The Poly
24 Church St, Falmouth : 01326 319461
The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society
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Drop-In Sessions at The Poly Pottery!
The Poly Pottery’s weekly drop-in sessions are back up and running!
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Beginners Handbuilding: 4 Week Course
For the perfect introduction to ceramics, join in our four-week beginner’s course.
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Throwing: 4 Week Course
This course is open to all abilities, whether you're a novice or an experienced potter looking to expand your skills on the wheel.
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Textile Surface Decoration with Appliqué & Stitch
Enjoy a day working with colour, texture, cloth, pattern and line to craft exciting unique textiles.
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Life Drawing at The Poly
The course is part instructed by a local artist with guided exercises and opportunities to draw freely. Experienced artists, improvers and beginners welcome with extra support available from the tutor if required.
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Intermediate Pottery: 4 Week Course
For people with some experience who would like to develop their existing skills and start to gain knowledge in a broader range of building, firing and glazing techniques.
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Advanced Pottery: 4 Week Course
This is a practical course for those who have an extensive knowledge of working with clay who are looking expand existing skills.
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Throwing: 4 Week Course
This course is open to all abilities, whether you're a novice or an experienced potter looking to expand your skills on the wheel.
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Seaglass Jewellery Workshop (Make A Ring, Pendant or Earrings)
Learn the basics of silversmithing and make seaglass jewellery in sterling silver.
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Forbidden Artefacts: Interactive Art workshop
A Hands-On History Adventure! Step into the past and ignite your child's imagination in this unique, interactive workshop! Ages 5-7.
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Forbidden Artefacts: Interactive Art workshop
A Hands-On History Adventure! Step into the past and ignite your child's imagination in this unique, interactive workshop! Ages 8-12.
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Costumed Life Drawing: Pirates
As sea shanties fill the streets of Falmouth, come and join our pirates as they pose for you. Capture their likeness for their wanted posters and much more besides!
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Wonderful Watercolour
Explore the endless possibilities of this exciting medium. Learn how to master and control beautiful watercolour to create interesting, unique and stunning effects.
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Sip and Paint Monet’s Poppies
This is a fun evening with wine (or soft drinks), music and art. Create your own masterpiece to take home, following Claude Monet’s ‘The Poppy Field near Argenteuil’.
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Spinner Ring Workshop
Learn the basics of silversmithing and make a spinner ring with up to 3 bands.
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Exploring Oil & Coldwax
Come and join me for a fun and experimental 1-day workshop and learn about the joy that can be had when painting with oil and cold wax.
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Expressive Acrylic and Ink Painting
Come and join me for a fun 1-day workshop where you will explore the playful processes of painting with inks and acrylics.
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Life Drawing at The Poly
The course is part instructed by a local artist with guided exercises and opportunities to draw freely. Experienced artists, improvers and beginners welcome with extra support available from the tutor if required.
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3-Day Intensive Throwing Course
Returning for its 3rd year in a row, delve into the world of throwing with our popular 3-day intensive course at the Poly Pottery.
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3-Day Intensive Raku Course
Returning for summer 2025, dive into the mesmerising world of Raku over three immersive days at Poly Pottery.
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Stacking Rings Silversmithing Workshop
An easy beginner course teaching you the basics of silversmithing and how to make x4 stacking rings.
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Life Drawing at The Poly
The course is part instructed by a local artist with guided exercises and opportunities to draw freely. Experienced artists, improvers and beginners welcome with extra support available from the tutor if required.
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Abstract Landscapes with Oil & Cold Wax
A fun and experimental 3-day workshop for those who would like to learn more about painting with oil and cold wax.
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Abstract Landscapes with Oil & Cold Wax
A fun and experimental 3-day workshop for those who would like to learn more about painting with oil and cold wax.
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Just Macbeth
Journey to medieval Scotland for this perfect introduction to Shakespeare for audiences young and old. Just Macbeth! is...
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