Events – 15 Aug 25

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).

08/05/2025  – 09/05/2025

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.

08/07/2025  – 09/07/2025

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.

08/07/2025  – 09/07/2025

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.

08/15/2025

10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Aug 15 (am)
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience – Aug 15 (am)
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.
Sat, Aug. 15 from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm (am)

08/15/2025

10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Aug 15 (pm)
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience – Aug 15 (pm)
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.
Fri, Aug. 15 from 6:00 – 8:30 pm

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7:30 PM – Jazz Straight Up
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Gasparilla International Film Festival
Thursday, March 20, 2014    
3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Three exceptional films will be screened at the Firehouse showcasing talented independent filmmakers from around the world. The Gasparilla International Film Festival (GIFF), operated by the non-profit Tampa Film Institute, inspires, educates and entertains while supporting and cultivating the film industry of Tampa Bay.
Artists in Residence: CERO Design Mosaic Artists Celso Gonzalez & Roberto Biaggi
Monday, March 31, 2014 – Thursday, April 3, 2014    
All Day
Artists Celso Gonzalez & Roberto Biaggi lead a week-long workshop involving South Shore residents of all ages in the making of a community mosaic mural which will be installed on the exterior of the Firehouse Cultural Center in Ruskin.
Jazz Straight Up
Saturday, April 5, 2014    
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
The Tom Hamilton Quartet is a straight ahead jazz band led by well-known accomplished bassist Tom Hamilton with the best jazz musicians in town: Dan Harris on guitar, Tom Becker on piano, and jazz drummer Fred Edinborgh.
Events on Thursday, March 20, 2014
Events on Saturday, April 5, 2014
Jazz Straight Up
5 Apr 14
Ruskin