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 - Sat 17 May~Sat 24 May
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Workshops // All

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16 May
Friday
3:00pm
For 218.041666667 days

Drop-In Sessions at The Poly Pottery!

The Poly Pottery’s weekly drop-in sessions are back up and running!

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26 May
Monday

Beginners Handbuilding: 4 Week Course

For the perfect introduction to ceramics, join in our four-week beginner’s course.

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27 May
Tuesday

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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27 May
Tuesday
10:30am

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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27 May
Tuesday
6:30pm

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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28 May
Wednesday
2:00pm

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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28 May
Wednesday
6:30pm

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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29 May
Thursday

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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30 May
Friday
11:00am

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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31 May
Saturday
10:30am

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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31 May
Saturday
12:00pm

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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7 June
Saturday
10:15am

Fight Like A Pirate: Stage Combat Workshop

Step into the world of a cinematic swashbuckling sword fight and experience the thrill of stage and screen combat! In these 1-hour action packed taster workshops!

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7 June
Saturday
11:45am

Fight Like A Pirate: Stage Combat Workshop

Step into the world of a cinematic swashbuckling sword fight and experience the thrill of stage and screen combat! In these 1-hour action packed taster workshops!

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14 June
Saturday
11:00am

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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17 June
Tuesday
10:30am

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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17 June
Tuesday
6:00pm

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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18 June
Wednesday
11:00am

Spinner Ring Workshop

Learn the basics of silversmithing and make a spinner ring with up to 3 bands.

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19 June
Thursday
10:30am

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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20 June
Friday
10:30am

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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21 June
Saturday
10:15am

Intro to Lightsabers

Unleash the force and try your hand at yielding one of the most famous weapons of the world of Sci-Fi! The Lightsaber. Will you journey down the path of the light of the Jedi or head into darkness of the Sith?

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24 June
Tuesday
6:30pm

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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30 June
Monday
10:00am

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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7 July
Monday
10:00am

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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12 July
Saturday
11:00am

Costumed Life Drawing: Medieval

Once upon a time we raided the costume box and made a short film about Knights, Dragons, Peasants and Princess now we are bringing them to you in real life (no Dragon… sorry they make to much mess).

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15 July
Tuesday
11:00am

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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15 July
Tuesday
6:00pm

Drink & Draw: Medieval Costumed Life Drawing

Medieval themed Drink & Draw! Sit back and sketch our models dress in medieval themed costume whilst enjoying a glass of wine.

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16 July
Wednesday
10:30am
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Floral Still Life in Oils

Join artist and experienced tutor Lisa Waldron in this relaxing and informative course. Lisa will guide you through the stages of underpainting, colour mixing and adding the finishing touches to your own finished oil painting.

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22 July
Tuesday
6:30pm

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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7 October
Tuesday
10:30am

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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11 November
Tuesday
10:30am

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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