Episode 12 - Can Creativity Be Taught or Only Cultivated?

Creative Work Hour

Date: November 12, 2024

Episode Overview: In this episode of the Creative Work Hour podcast, we explore the intriguing question: Can creativity be taught, or is it something that can only be cultivated? Join us as we dive into a lively discussion about the nature of creativity, how we can nurture it, and whether it can be scheduled or is inherently spontaneous.

Key Discussion Points:

• Creativity: Taught or Cultivated?
  The panel shares their thoughts on whether creativity can be taught or if it's more about creating space for it to flourish.
  • The importance of recognizing the diversity in learning and creative processes.

• Scheduling Creativity:
  How life often requires us to schedule creativity and make space for it.
  • The balance between spontaneous creative moments and structured creative time.

• Tools and Techniques for Capturing Creative Ideas:
  Different methods for capturing creative ideas and reminders, from digital tools like Apple's Reminder app and Trello to old-school pen and paper.
  • The role of technology, such as Alexa and IFTTT, in managing creative tasks and ideas.

• Community and Support in Creativity:
  • How the Creative Work Hour community acts as a supportive family, helping members share and refine their creative work.
  • The concept of “tiny desk concerts” where members present their projects for feedback.

• Personal Reflections on Creativity:
  Panel members share personal anecdotes about their creative processes.
  • The significance of writing by hand and using physical planners for organizing creative thoughts.

Listener Interaction: We'd love to hear from you! How do you capture your creative ideas? Do you rely on digital tools, or do you prefer traditional methods? Send us your thoughts at [e-mail].

Quote of the Episode: "Creativity is not a lonely job. We may be the one who's the author or the composer, but it's not a lonely job."

Resources Mentioned:

• Reminder App (iPhone)
• Smithsonian Planner
• Obsidian
• Apple Pencil with iPad
• Trello
• IFTTT
• Paper and Pen
• Alexa
• Google Calendar

Connect with Us: Stay connected with the Creative Work Hour community by joining our conversations and sharing your experiences. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Tune in tomorrow for another episode of Creative Work Hour as we continue our journey through National Podcast Post Month.