Events – 2 Aug 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.

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.

07/28/2025  – 08/08/2025

1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Teen Clay Creators - Session 4
Teen Clay Creators – Session 4
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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).

07/30/2025  – 08/13/2025

1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Introduction to Hand Building - afternoon
Introduction to Hand Building – afternoon
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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.

07/30/2025  – 08/13/2025

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Introduction to Hand Building - evening
Introduction to Hand Building – evening
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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.

08/02/2025

10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Aug 2
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience – Aug 2
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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.
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Printmaking Workshop, in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Wednesday, August 31, 2022    
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Printmaking includes a variety of methods of creating multiple works of art from a single image. In this one day workshop, you’ll learn about the linocut technique and creating stamped works of art. 1 Session, Wed. 8/31. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, September 1, 2022 – Sunday, October 2, 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.
Plein Air Painting, in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Tuesday, September 6, 2022    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Get outside and paint in the landscape of Tampa Bay’s gorgeous scenery in this Plein Air Painting course. View and take inspiration from the Poetry in Paint: The Artists of Old Tampa Bay exhibition as you create your own contemporary images of Tampa Bay. Firehouse Cultural Center is surrounded on 3 sides by water and creates the perfect scenic local for your next masterpiece. 1 Session, Tues. 9/06. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
Zines Workshop - Day 1, in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Wednesday, September 7, 2022    
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Make your own small batch self published magazine. From refining your message to putting it all together, this 3 day workshop series is for anyone who wants to make a zine. First Session, Wed. 9/07. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
Printmaking Workshop, in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 – Wednesday, September 21, 2022    
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Printmaking includes a variety of methods of creating multiple works of art from a single image. This 3 day series will introduce linocut and monoprint methods to make unique hand-printed works of art. All TMA@Firehouse events take place at the Firehouse Cultural Center located at 101 1st Ave NE in Ruskin.
Comedy Night: Jeff Gerbino
Friday, September 9, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
9/9/22 at 7:30 p.m. This will be a Friday Night Event. Comedy Center Stage at the Firehouse brings a night of laughs with Jeff Gerbino. Jeff has been named by The Hollywood Reporter as one of America’s Top Ten new comics in their annual Comedy Issue. Variety magazine described Jeff’s act as a high energy high wire act that takes the audience right along with him. Jeff has performed at Comedy Center Stage at the Firehouse several times in the past, we are happy to welcome him back!
TBone Hamilton Blues All Stars
Saturday, September 10, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
TBone Hamilton and the Blues All Stars returns to the Firehouse Cultural Center! The band is led by Bassist/Vocalist Tom “TBone” Hamilton. With John Puhl (Guitar & Vocals), Eric Mullins (Sax) and Eric Elsner (Drums) this is an event not to miss! Saturday, Sept. 10, 7:30 – 9:30 pm.
Painting with Watercolors
Monday, September 12, 2022 – Monday, October 17, 2022    
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. Sept. 12 – Oct. 17, 2022.
Acrylic Experience
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 – Tuesday, October 18, 2022    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Explore acrylic media and techniques more in-depth study of acrylics, aesthetics, and medium. Students will talk about their work and the work of others in the classroom critiques at the start each class. This class is for all levels, heighten your skills or find your hidden talent. Tuesdays, Sept 13 – Oct 18, 2022
Plein Air Painting, in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Tuesday, September 13, 2022    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Get outside and paint in the landscape of Tampa Bay’s gorgeous scenery in this Plein Air Painting course. View and take inspiration from the Poetry in Paint: The Artists of Old Tampa Bay exhibition as you create your own contemporary images of Tampa Bay. Firehouse Cultural Center is surrounded on 3 sides by water and creates the perfect scenic local for your next masterpiece. 1 Session, Tues. 9/13. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
Zines Workshop - Day 2, (Cancelled) in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Wednesday, September 14, 2022    
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
This workshop has been Cancelled.
Intro to Metalsmithing
Friday, September 16, 2022    
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come explore the art of metalsmithing. You will saw, file, texture and rivet on silver, copper, and brass. Emphasis will be texturing & riveting metals together, creating your unique jewelry. Various techniques will be demonstrated. You will make a finished piece of jewelry of either a pendant or earrings. All materials supplied. Fri. Sept. 16, 10:00 am – noon.
Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 8
Saturday, September 17, 2022 – Saturday, October 8, 2022    
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 – 8. Fire up your creativity and learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Projects include: Pinch pot pumpkins and a slab Halloween mobile. Bisque after the first two classes, glaze the third, and assembly for the mobile on the fourth. Clay, tool, glazing and firing included. Saturdays, September 17 – October 8, 9:30 am to 10:30 am.
Metalsmithing for Teens
Saturday, September 17, 2022    
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
High School Age Teen Metalsmithing. You will saw, file, texture and rivet on silver, copper, and brass. Emphasis will be texturing & riveting metals together, creating your unique jewelry. Various techniques will be demonstrated. You will make a finished piece of jewelry of either a pendant or earrings. All materials supplied. Sat., Sept. 17, 10:00 am – noon.
Plein Air Painting, in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Tuesday, September 20, 2022    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Get outside and paint in the landscape of Tampa Bay’s gorgeous scenery in this Plein Air Painting course. View and take inspiration from the Poetry in Paint: The Artists of Old Tampa Bay exhibition as you create your own contemporary images of Tampa Bay. Firehouse Cultural Center is surrounded on 3 sides by water and creates the perfect scenic local for your next masterpiece. 1 Session, Tues. 9/20. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
Mosaic Open Studio
Thursday, September 22, 2022 – Thursday, October 13, 2022    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
You will create art with various types of stained glass and ceramic tiles, substrates such as wood or cement steppingstones. Individual projects with individualized instruction allow for all levels of experience to grow. Basic supplies are provided for this course, participants may bring small base projects. Or pay per class if you just need help finishing a project. Thursdays, Sept. 22 – Oct. 13, 2022.
Fading Florida: Printmaking Demonstration
Saturday, September 24, 2022    
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Artist Susan Fredricks will be showcasing her series, Fading Florida, with a demonstration of the print techniques used to produce her work. This event is made possible by a Microgrant from the Gobioff Foundation. Saturday, Sept. 24 at 10 am.
Gypsy Star
Saturday, September 24, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Gypsy Star uplift and enchant listeners with their multi-genre brilliance. Gypsy Star’s musical compositions are uniquely represented by world music. Their sound is dominated by Spanish, Celtic and Latin flavors together with sounds of the Caribbean and the Middle East underscored by Pop, Rock, Classical and Jazz influences. Saturday, Sept. 24, 7:30 – 9:30 pm.
Mom & Me Clay Day
Tuesday, September 27, 2022    
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Kids can get dirty and not be in trouble! Make several projects that will be fired and be introduced to the wheel. All materials included. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 1:00 – 2:00 pm.
Comics Workshop, in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Wednesday, September 28, 2022    
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Love graphic novels? Have something to say? Why not make your own comic book? This intro to comic making will focus on character building and design. Develop the heroes, villains, and everyday people that will become the central figures of the comic worlds you will create. Wed. 9/28. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art. Ages 12 and up.
Events on Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Events on Thursday, September 1, 2022
Events on Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Events on Friday, September 9, 2022
Comedy Night: Jeff Gerbino
9 Sep 22
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, September 10, 2022
Events on Monday, September 12, 2022
Painting with Watercolors
12 Sep 22
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Events on Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Events on Friday, September 16, 2022
Intro to Metalsmithing
16 Sep 22
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, September 17, 2022
Metalsmithing for Teens
17 Sep 22
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Events on Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Events on Thursday, September 22, 2022
Mosaic Open Studio
22 Sep 22
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, September 24, 2022
Gypsy Star
24 Sep 22
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Mom & Me Clay Day
27 Sep 22
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, September 28, 2022