Events – 2 Aug 24

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.

07/02/2024  – 08/02/2024

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.

07/04/2024  – 08/04/2024

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.

07/04/2024  – 08/04/2024

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.

08/01/2024  – 09/01/2024

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.

08/01/2024  – 09/01/2024

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.

08/02/2024  – 08/27/2024

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.

08/02/2024

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Pottery 101
Pottery 101
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

08/02/2024

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

08/02/2024

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Center Stage Comedy: Al Ernst with Comic Doc
Center Stage Comedy: Al Ernst with Comic Doc
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Al Ernst is new to The Firehouse! Al is a stand-up comedian known for his unique blend of humor and wit. He has been named Entertainer of the Year by Carnival Cruise Lines and is often referred to as the “Warrior of Humor.” His comedy is known for being clean, yet edgy, and has been described as the “Jimmy Buffett of funny.” He uses his life experiences, including being an only child and struggling with his weight, to create humor that is relatable and engaging. Al Ernst will be joined by fellow comedian Vien the Comic Doc. Vien is a real life doctor. Seriously. Dr. Phommachanh is a practicing ear, nose, and throat doctor in Sarasota, FL. During the daytime Dr. Phommachanh is really helpful if you have an ear infection, runny nose, or sore throat. Call for an appointment. Medical advice given after shows will be for his amusement only! Join us on Friday, August 2 @7:30 pm at The Firehouse and share in the laughter!

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Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, July 1, 2022 – Tuesday, July 26, 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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, February 2022 – June 2022.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, July 5, 2022 – Saturday, July 30, 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. Tuesdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2022 – July 2022.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, July 7, 2022 – Sunday, August 7, 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.
Center Stage Comedy: Carmen Ciricillo
Saturday, July 9, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Come out to Center Stage: Comedy at the Firehouse on Saturday, July 9 at 7:30 pm and enjoy the stand-up comedy of Headliner Carmen Ciricillo.
Orilla Show
Saturday, July 23, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Orilla, the highly creative and culturally diverse musical duo co-led by Ona Kirei (vocals/keys/percussion) and Alejandro Arenas (upright and electric bass) celebrates the release of their debut album ‘Daring Flowers’. They will be joined by Mark Feinman (drums) and James Suggs (trumpet) as they play through an exciting repertoire rooted in styles as diverse as their backgrounds. Performing at The Firehouse on Saturday, July 23 at 7:30 pm.
Let’s Get Crackin’
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 – Wednesday, August 17, 2022    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Create art using various types of stained glass and ceramic tiles. Learn the safe and proper techniques for cutting glass using wheeled nippers, running pliers, and other various glass cutting tools. Learning to use a glass grinder to shape glass will be taught. Students will explore different substrates such as wood or cement steppingstones. Methods for this class will include demonstrations, hands on practice, and one-on-one coaching from the instructor. Wednesdays, July 27 – Aug 17, 2022.
Events on Friday, July 1, 2022
Events on Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Events on Thursday, July 7, 2022
Events on Saturday, July 9, 2022
Events on Saturday, July 23, 2022
Orilla Show
23 Jul 22
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Let’s Get Crackin’
27 Jul 22
Ruskin