See You at the Firehouse!
Figure Drawing Group. For a Thursday session, starting Jan. 16, 2025, look through the Figure Drawing Landing Page. Call 813-645-7651 or book online, $15 cash tuition is due at the door. 6:00 – 9:00 pm on Thursdays, Sept 12, 2024 – June 12, 2025. Will be at FCC Annex building starting Jan. 16th.
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.
Adult Pottery For a Tuesday or Thursday session, starting March, 2025, look through the Adult Pottery Landing Page. Call 813-645-7651 or book online. 9:30 am – Noon, on Tuesdays or Thursdays, March 2025 – Dec 18, 2025. Will be at FCC Annex building starting March 2025.
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.
SPRING/SUMMER 2025 FCC CLASSES:
• Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic. Your Choice! Share the love of painting while enriching your skill set, no matter the medium. Instructor: Helen Solomon. Mondays, Mar. 17 – April 21, 2025, Six (6) week class. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.
• Metal Work and Rivets – April 15 Using a Metal Work and Rivets Workshop: Flowers, Keychains, Pins or Pendants. Use pre shaped metal that you texture, rivet and shape for your design of endless possibilities. No more than 6 per class, $20 per student. Tuesday, April 15 from 10:00 – 11:30 am.
• April Flowers Glass Fusing Workshop – Apr 19 ou choose your pattern and colors in creating your colorful glass sea creation. This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any room or window. All Skill Levels Welcome, and all Materials Supplied. Saturday, April 19 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm.
• April Flowers Glass Fusing Workshop – Apr 22 ou choose your pattern and colors in creating your colorful glass sea creation. This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any room or window. All Skill Levels Welcome, and all Materials Supplied. Tuesday, April 22 from 10:00 – 11:30 am.
• Teen Clay Creators – Session 1 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 1 (2 weeks) June 9 through June 20 (Mon, Wed, Fri) .
• Teen Clay Creators – Session 2 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 2 (2 weeks) June 23 through July 4 (Mon, Wed, Fri) .
• Teen Clay Creators – Session 3 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 (Mon, Wed, Fri). .
• Teen Clay Creators – Session 4 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 (Mon, Wed, Fri). .
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 – Noon. Adults. Book Monthly, Mar 2025 – Dec 2025. Adults 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level | with Elizabeth Mason. Inspired by both the bold colors of ancient designs featured in The Etruscans exhibition, these jewelry-making classes will focus on creating eye-catching wearable art! Explore color combinations, shapes, bead sizes, and textures to make jewelry that is uniquely yours! Sundays, 1 – 4 pm., August 17, August 24, August 31. (3 classes); attend at The Firehouse in Ruskin. 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 – Noon. Adults. Book Monthly, Mar 2025 – Dec 2025. 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 – Noon. Adults. Book Monthly, Mar 2025 – Dec 2025. 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 – Noon. Adults. Book Monthly, Mar 2025 – Dec 2025. 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 – Noon. Adults. Book Monthly, Mar 2025 – Dec 2025. 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 – Noon. Adults. Book Monthly, Mar 2025 – Dec 2025. 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 – Noon. Adults. Book Monthly, Mar 2025 – Dec 2025. 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 – Noon. Adults. Book Monthly, Mar 2025 – Dec 2025. 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 – Noon. Adults. Book Monthly, Mar 2025 – Dec 2025.
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Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
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Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
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Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
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Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
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Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
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9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
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9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
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Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
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Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
12/04/2025 – 01/04/2026
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
