Creators - Session 3
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1:00 PM - Studio 55 | Wire-Wrapped Jewelry | TMA@Firehouse
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1:30 PM - Try Your Hand – A One-Time Art Experience – July 21 and July 28
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7:30 PM - La Lucha
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1:00 PM - Teen Clay Creators - Session 4
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Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesdays
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 – Friday, August 1, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
$155.00 - $175.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Adult Pottery
  • Workshops & Classes
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Tuesdays: 9:30am – Noon. Adults. March 2025 - December 2025.
More Info Book Now!
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, July 3, 2025 – Sunday, August 3, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
$155.00 - $175.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Adult Pottery
  • Workshops & Classes
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Thursdays: 9:30am – Noon. Adults. Book March 2025 - December 2025.
More Info Book Now!
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Thursday, July 3, 2025 – Sunday, August 3, 2025    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
$155.00 - $175.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Adult Pottery
  • Workshops & Classes
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Thursdays: 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Adults. Book from April 2025 - Dec 2025.
More Info Book Now!
Try Your Hand – A One-Time Art Experience – July 7 - 14
Try Your Hand – A One-Time Art Experience – July 7 - 14
Monday, July 7, 2025 – Monday, July 14, 2025    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
$40.00 - $45.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Join our acrylic and water color class that focuses on on capturing the beauty and complexity of seascapes using photogenic references. Class is designed for artists interest in understanding on how to paint water weather its calming or full of dramatic energy. All skills welcome from beginner to intermediate. Monday JULY 7 to Monday July 14, 1:30-3:30 pm.
More Info Book Now!
Try Your Hand – A One-Time Art Experience – July 7 to July 14
Try Your Hand – A One-Time Art Experience – July 7 to July 14
Monday, July 7, 2025 – Monday, July 14, 2025    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
$65.00 - $75.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Join our acrylic and watercolor class that focuses on on capturing the beauty and complexity of seascapes using photogenic references. Class is designed for artists' interest in understanding how to paint water whether its calming or full of dramatic energy. All skills welcome from beginner to intermediate. July 7 to July 14: 1:30 - 3:30 pm.
More Info Book Now!
Figure Drawing Group
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, July 10, 2025    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$0.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Figure Drawing Group
  • Workshops & Classes
Every 2nd Thursday through summer months June, July, Aug, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Will be at FCC Annex building. Strengthen your skills in our monitored figure drawing session with a variety of timed poses. Bring your chalk, paint, charcoal or pencil, you choose the medium! Model varies by session. Please reserve online or by phone, 813-645-7651. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
More Info Book Now!
Teen Clay Creators - Session 3
Teen Clay Creators - Session 3
Monday, July 14, 2025 – Friday, July 25, 2025    
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
$200.00 - $240.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Kids Page
  • Workshops & Classes
Unleash your creativity this summer! Designed for ages 12–16, this hands-on experience introduces teens to the exciting world of pottery, from hand-building techniques to wheel-throwing and glazing. Beginners or our skilled instructors will guide you through fun and engaging projects, allowing you to explore texture, form, and color. Session 3 (2 weeks) July 14 through July 25 (Tue, Wed, Thu).
More Info Book Now!
Studio 55 | Wire-Wrapped Jewelry | TMA@Firehouse
Studio 55 | Wire-Wrapped Jewelry | TMA@Firehouse
Sunday, July 20, 2025 – Sunday, July 27, 2025    
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • TMA-Workshops
  • Workshops & Classes
This series of classes is an introduction to the unique world of wire-wrapped jewelry. Use a variety of jewelry-making tools, wire, and metals to manipulate wire into shapes, create strength and texture, and understand and incorporate beads and other embellishments into your designs. All inspired by the many symbolic forms and shapes in the Art of Coptic Egypt exhibition. Sundays, 1 – 4 pm. July 20, July 27, August 8. (3 classes)
More Info
Try Your Hand – A One-Time Art Experience – July 21 and July 28
Try Your Hand – A One-Time Art Experience – July 21 and July 28
Monday, July 21, 2025 – Monday, July 28, 2025    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
$65.00 - $75.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Create the Landscape of your imagination: Use references to build dimensional mountains, fields, and meadows. Explore atmosphere through color and shape. Develop techniques to evoke emotions in your scenery. Evoke a specific atmosphere in landscape. Instructor: Helen Solomon. All material included, beginners are welcome. July 21 and July 28: 1:30 - 3:30 pm.
More Info Book Now!
La Lucha
La Lucha
Saturday, July 26, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$23.00 - $30.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
  • Center Stage Music
La Lucha returns to The Firehouse! La Lucha is a Tampa Bay based trio of three best friends from three different parts of the world: Colombia, Mexico, and the United States. Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 7:30 - 9:30 pm.
More Info Book Now!
Teen Clay Creators - Session 4
Teen Clay Creators - Session 4
Monday, July 28, 2025 – Friday, August 8, 2025    
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
$200.00 - $240.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Kids Page
  • Workshops & Classes
Unleash your creativity this summer! Designed for ages 12–16, this hands-on experience introduces teens to the exciting world of pottery, from hand-building techniques to wheel-throwing and glazing. Beginners or our skilled instructors will guide you through fun and engaging projects, allowing you to explore texture, form, and color. Session 4 (2 weeks) July 28 through Aug 8 (Tue, Wed, Thu).
More Info Book Now!
Events on Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesdays
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesdays
1 Jul 25
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, July 3, 2025
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
3 Jul 25
Ruskin
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
3 Jul 25
Ruskin
Events on Monday, July 7, 2025
Try Your Hand – A One-Time Art Experience – July 7 - 14
Try Your Hand – A One-Time Art Experience – July 7 - 14
7 Jul 25
Ruskin
Try Your Hand – A One-Time Art Experience – July 7 to July 14
Try Your Hand – A One-Time Art Experience – July 7 to July 14
7 Jul 25
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, July 10, 2025
Figure Drawing Group
Figure Drawing Group
10 Jul 25
Ruskin
Events on Monday, July 14, 2025
Teen Clay Creators - Session 3
Teen Clay Creators - Session 3
14 Jul 25
Ruskin
Events on Sunday, July 20, 2025
Studio 55 | Wire-Wrapped Jewelry | TMA@Firehouse
Studio 55 | Wire-Wrapped Jewelry | TMA@Firehouse
20 Jul 25
Ruskin
Events on Monday, July 21, 2025
Try Your Hand – A One-Time Art Experience – July 21 and July 28
Try Your Hand – A One-Time Art Experience – July 21 and July 28
21 Jul 25
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, July 26, 2025
La Lucha
La Lucha
26 Jul 25
Ruskin
Events on Monday, July 28, 2025
Teen Clay Creators - Session 4
Teen Clay Creators - Session 4
28 Jul 25
Ruskin

Events & Programs

Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Apr 28, 2025  – Jun 9, 2025Studio 55 | Collage | TMA@Firehouse
May 4, 2025  – Jul 6, 2025Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesdays
May 6, 2025  – Jun 6, 2025Intro to Pottery
May 7, 2025  – Jun 11, 2025Art Play Date – TMA@Firehouse - Select Saturdays
May 10, 2025  – Aug 9, 2025TMA Workshop - Teen Workshop - Select Tuesdays
May 13, 2025  – Aug 26, 2025Remix TMA@Firehouse
May 24, 2025  – Aug 23, 2025Imagine, Explore, Discover! Summer Camp 2025
Jun 2, 2025  – Aug 8, 2025Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesdays
Jun 3, 2025  – Jul 4, 2025Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
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    Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesdays
    Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesdays
    Tuesday, July 1, 2025 – Friday, August 1, 2025    
    9:30 am – 12:00 pm
    $155.00 - $175.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Adult Pottery
    • Workshops & Classes
    Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Tuesdays: 9:30am – Noon. Adults. March 2025 - December 2025.
    More Info Book Now!
    Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
    Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
    Thursday, July 3, 2025 – Sunday, August 3, 2025    
    9:30 am – 12:00 pm
    $155.00 - $175.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Adult Pottery
    • Workshops & Classes
    Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Thursdays: 9:30am – Noon. Adults. Book March 2025 - December 2025.
    More Info Book Now!
    Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
    Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
    Thursday, July 3, 2025 – Sunday, August 3, 2025    
    6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
    $155.00 - $175.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Adult Pottery
    • Workshops & Classes
    Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Thursdays: 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Adults. Book from April 2025 - Dec 2025.
    More Info Book Now!
    Try Your Hand – A One-Time Art Experience – July 7 - 14
    Try Your Hand – A One-Time Art Experience – July 7 - 14
    Monday, July 7, 2025 – Monday, July 14, 2025    
    1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
    $40.00 - $45.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Join our acrylic and water color class that focuses on on capturing the beauty and complexity of seascapes using photogenic references. Class is designed for artists interest in understanding on how to paint water weather its calming or full of dramatic energy. All skills welcome from beginner to intermediate. Monday JULY 7 to Monday July 14, 1:30-3:30 pm.
    More Info Book Now!
    Try Your Hand – A One-Time Art Experience – July 7 to July 14
    Try Your Hand – A One-Time Art Experience – July 7 to July 14
    Monday, July 7, 2025 – Monday, July 14, 2025    
    1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
    $65.00 - $75.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Join our acrylic and watercolor class that focuses on on capturing the beauty and complexity of seascapes using photogenic references. Class is designed for artists' interest in understanding how to paint water whether its calming or full of dramatic energy. All skills welcome from beginner to intermediate. July 7 to July 14: 1:30 - 3:30 pm.
    More Info Book Now!
    Figure Drawing Group
    Figure Drawing Group
    Thursday, July 10, 2025    
    6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    $0.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Figure Drawing Group
    • Workshops & Classes
    Every 2nd Thursday through summer months June, July, Aug, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Will be at FCC Annex building. Strengthen your skills in our monitored figure drawing session with a variety of timed poses. Bring your chalk, paint, charcoal or pencil, you choose the medium! Model varies by session. Please reserve online or by phone, 813-645-7651. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
    More Info Book Now!
    Teen Clay Creators - Session 3
    Teen Clay Creators - Session 3
    Monday, July 14, 2025 – Friday, July 25, 2025    
    1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
    $200.00 - $240.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Kids Page
    • Workshops & Classes
    Unleash your creativity this summer! Designed for ages 12–16, this hands-on experience introduces teens to the exciting world of pottery, from hand-building techniques to wheel-throwing and glazing. Beginners or our skilled instructors will guide you through fun and engaging projects, allowing you to explore texture, form, and color. Session 3 (2 weeks) July 14 through July 25 (Tue, Wed, Thu).
    More Info Book Now!
    Studio 55 | Wire-Wrapped Jewelry | TMA@Firehouse
    Studio 55 | Wire-Wrapped Jewelry | TMA@Firehouse
    Sunday, July 20, 2025 – Sunday, July 27, 2025    
    1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • TMA-Workshops
    • Workshops & Classes
    This series of classes is an introduction to the unique world of wire-wrapped jewelry. Use a variety of jewelry-making tools, wire, and metals to manipulate wire into shapes, create strength and texture, and understand and incorporate beads and other embellishments into your designs. All inspired by the many symbolic forms and shapes in the Art of Coptic Egypt exhibition. Sundays, 1 – 4 pm. July 20, July 27, August 8. (3 classes)
    More Info
    Try Your Hand – A One-Time Art Experience – July 21 and July 28
    Try Your Hand – A One-Time Art Experience – July 21 and July 28
    Monday, July 21, 2025 – Monday, July 28, 2025    
    1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
    $65.00 - $75.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Create the Landscape of your imagination: Use references to build dimensional mountains, fields, and meadows. Explore atmosphere through color and shape. Develop techniques to evoke emotions in your scenery. Evoke a specific atmosphere in landscape. Instructor: Helen Solomon. All material included, beginners are welcome. July 21 and July 28: 1:30 - 3:30 pm.
    More Info Book Now!
    La Lucha
    La Lucha
    Saturday, July 26, 2025    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    $23.00 - $30.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    • Center Stage Music
    La Lucha returns to The Firehouse! La Lucha is a Tampa Bay based trio of three best friends from three different parts of the world: Colombia, Mexico, and the United States. Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 7:30 - 9:30 pm.
    More Info Book Now!
    Teen Clay Creators - Session 4
    Teen Clay Creators - Session 4
    Monday, July 28, 2025 – Friday, August 8, 2025    
    1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
    $200.00 - $240.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Kids Page
    • Workshops & Classes
    Unleash your creativity this summer! Designed for ages 12–16, this hands-on experience introduces teens to the exciting world of pottery, from hand-building techniques to wheel-throwing and glazing. Beginners or our skilled instructors will guide you through fun and engaging projects, allowing you to explore texture, form, and color. Session 4 (2 weeks) July 28 through Aug 8 (Tue, Wed, Thu).
    More Info Book Now!
    Events on Tuesday, July 1, 2025
    Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesdays
    Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesdays
    1 Jul 25
    Ruskin
    Events on Thursday, July 3, 2025
    Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
    Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
    3 Jul 25
    Ruskin
    Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
    Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
    3 Jul 25
    Ruskin
    Events on Monday, July 7, 2025
    Try Your Hand – A One-Time Art Experience – July 7 - 14
    Try Your Hand – A One-Time Art Experience – July 7 - 14
    7 Jul 25
    Ruskin
    Try Your Hand – A One-Time Art Experience – July 7 to July 14
    Try Your Hand – A One-Time Art Experience – July 7 to July 14
    7 Jul 25
    Ruskin
    Events on Thursday, July 10, 2025
    Figure Drawing Group
    Figure Drawing Group
    10 Jul 25
    Ruskin
    Events on Monday, July 14, 2025
    Teen Clay Creators - Session 3
    Teen Clay Creators - Session 3
    14 Jul 25
    Ruskin
    Events on Sunday, July 20, 2025
    Studio 55 | Wire-Wrapped Jewelry | TMA@Firehouse
    Studio 55 | Wire-Wrapped Jewelry | TMA@Firehouse
    20 Jul 25
    Ruskin
    Events on Monday, July 21, 2025
    Try Your Hand – A One-Time Art Experience – July 21 and July 28
    Try Your Hand – A One-Time Art Experience – July 21 and July 28
    21 Jul 25
    Ruskin
    Events on Saturday, July 26, 2025
    La Lucha
    La Lucha
    26 Jul 25
    Ruskin
    Events on Monday, July 28, 2025
    Teen Clay Creators - Session 4
    Teen Clay Creators - Session 4
    28 Jul 25
    Ruskin

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