Arty Farty

Arty Farty

Author: Sydney Opera House Language: English Episodes: 43
Imagine a place where crayons talk, stories build themselves out of thin air, and every question leads to a new adventure. That’s the spirit of Arty Farty, a vibrant audio playground crafted by the creative minds at the Sydney Opera House. This isn’t about following instructions; it’s about unlocking the wild, wonderful ideas already buzzing inside young minds. Each episode feels like a backstage pass to a world where imagination is the main event, featuring playful conversations, curious tales, and unexpected prompts that encourage kids to see the world differently. It’s designed for families to share, but truly speaks directly to children, meeting them at their level with respect and a sense of fun. Tuning into this podcast means hearing voices that celebrate the messy, brilliant, and boundless process of making things up. Whether it’s pondering why the sky is blue through a song or discovering how a cardboard box can become a castle, the content gently guides listeners toward their own creative conclusions. The team behind the scenes understands that art isn’t just a activity-it’s a way of thinking, problem-solving, and expressing what words sometimes can’t. So, if you’re looking for something that goes beyond simple entertainment to genuinely nurture a young person’s inventive spirit, Arty Farty offers a consistent source of inspiration. It’s a reminder that creativity isn’t a special talent for a few, but a joyful, farty noise of possibility that belongs to everyone.
Episodes
S05 - Full STEAM Ahead #6 - Ryan McNaught "Brickman" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:35
Recommended for ages 8+Ryan McNaught also known as “The Brickman” has a world of experience with LEGO! What is his favourite colour to build in? How many lego blocks does he have at home? Where does he get his ideas? In…
S05 - Full STEAM Ahead #5 - Sami Bayly [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:41
Recommended for ages 8+Sami Bayly is a young natural history illustrator and has released 5 books including 3 illustrated encyclopaedias. In this conversation, we talk to her about her encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals, her…
S05 - Full STEAM Ahead #4 - Karlie Noon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:01
Recommended for ages 9+Karlie Noon is a Gamilaroi astronomer and science communicator. For the last ten years she has been working in promoting Indigenous astronomical knowledge systems and advocating for women in STEM.…
S05 - Full STEAM Ahead #3 - Cristy Burne & Denis Knight [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:54
Recommended for ages 8+Cristy Burne and Denis Knight are co-authors to the book series Wednesday Weeks, a series that blends fantasy and science. A young sorcerer's apprentice changes when her grandpa is captured by a go…
S05 - Full STEAM Ahead #2 - EYStreem [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:09
Recommended for ages 9+What is it truly like to make a career from playing video games like Minecraft? At 16yrs old, Eystreembecame the youngest Australian gamer to surpass 1 Million subscribers on YouTube. Now at just 1…
S05 - Full STEAM Ahead #1 - Dr.Karl [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:02
Recommended for ages 9+Dr Karl, popular science communicator, answers some of of Australia's students burning questions - how much does the sky weigh? How does the multiverse work? How can lizards regrow body parts? Coul…
S04 - Book Club #5 - Andy Griffiths [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:21
Join us for a creative conversation with one of Australia’s most popular children’s authors Andy Griffiths. We will hear about his inspirations, writing habits and favourite tricks for creating his award winning stories.…
S04 - Book Club #4 - Maxine Beneba Clarke [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:57
Join Melbourne-based writer, artist and poet Maxine Beneba Clarke, whose award-winning books include Wide Big World, The Patchwork Bike and Fashionista – a celebration of self-expression. Maxine is an Australian writer o…
S04 - Book Club #3 - Li Cunxin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:01
Hear from Li Cunxin AO, author of Mao’s Last Dancer and Artistic Director of the QLD Ballet. His memoir tells the story of adapting to change and overcoming adversity.Li was born in China and was selected to study at Bei…
S04 - Book Club #2 - Zana Fraillion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:13
Join multi-award winning, Melbourne based author Zana Fraillon as she shares her inspiration for writing, her research process and how she honours real life human stories when creating fiction. Her new book The Curiositi…