Events – 9 Nov 19

09/10/2019  – 12/10/2019

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Teen Open Studio with the Tampa Museum of Art
Teen Open Studio with the Tampa Museum of Art
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.

09/14/2019  – 12/14/2019

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Children’s Art Studio
Children’s Art Studio
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.

10/01/2019  – 11/19/2019

1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Adult Pottery
Adult Pottery
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.

10/01/2019  – 11/12/2019

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Spirit of Clay: Ages 7+
Spirit of Clay: Ages 7+
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.

10/22/2019  – 12/17/2019

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Studio Remix Workshops
Studio Remix Workshops
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.

10/29/2019  – 12/03/2019

10:00 am – 11:30 am
Literary Non-Fiction 2.0
Literary Non-Fiction 2.0
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!

11/05/2019  – 11/26/2019

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Jewelry Making, in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Jewelry Making, in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
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.

11/09/2019  – 11/16/2019

9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Assemblage Workshop
Assemblage Workshop
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.

11/09/2019

10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Spray Painting One Day Workshop
Spray Painting One Day Workshop
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. 

11/09/2019

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
When October Goes: Synia Carroll & La Lucha with Kevin Celebi
When October Goes: Synia Carroll & La Lucha with Kevin Celebi
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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Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, August 2, 2022 – Tuesday, December 20, 2022    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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 – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, Aug 2022 – Dec 2022.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, August 4, 2022 – Thursday, December 22, 2022    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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, August 2022 – December 2022.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, August 4, 2022 – Sunday, September 4, 2022    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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.
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
Thursday, August 4, 2022 – Thursday, December 22, 2022    
6:30 pm – 8:30 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. Thursdays: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Adults. Book Monthly, Aug 2022 – Dec 2022.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, August 5, 2022 – Friday, December 23, 2022    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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, August 2022 – December 2022.
Center Stage Comedy: Girls Night Out
Friday, August 5, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Girls Night Out is back! Helen Keaney and Sheena Reagan will be bringing the laughs on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 7:30 pm.
Zach Bartholomew: Piano Legends Concert
Saturday, August 13, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Zach Bartholomew brings the music of Cole, Peterson, Evans, Jama, Hancock & Glasper. From some of the most influential piano trios in the history of jazz and American music, award winning pianist Dr. Zachary Bartholomew and his trio will perform at The Firehouse on Saturday, August 13 at 7:30 pm.
Bookbinding Workshop, in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Wednesday, August 17, 2022    
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Make your own one of a kind handbound book in this intro to bookbinding workshop. Handbound books make terrific journals and gifts. 1 Session, Wed. 8/17. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
Embroidery Workshop, POSTPONED in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Wednesday, August 24, 2022    
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Embroidery is POSTPONED, call to sign up, date to be announced soon. Make your own work of fine art embroidery in this intro to the medium. Embroidery is a versatile skill that can be applied to works of fine art, upcycling and repairing clothing, and more. 1 Session, Wed. 8/24. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
Printmaking Workshop, in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Wednesday, August 31, 2022    
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Printmaking includes a variety of methods of creating multiple works of art from a single image. In this one day workshop, you’ll learn about the linocut technique and creating stamped works of art. 1 Session, Wed. 8/31. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, September 1, 2022 – Sunday, October 2, 2022    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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.
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