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09/10/2019 – 12/10/2019 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm |
 Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL Teen Open Studio is a free program that gives teens in grades 6 through 12 the opportunity to create, learn, and work alongside local working artists. Teens can learn new techniques, explore new media, take on new themes, and hear about careers in the arts from a new artist every session. All Materials Provided. In Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art. |
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09/14/2019 – 12/14/2019 9:30 am – 11:30 am |
 Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL Grades 2 – 6. $5.00 per studio (now includes 2nd grade). Fun & creative art activities. Each week a different activity. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations recommended. Space is limited. |
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10/01/2019 – 11/19/2019 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm |
 Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL Leave the stress behind. An exciting, fun and relaxing class. Learn all about clay; the possibilities are endless with hand building, slab, coil, extrude. Explore surface decoration, texture, stamping and printing design. Included is an introduction to the Potters’ Wheel. |
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10/01/2019 – 11/12/2019 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm |
 Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL Fire up your creativity and join the fun! Explore the exciting world of clay through a wide range of projects with hand building, an introduction to the potter’s wheel and glazing techniques. Students learn in a supportive setting with individual instruction and inspiration. |
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10/22/2019 – 12/17/2019 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
 Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL Join our local artist instructors for a wide range of art making activities based on the Tampa Museum of Art’s current exhibitions to create unique works of art using the same techniques as ancient and modern masters currently on view at the Museum. |
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10/29/2019 – 12/03/2019 10:00 am – 11:30 am |
 Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL Power in Truth Storytelling 2.0. For advanced writers. We all have our stories, ones that are funny, sad, inspirational, tragic…and true. Write yours! |
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11/05/2019 – 11/26/2019 10:00 am – 1:00 pm |
 Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL Learn how to do basic soldering, and the formation of metals into rings, pendants, and bracelets. After you’ve constructed some pieces, learn torch fire enameling techniques on copper to add color and texture to your designs. 4 Sessions. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art. |
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11/09/2019 – 11/16/2019 9:30 am – 12:00 pm |
 Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL Join us to create your own art-boxes stories and found object sculptures. Bring your imagination, curiosity and a sense of play, as we will be working with an assortment of provided objects and those that students bring to class. |
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11/09/2019 10:00 am – 4:00 pm |
 Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL POSTPONED! Due to the weather on Saturday. This One Day Workshop has been rescheduled for Oct 26, 2019, weather permitting. Get started with the art of spray painting with local artist Jujmo! For Adults, ages 18 and up. |
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11/09/2019 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm |
 Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL Joining jazz vocalist Synia and Tampa Bay based trio La Lucha is trumpter Kevin Celebi, who hails from Detroit. |
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7:30 PM – Keith Coleman – Johnny Cash
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10:00 AM – Beating Hearts: Metalsmithing Workshop
10:00 AM – Beating Hearts: Metalsmithing Workshop
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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 – 11:30 am Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2023 – July 2023.
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.
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 2023 – June 2023.
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, January 2023 – June 2023.
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, January 2023 – June 2023.
Al Romas is an award-winning comedy club veteran who has built a solid reputation as a consistent crowd favorite. Al has appeared on platforms as diverse as ESPN”s Espy Awards at Radio City Music Hall or on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. This a Friday night Center Stage: Comedy Event. Jan. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Explore acrylic media and techniques more in-depth study of acrylics, aesthetics, and medium. Students will talk about their work and the work of others in the classroom critiques at the start each class. This class is for all levels, heighten your skills or find your hidden talent. Tuesdays, Jan. 10 thru Feb. 14, 2023.
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 – 11:30 am Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2023 – July 2023.
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 2023 – June 2023.
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, January 2023 – June 2023.
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, January 2023 – June 2023.
Create 9 Unique Glass Hearts! Experience the Art of Glass Fusing. Fill your heart with glass, with this 2-class workshop, you create unique hearts using molds, nippers, hammers, and cutters. Just in time to give your heart away for Valentines. All Materials Supplied. Saturday, Jan. 14 and Saturday, Jan 21 from 10:00 am – noon.
POSTPONED! Due to a medical emergency, we need to postpone this event. We are rescheduling, no date as of yet. Please call the Firehouse 813-645-7651 for any questions.
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, Jan 14, 2023 at 7:30 pm.
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 – 11:30 am Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2023 – July 2023.
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. Tues. Jan 17, 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
Printmaking TMA@Firehouse. Printmaking includes a variety of methods of creating multiple works of art from a single image. This 6 week class will explore a variety of printmaking techniques such as linocut and monoprint methods to make unique hand-printed works of art. All materials supplied. Six class series in Jan / Feb, 2023.
THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Next class dates to be posted shortly, or please call the Firehouse 813-645-7651 to be put on waiting list. Art Up Your Garden or Walkway. Make a beautiful steppingstone for your garden and learn the basics of mosaics at the same time. This four-session class you will learn how to use tools to cut and shape glass and ceramics to make a garden steppingstone. Bring your old dishes to class with you. Glass, tiles, and ceramics will be provided as well as a 12″ x 12″ cement base. All Materials Supplied. Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Feb 8.
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 2023 – June 2023.
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, January 2023 – June 2023.
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. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2:00 – 4:30 pm.
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 – 11:30 am Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2023 – July 2023.
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 2023 – June 2023.
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, January 2023 – June 2023.
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, January 2023 – June 2023.
BOOKINGS CLOSED: Please call the Firehouse 813-645-7651 to check for ticket availability. Keith Coleman is considered one of the Top Johnny Cash impersonators and Johnny Cash Tribute artist in the United States. He not only naturally looks like the Man in Black but his vocal impression of Cash is nothing short of amazing. When the night is over you will actually feel like you have spent the evening with Johnny Cash. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023 at 7:30 pm.
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 – 11:30 am Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2023 – July 2023.
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.
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 2023 – June 2023.
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, January 2023 – June 2023.
Comedian Johnny Mac has opened for some of comedy’s biggest names such as Lily Tomlin, Jim Gaffigan, Kathleen Madigan, Brian Regan and more. He is a relatable comic with a creative take on everything from airline travel to everyday life. He will be joined by Angela Nacca, who was selected as one of the top forty comedians to compete in The World Series of Comedy. Moving to West Palm Beach, Florida 14 years ago, Angela Nacca has been a hit in a range of venues, from the Improvs in South Florida to Funny Bones in Hartford, CT. Come out and see them both on Friday, February 3 at 7:30 pm.
