“We want everyone of all ages to feel very welcome at Cecil Sharp House and relish the opportunity to learn and participate in folk arts of all kinds. This summer term there’s a chance for children and adults to dance, sing, play music, take part in arts and crafts, learn about folklore and have a unique ‘behind-the-scenes’ view of some of the original manuscripts that are now online in The Full English digital archive. In May there’s our lovely annual May in a Day! family folk arts festival which is bursting with wonderful folk arts to watch, listen to and join with!”
Education Director, Rachel Elliott
Aside from our weekly drop-in classes we have some exciting courses starting this week and running throughout the summer months. If you would like to register interest for any of the following classes and courses please contact [email protected] | 020 7241 8953
Folklore in England: Level 1
From Wednesday 14 May, 7 - 9pm
English Step Dancing (New Class)
From Wednesday 14 May, 7 - 8.30pm
Folk Choir Workshop (one-day course)
Sunday 16 May, 10am - 4pm
The Full English Open Archive Day and Archive Workshops
Saturday 14 June, 10 - 4pm
Celebrating The Full English digital archive and the collections within
- The day will include talks, demonstrations and manuscript displays:
- See original manuscripts
- Listen to expert speakers: Malcolm Taylor OBE (Library Director, Vaughan Williams Memorial Library) and Steve Roud (folklore expert, lecturer and editor)
- Learn about The Full English collections in the context of the first folk revival
- See how The Full English digital archive works and can be used – ‘how to’ sessions will be available
This event is free (drop-in at any time)
Archive Workshops
Workshop 1: 10.30am - 12pm
Workshop 2: 2 - 3.30pm
