Optagonen

We take creativity further

From first idea to finished work

Through music, storytelling and AI, students take their own ideas all the way to a finished song, story or digital creation. We plan each workshop with the school and adapt the process to the group.

Selected workshops

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Microphone, headphones and audio interface used in a school songwriting workshop

Songwriting workshop for schools

Students write lyrics, build a rhythm and record an original song with Optagonen's mobile equipment. They can contribute through words, voice, rhythm or ideas, so musical experience is not required.

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Illustrated story world for a workshop using writing, reading and recorded sound

Sagotajm storytelling workshop

Students create a story with an author and an Optagonen workshop leader. Writing, reading aloud, voices and recorded sound provide several ways to take part.

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Student presenting an AI-generated illustration during a creative school workshop

AI in schools – a creative student workshop

Students explore artificial intelligence by creating music, images and text. They develop their own ideas while checking sources and discussing originality, copyright and responsibility for their choices.

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Students shape the work from the start

Students write, record, perform and create digitally. Each workshop gives them different ways to contribute and something they can call their own.

  • write and record an original song
  • develop a story through words, voices and sound
  • use AI to support ideas for images, music or storytelling

Three steps from idea to workshop

1. Start with the idea

Choose what you want students to explore, practise or create together.

2. Shape it around the group

Tell us their age, group size, location, goals and preferred dates.

3. Make it work on the day

Together, we agree the content, room, equipment and responsibilities.

Experience from schools across Sweden

Since 2015, Optagonen has delivered more than 500 workshops in over 150 Swedish municipalities. The work includes schools, libraries, youth centres and municipal cultural projects.

What could your students create?

Tell us about the group, your goals and what you want students to create. We will help you choose a workshop and plan the next step.

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