Events – 14 Jun 24

05/12/2024  – 06/30/2024

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Studio 55 | Mixed Media Collage with Susan | TMA@Firehouse
Studio 55 | Mixed Media Collage with Susan | TMA@Firehouse
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Studio 55 is the new community programming sponsored by Tampa Museum of Art for adults 55 and older to connect over art and artmaking.
Mixed Media Collage is an eight-week course full of artistic experimentation with mixed techniques and embellishment.
Sundays, 1 – 4 pm. May 12 – June 30 (8 classes) – attend at The Firehouse in Ruskin.

06/03/2024  – 08/09/2024

8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Imagine, Explore, Discover! Summer Camp 2024
Imagine, Explore, Discover! Summer Camp 2024
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Ten (10) weeks of fun for your Campers ages 7-15! You may choose a single week, multiple weeks, or every week. Explore a different theme each week from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm, with snack times & lunch break – all in a creative and safe environment. Some weeks culminate with a “Show & Share” for Family and Friends. These camps fill up fast, so call 813-645-7651 now or register online at www.firehouseculturalcenter.org. Choose one week or more.

06/04/2024  – 07/05/2024

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.

06/06/2024  – 07/07/2024

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.

06/06/2024  – 07/07/2024

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.

06/07/2024  – 07/02/2024

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.

06/14/2024

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Pottery 101 - 2024
Pottery 101 – 2024
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

You will learn the fundamental techniques of Pottery, slip, score, coil, design, carve and glaze. Instructors guide you to transform raw clay into Art. You will progressively enhance your skills over four weeks. Provides the foundation to continue your pottery pathway. Age 18 to adult. Fridays, 9:30 – 11:30 am

06/14/2024

10:00 am – 11:30 am
Cactus Garden Glass Fusing Workshop: June 14
Cactus Garden Glass Fusing Workshop: June 14
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Cactus Garden Glass Fusing Workshop. You choose your pattern and colors in creating your colorful glass creation. This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any room or window. Bonus: no watering or feeding! All Skill Levels Welcome, and all Materials Supplied. For adults.
Fri. June 14 from 10:00 – 11:30 am.

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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
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07 Mar
7 Mar 15
Ruskin
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Ken Loomer Quartet
20 Mar 15
Ruskin
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Irish Music • Mike Donahue
27 Mar 15
Ruskin