Finnish Folk School in the Keweenaw

There’s a unique educational opportunity available in the Keweenaw: Finnish folk schooling. Learn about folk schooling history and philosophies from Clare Zuraw, director of Hancock’s Finnish American Folk School. She will speak at a public forum on Zoom, sponsored by the Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 10. The concept of folk schooling began in 19th century Denmark and has developed into an international contemporary movement. Modern folk schools take diverse forms while sharing the aim of non-competitive, community-grounded educational experiences. In her presentation, Zuraw will explain what folk schooling looks like in the Keweenaw and how you can get involved at the Finnish American Folk School. Clare Zuraw is a musician, fiber artist and teacher who holds a Master’s degree in Teaching & Curriculum. She works with a wide range of traditional fiber arts including weaving, knitting, spinning and natural dyeing. She performs and teaches piano, hammered dulcimer and jouhikko, a traditional, two- or three-stringed bowed lyre from Finland. Join the forum on Zoom: Meeting ID: 839 7576 2265; Passcode: KUUF Questions? Contact office@keweenawuu.org.