Events – 12 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)

07/12/2025

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Cactus Gardens: Glass Fusing Workshop - July 12
Cactus Gardens: Glass Fusing Workshop – July 12
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Create a glass cactus garden! Choose your pattern and colors to create a beautiful 4″ x 6″ glass cactus garden, no watering required! Perfect for brightening any room or window, this fun and creative class is open to all skill levels, and all materials are included. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult to assist with glass cutting.
Saturday, July 12 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm. This class will be in the FCC ANNEX.

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Children’s Art Studio – FREE!
Saturday, September 8, 2018 – Saturday, May 18, 2019    
9:30 am – 11:00 am
Grades 4 – 6. Fun & creative art activities. Each week a different activity. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations recommended. Space is limited.
Victoria Ginty with Ladyhawke and Friends - SOLD OUT
Saturday, September 8, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Victoria is a former BMG Critique Records recording artist whose accolades include a #1 record for 13 weeks on world-wide charts, multiple nominations as a singer-songwriter, song of the year, and music video of the year.
Screen Printing: Printing on Fabric
Monday, September 10, 2018    
9:30 am
Learn the process of screen printing to transfer colorful imagery and patterns to clothing, hats, bags, or anything else made of fabric. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
Saturday, September 15, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
We’re half-way to St. Patrick’s Day! Irish tunes at the Firehouse Pub!
Painting Studio
Wednesday, September 19, 2018    
6:00 pm
This is a multi-level class for anyone who would like to explore acrylic painting. Work with representational painting, abstraction and collage while improving skills with color, composition and techniques. A fun, flexible class for all students.
Clean Comedy
Friday, September 21, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Juanita Lolita’s Latin flair and hillbilly background have become a crowd favorite as she makes you laugh hysterically without profanity. Bill “Bull” Ohse is a national touring comedian who uses his unique brand of comedy to share a positive message. Special Guest BC Murphy will be performing his first set at the Firehouse!
O Som Do Jazz
Saturday, September 22, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
O Som Do Jazz recaptures the spirit of 1960-70s Brazilian Bossa Nova, samba and MPB. O Som Do Jazz has recorded two CDs and is delighted to present authentic bossa nova, samba, MPB & Brazilian regional music.
Painting with Watercolors
Thursday, September 27, 2018    
1:00 pm
For students at all levels. Explore: color; brush strokes from flat washes to dancing with your brushes; techniques from wet to scrubbing.
Girls Night Out - Comedy
Friday, September 28, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Girls Night Out is a comedy show that features a line up of female comedians. Join us for a night of laughs featuring: Heather Campese, Trish Keating, Helen Keaney and Catherine Maloney.
Events on Saturday, September 8, 2018
Events on Monday, September 10, 2018
Events on Saturday, September 15, 2018
Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
15 Sep 18
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Painting Studio
19 Sep 18
Ruskin
Events on Friday, September 21, 2018
Clean Comedy
21 Sep 18
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, September 22, 2018
O Som Do Jazz
22 Sep 18
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, September 27, 2018
Painting with Watercolors
27 Sep 18
Ruskin
Events on Friday, September 28, 2018
Girls Night Out - Comedy
28 Sep 18
Ruskin