Folk Educators Group
What is the Folk Educators Group?
The Folk Educators Group is a national networking group of folk arts educators from across England, facilitated by the English Folk Dance and Song Society. Following consultation in 2010 with folk arts educators from around the country, the Group is facilitated by EFDSS and had its first meeting in March 2011.
It exists to provide peer information and support, and to encourage dialogue with the wider worlds of arts, learning and participation.
Its objectives are to:
• give an opportunity for members to share high quality practice and network
• enable peers to consult and discuss issues and present their work to one another
• share knowledge around folk arts education and wider arts and education sectors
• provide information on new developments in the sector and related sectors
• act as a catalyst for positive change and development
• celebrate the best of folk arts education!
The Folk Educators Group also offers other organisations a platform through which to consult, or inform, a committed group of folk arts educators.
Membership of the Group and attendance at its meetings is FREE.
'Friendly and accessible'
'Quality workshops and presenters'
Who is it for?
Practitioners working within folk arts education who are:
- freelance or employed by folk or other arts organisations
- at different stages in their career – from newcomers starting out, to those with years of experience
- open to developments within their practice and who welcome change in tradition
Although aimed at folk arts educators in England, practitioners from across the UK are welcome to join.
When and where does it meet?
The Group meets:
- approximately 3 times a year
- at different locations around the country
The next meeting will be:
Wednesday 13 June 2012, Cambridge Times and venue to be confirmed.
Please see below for the Outline Agenda and to download the Registration Form.
How is it facilitated?
- The Group is facilitated and supported by the EFDSS
- Each meeting is chaired / co-chaired by a different person / people
- Topics for meetings are informed by the Group’s members
- Guest speakers are invited to some meetings
A dedicated members-only group website has been set up, to enable the Group to share information and resources easily.
How do I join?
Download the registration form below and email it to: folkeducators@efdss.org
If you have any further questions please call: 020 7485 2206 (ext 23)
