Workshops in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art (TMA)
• No current classes being offered.
Link to Firehouse Page listing all TMA Workshops.
SUMMER 2026 FCC CLASSES:
Figure Drawing Group, Spring/Fall 2026 June dates are June 11 & June 25, Thursdays, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
No Figure drawing in July & August.
Beginning in September, class resumes on the second and fourth Thursday of the month, 6:00 – 9:00 pm.
Look through the Figure Drawing Landing Page. Call 813-645-7651 or book online, $15 cash tuition is due at the door. 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. Open to all (18 and up).
Open Pottery Studio
• Tuesday or Thursday morning session,
• Thursday Evening session,
• NEW! – Saturdays, starting July 11th.
Look through the Open Pottery Studio Landing Page. Call 813-645-7651 or book online. 9:30 am – Noon, Tuesdays or Thursdays, Thursday Evening from 6:00 – 8:30 pm. and new Saturday Class 11:00 am – 1:30 pm. From now until Dec, 2026. 4 session fee, each day is it’s own session.
Explore the art of clay in our monitored Open Pottery Studio designed for both wheel throwing and hand building artists. This flexible 4-class opportunity is perfect for students with prior clay experience wanting additional studio time to practice techniques, complete projects, and grow creatively at their own pace. Adults.
• Intro to the Pottery Wheel 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, July 2 – July 30 (5 weeks).
• Kids Pottery Class – 3-Session Series Ages 5 to 9 – Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in this fun and interactive 3-session pottery series designed just for kids! Tuesdays, July 7, 21 & Aug. 4, from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
• From Mud to Magic – Kids Pottery Ages 10 and Up Mud to Magic Kids Pottery Class – 3-Session Series. Ages 10 and Up – Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in this fun and interactive 3-session pottery series designed just for kids! Tuesdays, July 14, 28 & Aug. 11, from 1:00 – 2:30 pm..
• Return to Painting: This 5 week summer course is an introduction (or refresher) to the materials, techniques and processes of painting. Classes will focus on developing students’ understanding of composition, color theory and surface. Wednesdays June 3 – July 1 in FCC Studio 1:30 – 3:30 pm (5 weeks).
• Mud to Masterpiece: Adult Handbuilding Clay Discover the art of clay in this fun and relaxing four-week handbuilding class designed for adults of all skill levels. Explore creative techniques such as slab building, coil construction, texturing, sculpting, and glazing while creating functional and decorative ceramic pieces. Mondays, 1:30 – 4:00 pm, July 13 thru August 3 (four weeks).
• Try Your Hand: Clay – July 13 Always wanted to try your hand at clay? This one & done allows for your creativity while making a functional pot. A double pinch pot that can be a cup or planter or catch all. You’ll have your art back after firing, Monday, July 13 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.
FALL 2026 FCC CLASSES:
• Seaglass Jewelry & Gifts You’ll create four pieces of coastal jewelry and accessories using seaglass – a personalized seaglass necklace, a seaglass charm bangle, seaglass bookmark and keychain or purse charm. You’ll also learn about the history of seaglass colors and where to search for your own seaglass. Wednesday, November 11, 10:30 am.
• Spiral Beaded Jewelry Learn how to create spiral designs around beads to create eye-catching jewelry. Choose to make a pair of earrings along with either a necklace or a bracelet. Wednesday, November 11, 1:30 pm
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. 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. 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 create four pieces of coastal jewelry and accessories using seaglass – a personalized seaglass necklace, a seaglass charm bangle, seaglass bookmark and keychain or purse charm. You’ll also learn about the history of seaglass colors and where to search for your own seaglass. Wednesday, November 11, 10:30 am. Learn how to create spiral designs around beads to create eye-catching jewelry. Choose to make a pair of earrings along with either a necklace or a bracelet. A wide choice of bead colors will be offered as well as gold or silver-tone wire and findings. This is a great technique to make stylish jewelry at home by recycling existing beaded jewelry or loose beads. 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. 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.
09/24/2026
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
10/08/2026
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
10/22/2026
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
11/11/2026
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
11/11/2026
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
Wednesday, November 11, 1:30 pm
11/12/2026
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
12/10/2026
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
