The Poly
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The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society
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Restorative: Vicky Gillow
Restorative is an exhibition that delves into the truly restorative nature of making and viewing art. For Victoria this is an exploration into the replenishing/restoration that occurs when working expressively - painting in a landscape she knows.
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Shaped – Charlotte Easingwood
A collection of hand-built, illustrated ceramics by artist Charlotte Easingwood.
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The Poly Members Show 2025 - Call for Entries
We are delighted to announce the Poly Members’ Summer Exhibition Call for Entries!
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Rapture – Sophie Velzian, Mike Sheardown, Deb Ramsay-Trease
Three artists’ celebration of the beauty of the Cornish landscape, from West Penwith to the Helford River
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The Poly's Secret Postcard Exhibition
The Poly is delighted to invite you to our Secret postcard Exhibition. 100s of postcard artworks have been donated by our wonderful local artists and we can’t wait to show them to you!
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Wonders of the Ocean – Below and Beyond Art
Wonders of the Ocean is a solo exhibition showcasing intricate watercolour illustrations and artworks that celebrate the ocean’s extraordinary biodiversity - a vibrant tribute to the beauty and complexity of life below the surface.
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Where’s Falmouth 2 – Paul Ryan
I am understanding the town and how the geography works. Roads lead to the water, be it the river or the sea, the town sits between.
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Threads, Clay, and Canvas – Weaving Stories Through Art
Threads, Clay, and Canvas, a unique exhibition featuring the work of four artists: Jess Berriman - Ceramics (porcelain jewellery), Annie B- art (artist/ illustrator), Jane Gray (weaver), and Gail Cooper Ceramics.
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Workings: Johanna Lay & Fleur Parkinson
An exhibition representing the richness and beauty of Cornish fishing through a collection of studies and paintings. Jo and Fleur explore and celebrate what is abundant in our sea and the traditional Falmouth working boats that form part of our cultural heritage.
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Living Earth: Cathy Eastment, Mary Kaun English , Clare Hughes
Traces of the Earth that pass through three hands - a collective act of seeing, transformation and memory.
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The Poly Members' Show 2025
A celebration of the artistic talent from our community – displayed to showcase the best works from both established and new artists.
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Hands of Nature: Nicola Lonsdale, Sandra Hatcher, Julie Watson, Nicola Moss, Jude Duckworth
A multi-disciplinary exhibition showcases a diverse collective of artists working across textiles, enamel, acrylic, watercolour, and mixed media, each responding to the wild textures, shifting tides, and quiet resilience found in nature.
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Ben Baker: Wire Drawing
Drawing brought to life, off the page and interactive. A collection of Ben’s wire drawings and automata.
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ALICIA D TREWHELLA: THE SEA,THE SEA
Alicia's 2025 exhibition shows an eclectic mix of fishing boats, harbours and seascapes.
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Up a Creek – Margie Ricardo
Walking along the paths that bend their way along side the creeks of the River Fal, is such a peaceful way to spend one’s time. I hope my paintings convey the calm, the colours, the wildlife and the beauty of these places.
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Children's Pottery: Mythical Creatures
Within this workshop you will explore the wonderous world of mythical creatures. ...
Find out moreYoung Hearts (12A)
14-year-old Elias increasingly feels like an outsider in his village. When he meets his new neighbour of the same age,...
Find out moreBeginners Handbuilding: 4 Week Course
For the perfect introduction to ceramics, join in our four-week beginner’s course. ...
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