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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Clean Comedy
Friday, April 6, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tim the Dairy Farmer will have you doubled-over with laughs about his experiences on and off his Florida dairy farm. Lindsay Glazer is a criminal defense attorney, #AlphaWoman™ comedian, and mother who entertains the crowds with her own personal brand of stand-up comedy in the clubs of LA, NYC, Miami.
Rumba Brothers
Saturday, April 7, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Rumba Brothers play a mixture of Italian, Mariachi, Caribbean Latin and Flamenco music.
The Big Draw 2018
Saturday, April 14, 2018    
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Have fun with ART, with your friends & family. Free art “Make & Take” activities include: Drawing with Light ● Photography ● Mobiles • Printmaking ● Drawing ● Chalk Drawing ● Painting. Live Music by the “Front Porch Pickers.” Refreshments Available.
Gypsy Star Band
Saturday, April 21, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tampa Bay’s Gypsy Star artfully fuses original indie folk rock with rhythms from around the world to create their unique sound.
Artist in Residence: Patrick Lindhardt
Monday, April 23, 2018 – Saturday, April 28, 2018    
All Day
Since 1989, Lindhardt has taught at the Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, as instructor in Printmaking; Etching, Lithography, Screen Printing, Relief printing and Book Arts. He is also the owner and the printer for Flatstone Studio. Lindhardt has worked as a Printer and Fabricator, printing for artists James Rosenquist, Jim Dine, Philip Pearlstein, Robert Raucshenberg, to name a few.
Events on Friday, April 6, 2018
Clean Comedy
6 Apr 18
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, April 7, 2018
Rumba Brothers
7 Apr 18
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, April 14, 2018
The Big Draw 2018
14 Apr 18
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, April 21, 2018
Gypsy Star Band
21 Apr 18
Ruskin
Events on Monday, April 23, 2018