Events – 26 Oct 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.

10/06/2022  – 11/06/2022

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.

10/19/2022  – 10/26/2022

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Stand – Up 101, in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Stand – Up 101, in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Knock ’em dead with a “tight five”! Create material you can be proud of, and be ready for the stage. This class focuses on the generation, development, and performance of the material you create. No experience needed. These remote classes will meet 2 hours a week for 6 weeks, followed by a final in-person class and showcase outside of class where you can invite others to see you shine. Weds, Oct. 26 – Dec. 14, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. All TMA@Firehouse events take place at the Firehouse Cultural Center located at 101 1st Ave NE in Ruskin.

10/24/2022  – 11/28/2022

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

You will explore color, dive into a variety of brush strokes from flat washes to dancing with your brushes; techniques from wet to scrubbing; and more. This class is for all levels, heighten your skills or find your hidden talent. Oct. 24 – Nov. 28, 2022.

10/26/2022

9:30 am – 11:30 am
It’s All About The Brush
It’s All About The Brush
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

10 types of paintbrushes every Artist should know. So many brushes and what are they for? The difference between oil, acrylic and watercolor. Which brush to choose for the look you are going for, learn and practice brush strokes, choose the correct brush for the job, plus care & cleaning for longer wear. Bring Your Brushes, FCC will supply the rest. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022.

10/26/2022

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

Painting BIG (Pattern). Your BIG chance to paint on a large piece of heavy paper (approx. 3’X 4’). You’ll be looking at patterns in art and then create your own BIG designs. The focus is on scale, repetition, texture and finding a simple color palette to work with. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 6:00 – 8:30 pm.

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Manuscript Consultation with Laura Lee Smith
Monday, March 2, 2015 – Friday, March 6, 2015    
12:00 am
During the Firehouse Cultural Center’s “Spring Forward” Writers Week, novelist Laura Lee Smith will meet with TEN (10) aspiring writers to discuss excerpts from their work. Private manuscript consultations will offer writers of any skill level the opportunity to connect with an experienced reader, writer, and teacher, and to receive Smith’s feedback on strengths and opportunities for improvement in their work.
Spring Forward Writers Week with Laura Lee Smith
Monday, March 2, 2015 – Sunday, March 8, 2015    
12:00 am
A call to all aspiring writers out there. Laura Lee Smith will be at the Firehouse for a full week of writing events. Including manuscript consultations and Free book signing with Q & A. Teacher Institute: Creative Writing & Publication workshop will help with ideas and help on your path to publication. Celebration Reading will allow a consultation with Ms. Smith to identify strong segments from your work.
07 Mar
Saturday, March 7, 2015    
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Support the Firehouse Cultural Center, while honoring Hillsborough County Commissioner Sandra L. Murman, Under the Stars, Beside the Little Manatee River and Among the Azaleas. Gala Chairs and Hosts, Vicki and Ross Elsberry invite you for Live Entertainment, Silent & Live Auctions, Open Bar, and Valet Parking. Limousine Service from Tampa Available Upon Request. Cocktail Attire. Garden Seating.
Ken Loomer Quartet
Friday, March 20, 2015    
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Swing into Spring with the Ken Loomer Quartet laying down the groove will be great bass player, John Lamb who played for Duke Ellington during the 1960`s.
Irish Music • Mike Donahue
Friday, March 27, 2015    
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
St. Patrick’s Day continues with Mike Donahue and his fellow musicians playing joyful & nostalgic Irish & Celtic melodies.
Events on Monday, March 2, 2015
Events on Saturday, March 7, 2015
07 Mar
7 Mar 15
Ruskin
Events on Friday, March 20, 2015
Ken Loomer Quartet
20 Mar 15
Ruskin
Events on Friday, March 27, 2015
Irish Music • Mike Donahue
27 Mar 15
Ruskin