The article analyzes the process of studying the traditions of folk art of Ukraine in out-of-school education institutions.It is noted that the formation of national identity in the younger generation is of great importance. This can be done in several ways, including by joining students to a national culture whose branches are folk art and its traditions. At the same time, folk art is a historical phenomenon. It is based on prehistoric times, which reflect the diverse needs of people, replenish the material and spiritual treasure of the Ukrainian people. Perhaps the most important folk tradition is oral folk art, language. Thanks to language, oral folk art is passed down from generation to generation and is the basis of national consciousness and culture.It is determined that the most common types of folk art in Ukraine, which are available to teenagers and do not require toocomplex equipment, are embroidery, Easter painting, ceramic toys. The analysis showed that in the lessons of groups studying the traditions of folk art of Ukraine, working with a variety of material, students gradually learn about the achievements of the past, gain practical experience, enrich the soul and heart with positive emotions. Modern products created by the students of the clubs are stylized, latest copies, imitations of ancient household items, things around us, apartments and more. They seem to unite the native and eternal symbols of our people, national and family shrines. It is determined that the purpose of the program is the development of personal abilities through folk art, while the main tasks are the formation of the following competencies: cognitive, which introduces the concepts and knowledge of folk art; practical, which helps to master the skills of creating a variety of products; creative, providing education of creative abilities; social, contributing to the formation of a caring, respectful attitude to folk traditions, national consciousness and the formation of aesthetic taste, the promotion of folk crafts. It was also noted that extracurricular activities create a unique creative educational environment, open to every child, which can not create any institution of general secondary education, as there is no appropriate specialization and specialists to develop special skills and talents of students.