Classroom Visits

The Education Department is doing limited in-person classroom visits on Mondays between 10 am and 3 pm. Our workshop options are listed below. Currently, the Trust is only able to serve schools in Oak Park, River Forest, or in Chicago city limits. Teachers can fill out our Booking Form linked below for more information.

Fee: $150 for one class, $15 per class for additional classrooms

Building Blocks of Architecture: Froebel Blocks

Build with Froebel Gifts, the same wooden blocks that Frank Lloyd Wright played with as a child and that inspired his architectural career. Explore the influence of geometry in Frank Lloyd Wright’s 2D and 3D creations. Consider the difference between designing for utility as you create “Forms of Life” and designing for aesthetics as you create “Forms of Beauty.” Recommended for grades 3-12.

Building Blocks of Architecture: Pentominoes

Experiment with Pentominoes to investigate Frank Lloyd Wright’s use of geometry in his architecture. Analyze architectural sketches and floorplans of Robie House to learn what makes it a world-famous building. Arrange Pentominoes and embrace their unique shapes as you imagine and draft your own floorplan. Recommended for grades 3-7. Note: This workshop pairs excellently with Blue Balliet's novel for middle grades, The Wright 3.

Decorative Art in Architecture: Art Glass

Play with shapes and colors! Learn what art glass is and how Frank Lloyd Wright included it in his buildings to bring his windows to life with shapes and color. Experiment with construction paper and tissue paper to create your own interpretation of an art glass window, incorporating shapes and colors of your choice. Recommended for grades K-2.