Events – 10 Aug 24

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.

08/06/2024  – 09/06/2024

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.

08/10/2024

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Art Play Date – TMA@Firehouse – Aug 10
Art Play Date – TMA@Firehouse – Aug 10
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Each Art Play Date Session is a stand-alone session for caregiver and child artist to play with materials and create a collaborative project. This class is Saturday, Aug 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Firehouse Cultural Center.

08/10/2024

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Students learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel. More advanced students will build upon the basics to create larger, more advanced projects. Discover varying throwing techniques, forms and glazing.
Materials & firings included. Age 18 to Adult.

08/10/2024

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
TMA Workshop - Teen Workshop - Aug 10
TMA Workshop – Teen Workshop – Aug 10
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Teen artists will explore a variety of mediums and work closely with innovative local teaching artists. With mentorship and socialization at the forefront, they’ll learn about different paths in art while developing their skills and experimenting with new techniques.
Supplies Included. This class is Saturday, Aug 10, 12:30 – 2:30 pm, Firehouse Cultural Center.

08/10/2024

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones
Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones play traditional blues, West Coast and Texas swing, and early 50’s roots rock. This is real deal rockin’ rhythm & blues! Come out and join us at the Firehouse Center Stage on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 7:30 pm.

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Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, February 4, 2021 – Thursday, February 25, 2021    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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. Feb. 4 – Feb. 25, 2021.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, February 4, 2021 – Sunday, March 7, 2021    
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.
Adult Clay & Play - Thursdays
Thursday, February 4, 2021 – Thursday, February 25, 2021    
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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. Feb. 4 – Feb. 25, 2021.
Comedy Night: Dean Napolitano
Friday, February 5, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Comedian Dean Napolitano has performed at the Firehouse before. He is a throwback to the great comedians of yesteryear; only with a modern twist that makes him one of the most original comedians working today. He is a true storyteller with imaginative delivery that makes audiences feel as if they have been through each experience themselves. Friday, Feb 5, 2021, 7:30 pm.
Cupids Workshop
Saturday, February 6, 2021    
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
CUPIDS WORKSHOP Create your own Valentine card! Why buy what everyone else is getting when you can make something with your hands, from your heart. Lots of Cupid’s goodies to make your unique card of love. Assorted papers, hearts, embellishments, accessories, and cards. If you cannot attend the workshop reserve a Cupid Kit to make your card at home. Fee: $5 per card, Saturday, Feb. 6th from 12:00pm – 2:00pm.
Adult Clay & Play - Tuesdays
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 – Tuesday, March 2, 2021    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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.
James Suggs and Austin Vickrey
Saturday, February 13, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Local favorite James Suggs is no stranger to the Firehouse! He will be joined by Austin Vickrey, a jazz artist from St. Petersburg, FL. Together they will help the audience celebrate Valentine’s Day on Saturday, February 13, 2021.
Flower Design
Saturday, February 27, 2021    
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Flower Design! This fun class will teach the basics of flower designing. Make your own flower arrangement to take home! Instructor: Laura Nation, FSMD.
Fundamentals of Drawing
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 – Tuesday, April 6, 2021    
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fundamentals of Drawing. A multi-level class for anyone who would like to explore or enhance their drawing skills. Whether you are new to art-making or are looking for a class to help solidify these basic skills. We will focus on line and mass, organic and geometric shape-making, and the depiction of volume. March 2 – April 6, 2021.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, March 4, 2021 – Thursday, March 25, 2021    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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. Mar. 4 – Mar. 25, 2021.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, March 4, 2021 – Sunday, April 4, 2021    
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.
Painting with Watercolors
Thursday, March 4, 2021 – Thursday, April 8, 2021    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
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. March 4 – April 8, 2021.
Events on Thursday, February 4, 2021
Events on Friday, February 5, 2021
Events on Saturday, February 6, 2021
Cupids Workshop
6 Feb 21
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Events on Saturday, February 13, 2021
Events on Saturday, February 27, 2021
Flower Design
27 Feb 21
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Fundamentals of Drawing
2 Mar 21
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, March 4, 2021