Events – 14 Mar 24

01/02/2024  – 05/28/2024

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Clay Warriors Pottery Programs
Clay Warriors Pottery Programs
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Working with clay is a healthy way to focus your attention in a positive and creative way. Pottery allows you to escape the worries of life and shift your focus toward your creation. Free for Veterans. Veterans Only 1 time Workshop Friday, May 31, 1:00 – 2:30 pm. Please click through to see days & times available for all classes. Call to register: 813-645-7651.

02/21/2024  – 04/10/2024

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Italian Language Beginners Class - @italyuncovered
Italian Language Beginners Class – @italyuncovered
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

ADULT EDUCATION. Italian for Beginners, 8 lessons, 2 hours each. Once a week for 8 weeks, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Book is included.
Starting: February 21 – April 10, 2024. Venue: Firehouse Cultural Center.

03/01/2024  – 03/26/2024

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay - A.M. Fridays
Adult Clay – 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, January 2024 – December 2024.

03/05/2024  – 04/05/2024

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
Adult Clay – 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, Jan 2024 – Dec 2024.

03/07/2024  – 04/07/2024

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.

03/07/2024  – 04/07/2024

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Adult Clay - Thursday Evening
Adult Clay – 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, Jan 2024 – Dec 2024.

03/11/2024  – 04/15/2024

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic. Your Choice! Share the love of painting while enriching your skill set, no matter the medium. Instructor: Helen Solomon. Mondays, Mar. 11 – Apr. 15, 2024. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.

03/14/2024

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Figure Drawing
Figure Drawing
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Winter/Spring 2024: Jan 11 – Mar 14, 2024. Thursdays, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Strengthen your skills in our monitored figure drawing session with a variety of timed poses. Bring your chalk, paint, charcoal or pencil, you choose the medium. Model varies by session. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.

03/14/2024

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Mermaids Only: Paint Party!
Mermaids Only: Paint Party!
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Come Paint 2 foot Mermaids on wooden Plank Boards and embellish with shells/gems! Friday, Mar. 22 at 6:00 pm. All Materials Supplied. Cost is $60 per person. Location is The Firehouse. CALL 813-894-8595 to register.

03/14/2024

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Metalsmithing Jewelry - Mar. 14
Metalsmithing Jewelry – Mar. 14
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Metalsmithing Bracelet or Pendant: You create either a cuff bracelet or pendant. Add hammered texture to pre – cut shapes of brass and copper, then learn how to add sterling silver to your show piece by learning to rivet. All Materials Supplied. Thursday, Mar. 14 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm.

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Interrupted: A Program of International Experimental Video Art
Tuesday, April 2, 2019    
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Interrupted: A program of international Experimental Video Art Presented by The Firehouse Cultural Center. This Event is Free!
Gypsy Star Band
Saturday, April 6, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tampa Bay’s Gypsy Star artfully fuses original indie folk rock with rhythms from around the world to create their unique sound. Also join us for an outstanding Mediterranean Dinner beforehand. The proceeds fund the FCC 2019 Summer Camp Scholarships.
Musical Discovery Lecture Series
Tuesday, April 9, 2019    
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.
The Draw-In 2019
Saturday, April 13, 2019    
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
FUN – Free – Arts for all Ages! Free art activities include: Art Vending Machine ● Jackson Pollock Style Drip Painting ● Mobiles • Printmaking ● Drawing ● Chalk Drawing ● Painting. There will be a Food Truck Vendor!
Comedy Night: Award-Winning Comedy
Friday, April 26, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Award-Winning Comedy! Starring Headliner James Yon (winner of 104.1 FM Orlando’s Comedian of the Year contest) with feature Angela Nacca (runner-up Miami’s Funniest Comedian, runner-up Florida’s Funniest Female).
David Gerald: Blues Rocker
Sunday, May 5, 2019    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
David Gerald’s new album, N2U, was released in April 2018. “Hands down, one of the top blues musicians of our era! David Gerald brings the heart of the legendary blues across the strings on his guitar.” Ken Heath, Director of Community and Economic Development, Marion, VA
Events on Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Events on Saturday, April 6, 2019
Gypsy Star Band
6 Apr 19
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Events on Saturday, April 13, 2019
The Draw-In 2019
13 Apr 19
Ruskin
Events on Friday, April 26, 2019
Events on Sunday, May 5, 2019
David Gerald: Blues Rocker
5 May 19
Ruskin