Events – 15 Mar 25

03/15/2025

10:00 am – 11:30 am
Handcrafted Metalsmith Jewelry - March 15
Handcrafted Metalsmith Jewelry – March 15
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Bring in the new year with the warmth and healing properties of copper and the strength and good energy from silver and brass. Silversmith Kate Hamilton will show you how to design and handcraft jewelry using metal and rivets.
Make either a bracelet or pendant or a pair of earrings. All Materials Supplied. For adults & older teens. Saturday, Mar. 15 from 10:00 – 11:30 am.

03/15/2025

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Scotty Wright Jazz Musician
Scotty Wright Jazz Musician
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

A veteran musician for over 30 years, one can hear the entire spectrum of jazz singing in the performance of vocalist Scotty Wright. With a warm, rich-toned voice and relaxed delivery, Scotty possesses a unique sound that is deeply rooted in the jazz tradition. His style features harmonic sophistication, a playful rhythmic approach and insightful phrasing of the lyric. Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 7:30 pm.

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Teen Clay Creators - Session 4
Monday, July 28, 2025 – Friday, August 8, 2025    
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Unleash your creativity this summer! Designed for ages 12–16, this hands-on experience introduces teens to the exciting world of pottery, from hand-building techniques to wheel-throwing and glazing. Beginners or our skilled instructors will guide you through fun and engaging projects, allowing you to explore texture, form, and color. Session 4 (2 weeks) July 28 through Aug 8 (Tue, Wed, Thu).
Introduction to Hand Building - afternoon
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 – Wednesday, August 13, 2025    
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Explore the art of hand building in this 3 week course perfect for any skill level. Each session will bring new techniques such as pinchpots, coil building, slab construction, and surface design. Make clay creations with guidance from a skilled instructor. All materials, tools, and firing is included. July 30 – Aug 13, 1:00 – 3:30 pm.
Introduction to Hand Building - evening
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 – Wednesday, August 13, 2025    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Explore the art of hand building in this 3 week course perfect for any skill level. Each session will bring new techniques such as pinchpots, coil building, slab construction, and surface design. Make clay creations with guidance from a skilled instructor. All materials, tools, and firing is included. July 30 – Aug 13, 6:00 – 8:30 pm.
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Aug 1 (am)
Friday, August 1, 2025    
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Pottery Workshop: Learn about basic clay types, tools, and techniques. Hand-build a piece using techniques like pinching or slab work. You create one-of-a-kind Art, with surface decoration techniques like textures or carving & glazing. You’ll leave your piece behind for firing FCC will contact you when they’re ready for pickup. All materials supplied. Fri. Aug. 1st from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Aug 1 (pm)
Friday, August 1, 2025    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Pottery Workshop: Learn about basic clay types, tools, and techniques. Hand-build a piece using techniques like pinching or slab work. You create one-of-a-kind Art, with surface decoration techniques like textures or carving & glazing. You’ll leave your piece behind for firing FCC will contact you when they’re ready for pickup. All materials supplied. Fri. Aug. 1st from 6:00 am – 8:30 pm
Comedy — Mike Rivera and Friends!
Friday, August 1, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Come out and meet America’s Most Hilarious Teacher Mike Rivera. He is a decades-long headliner. He is also a Firehouse favorite! Mike will be joined by friends, fellow comedian Chuck Glass and emcee Robin Savage. Friday, August 1, 7:30 pm at The Firehouse.
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Aug 2
Saturday, August 2, 2025    
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Pottery Workshop: Learn about basic clay types, tools, and techniques. Hand-build a piece using techniques like pinching or slab work. You create one-of-a-kind Art, with surface decoration techniques like textures or carving & glazing. You’ll leave your piece behind for firing FCC will contact you when they’re ready for pickup. All materials supplied. Sat, Aug. 2nd from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Butterflies Glass Fusing Workshop: Aug. 2
Saturday, August 2, 2025    
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Choose your favorite pattern and colors to create a vibrant 4″ x 6″ glass artwork. Perfect for brightening up any room or window. All Skill Levels Welcome, and all Materials Supplied. Saturday, Aug. 2 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm.
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – Friday, September 5, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Tuesdays: 9:30am – Noon. Adults. March 2025 – December 2025.
Butterflies Glass Fusing Workshop: Aug. 5
Tuesday, August 5, 2025    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Choose your favorite pattern and colors to create a vibrant 4″ x 6″ glass artwork. Perfect for brightening up any room or window. All Skill Levels Welcome, and all Materials Supplied. Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 10:00 – 11:30 pm.
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, August 7, 2025 – Sunday, September 7, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Thursdays: 9:30am – Noon. Adults. Book March 2025 – December 2025.
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Thursday, August 7, 2025 – Sunday, September 7, 2025    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Thursdays: 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Adults. Book from April 2025 – Dec 2025.
Arenas Lasky & Nash Project: The Bacharach Book
Saturday, August 9, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Vocalist Allison Nash, pianist Simon Lasky, and bassist Alejandro Arenas are well known jazz artists, composers and band leaders on the Florida jazz scene. Together, they are excited to launch this new collaboration, Arenas Lasky & Nash Project – ‘The Bacharach Book’. They interpret the great compositions of Burt Bacharach, with a jazz sensibility, and for a 21st Century audience. Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 7:30 – 9:30 pm.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, August 14, 2025    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Every 2nd Thursday through summer months June, July, Aug, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Will be at FCC Annex building. 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. Please reserve online or by phone, 813-645-7651. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, August 14, 2025    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Every 2nd Thursday through summer months June, July, Aug, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Will be at FCC Annex building. 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. Please reserve online or by phone, 813-645-7651. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Aug 15 (am)
Friday, August 15, 2025    
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Pottery Workshop: Learn about basic clay types, tools, and techniques. Hand-build a piece using techniques like pinching or slab work. You create one-of-a-kind Art, with surface decoration techniques like textures or carving & glazing. You’ll leave your piece behind for firing FCC will contact you when they’re ready for pickup. All materials supplied. Sat, Aug. 15 from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm (am)
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Aug 15 (pm)
Friday, August 15, 2025    
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Pottery Workshop: Learn about basic clay types, tools, and techniques. Hand-build a piece using techniques like pinching or slab work. You create one-of-a-kind Art, with surface decoration techniques like textures or carving & glazing. You’ll leave your piece behind for firing FCC will contact you when they’re ready for pickup. All materials supplied. Fri, Aug. 15 from 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Remedy Tree Band
Saturday, August 16, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Remedy Tree Band! Remedy Tree Band is focused on original music blending bluegrass, folk, and old time music with new ideas creating a truly unique modern Americana sensation. Join us on Saturday, August 16 – 7:30 – 9:30 pm.
Studio 55 | Beaded Jewelry | TMA@Firehouse
Sunday, August 17, 2025 – Sunday, August 31, 2025    
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Adults 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level | with Elizabeth Mason. Inspired by both the bold colors of ancient designs featured in The Etruscans exhibition, these jewelry-making classes will focus on creating eye-catching wearable art! Explore color combinations, shapes, bead sizes, and textures to make jewelry that is uniquely yours! Sundays, 1 – 4 pm., August 17, August 24, August 31. (3 classes); attend at The Firehouse in Ruskin.
Homeschool Pottery
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 – Tuesday, September 2, 2025    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Kids Pottery Class – Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in this fun and interactive 3-session pottery series designed just for kids! In this beginner-friendly class, young artists will explore the basics of working with clay through hand-building techniques and get an introduction to the pottery wheel. 3-Session Series (Ages 7–12) Session Length: 1 1/2 hours per session
An Evening With Booker T. Washington
Friday, August 22, 2025    
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
An Evening With Booker T. Washington: a Historical Portrayal by Lance Felton. In 1912, the educator and activist Booker T Washington stopped in Tampa on a Florida speaking tour. Join us for an evening of EDUCATION. FREE. Friday, August 22 AT 2:00 PM.
The Cadillac Cowboys
Saturday, August 23, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Ken Carlyle, T.J Weger, Eric “Flycatcher” Carlson, Don Cox, and Joe Martin – provide an infectious mix of original and classic songs deeply rooted in the styles of Western Swing, Bluegrass, Americana and Zydeco. Somewhere near the intersection of ‘Bon Ton Roulet’ and the ‘Clinch Mountain Back Step’, you will find the Cowboys serving up their musical gumbo. Please Join us on Saturday, August 23 at 7:30 pm.
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Figure Drawing Group
14 Aug 25
Ruskin
Figure Drawing Group
14 Aug 25
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, August 16, 2025
Remedy Tree Band
16 Aug 25
Ruskin
Events on Sunday, August 17, 2025
Events on Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Homeschool Pottery
19 Aug 25
Ruskin
Events on Friday, August 22, 2025
Events on Saturday, August 23, 2025
The Cadillac Cowboys
23 Aug 25
Ruskin