The Poly
24 Church St, Falmouth : 01326 319461
The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society
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Workshops // Coming up
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Pottery Short Course: Throwing. 4 Weeks
Join us for our brand new throwing short course! This 4 week course is perfect for anyone looking to get to grips with the basics of throwing or looking for a refresh on making!
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Weaving Wisdom into Modern Threads
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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Seaglass Jewellery Workshop
Learn the basics of silversmithing and make seaglass jewellery in sterling silver. 16+
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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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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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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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Pottery Course: Beginner's Handbuilding
A 6-week course covering the basics of ceramics. Come along and delve into the world of pinch, coil and slab making and experiment with various decoration techniques!
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Pottery Course: Throwing
Our 6 week throwing courses are tailored to all skill and experience levels. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced thrower looking for guidance on creating new forms our courses can be adapted to all abilities on the wheel.
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Pottery Course: Intermediate
A 6-week course for people with more experience. Designed for those wanting to expand their practice and gain knowledge in a broader range of building, glazing, and firing techniques!
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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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Pottery Short Course: Throwing. 4 Weeks
Join us for our brand new throwing short course! This 4 week course is perfect for anyone looking to get to grips with the basics of throwing or looking for a refresh on making!
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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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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!
More information Check times : Book
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.
More information Check times : Book
Weaving Wisdom into Modern Threads
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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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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Seaglass Jewellery Workshop
Learn the basics of silversmithing and make seaglass jewellery in sterling silver. 16+
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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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A History of Witchcraft in Cornwall
Pellers, charmers & Cunning Folk – A history of Witchcraft in Cornwall. A talk by Keith Wallis exploring Cornish...
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Author Isabel Wilkerson writes her seminal book "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents" while coping with personal...
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A showcase capturing the mood of the wild and often dramatic land and coastline that lies between the Bristol and...
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