Lesson Plans

Reflect upon Wright’s work by sketching elements of the Robie House, then transforming those sketches into concrete poems.

Explore the concrete textile block homes designed by Wright, then create a clay tile incorporating patterns and textures inspired by Wright’s designs.

Consider how electric light transformed life, how Wright incorporated lighting into his architecture, and create a paper bag luminary.

Explore family history, cultural traditions, and construct a collage that illustrates one’s own heritage.

Explore the distinct characteristics of Wright’s Usonian homes as well as the Usonian Automatics. Then, design and construct a Usonian-inspired building using modular blocks.

Study Wright’s art glass designs, then employ the medium of printmaking to create a Wright-inspired art glass print.

Learn how abstraction is expressed by different artists and designers, create a sequence of drawings that get progressively more abstract, and turn the final sketch into a paper collage.

Learn about portrait photographer Pedro Guerrero and his relationship with Wright. Collaborate with a classmate to create a portrait that conveys a message.

Find the connections between Wright and the Space Age. Then, create a Space Age home.

Create a nature collage with found materials, inspired by the design of Fallingwater and its colors.

Create a digital self-portrait in the style of Amy Sherald using Wright’s textile designs.

Explore elements of design and Wright’s use of geometric shapes in order to create a textile collage.