Join the Folk Education Network
Membership of the Network, and attendance at many of the Folk Education development events, is free.
The Folk Education Network is the national networking group for folk arts educators from across England and beyond. It was established by the English Folk Dance and Song Society in 2011. The growing Network is committed to promoting high quality folk arts education, and to supporting the practitioners who deliver it.
It exists to provide peer information and support, and to encourage dialogue with the wider worlds of culture, learning and participation. The FolkEducation Network also offers other organisations a platform through which to consult, or inform, a committed group of folk arts educators.
The FolkEducation Network is for all practitioners involved in folk arts education in any context including those working in schools, with youth groups, in adult learning and/or community settings. Although aimed at folk arts educators in England, practitioners from across the UK and beyond are welcome to join.
I'm very impressed by the strength and breadth of knowledge shown by the many passionate, talented and dedicated folk music practitioners. It feels like, while there may be challenges ahead for traditional education, there are many great educators ready to take things on board!
Pete Taylor, Singing Project Coordinator, Sheffield Music Hub
Folk Education Development Events
We run FREE Folk Education Development Events and low-cost conferences. These are dedicated events packed with professional development opportunities, information sharing and networking. They are now taking place in real life again, at different locations around the country. The events are for anyone who is working in or interested in folk arts learning and participation.
We also run some shorter online discussion sessions.
Next event:
Folk Education Development Day: Regionality and Traditions
Monday 14 November 2022, 11am–5pm (refreshments & networking from 10.30am)
Lancashire Conservation Studios, Preston, PR1 5LN
Tickets: Free (must be booked in advance). Booking will open soon.
Using a sense of regional identity to build connections across diverse traditions and local communities.
This is a free professional development day for anyone involved or interested in folk music, dance and related arts (such as drama, storytelling, arts and crafts) – in education, heritage and participation settings.
Join us for a thought-provoking, informative and enjoyable day of presentations, practical sessions, discussions and networking.
Speakers to be announced in due course.
Presented by EFDSS in partnership with Lancashire County Council's Cultural Services.
Co-Chaired by David Brookhouse (Heritage Learning Manager, Cultural Services Lancashire County Council) and Kerry Fletcher (Folk Education Network Coordinator, English Folk Dance and Song Society)
Folk Educators Open Space
Various Wednesday evenings, 8–9pm
Online
Free
A drop-in hour facilitated by Folk Education Network member, David Brookhouse, for everyone involved in folk arts education. Join with others to share thoughts, experiences and challenges of working during the pandemic.
The group is taking a break over summer 2022.
Find out more, view upcoming dates and book
Recent events
Read about our recent and past eventsArchive: Past Folk Education Development Events
Join the Folk Education Network
Membership of the Group and attendance at the Folk Education Development Days is free. As a member you can access the members’ only Facebook site, which allows you to share good practice, advertise job opportunities and get in touch with other members.
To register, please visit the Folk Education Network Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/folkeducators
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