The Poly
24 Church St, Falmouth : 01326 319461
The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society
What's On Calendar
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Workshops // Coming up
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Watercolour Unleashed! Let’s Play!
A playful, hands-on watercolour workshop exploring unconventional techniques and materials to create expressive, organic paintings.
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Sword Fighting Workshop - Knights
Unleash your inner Knight in this sword fighting workshop!
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Sword Fighting Workshop - Knights
Unleash your inner Knight in this sword fighting workshop!
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Crochet Beginners Class
Discover the joy of crochet in this beginner-friendly class, perfect for those starting from scratch. Learn essential techniques and basic stitches while building confidence.
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Introduction to Painting with Oil & Coldwax
A fun and experimental 1-day workshop for those who would like to learn more about painting with oil and cold wax.
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Costumed Life Drawing: Napoleonic
Vive l'Empereur! Join us for a Napoleonic Costumed Life Drawing event!
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Sword Fighting Workshop (Ages 5-7)
Sword Fighting workshop for young Knights, Warriors and Pirates!
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Sword Fighting Workshop (Ages 8-12)
Sword Fighting workshop for young Knights, Warriors and Pirates!
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Carnival flags & Papier Mache Monsters
Family-friendly drop in workshop. Make colourful flags inspired by Cornwall’s maritime heritage, marine science, folklore, and arts. These flags will be paraded through the streets of Falmouth at Falmouth Carnival on August 8th, and will be available to take home following the event.
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Carnival Flags & Papier Mache Monsters
Family-friendly drop in workshop. Make colourful flags inspired by Cornwall’s maritime heritage, marine science, folklore, and arts. These flags will be paraded through the streets of Falmouth at Falmouth Carnival on August 8th, and will be available to take home following the event.
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Children’s Pottery – Mythical Creatures
Delve into the wondrous world of mythical creatures in our make-and-take pottery workshop!
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Handbuilding Taster: Mugs
Ever wanted to try your hand at pottery? Join our two-hour taster session and create your very own handmade mug!*
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Painting Aspects of Falmouth
Painting aspects of Falmouth. Work with Falmouth artist Victoria Gillow to capture Falmouth, its industrial harbour, views to Roseland and flushing. Guided tuition in drawing and painting in Acrylic- from sketchbook work, on site, and back in the poly studio space into larger paintings.
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Children’s Pottery – Sea Creatures
Dive into the deep and explore the amazing world of sea creatures in our make-and-take pottery workshop!
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Handbuilding Taster: Mugs
Ever wanted to try your hand at pottery? Join our two-hour taster session and create your very own handmade mug!*
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Handbuilding Taster: Mugs
Ever wanted to try your hand at pottery? Join our two-hour taster session and create your very own handmade mug!*
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Children’s Pottery – Wild Animals
Journey into the wild and bring your favourite animals to life in our make-and-take pottery workshop!
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Handbuilding Taster: Mugs
Ever wanted to try your hand at pottery? Join our two-hour taster session and create your very own handmade mug!*
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Miracle Young Company Summer School
This Summer Miracle Theatre and The Poly are teaming up to offer playful, off beat and joyful workshops in the heart of Falmouth. We’ll be delving into Miracle’s signature approach to inventive storytelling, comedy and devising.
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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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Miracle Summer Youth Programme - Taster Session
A gentle introduction to the world of Miracle and storytelling. Tying in with Miracle’s summer touring production of Peer Gynt, we will be making and bringing Trolls to life!
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Miracle Theatre Summer School: Comedy & Devising Masterclass 16 – 19-year-olds
For existing and budding performers. A deep dive into the world of comedy and performancelooking at the importance of failure and staying mischievous.
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Beginner's Handbuilding: Stage 1
This course introduces you to the world of handbuilding with earthenware clay. Designed as an introductory course, this workshop is perfect for people completely new to ceramics or those looking for an informative refresher.
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Slow Stitch Circle
Join our monthly Slow Stitch Workshop to learn new hand-stitching skills like kantha, embroidery, and applique. Enjoy step-by-step demos, creative time, and friendly chats in a relaxed, welcoming space. Suitable for all levels—bring your sewing kit and fabric scraps!
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Throwing: Stage 1
This course introduces you the world of throwing. Perfect for people looking for a supportive session to show you all the basics of making on the wheel.
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Throwing: Stage 2 (Advanced)
This course is designed for people with experience on the wheel looking to advance their skills.
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Raku: 6-week Course
Ever wanted to dip your toes into the world of raku? Join our one off 6-week course and explore a mesmerising ancient firing method.
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Drop-In Sessions
A relaxed, untaught session for throwers and handbuilders to experiment and create.
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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 & Coldwax
A fun and experimental 3-day workshop that focuses on painting abstractly with oil and cold wax (Coldwax is a wonderful medium that adds body, transparency and depth to oil paint and speeds up its drying time).
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Beginner's Handbuilding: Stage 2
This course explores handbuilding with stoneware clay. Designed as a progressive course, this workshop is perfect for people wanting to further their skills and explore new techniques in a supportive environment.
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Slow Stitch Circle
Join our monthly Slow Stitch Workshop to learn new hand-stitching skills like kantha, embroidery, and applique. Enjoy step-by-step demos, creative time, and friendly chats in a relaxed, welcoming space. Suitable for all levels—bring your sewing kit and fabric scraps!
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Throwing: Stage 1
This course introduces you the world of throwing. Perfect for people looking for a supportive session to show you all the basics of making on the wheel.
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Throwing: Stage 2 (Advanced)
This course is designed for people with experience on the wheel looking to advance their skills.
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6-Week Glaze Technology Course
Looking to develop your own bespoke glazes? Our popular Glaze Technology Course returns this October!
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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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Slow Stitch Circle
Join our monthly Slow Stitch Workshop to learn new hand-stitching skills like kantha, embroidery, and applique. Enjoy step-by-step demos, creative time, and friendly chats in a relaxed, welcoming space. Suitable for all levels—bring your sewing kit and fabric scraps!
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Beginner's Handbuilding: Stage 3
This four-week course is perfect for people who are feeling confident in their handbuilding techniques or have a favourite method of making.
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Throwing: Stage 1
This course introduces you the world of throwing. Perfect for people looking for a supportive session to show you all the basics of making on the wheel.
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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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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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Artistic Interiors by Avante-Garde Artists
This lecture looks at avante-garde artists in Britain who created designs for interiors between 1912 – 1942. ...
Find out morePainting Aspects of Falmouth
Painting aspects of Falmouth. Work with Falmouth artist Victoria Gillow to capture Falmouth, its industrial harbour,...
Find out moreUnder the Shadow (15) with Mary Wild
A haunting film screening and discussion on war, fear, childhood, and family, with Mary Wild, author of Psychoanalysing...
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