Events – 10 Jul 25

05/10/2025  – 08/09/2025

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Art Play Date – TMA@Firehouse - Select Saturdays
Art Play Date – TMA@Firehouse – Select Saturdays
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 on select Saturdays, May 10 through Aug 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Firehouse Cultural Center.

05/13/2025  – 08/26/2025

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
TMA Workshop - Teen Workshop - Select Tuesdays
TMA Workshop – Teen Workshop – Select Tuesdays
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 select Tuesdays, 6-8 PM, May 13, May 27, Aug 5, Aug 26 at the Firehouse Cultural Center.

05/24/2025  – 08/23/2025

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Remix TMA@Firehouse
Remix TMA@Firehouse
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Remix* TMA@Firehouse: Remix is a series of make-and-take art workshops for adults inspired by the Museum’s current exhibitions with a new project every month. Workshops are designed to be enjoyed by participants of any skill level and all materials are provided. Attend class at The Firehouse Cultural Center. Ages 18 and up. May 24 through Aug 23, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. (4 classes).

06/02/2025  – 08/08/2025

8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Imagine, Explore, Discover! Summer Camp 2025
Imagine, Explore, Discover! Summer Camp 2025
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.

06/07/2025  – 07/19/2025

9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Intro to Pottery Wheel
Intro to Pottery Wheel
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Discover the joy of working with clay in this hands-on, beginner-friendly course focused on the fundamentals of wheel throwing. Over six weeks, you’ll learn how to center clay, pull walls, and shape basic forms like bowls, mugs, and cylinders. We’ll also cover trimming, surface decoration, and glazing techniques so you can finish and fire your own unique pieces. Saturdays, 9:00 am until 12:00 noon June 7 – July 19 (no class July 5).

07/01/2025  – 08/01/2025

9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesdays
Open Pottery Studio – A.M. Tuesdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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.

07/03/2025  – 08/03/2025

9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
Open Pottery Studio – A.M. Thursdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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.

07/03/2025  – 08/03/2025

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Open Pottery Studio – Thursday Evening
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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.

07/07/2025  – 07/14/2025

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Try Your Hand, A 2 time Experience – July 7 and July 14
Try Your Hand, A 2 time Experience – July 7 and July 14
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Join our acrylic and watercolor class that focuses on on capturing the beauty and complexity of seascapes using photogenic references. Class is designed for artists’ interest in understanding how to paint water whether its calming or full of dramatic energy. All skills welcome from beginner to intermediate. July 7 AND July 14: 1:30 – 3:30 pm. (2 sessions)

07/10/2025

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

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.

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Beginning Painting
Wednesday, March 1, 2017    
12:00 am
An introductory course to basic painting techniques, with an emphasis on classic and contemporary applications of acrylic media. Topics include the use of composition, color, texture, form and value through still life, landscape, portrait, and figure. Ages 16–Adult.
Painting with Watercolors
Thursday, March 2, 2017    
12:00 am
Beginning and experienced students will learn and explore the basics of color, brush strokes, and various watercolor techniques. Ages 16–Adult.
FCC Gala 2017
Saturday, March 4, 2017    
All Day
Cocktails ♦ Dinner ♦ Entertainment ♦ Dancing ♦ Silent & Live Auction. All proceeds benefit programming and scholarships.
Introduction to Drawing
Monday, March 6, 2017    
12:00 am
An introduction to drawing for both beginning and experienced students. Class will cover basic drawing with the primary emphasis on observation. Ages 16–Adult.
Artist's Books
Thursday, March 9, 2017    
12:00 am
An introduction to artist’s books and altered books. We’ll look at ideas and techniques for handmade books; sculptural books, book covers & pages, Japanese stab binding. By the end of the class you should have at least one completed handmade book. Ages 16–Adult.
Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
Saturday, March 18, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
St. Patrick’s Day continues with Mike Donahue and his fellow musicians playing joyful & nostalgic Irish & Celtic melodies.
Radio Production
Saturday, March 25, 2017    
12:00 am
Learn all the technical aspects of producing a pre-recorded radio program. Create a high-quality program, including voiceovers & music, on a computer. Ages 16–Adult.
Charlie Morris Band
Saturday, March 25, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Charlie Morris Band delivers energetic and laid back original tunes that are a blend of Blues, Country & Florida Swamp Music.
Press & Politics: The Future of the American Press
Tuesday, March 28, 2017    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join Tampa Bay Times columnist Ernest Hooper, Tampa Bay Business Journal writer Janell Irwin and Rob Lorei, WMNF news director and host of WEDU’s Florida This Week for a panel discussion.
Chuck Brodsky
Friday, March 31, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Singer, guitarist, song writer, story teller, troubadour and a modern day bard. With his acoustic guitar and voice he tells the stories of oddball and underdog characters. His songs celebrate the goodness in people.
Events on Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Beginning Painting
1 Mar 17
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, March 2, 2017
Painting with Watercolors
2 Mar 17
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, March 4, 2017
FCC Gala 2017
4 Mar 17
Wimauma
Events on Monday, March 6, 2017
Introduction to Drawing
6 Mar 17
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, March 9, 2017
Artist's Books
9 Mar 17
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, March 18, 2017
Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
18 Mar 17
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, March 25, 2017
Radio Production
25 Mar 17
Ruskin
Charlie Morris Band
25 Mar 17
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Events on Friday, March 31, 2017
Chuck Brodsky
31 Mar 17
Ruskin