Carrollwood Cultural Center

Wheel Throwing
2026-02-02 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Ceramics / Pottery Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Students will learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel.
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American Sign Language: Level 1
2026-02-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Meeting Room II, 4537 Lowell Road Tampa, Fl 33618
Learn basic conversational skills, fingerspelling, numbers, and simple sentence structures, as well as receptive and expressive language skills.

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Guardian Ad Litem
2026-02-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Carrollwood Village Room, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL 33618, FL
Representing Florida’s abused and neglected children.

Musical Theatre for Youth (13-17)
2026-02-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Community Room, 4537 Lowell Road
This class is for ages 13 to 17 who are passionate about the arts and want to have fun in this acting and musical theatre class.
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Musical Theatre Jazz
2026-02-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Dance Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Come and break out into dance with us, learning dance sequences to songs from all your favorite musicals!
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Line Dancing
2026-02-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Dance Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Jump in the line! Learn all the steps to all your favorite group party dances! A fun class to cut loose and dance!
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Kids Hip Hop!
2026-02-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Dance Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
A high-energy hip-hop dance class for ages 7-9.
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Gallery Load-In
2026-02-02 14:00 - 17:00 | Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618
Gallery Exhibitions / Load-In
Please refer to the Call for Artists or contact Art Curator Willow Wright at curator@carrollwoodcenter.org for details.

Taiji
2026-02-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Dance Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
This Tiji class is taught according to the Yang style. Students will learn moves and drills that are enjoyable and relaxing.
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Bridge Club
2026-02-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Community Room, 4537 Lowell Road
The Bridge Club is open to anyone who knows how to play bridge and wants to spend their Monday afternoons with a great group of people. Whether you have been playing a couple of years, or many years, you will have a great time with this fun group. Newcomers are welcome.
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Medical Taiji Qigong
2026-02-02 13:00 - 14:00
Relaxed, accessible Qigong exercises adapted from Yang-style Taiji are not only enjoyable and relaxing, they are also excellent for improving balance, strength, and coordination!
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Gentle Hatha Yoga
2026-02-02 11:00 - 12:30 | Dance Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
This class will teach you basic yoga in a gentle way.
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Making a Crumb Quilt
2026-02-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Art Room II, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Looking for a cozy and creative way to spend your winter? Join our Crumb Quilt Class and turn your fabric scraps into something truly special!
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Gallery Load-Out
2026-02-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618
Gallery Exhibitions / Load-Out
Please refer to the Call for Artists or contact Art Curator Willow Wright at curator@carrollwoodcenter.org for details.

Chair Yoga
2026-02-02 09:45 - 10:45 | Dance Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Chair Yoga is a form of yoga practiced on a chair or standing with the support of a chair.
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"Give Thanks, Give Back" by Hanna Rachocka (Online Exhibit & Auction)
2026-02-02 | Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618
Give Thanks, Give Back by Hanna Rachocka is an entirely online exhibit and charity auction benefiting the Carrollwood Cultural Center. The exhibit and auction will close on December 31, 2026.
The collection is a series of ten impasto acrylic paintings by Hanna Rachocka that transform the traditional still life into an elemental exploration of emotion, weather, and inner fire. Each vessel becomes a metaphor for the human spirit—resilient in rain, tangled in thought, radiant in bloom, or aflame with creative force. Together, the works weave a narrative of resilience, paradox, celebration, and transformation, inviting viewers to reflect on the seasons and storms of the soul.
Each original painting is valued at $700 but available for a $375 donation. You can purchase each painting by donating directly to the Carrollwood Cultural Center. Paintings are available for immediate pick up once the donation is made. 100% of the proceeds will directly support the Center.
Visit hrartstudio.com to view other works by Hanna Rachocka,

Dollar Book Sale Fundraiser
2026-02-02, 2026-01-31 | Lobby, 4537 Lowell Rd, Tampa, FL 33618, USA, Tampa, Florida, 33618, United States
Browse through hundreds of used books covering a wide range of topics for all ages. All books will have a suggested donation of $1 each. Proceeds will be allocated to the Tom Jones Tuition Assistance Fund to support qualifying families in sending their child(ren) to summer camp.
To donate directly to the Tom Jones Tuition Assistance Fund, click here.
(Please Note: the link will take you to AudienceView, our fundraising/ticketing/registration platform.)

"Davia" by Davia Deplanche
2026-02-02 | Atrium Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, 33618, United States
Davia Deplanche’s Davia will be on display in the Gallery’s Atrium from September 2025 through January 2026.
Pictured: “Phantom of the Opera Dress Rehearsal” by Davia

Rehearsal: TMI
2026-02-01 18:30 - 21:00 | The Studio, 13345 Casey Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States

The Studio Project Short Film Festival
2026-02-01 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-31 20:00 - 22:00 | The Studio, 13345 Casey Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Tampa Bay filmmakers telling their stories through their lens.
The Carrollwood Cultural Center is pleased to invite audiences to its first annual The Studio Project Short Film Festival, featuring films by local Tampa Bay-area residents.
The films in this year’s festival are:
Circus Saved My Life by Stewart Lippe: A documentary about a Mongolian woman, a circus performer and a victim of domestic violence, who negotiated a contract with Barnum and Bailey Circus, enabling her to escape her situation in Mongolia and relocate to the United States to work.
The Owl in the Antique Store by Spencer Lowe: An artifact found in an antique store has a dark and mysterious past, and the carved figure’s influence has dire consequences for its new owner’s future.
Life is Short by Collen Herlihy: A young woman promises her grandmother she will take her ashes back to the place she was born in Ireland. While there, she learns the real reason her grandmother left Ireland.
Nerd in the Hood by Sage Skarshinski-Fred: A stereotypical nerd takes a detour while in a rush to arrive at the Engineering Convention, leading to him getting lost in a bad neighborhood.
Bob by Russell Savage: A teenage boy has a dream and wants to be a superhero. He goes to fight bad guys and gets beaten, heals, and takes them on again, only to get beaten again. Then the superhero arrives and saves him. The teenage boy realizes superheroes suck and puts the costume away, maybe to be brought back out one day.
A Different Kind of Bird by Ethan Huggins: A newlywed couple hosts their first Thanksgiving. Surely they can avoid the family drama, right?
The festival will showcase all six films each day to audiences. Admission to attend is $5 per day.

Admission: $5

Cotillion (Juniors)
2026-02-01 12:00 - 18:00 | Main Theatre, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618, FL
Middle School

Intermediate/Advanced Wheel Throwing
2026-01-31 09:00 - 12:00 | Ceramics / Pottery Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
This class is for returning intermediate and advanced students who have already learned and practiced basic wheel-throwing techniques.
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Rehearsal: Carrollwood Jukebox Big Band
2026-01-31 09:00 - 12:00 | The Studio, 13345 Casey Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States

"Heartbeat of the Corridor" by Alycia Carangelo
2026-01-31 | Art Corner Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, F, 33618, United States
Nature & Wildlife Photographer Alycia Carangelo captures the natural rhythm of the Florida Wildlife Corridor and the creatures that call it home. Her various works remind us to see, feel, and honor the wild spaces that surround us. Rooted in art and conservation, Alycia’s photography celebrates the beauty that still thrives across Florida’s natural landscapes.
Alycia’s work won first prize in the Pathways, Portals, and Journey exhibit at the Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center in the summer of 2025.

"Silent Guardians" by Laurie Edwards
2026-01-31 | Corridor Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
As an artist working in watercolor, glass, fine jewelry, textiles, and resin, I find inspiration in the beauty of my immediate surroundings. Choosing to notice what is quietly extraordinary in the everyday is a practice that grounds me.
Creative expression—whether through music, writing, or visual art—has always been my way of connecting with the universe and escaping anxiety. Each piece begins as a conversation: with materials, with memory, with wonder, and with the viewer. These creative outlets give me a tangible voice—a way to share what words often cannot.
– Laurie Edwards

"Encaustic Impressions: A Florida Wax Show" by Florida Encaustic Artists
2026-01-31 | Lobby Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, 33618, United States
What is encaustic? This ancient medium, which literally means “to burn in” in Greek, uses beeswax and heat to create luminous, layered art.
The Florida Encaustic Artists group was founded in 2017 and now has 15 members who share their love of encaustic painting. This unique exhibit will show the groups’ diverse techniques, including photo encaustic, collage, and shellac burn.

"Give Thanks, Give Back" by Hanna Rachocka
2026-01-31 | Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618
Give Thanks, Give Back by Hanna Rachocka is a charity exhibit benefiting the Carrollwood Cultural Center.
The collection is a series of ten impasto acrylic paintings by Hanna Rachocka that transform the traditional still life into an elemental exploration of emotion, weather, and inner fire. Each vessel becomes a metaphor for the human spirit—resilient in rain, tangled in thought, radiant in bloom, or aflame with creative force. Together, the works weave a narrative of resilience, paradox, celebration, and transformation, inviting viewers to reflect on the seasons and storms of the soul.
Each original painting is valued at $700 but available for a $375 donation. You can purchase each painting by donating directly to the Carrollwood Cultural Center. Paintings are available for immediate pick up once the donation is made. 100% of the proceeds will directly support the Center.
Visit hrartstudio.com to view other works by Hanna Rachocka,
Give Thanks, Give Back Exhibit:

"Student, Faculty & Member Show" presented by The Gallery
2026-01-31 | Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618
Experience this art exhibit that is truly “at home” in our facility. The Student/Faculty/Member Show celebrates the creative spirit of the Center and celebrates the accomplishments of our students, faculty, and members in visual art.

Congratulations to the 2025 Student, Faculty & Member Show Winners!

Pictured: “Sunset Over a Misty Valley” by Craig Nowicke
