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Powertex Podcast

Welcome to the Powertex Podcast, where creativity meets confidence.Hosted by Michele Brewer, Creative Director of Powertex UK, this seasons podcast takes you behind the scenes of extraordinary creative journeys. Through honest conversations with artists, makers and members of the Powertex community, you"ll discover the stories behind their artwork, the inspiration that shaped it, and the challenges they overcame to bring their ideas to life.Whether you"re an experienced mixed media artist or simply

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Karen – Look What You Can Do - S2, Ep7

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2026/08/24

Pop me a message! In this episode of the Powertex Studio Podcast, Michele is joined by Karen McCarthy, whose infectious enthusiasm for creativity took her on an extraordinary journey through the Pathway programme. Karen has been creative all her life, but the Pathway challenged her to step well beyond her comfort zone and discover just how much she was capable of. We hear the fascinating story behind The Face of the Universe, her ambitious illuminated headpiece inspired by our planet, the sol...

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Jo – The Space Between - S2, Ep4

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2026/08/03

Pop me a message! Every artist starts somewhere, and sometimes the biggest transformation isn't in the artwork we create, but in the confidence we discover along the way. In this episode, Michele is joined by Jo Smith of Floral Steam, who shares her experience of taking part in the Pathway programme. Together, they explore how stepping outside your comfort zone, embracing experimentation and connecting with a supportive creative community can unlock possibilities you never imagined. Jo reflec...

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Sandy – From Africa to Art - S2, Ep2

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2026/07/20

Pop me a message! In this episode of the Powertex Pathway Podcast, I sit down with Sandy to explore the remarkable story behind one of the most meaningful sculptures created during the first Powertex Pathway programme. Originally from Africa, Sandy shares how a lifetime of memories, a deep love of wildlife and a passion for conservation inspired her signature exhibition piece. From transforming an old cable drum into an African landscape to creating majestic vultures that highlight the plight...

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The Beginning of Something Extraordinary - S2, Ep1

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2026/07/13

Pop me a message! Welcome to the very first episode of the Powertex Pathway Podcast. Before we meet the incredible artists who took part in the first Powertex Pathway programme, I'd like to share the story behind it. In this episode, I explain how an idea that spent years in my notebook became a six-month creative journey, bringing together artists from different backgrounds to build confidence, develop new skills and ultimately create their own original exhibition pieces for display at...

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