Creative Minds; Shaping the Future

Emma Palastanga

This podcast is a space to discuss creativity: in society, in the workplace, in education.  In each episode we explore definitions of creativity with guests from a range of backgrounds and ask whether or not creativity has a place in education. If you enjoy the podcast you might also like my book 'A creative primary curriculum for all' https://amzn.eu/d/0UTTfsk Background music provided by:  Chloe Clayton

  1. 9 Jul

    S2 Ep8 How can rap help you to discover who you are?

    What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... Martin is a Live Poet, Creative Educator, Musician, Writing Tutor: Young People's Laureate for Wales 2013-16. He is also in a global folk band.  Martin began his practice as a creative educator in Liverpool in 1996 when he was put on a scheme for artists claiming unemployment benefit. Since then, he has facilitated workshops with 40 000+ participants in a very wide range of settings including Schools, Youth Groups, Youth Detention Centres and Adult Prisons to LGBTQ+ Groups, Homes for the Elderly, and Psychiatric Wards to mention a few.   Martin's work is centred on his belief that through creative practice we build key life skills such as self esteem, resilience and the confidence to communicate in a range of ways. His most popular workshop is on rap music which he can tailor to address any specific topic, theme or issue.  I’m delighted to have met Martin at a gathering of creative minds in London and so pleased that he has joined me today so that we can dig deeper into why he feels poetry, rap and creative expression in general is important for us all. Interesting links: A spoken word archive:  https://www.spokenwordarchive.org.uk/content/category/resources Farrago Poetry  http://london.e-poets.net Support the show Subscribe today: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2140148/supporters/new Thanks to Chloe Clayton - @clomyster on Instagram for creating the music for this podcast.  Please remember to follow so that you stay up to date with monthly episodes from 'Creative Minds; Shaping the Future'. You can also find me on various social media platforms, click here for signposts: https://flow.page/t5jnq-1668599555434

    S2 Ep8 How can rap help you to discover who you are?

  2. 25 Jun

    S2 Ep7 Can collaborative music-making build communities?

    What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... Chloe Clayton is a pianist, musical director, composer and teacher.  Chloe studied at Exeter College where she discovered a love for musical performance when playing within pop and rock ensembles. She then went on to the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama to pursue a career in piano performance and graduated with first class honours. Chloe has performed regularly not only as a soloist, but as an accompanist for solo singers, choirs, musical theatre ensembles, and as part of experimental music groups. Since graduating in July 2024, Chloe continues to perform alongside teaching the piano and composing original works.  You will all be familiar with Chloe’s work as she is in fact the composer of the theme music for ‘Creative Minds; Shaping the Future’. She listened carefully to the brief and was both creative with her musical skills and patient with me as I tried to explain my ambition for the piece, after several small revisions we had achieved the perfect soundtrack for a thought provoking podcast on creativity.  Today Chloe joins me to explain why she feels creative expression and music in particular are an essential feature of the school curriculum.  Useful links: https://linktr.ee/chloeclaytonpiano @clomyster Instagram Support the show Subscribe today: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2140148/supporters/new Thanks to Chloe Clayton - @clomyster on Instagram for creating the music for this podcast.  Please remember to follow so that you stay up to date with monthly episodes from 'Creative Minds; Shaping the Future'. You can also find me on various social media platforms, click here for signposts: https://flow.page/t5jnq-1668599555434

    S2 Ep7 Can collaborative music-making build communities?

  3. 22 Jun ·  Bonus

    Creative Spark 10

    What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... Would you like the opportunity to write and be published? Listen to this Creative Spark to find out how! Find me on LinkedIn for more information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-palastanga-b-ed-ma-ed-npqh-npqsi-mcct-ivetfa-970899101/ Support the show Subscribe today: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2140148/supporters/new Thanks to Chloe Clayton - @clomyster on Instagram for creating the music for this podcast.  Please remember to follow so that you stay up to date with monthly episodes from 'Creative Minds; Shaping the Future'. You can also find me on various social media platforms, click here for signposts: https://flow.page/t5jnq-1668599555434

    Creative Spark 10

  4. 9 Jun

    S2 Ep6 Giving a voice to the voiceless

    What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... Caroline Preston is a unique and contemporary origami artist. She has featured in global advertising for HSBC with Saatchi and Saatchi, Channel 5 TV, Vogue Magazine and exhibits nationally and internationally. She is also the Education Leader at Beaford Arts where experienced arts practitioners inspire imaginative learning techniques in which the arts can enrich education.  Today I am joined by Caroline and her colleagues. From their many years of experience, Beaford know that Arts based learning can support significant improvements in oracy and cross-curricular learning. Currently they are delivering a 3 year project,  ‘A Voice To Tell Our Story’. This project explores storytelling in four artforms aimed at developing creativity and inspiring greater confidence in speech, language and communication. Working with researchers from the University of South Wales and schools and artists from North Devon, the project funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation aims to help the next generation to speak up about what matters to them.  Support the show Subscribe today: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2140148/supporters/new Thanks to Chloe Clayton - @clomyster on Instagram for creating the music for this podcast.  Please remember to follow so that you stay up to date with monthly episodes from 'Creative Minds; Shaping the Future'. You can also find me on various social media platforms, click here for signposts: https://flow.page/t5jnq-1668599555434

    S2 Ep6 Giving a voice to the voiceless

  5. 2 Jun ·  Bonus

    Creative Conversations Ep1

    What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... This episode is the first in an exclusive series for subscribers; relaxed conversations with a panel of experts passionate about creativity. These episodes vary in length but are typically longer than the regular ones due to the nature of multiple voices in conversation.  As a subscriber, you can also contact us in the link above to 'send your musings' or pose questions for us to discuss.  Thank you for your subscription, it is vital for operational sustainability and is much appreciated.  Please continue to support the podcast by: 💡Sharing with a friend  💡Rating the show and writing a review 💡Providing feedback on what is working well and what could work better.  Support the show Subscribe today: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2140148/supporters/new Thanks to Chloe Clayton - @clomyster on Instagram for creating the music for this podcast.  Please remember to follow so that you stay up to date with monthly episodes from 'Creative Minds; Shaping the Future'. You can also find me on various social media platforms, click here for signposts: https://flow.page/t5jnq-1668599555434

    Creative Conversations Ep1

  6. 26 May

    S2 Ep5 What if we empower children through creative writing?

    What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... Karen Greaves is a children’s writer, tutor and workshop leader. She has worked as a tour guide, classroom practitioner and literacy intervention teacher. Her writing career has included a range of well-received stories and playscripts commissioned by the BBC, Channel 4, and Granada TV. Karen is a great believer that reading for pleasure empowers children to find the voice inside themselves and her workshops are aimed to develop writing skills, 'out-of-the-box' thinking, and an ability to understand the 'power' of writing. Her books focus on stimulating imagination and creative thinking and in this episode we explore why creative expression through writing is important in our schools. Links from the episode:  Trailer for 'What If...?' https://youtu.be/AQaEKDsKdw0 https://www.kdgreaves.com/ Support the show Subscribe today: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2140148/supporters/new Thanks to Chloe Clayton - @clomyster on Instagram for creating the music for this podcast.  Please remember to follow so that you stay up to date with monthly episodes from 'Creative Minds; Shaping the Future'. You can also find me on various social media platforms, click here for signposts: https://flow.page/t5jnq-1668599555434

    S2 Ep5 What if we empower children through creative writing?

  7. 18 May ·  Bonus

    Creative Spark 9

    What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... Where in the world are listeners located? Listen to this micro episode to find out! Support the show Subscribe today: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2140148/supporters/new Thanks to Chloe Clayton - @clomyster on Instagram for creating the music for this podcast.  Please remember to follow so that you stay up to date with monthly episodes from 'Creative Minds; Shaping the Future'. You can also find me on various social media platforms, click here for signposts: https://flow.page/t5jnq-1668599555434

    Creative Spark 9

  8. 12 May

    S2 Ep4 Must a shared language always be spoken?

    What sparked your curiosity in this episode? Please send a text or voice note here... Claire Sundin has worked as a professional actor across the UK, in the West End and New York. She is the Artistic Director of Embracing Arts, making high quality theatre experiences interactive & accessible to all. Embracing Arts is a theatre company dedicated to creating work for children with special educational needs and/or life limiting conditions. Interactive, multi-sensory shows, parties and workshops are tailored to the unique needs of each audience and they use storytelling, song, music and puppetry to entertain, engage and educate. They are delivered by a team of experienced professional actors, supported by fantastic puppets! Their shows are designed for children who are often excluded from experiencing and enjoying the arts due to barriers they face through disability. Claire joins me today to share her views on my creative expression is important especially for individuals with Complex and Multiple Learning Difficulties. Useful links: https://www.embracingarts.org.uk/ Instagram: @artsembracing: https://www.instagram.com/artsembracing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtsEmbracing/ Support the show Subscribe today: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2140148/supporters/new Thanks to Chloe Clayton - @clomyster on Instagram for creating the music for this podcast.  Please remember to follow so that you stay up to date with monthly episodes from 'Creative Minds; Shaping the Future'. You can also find me on various social media platforms, click here for signposts: https://flow.page/t5jnq-1668599555434

    S2 Ep4 Must a shared language always be spoken?
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This podcast is a space to discuss creativity: in society, in the workplace, in education.  In each episode we explore definitions of creativity with guests from a range of backgrounds and ask whether or not creativity has a place in education. If you enjoy the podcast you might also like my book 'A creative primary curriculum for all' https://amzn.eu/d/0UTTfsk Background music provided by:  Chloe Clayton

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