The Folk Educators Group is the national networking group for folk arts educators from across England and beyond. Established by the English Folk Dance and Song Society in 2011, the Group is a growing network committed to promoting high quality folk arts education and 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 Folk Educators Group also offers other organisations a platform through which to consult, or inform, a committed group of folk arts educators.
The Folk Educators Group 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 Days
We run three FREE Folk Education Development Days a year. These are dedicated full-day events packed with professional development opportunities, information sharing and networking. They take place at different locations around the country and are for anyone who is working in or interested in folk arts learning and participation.
Archive: Past Folk Education Development Days
Join the Folk Educators Group
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 complete the online registration form
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