Events – 24 Sep 22

08/02/2022  – 12/20/2022

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Adult Clay & Play – A.M. Tuesdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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.

08/04/2022  – 12/22/2022

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay & Play – A.M. Thursdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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.

08/04/2022  – 12/22/2022

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
Adult Clay & Play – Thursday Evening
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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.

08/05/2022  – 12/23/2022

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Adult Clay & Play – A.M. Fridays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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.

09/01/2022  – 10/02/2022

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay – A.M. Thursdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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.

09/12/2022  – 10/17/2022

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Painting with Watercolors
Painting with Watercolors
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Painting with Watercolors. 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. Sept. 12 – Oct. 17, 2022.

09/13/2022  – 10/18/2022

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Acrylic Experience
Acrylic Experience
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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, Sept 13 – Oct 18, 2022

09/17/2022  – 10/08/2022

9:30 am – 10:30 am
Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 8
Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 – 8
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 – 8. Fire up your creativity and learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Projects include: Pinch pot pumpkins and a slab Halloween mobile. Bisque after the first two classes, glaze the third, and assembly for the mobile on the fourth. Clay, tool, glazing and firing included. Saturdays, September 17 – October 8, 9:30 am to 10:30 am.

09/22/2022  – 10/13/2022

9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Mosaic Open Studio
Mosaic Open Studio
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

You will create art with various types of stained glass and ceramic tiles, substrates such as wood or cement steppingstones. Individual projects with individualized instruction allow for all levels of experience to grow. Basic supplies are provided for this course, participants may bring small base projects.
Or pay per class if you just need help finishing a project. Thursdays, Sept. 22 – Oct. 13, 2022.

09/24/2022

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fading Florida: Printmaking Demonstration
Fading Florida: Printmaking Demonstration
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Artist Susan Fredricks will be showcasing her series, Fading Florida, with a demonstration of the print techniques used to produce her work. This event is made possible by a Microgrant from the Gobioff Foundation. Saturday, Sept. 24 at 10 am.

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Spray Painting and Mural Planning
Saturday, October 6, 2018    
9:30 am
Gain practice working with spray paint. Learn different Spray painting techniques, and how to plan and execute a large-scale mural. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art. For Adults, ages 16 and up.
La Lucha with James Suggs
Saturday, October 6, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
La Lucha is a Tampa Bay based trio of three best friends from three different parts of the world: Colombia, Mexico, and the United States. Their repertoire is a diverse mixture of Latin-inspired rhythms with jazz standards, twisted arrangements of pop songs, and original compositions. Tonight they bring special guest James Suggs on trumpet.
Ken Loomer Big Band
Sunday, October 7, 2018    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Ken Loomer Big Band is BIG with 15 musicians! Their goal is to keep the art of jazz music alive. Their song performances come from some of their own original works and from the Great American Songbook with music created by jazz icons such as Count Basie and Buddy Rich.
5th Annual BBQ & Blues
Saturday, October 13, 2018    
4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Our 5th annual fundraiser supporting our community activities is always a fun party with great food and live music. Country and blues tunes by Rick Hatfield, T-Bone Hamilton, and Double E. Smokin’ BBQ by Buttman BBQ.
Screen Printing: Word & Image
Monday, October 15, 2018    
9:30 am
Learn the process of screen printing. The theme of this class is lettering and combining words and images. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
Musical Discovery Lecture Series
Tuesday, October 16, 2018    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Music lovers of all levels, explore the fascinating inner workings of the musical world. Music from cultures around the world to popular 20th Century music genres will be presented. Monthly on Tuesdays, Oct. – May.
Special Expressive Art Classes
Tuesday, October 16, 2018    
5:00 pm
Do you or a loved one have a disability? Art classes taught by artists trained to work with adaptive materials and alternative solutions. Activities are designed to promote personal development, group participation and camaraderie along with fostering creative expression for people of all abilities enabling all participants to have a great experience. In partnership with Arts4All Florida (VSA Florida).
Comedy Night
Friday, October 19, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Ken Miller was a previous winner of “Florida’s Funniest Comedian” competition and this will be his first time at the Firehouse. Also featuring a former barkeep from Manchester, CT, Myke Herlihy now takes his bartender’s wit to the stage. His ability to find the funny in any situation has made him a favorite in venues throughout the country.
Al Hixon Jazz
Saturday, October 20, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Legendary John Lamb on bass, Billy Marcus from Miami on keys, Jim Wellen on tenor sax, jazz vocalist Synia Carroll sings, with Al Hixon on drums. An amazing group of stellar Jazz musicians brought together for this special performance at the Firehouse.
TBone Hamilton & the Blues All Stars featuring Bryan Lee
Saturday, November 3, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Bassist/Leader Tom “TBone” Hamilton and the Blues All Stars return to the Firehouse featuring Braille Blues Daddy Bryan Lee. The Blues All Stars include: Thomas Hamilton – Bass & Vocals, Jon Puhl – Guitar, Bob Menzies – Drums, and Bryan Lee – Guitar & Vocals. They are some of the area’s best blues musicians.
Comedy & Magic: Geoff Williams
Sunday, November 4, 2018    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Geoff Williams, award winning magician, presents a sleight-of-hand illusion, family-oriented comedy with lots of audience participation. Bring the kids, bring the grandparents. Loads of fun for all!
Events on Saturday, October 6, 2018
Events on Sunday, October 7, 2018
Ken Loomer Big Band
7 Oct 18
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, October 13, 2018
5th Annual BBQ & Blues
13 Oct 18
Ruskin
Events on Monday, October 15, 2018
Events on Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Events on Friday, October 19, 2018
Comedy Night
19 Oct 18
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, October 20, 2018
Al Hixon Jazz
20 Oct 18
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, November 3, 2018
Events on Sunday, November 4, 2018