My Creative Space

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What do you get when you ask different artists the exact same questions every episode, guided by a host who just wants to know what makes a creative mind tick? You get My Creative Space. In this podcast, Grant Trainer from Creative Space Cumbernauld sits down with artists to find out what is art? Whether you’re an artist yourself or just curious about how the magic happens, listen, hit subscribe and step inside.

4d ago

Niamh McFarlane Part 2

We are back with Part 2 of my conversation with abstract painter Niamh McFarlane. Sit back, walk, run or whatever you do when listening to a podcast. Connect with Niamh: Instagram: @niamhmcfarlaneart
6d ago

Niamh McFarlane Part 1

In our next episode, we sit down with Niamh McFarlane, the multi-talented abstract painter, former nursery teacher, and Art Teacher who uses vibrant, intuitive colour to transform fleeting personal memories into powerful visual diaries. We dive into her winning "Most Promising Student" at Forth Valley College, and having her painting Freshscape purchased by the Stirling Smith Art Gallery while she was still a student. Plus, Niamh shares what she thinks art actually is, where her creative energy comes from, and what keeps her going when she steps up to a blank canvas. Sit back and enjoy part 1 of our conversation about her artistic journey. PART 2 OUT THIS FRIDAY Connect with Niamh: Instagram: @niamhmcfarlaneart
Jul 31 · Bonus

BONUS EPISODE - On A Scotch Bard Going To The West Indies by Siobhan Argyle

In this bonus episode, Siobhan Argyle performs her beautiful rendition of Robert Burns’ iconic poem, "On a Scotch Bard, Gone to the West Indies." Written in 1786 when Burns himself was contemplating a life-altering voyage to the West Indies, this performance brings a fresh, musical life to the Bard’s famous mix of self-deprecating wit, melancholy, and poetic swagger. Sit back, pour a dram, and enjoy (or sway and stamp your feet).
Jul 29

Siobhan Argyle

In our next episode, we sit down with Siobhan Argyle, the multi-talented artist, composer, and healer who uses the transformative power of music and theatre to navigate the deepest parts of the human experience. We dive into how she reframes trauma and loss into a journey of resilience through hits like her Edinburgh Fringe show Auld Lang Sing and the acclaimed musical The Little Iceberg. We explore her work as a Director of Anam Alba CIC, her deep belief in the "science of connection," and what happened when she challenged herself to write a song every single day during lockdown. Plus, we find out how she balances being a writer, teacher, Spanish speaker, and "ukelaliast" while keeping heart and passion at the absolute centre of everything she creates. Sit back and enjoy our conversation about community wellbeing, ancestral storytelling, and the incredible art of healing. Connect with Siobhan and Anam Alba: Website: www.anamalba.co.uk Instagram: @anam_alba_cic
Jul 15

Etienne Kubwabo

This episode, we sit down with Etienne Kubwabo, the visionary filmmaker and comic book creator who is putting Scottish storytelling on the global map. We dive into the creation of Beats of War, the comic book series featuring Scotland's first Black superhero, how he weaves together his love for cinema, music, and graphic design, and why he's so passionate about using art to inspire and empower the next generation. Sit back and enjoy our conversation about representation, the universal language of comic books, and the pure magic of storytelling. Connect with Etienne: Websites: www.etianverse.com | www.mileawayfilms.com Instagram: @dir.etiennek
Jul 3 · Bonus

BONUS EPISODE - My Semicolon is an Abandoned Nature Reserve by Amy Devlin

In this bonus episode, Amy Devlin reads her acclaimed poem, "My Semicolon is an Abandoned Nature Reserve." She wrote it after spending time walking through Palacerigg Country Park in Cumbernauld, Scotland, exploring themes of continuation, memory, and nature. The poem gained widespread attention after she discussed it on BBC Radio Scotland, and earlier this year, it inspired Amy to create and host her own festival called Cumbernauld Creates. Using her poem as inspiration, artists from Cumbernauld created works of art to showcase at Palacerigg Country Park.
Jul 1

Amy Devlin

In our first episode, we sit down with Amy Devlin, the multidisciplinary Cumbernauld poet who is actively reshaping Scotland's creative landscape. We dive into her work with the Alasdair Gray Archive, how she brought the Cumbernauld Creates at Palacerigg festival to life, and why she believes the best art lives in the uncomfortable, nostalgic spaces of our world. Plus, we find out why she’s exactly the person you want nearby if a fire breaks out. Sit back and enjoy our conversation about art, community, and the beauty of the underdogs.

7 Episodes

What do you get when you ask different artists the exact same questions every episode, guided by a host who just wants to know what makes a creative mind tick? You get My Creative Space. In this podcast, Grant Trainer from Creative Space Cumbernauld sits down with artists to find out what is art? Whether you’re an artist yourself or just curious about how the magic happens, listen, hit subscribe and step inside.

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Creative Space Cumbernauld
Years Active

2026
Episodes

7
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Clean
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