S02 - Creative Conversations #3 - Jessica Townsend

S02 - Creative Conversations #3 - Jessica Townsend

Author: Sydney Opera House December 17, 2019 Duration: 39:37
Jessica Townsend’s popular novel series Nevermoor has hit record-breaking sales and captured the imaginations of fantasy fans the world over. Find out what Jess’ tips and tricks are when it comes to creating characters, the funny places her ideas have come from and why daydreaming might be more meaningful than you think. 

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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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 43

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S02 - Creative Conversations #4 - Matt Stanton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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S02 - Creative Conversations #2 - David Walliams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:19
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S02 - Creative Conversations #1 - Shaun Tan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:25
A renowned Australian writer and artist, Shaun Tan’s books have been translated into 25 different languages and his 2000 book The Lost Thing was adapted into an Academy Award-winning animated short film. Shaun dives into…
S01 - This Kid Life #9 - Kids Talk Accessibility [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:15
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S01 - This Kid Life #8 - Kids Celebrating Diversity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:51
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S01 - This Kid Life #7 - Resilient Kids [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:22
How do we deal with losing someone we love? In this episode we discuss the importance of reaching out and talking about how we feel when we experience failure, disappointment or the loss of a loved one. We meet Grace, wh…
S01 - This Kid Life #6 - Kid Scientists [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:41
Come inside the science fair and hear about the projects created by kids who love all things science! Meet Macinley Butson who invented a technology to help women with cancer while she was still in school. Plus, learn ho…
S01 - This Kid Life #5 - Social Media [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:02
12 year old Ariel interviews Sydney Opera House Social Media Specialist Claire and we hear from kids helping to build a new App for young people. We all know Social Media takes up a lot of kids time and energy and comes…
S01 - This Kid Life #4 - Music [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:28
Lots of kids take music lessons or learn an instrument at some point in their lives. Some kids practice daily and make music a central focus of life. For almost every kid we spoke to music meant something personal to the…
S01 - This Kid Life #3 -  Creativity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:52
What is Creativity? Is it more than just music or art? Is it the way you see the world and tackle problems? Our young thinkers define creativity and what it means to them. Two young parkour trainees interview Dauntless M…