Teaching by Design: for Educators
Enrich your curriculum with Teaching by Design, a professional development program for K-12 Educators. These professional development workshops will empower teachers to integrate American art, design, and architecture into their classroom curriculum. Inquiry-based tours and hands-on design activities will give educators opportunities to develop STEAM skills and strengthen social-emotional development. Each session will be hosted at one of Wright’s historic buildings in the Chicago area.
Wright and the Prairie Style
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 9 am - 1 pm
Location: Robie House, 5757 S Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago 60637
Are you an educator looking to integrate architecture and design into your curriculum? Join the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust on December 6 for our newest Teaching by Design program, Wright and the Prairie Style. Using the iconic Frederick C. Robie House as our classroom, educators will learn about the design theory and history of the Prairie style, take part in hands-on workshops about architectural model making, and receive adaptable lesson plans and activities for their classroom. This workshop is great for architecture and design novices who are curious about Wright’s design legacy in the Midwest.
Who should participate:
Recommended for 3rd-8th grade educators.
What will teachers receive:
- Earn ISBE credits.
- Lunch is provided.
For more information, please contact Channing Tackaberry at educate@flwright.org or 319.573.9862.
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