The Poly

24 Church St, Falmouth : 01326 319461
The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society

What's On Calendar

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Workshops // Coming up

What's on - Tue 19 March~Tue 26 March
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19 March
Tuesday
10:00am

Experimental Oil & Cold Wax Painting

A 2-day workshop for those who would like to learn about experimental painting with oil & cold wax.

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19 March
Tuesday
6:30pm

EnviroArt Pattern-Making

Enjoy a relaxing evening of pattern-making with a complementary glass of wine or soft equivalent.

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21 March
Thursday

Pottery Short Course: Throwing. 4 Weeks

4 week short course throwing - come down to The Poly Pottery and learn how to throw!

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23 March
Saturday
11:00am

Costumed Life Drawing: Arabian Nights

Join our Arabian Nights inspired Costumed Life Drawing this March. This 2hr session will have a range of costumed models for you to draw in poses ranging from 1-15mins.

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23 March
Saturday
2:00pm

Musician & Songwriter’s Workshop

A unique and collaborative environment for songwriters and musicians to create music.

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30 March
Saturday
11:00am

Stone Set Ring/Pendant Workshop

Learn the basics of silversmithing and make either a stone set ring or pendant. 16+

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13 April
Saturday
11:00am

Costumed Life Drawing: Fantasy

We will be welcoming a tall Ent type creature into our space giving you the chance to work at a whole different scale of shape and proportion, but watch out there might be a goblin about!

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16 April
Tuesday
10:00am

Exploring Acrylic & Mixed Media

A 3-day workshop for those who would like to learn about working with waterbased mixed media, including acrylics, ink, collage and printmaking.

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18 April
Thursday

Pottery Short Course: Throwing. 4 Weeks

4 week short course throwing - come down to The Poly Pottery and learn how to throw!

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19 April
Friday
10:30am

Crafting Connections: Cordage Making Workshop

Discover why the ancient craft of cordage making remains relevant today and how a hands-on workshop can connect us directly with nature.

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20 April
Saturday
11:00am

Seaglass Jewellery Workshop

Learn the basics of silversmithing and make seaglass jewellery in sterling silver. 16+

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23 April
Tuesday
11:00am

Papercut Greetings Cards

Emma from The Paper Otter will teach her papercutting technique, then show you how to create beautiful colourful greetings cards to impress your loved ones with!

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24 April
Wednesday
10:30am

Wonderful Watercolour!

Come and enjoy getting to know the magic of watercolour! This is a fully guided workshop suitable for complete beginners and those with some experience.

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25 April
Thursday
10:00am

Portrait Drawing in Charcoal

Charcoal is a very forgiving medium, and is the perfect preparation for painting in oils, but without the complication of colour. If you haven’t used it much before it can feel a little intimidating but I’ll show you how to tame it and make it your friend!

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29 April
Monday

Pottery Course: Beginner's Handbuilding

Our six-week courses give you the perfect introduction to ceramics: learn the techniques of pinch pots, coil pots and slab making, and experiment with decorative methods such as slip and glazing. Weekly on Mondays.

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30 April
Tuesday

Pottery Course: Throwing

Our six-week courses give you the perfect introduction to Throwing: starting with basic cylinders and then developing your skills to help you make more complicated forms. Weekly on Tuesdays.

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1 May
Wednesday
2:00pm

Pottery Course: Intermediate

A six-week course for those who would like to develop their existing skills and start to gain knowledge in a broader range of building, firing and glazing techniques. Weekly on Wednesdays.

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11 May
Saturday
11:00am

Costumed Life Drawing: Romans

Roman Costumed Life Drawing returns this time clad not only in armour but in the togas as well! Unlike the regular session this journey into the ancient world will be taking place in The Poly Theatre.

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16 May
Thursday

Pottery Short Course: Throwing. 4 Weeks

4 week short course throwing - come down to The Poly Pottery and learn how to throw!

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28 May
Tuesday
10:30am

Experimental Appliqués

Join Maya Ronchetti for a practical workshop on appliques and reverse appliques. Create a unique cushion cover and learn versatile textile techniques. All materials provided.

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1 June
Saturday
11:00am

Papercut Greetings Cards

Emma from The Paper Otter will teach her papercutting technique, then show you how to create beautiful colourful greetings cards to impress your loved ones with!

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19 June
Wednesday
10:30am

Wonderful Watercolour!

Come and enjoy getting to know the magic of watercolour! This is a fully guided workshop suitable for complete beginners and those with some experience.

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21 June
Friday
10:30am

Crafting Connections: Cordage Making Workshop

Discover why the ancient craft of cordage making remains relevant today and how a hands-on workshop can connect us directly with nature.

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22 June
Saturday
10:30am

Botanical Monoprinting

In this workshop we will create botanical monoprints without using a printing press but instead printing with other tools and our own hands in order to create sensitive and detailed results.

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8 October
Tuesday
10:00am

Abstract Landscapes with Oil & Cold Wax

A 3-day workshop for those who would like to learn about working with oil and cold wax, and how they can create atmospheric landscape paintings, full of layers, texture and depth.

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Musician & Songwriter’s Workshop

A unique and collaborative environment for songwriters and musicians to create music. ...

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Fight Club (18)

An insomniac office worker and a devil-may-care soapmaker form an underground fight club that evolves into something...

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EnviroArt Pattern-Making

Enjoy a relaxing evening of pattern-making with a complementary glass of wine or soft equivalent. ...

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T: 01326 319461
E: info@thepoly.org

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The Poly, 24 Church Street, Falmouth, TR11 3EG

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