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Creative workshops for schools

Browse workshops in music, storytelling, dance, theatre, film, podcast and AI. Students take an active role from first idea to finished work.

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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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Children taking part in a workshop with dance, music and movement

Optagonerna – music, dance and movement for younger children

Children explore rhythm, move to music and help create a short group sequence inspired by stories.

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Teachers collaborating in a creative music and writing workshop

Creative methods for teachers and staff teams

Teachers and staff teams try rhythm, writing and music activities they can adapt for classroom learning, group dynamics and student participation.

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Students working with a camera during a school music video workshop

Create a music video together

Students develop an idea, plan the shoot and choose roles in front of or behind the camera. Safety and consent are planned before filming.

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Students recording a podcast with microphones

Podcast workshop for schools and libraries

Students choose a topic, shape clear questions and record a podcast together in roles such as presenter, producer, technician or editor.

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Microphone used for spoken word and student recordings

Spoken word – young voices

Students turn subjects they care about into spoken-word pieces, shaping rhythm and voice before choosing whether to perform or record them.

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Computer and headphones used for digital music production in Soundtrap

Soundtrap – music and audio online

Students build a music or podcast project in Soundtrap and can keep developing it while the school's accounts and licences remain active.

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A group of students taking part in a dance workshop

Dance workshop for schools

Students explore rhythm and movement, then build a simple choreography together. The leader adapts the pace and movements to the group, so no dance experience is needed.

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Students working with theatre, characters and performance

Theatre workshop for schools

Students build characters and short scenes through improvisation, movement and voice, with exercises adapted to the group.

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Student working digitally with songwriting and music production

Digital songwriting workshop

Students move from a theme and lyrics to rhythm, audio layers and a recorded draft with support from a workshop leader.

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Company team recording music together during a creative kick-off

Write and record a team song

Colleagues shape a shared message into lyrics and a recorded song. They can contribute words, ideas, rhythm, voice, structure or decisions, with no musical experience required.

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Start with what you want students to create

Language and storytelling

Develop characters, plot and expression through writing, reading and sound.

Music and teamwork

Write lyrics, work with rhythm and record an original song.

AI and digital creativity

Explore music, images and text with AI as a creative tool.

Adapted to the school day

  • student age or year group
  • number of participants
  • theme and intended result
  • room and available equipment
  • accessibility requirements
  • dates and timetable

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