A Progressive Pedagogies, LLC project. The Steel City Folk School exists to create communities of learning in the Pittsburgh region. The idea for the Folk School began when a group of inspired people recognized all of the amazing talents, interests and skills that their friends possessed, and wanted to share them with the larger community. We believe that everyone is a teacher and that everyone is
a student. We are striving to create a place where people can come to learn from each other, share unique expertise, and to build a community together. The Steel City Folk School is part of the tradition of Folk Schools and strives to incorporate multiple traditions of learning. We are inspired by the folk school movement in all of its forms, from the heritage craft model, North House Folk School, to the overtly activist model, Highlander Center. In addition, we are inspired by creative and non-traditional education and community systems some historical, Black Mountain College and some current, Schumacher College. Therefore the Steel City Folk School has two primary areas of courses that it will offer. Some courses will fit in both categories and all courses will support each other in building a community of learning. The Steel City Folk School will nurture the Mind through Awareness, the Body through Artifacts and the Heart through the Community.
