CERO Design mosaic artists Celso Gonzalez & Roberto Biaggi, known for their extraordinary public art projects in North America and Puerto Rico, led a week-long workshop involving residents of all ages living in South Hillsborough County in the making and installation of a community mosaic mural. The mural was installed on the exterior of the Firehouse Cultural Center in Ruskin. This project epitomizes the Firehouse Cultural Center mission: to provide quality programming in arts and education for all ages; to encourage participation, engagement, discovery and learning while offering connections to the unique history, culture and natural environment of the South Shore.
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Ready to return to the easel—or take your painting skills a step further? This engaging five-week course is designed for artists who want a refresher on painting materials, techniques, and processes, with a special focus on portrait painting. 5-week course : Wednesdays, September 2–30 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm in the FCC Annex.
The St. Pete Collective Band is comprised of accomplished musicians from the St. Petersburg, Florida area. With the members having busy careers in varying musical styles, they come together to pay homage to the music of their favorite artists. They are currently performing the music of James Taylor.
Spring/Fall 2026: June dates are June 11 & June 25, Thursdays, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. No Figure drawing in July & Aug. then back in September, Second and Fourth Thursdays of the month, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. 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. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
You’ll discover the joy of working with clay in this hands-on, beginner to intermediate course focused on the fundamentals of wheel throwing. In 5 weeks, you'll learn how to center clay, pull walls, and shape basic forms like bowls, mugs, and cylinders. We'll also cover trimming, surface decoration, and glazing techniques so you can finish and fire your own unique pieces. No experience necessary – just bring your curiosity and willingness to get your hands dirty! Includes 25 lbs. of clay, glaze and firing.
Thursdays, 9:30 am until 12:00 pm, Sept. 17 – Oct. 15 (5 weeks).
Come out and join us at the Firehouse Center Stage on Sunday, Sept. 20th at 3:00 pm to enjoy a Rock & Roll Comedy Concert with Jack Willhite, benefiting C.A.R.E. Critter Adoption & Rescue Effort. Whether you're a die-hard classic rock fan or just looking for a wildly fun night out, this is the comedy show you didn't know you needed-but absolutely don't want to miss!
Spring/Fall 2026: June dates are June 11 & June 25, Thursdays, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. No Figure drawing in July & Aug. then back in September, Second and Fourth Thursdays of the month, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. 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. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
