Events – 8 Feb 20

01/08/2020  – 02/12/2020

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Painting Studio
Painting Studio
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

This is a multi-level class for anyone who would like to explore acrylic painting. Work with representational painting, abstraction and collage while improving skills with color, composition and techniques. A fun, flexible class for all students.

01/09/2020  – 02/13/2020

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Painting with Watercolors
Painting with Watercolors
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

For students at all levels. Explore: color; brush strokes from flat washes to dancing with your brushes; techniques from wet to scrubbing; and more. Includes Materials.

01/13/2020  – 04/13/2020

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Musical Theater, Age 8-17
Musical Theater, Age 8-17
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

THIS JAN – APRIL, 2020 CLASS IS NOW FULL. An overview of Musical Theater from the historical & performance perspectives. Students will explore American musical theater pieces; musical, theatrical and dance styles from throughout the 20th century. In Partnership with Arts Education @The Straz.

01/27/2020  – 04/02/2020

5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Wheel-Throwing
Wheel-Throwing
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Students learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel. More advanced students will build upon the basics to create larger, more advanced projects. Discover varying throwing techniques, forms and glazing.
Materials & firings included. Age 18 to Adult.

01/28/2020  – 03/31/2020

1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Hand-Building Pottery
Hand-Building 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 and figure sculpting. Explore surface decoration, texture, stamping and printing design. Materials & firings included. Age 18 to Adult.

01/28/2020  – 03/31/2020

4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Hand-Building Kids 8+
Hand-Building Kids 8+
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 and glazing techniques. Students learn in a supportive setting with individual instruction and inspiration. Materials & firings are included in tuition.

01/29/2020  – 02/19/2020

9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Relief Printmaking: Multiple Impressions
Relief Printmaking: Multiple Impressions
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

A printmaking class for beginning to advanced students. Learn how to create relief prints by carving linoleum blocks. After learning the basics, explore the individual and collaborative possibilities of using multiple carved printing blocks multiple times on the same piece of paper.

01/30/2020  – 04/02/2020

5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Open Pottery Studio
Open Pottery Studio
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

This open studio is for students at the intermediate and advanced levels! Join us if you want to explore your own personal style. Focus on your throwing techniques and varying forms. A great studio to expand your knowledge with your peers. Materials & firings included.

02/04/2020  – 03/10/2020

10:00 am – 11:30 am
Literary Non-Fiction 1.0
Literary Non-Fiction 1.0
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Power in Truth Storytelling 1.0. For beginning writers and those who love to write. We all have our stories, ones that are funny, sad, inspirational, tragic… and true. Write yours!

02/08/2020

9:30 am – 11:00 am
Poetry Workshops
Poetry Workshops
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Six -1.5-hour Poetry Workshops in 2020. Feb.; Apr.; June; Aug.; Oct.; & Dec. How to write the Love Poem, Seasonal Poem, Reflective Poem, Back-To-School Poem, Imagery-Rich Poem and the Holiday ‘Gift’ Poem.

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7:30 PM – Valerie Gillespie
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Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, November 2, 2021 – Friday, December 3, 2021    
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, July 2021 – Dec 2021.
Time Machine
Tuesday, November 2, 2021 – Wednesday, November 3, 2021    
10:45 am – 12:45 pm
Time Machine: H.G. Wells’ 1895 Science Fiction novel travels to the stage in this “Steampunk” rock musical. A Victorian Era Time Traveller ventures far into the future encountering the ethereal Eloi and the dangerous subterranean Morlocks. He must return to his own time with a lesson in embracing diversity essential to saving the human species. Ideal for Grades K through 8.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, November 4, 2021 – Sunday, December 5, 2021    
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 - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, November 4, 2021 – Sunday, December 5, 2021    
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, July 2021 – Dec 2021.
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
Thursday, November 4, 2021 – Sunday, December 5, 2021    
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, July 2021 – Dec 2021.
Center Stage Theater: 'The Odd Couple', evening performance.
Friday, November 5, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Odd Couple is a play by Neil Simon. It will be presented at Center Stage: The Firehouse by MacBeth & Cheese in Partnership with the Firehouse Cultural Center. This is an evening performance, Friday Nov 5 at 7:30 pm. The plot concerns two mismatched roommates: the neat, uptight Felix Ungar and the slovenly, easygoing Oscar Madison.
Center Stage Theater: 'The Odd Couple', Sat. Matinee
Saturday, November 6, 2021    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Odd Couple is a play by Neil Simon. It will be presented at Center Stage: The Firehouse by MacBeth & Cheese in Partnership with the Firehouse Cultural Center. This is a matinee performance, Saturday Nov 6 at 3:00 pm. The plot concerns two mismatched roommates: the neat, uptight Felix Ungar and the slovenly, easygoing Oscar Madison.
Center Stage Theater: 'The Odd Couple', evening performance.
Saturday, November 6, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Odd Couple is a play by Neil Simon. It will be presented at Center Stage: The Firehouse by MacBeth & Cheese in Partnership with the Firehouse Cultural Center. This is an evening performance, Saturday Nov 6 at 7:30 pm. The plot concerns two mismatched roommates: the neat, uptight Felix Ungar and the slovenly, easygoing Oscar Madison.
Center Stage Theater: 'The Odd Couple', Sunday matinee.
Sunday, November 7, 2021    
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Odd Couple is a play by Neil Simon. It will be presented at Center Stage: The Firehouse by MacBeth & Cheese in Partnership with the Firehouse Cultural Center. This is a matinee performance, Sunday Nov 7 at 2:00 pm. The plot concerns two mismatched roommates: the neat, uptight Felix Ungar and the slovenly, easygoing Oscar Madison.
Flower Design Workshop
Wednesday, November 10, 2021    
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Flower Design Workshop Create a Centerpiece that is sure to “Pumpkin Spice” up your home. Make your own flower arrangement! Instructor: Laura Nation, FSMD.
Girl's Night Out: Helen Keaney
Friday, November 19, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Helen Keaney began her career in New York City where she honed her comedy skills at The Boston Comedy Club and The Comic Strip. She caught the attention of television executives, landing a job co-hosting “Short Attention Span Theater” on Comedy Central. Recent television hosting gigs include TBS’s “Movies For Guys Who Like Movies,” GSN’s “Lover’s Lounge”, Discovery Health’s “Sex Drive”, Style Network’s “You’re Invited” and she has been seen as a Show Host on HSN Home Shopping Network.
Jimmy Griswold Band: Fast Fingers Rocking Blues
Saturday, November 20, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Jimmy Griswold can regularly be found playing guitar at venues of all sizes. Jimmy pays homage to any artist he covers, whether it be the warm tones of T-bone Walker & B.B. King, or the screaming sounds of Roy Buchanan, Jeff Beck and Steve Ray Vaughan, all while staying true to his original style. Sat. Nov 20, 2021 at 7:30pm
Upstairs/Downstairs: The Tampa Bay Hotel
Monday, November 22, 2021    
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Henry B. Plant Museum presents Upstairs/Downstairs, a museum theater series featuring single character performances that bring turn-of-the-century Tampa Bay Hotel staff members and guests to life. Monday, Nov. 22 at 2:00 pm. FREE.
Flower Design Workshop
Wednesday, December 1, 2021    
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Create a Centerpiece that is sure to “Sleigh” your guests. Make your own flower arrangement! Instructor: Laura Nation, FSMD. Wed, Dec 1, 2021.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, December 2, 2021 – Sunday, January 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.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, December 2, 2021 – Sunday, January 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, July 2021 – Dec 2021.
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
Thursday, December 2, 2021 – Sunday, January 2, 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, July 2021 – Dec 2021.
Valerie Gillespie
Saturday, December 4, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Valerie Gillespie on sax and vocals. More on her band to come! Join us for a great night!
Valerie Gillespie
Saturday, December 4, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Holiday Show! Valerie Gillespie on sax and vocals. More on her band to come! Join us for a great night!
Events on Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Time Machine
2 Nov 21
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, November 4, 2021
Events on Friday, November 5, 2021
Events on Sunday, November 7, 2021
Events on Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Flower Design Workshop
10 Nov 21
Ruskin
Events on Friday, November 19, 2021
Events on Saturday, November 20, 2021
Events on Monday, November 22, 2021
Events on Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Flower Design Workshop
1 Dec 21
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, December 2, 2021
Events on Saturday, December 4, 2021
Valerie Gillespie
4 Dec 21
Ruskin
Valerie Gillespie
4 Dec 21
Ruskin