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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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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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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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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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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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 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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Handbuilding Taster: Mugs
Ever wanted to try your hand at pottery? Join our two-hour taster session and create your very own handmade mug!*
More information Check times : Book
Handbuilding Taster: Mugs
Ever wanted to try your hand at pottery? Join our two-hour taster session and create your very own handmade mug!*
More information Check times : Book
Handbuilding Taster: Mugs
Ever wanted to try your hand at pottery? Join our two-hour taster session and create your very own handmade mug!*
More information Check times : Book
Creative Fantasy Makeup for Teens - Two Day Workshop
Workshop for teens 12-16yrs with FX makeup artist Jo Stambridge. Develop FX skills creating and applying Character makeup & prosthetics for fantasy/horror.
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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 Fiona Pullen each month as we plan and prepare a seasonally inspired slow stitch project together. You’ll leave with your project underway, ready to enjoy slow, mindful stitching at home throughout the month ahead at your own pace.
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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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Introduction to Life Drawing for Beginners
An introduction to Life Drawing for those who are completely new to the practice or would like some extra guidance. A weekly evening class for three consecutive Tuesdays in September.
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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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Throwing 6-Week Course
Designed for people looking for a supportive session to explore all the basics of making on the wheel with a little extra time to really hone your 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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Costumed Life Drawing: Sci Fi
Costumed Life Drawing steps into a dark future in Septembers workshop diving into the world of Sci Fi in The Poly theatre.
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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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Sword Fighting Workshop: Knights
Ever wanted to try Sword Fighting like a knight! Now you can!
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Sword Fighting Workshop: Knights
Ever wanted to try Sword Fighting like a knight! Now you can!
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Sword Fighting Workshop: Lightsabers
Unleash the light or dark side of the Force in this sword fighting workshop.
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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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Beginners Creative Weaving
Discover the art of weaving in this workshop! Participants will make their own small looms and learn key weaving techniques.
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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 Fiona Pullen each month as we plan and prepare a seasonally inspired slow stitch project together. You’ll leave with your project underway, ready to enjoy slow, mindful stitching at home throughout the month ahead at your own pace.
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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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More Real Screen Acting Course
An intensive full day, screen based, acting workout. Using the text, exercises, your imagination, and improvisations you will work on a prepared scene with a partner.
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Miracle Theatre Summer School: 16–19 year-olds
Comedy & Devising Masterclass 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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Throwing: Stage 2 (Advanced)
This course is designed for people with experience on the wheel looking to advance their skills.
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Throwing 6-Week Course
Designed for people looking for a supportive session to explore all the basics of making on the wheel with a little extra time to really hone your 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 Fiona Pullen each month as we plan and prepare a seasonally inspired slow stitch project together. You’ll leave with your project underway, ready to enjoy slow, mindful stitching at home throughout the month ahead at your own pace.
More information Check times : Book
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.
More information Check times : Book
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.
More information Check times : Book
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.
More information Check times : Book
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...
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Pieces of Us is an intimate, emotional drama about two strangers — an American author (Tim Seyfert) and a young woman...
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