Upcoming Events & Programs

Dec 05

Weekend Photography Workshop – December 5-7, 2025 – Desert Living Photography Workshop (weekend 1)

Join Architecture and Landscape Photographer Andrew Pielage for an in-depth experience photographing the buildings and desert around Taliesin West! Workshops are designed for seasoned photographers. All participants will come away with a collection of stunning photographs that capture the essence and beauty of this world heritage site.  What’s Included:  Breakfast and Lunch for two days  […]

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Romeo and Juliet Windmill at Taliesin

Dec 6

Family Workshop: Windmill Engineering Challenge

Family Workshop: Windmill Engineering Challenge Participants will learn about the history of wind power and how architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed a windmill (Romeo & Juliet). They will then tinker, experiment, and build their own functioning windmill to take home. You may also want to consider taking a Family Tour prior to the workshop. Details […]

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Sun Cottage

Dec 10

SOLD OUT! Members-Only Tour

SOLD OUT! December 10, 9 am: Start your day with an exclusive Members-Only Guided Tour of Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright’s desert home and studio. We’ll explore Wright’s inspiring spaces, hear stories of his life and vision, and enjoy the beauty of the Sonoran Desert in the winter light. We’ll conclude our morning at the […]

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scouts painting

Dec 13

Earn the Taliesin West Fun Patch

Earn the Taliesin West Fun Patch! During this workshop, girls will take a tour of Taliesin West and learn about Frank Lloyd Wright and his architectural designs. Then, they will get to design their own floor plans and begin work on their own 3D model building to take home! By the end, each girl will have earned […]

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Dec 18

Homeschool Explorations: Holiday Treasure Boxes (ages 6-11)

Holiday Treasure Box When Frank Lloyd Wright lived at Taliesin West with his students, they would create special gift boxes for him at Christmas. These gift boxes were often elaborately painted and hid special artworks or poems inside. In this tradition, students will create their own winter holiday boxes that can hide small notes and […]

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visitors enjoying a sunset evening on the prow at Taliesin West

Dec 18

Sunsets & Sips

Feliz Navidad! Celebrate the season at Taliesin West with Sunsets and Sips: Feliz Navidad! Enjoy festive drinks, twinkling lights, and holiday cheer in a stunning desert setting. Stroll the historic campus at golden hour, soak in the beauty of the site, and toast to the holidays with mariachi music, photo-ops, and magical views. Be sure […]

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Dec 19

SOLD OUT! Taliesin West Film Series: Pride and Prejudice (1940)

SOLD OUT! Based on Jane Austen’s  classic novel in which the five Bennet sisters, members of the gentry and all on the marriage market, humorously navigate society in search of love and home. With Greer Garson as Elizabeth Bennett and Laurence Oliver as the aloof Mr. Darcy, the film is set decades ahead of the […]

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Dec 22

Winter Break Camp Taliesin West – 2-Day Architecture Cookie Construction (ages 6-8)

This camp is recommended for ages 6-8 Design your own halls to deck! Campers will take a brief tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s home and studio, Taliesin West. They will then learn how to design a floor plan and sketch their own dream confectionery castle. Last, they will assemble their own edible structure to take […]

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Dec 29

Winter Break Camp Taliesin West – 2 Day Design Spectacular (ages 9-11)

This camp is recommended for ages 9-11. During this camp, children discover Frank Lloyd Wright’s home and studio, Taliesin West. They will then learn about organic architecture and participate in games and crafts relating to Wright’s groundbreaking architectural designs. Campers will then dream up their own floor plans and create a 3D scale model of […]

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Drawing of chairs

Jan 15

Homeschool Explorations: Furniture Design for Kids (for students age 6-11)

Furniture Design for Kids Many architects, including Frank Lloyd Wright, designed furniture as well! During this class, we’ll examine some of Wright’s furniture pieces, learn about other unique types of furniture, and make our own paper furniture models to take home. Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Date:  January 15, 2026 Price:  Homeschool Student: $15 […]

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Jan 17

Family Workshop: Build a Solar House

Family Workshop: Build a Solar House Participants will learn about “eco-engineering,” and create their own solar-powered house to take home, using a real solar cell and L.E.D. You may also want to consider taking a Family Tour prior to the workshop. Details here. Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Date:  January 17, 2026 Price:  Youth […]

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visitors enjoying a sunset evening on the prow at Taliesin West

Jan 22

Sunsets & Sips

Desert Mirror Join us in celebrating the opening of our newest exhibition Desert Mirror with artist Erika Lynne Hanson. Experience how her evocative, site-specific works shift with the setting sun and hear how Wright’s Desert Masonry inspired this powerful new dialogue between art, architecture, and environment. Enjoy drinks, conversation, and discovery in an unforgettable evening […]

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Jan 23

SOLD OUT! Taliesin West Film Series: Dial M for Murder (1954)

SOLD OUT! In this Hitchcock classic Tony Wendice, a retired English tennis player, hires an acquaintance, Charles Swann, with a criminal record to murder his socialite wife Margot, who is having an affair. When all does not go to plan and Margo kills Swann  in an act of self-defense, she is charged with the murder. […]

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Jan 29

Homeschool Explorations: Exploring Frank Lloyd Wright in Asia (for students age 6-11)

Exploring Frank Lloyd Wright in Asia Students will learn how Frank Lloyd Wright was inspired by Chinese and Japanese culture. They will study Chinese ceramics and explore the art of Japanese Woodblock Printing. They will design and create their own Chiyogami pattern paper to take home. Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Date:  January 29, […]

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Jan 31

SOLD OUT! The Arts at Taliesin West: Mosaic Workshop with David Jarvinen; The Mosaic Guys!

SOLD OUT! Mosaic Workshop with David Jarvinen; The Mosaic Guys! Join artist David Jarvinen of the Mosaic Guys for a 3.5-hour, beginner-friendly mosaic class. You will walk away with an 8-inch x 10-inch framed mosaic, inspired by one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s geometric designs. The class will include a brief highlights tour of Taliesin West. All materials […]

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Feb 6

Weekend Photography Workshop – February 6-8, 2026 – Desert Living Photography Workshop (weekend 2)

Join Architecture and Landscape Photographer Andrew Pielage for an in-depth experience photographing the buildings and desert around Taliesin West! Workshops are designed for seasoned photographers. All participants will come away with a collection of stunning photographs that capture the essence and beauty of this world heritage site.  What’s Included:  Breakfast and Lunch for two days  […]

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Feb 12

Homeschool Explorations: Stained Glass Discovery (For students 6-11)

Stained Glass Discovery Students will learn about the history of stained glass and how it is made. We will then explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s stained glass windows and how he interpreted nature in his designs. Students will create their own faux stained class art to take home. Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Date:  February […]

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Feb 14

The Arts at Taliesin West: Eco-Print Silk Scarf Dying with Frank Lloyd Wright Artist-in-Residence Erika Hanson

Eco-Print Silk Scarf Dying with Frank Lloyd Wright Artist-in-Residence Erika Lynne Hanson Join artist-in-residence Erika Lynne Hanson during this beginner-friendly class. The 3-hour workshop includes a brief highlights tour of Taliesin West and a hands-on workshop where you’ll make and take home an original silk scarf, dyed with eco-friendly materials. All materials provided.

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Feb 19

Sunsets & Sips

Celebrate Arizona Raise a glass to the Grand Canyon State as we Celebrate Arizona at Taliesin West. Savor regional flavors from local food vendors, listen to the sounds of the southwest, and craft your own needle-felted cactus during this special evening. Soak in the desert views and enjoy the breathtaking landscape that inspired the building […]

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visitors enjoying a screening of a classic movie in the Cabaret Theater

Feb 20

SOLD OUT! Taliesin West Film Series: My Fair Lady (1964)

SOLD OUT! Based on George Bernard Shaw’s 1913 play Pygmalian, this popular musical comedy about social mobility traces the relationship between Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower-seller in Covent Garden and the phonetics professor Henry Higgins, who is convinced he can transform her into a sophisticated and cultured member of society. Eliza agrees to grueling speech […]

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scouts painting

Feb 21

Earn the Taliesin West Fun Patch

Earn the Taliesin West Fun Patch! During this workshop, girls will take a tour of Taliesin West and learn about Frank Lloyd Wright and his architectural designs. Then, they will get to design their own floor plans and begin work on their own 3D model building to take home! By the end, each girl will have earned […]

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magnifying glass on parchment paper with the words solve a history mystery in black text

Feb 26

Homeschool Explorations: Solve a History Mystery (For students 6-11)

Solve a History Mystery Become a history detective! Students will use photographs and objects from the Taliesin West archives to explore the history of Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter camp and desert laboratory. They will learn how museums use documents and artifacts to tell an exciting and accurate story of the past. Time: 9:30 a.m. – […]

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romeo juliet windmill

Mar 5

Homeschool Exploratons: Windmill Engineering Challenge (for students age 6-11)

Windmill Engineering Challenge Students will learn about the history of wind power, how architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed a windmill (Romeo & Juliet), and then build their own functioning windmill. Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Date:  March 5, 2026 Price:  Homeschool Student: $15 Adult Guardian: $0 Register

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rock wall made of desert materials

Mar 7

Family Workshop: Desert Masonry Concrete Creations

Family Workshop: Desert Masonry Concrete Creations Participants will discover the unique way the walls of Taliesin West were created, then craft their own concrete creations! You may also want to consider taking a Family Tour prior to the workshop. Details here. Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Date:  March 7, 2026 Price:  Youth $30 Adult […]

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Mar 14

The Arts at Taliesin West: Abstract Watercolor Workshop with Aimee Ollinger

Abstract Watercolor Workshop with Aimee Ollinger Join artist Aimee Ollinger during this 3-hour, beginner-friendly watercolor class. This class will focus on abstract designs, pulling on the organic shapes of the Sonoran Desert for inspiration. The class will include a brief highlights tour of Taliesin West. All materials will be provided.

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Mar 19

Homeschool Explorations: Building with Balance (ages 6-11)

Building with Balance Students will learn about how architects use cantilevers to lift their buildings into the air, soaring over rivers and ravines. They will then explore concepts of balance and use their new knowledge to build unique balancing sculptures. Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Date: March 19, 2026 Price:  Homeschool Student: $15 Adult […]

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Mar 21

The Arts at Taliesin West: Hand Loom Wall Weaving with Amy Guerrero

Hand Loom Wall Weaving with Amy Guerrero Local artist and owner of Sunshine Craft Co, Amy Guerrero, will lead students through the process of weaving their own wall art to take home. The class will include a brief highlights tour of Taliesin West. All materials will be provided.

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Mar 26

Sunsets & Sips

Nature Encounters Experience the wonder of the Sonoran desert! Discover how Frank Lloyd Wright drew inspiration from nature as you meet wildlife ambassadors, enjoy live music, explore natural patterns through art, and connect with the landscape that shaped this architectural masterpiece. Details: Ticket includes one complimentary drink. Additional beverage and snack options will be available […]

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visitors enjoying a screening of a classic movie in the Cabaret Theater

Mar 27

SOLD OUT! Taliesin West Film Series: The Third Man (1949)

SOLD OUT! Carol Reed’s 1949 film noir, written by Graham Greene, features Joseph Cotten as novelist Holly Martins who, during a visit to postwar Vienna, begins investigating the death of his friend, a black-market profiteer played by Orson Welles. Corruption, love, murder, and a musical score by Anton Karas make this an atmospheric noir that […]

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rock wall made of desert materials

Apr 16

Homeschool Explorations: Concrete Creations for Kids (for students age 6-11)

Concrete Creations for Kids Learn about building materials and explore how the apprentices of Taliesin West made the building, using rocks from our own Sonoran Desert! Students will create their own “desert masonry” concrete art piece to take home. Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Date:  April 16, 2026 Price:  Homeschool Student: $15 Adult Guardian: […]

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scouts painting

Apr 18

Earn the Taliesin West Fun Patch!

Earn the Taliesin West Fun Patch! During this workshop, girls will take a tour of Taliesin West and learn about Frank Lloyd Wright and his architectural designs. Then, they will get to design their own floor plans and begin work on their own 3D model building to take home! By the end, each girl will have earned […]

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Apr 23

Sunsets & Sips

Road Trippin’ Hit the road with our special Road Trip-themed Sunsets and Sips! Celebrate Frank Lloyd Wright’s love of cars and travel with vintage images, rare film footage of the Fellowship’s annual migration to Wisconsin, live music, and scenic strolls through his desert camp. It’s sure to be a nostalgic ride through history. Details: Ticket […]

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visitors enjoying a screening of a classic movie in the Cabaret Theater

Apr 24

SOLD OUT! Taliesin West Film Series: Key Largo (1948)

SOLD OUT! Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall appear in their fourth and final pairing on screen in this atmospheric film noir directed by John Huston. Army Veteran Frank McCloud (Bogart) visits Key Largo to visit the widow (Bacall) and father of the friend who was killed in Italy while serving under him. With a hurricane […]

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passive solar windows and awnings at Taliesin West

Apr 30

Homeschool Explorations: Kids Eco-Engineering (For students 6-11)

Kid’s Eco-Engineering Students will learn about sustainable building practices, passive solar design, and how Frank Lloyd Wright used these techniques at his desert camp, Taliesin West. Then, they will learn about solar power and make a mini green-energy craft. Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Date:  April 30, 2026 Price:  Homeschool Student: $15 Adult Guardian: […]

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May 7

Sunsets & Sips

Game Night! Get your game face on for Game Night at Taliesin West! Play Frank Lloyd Wright Jeopardy and bingo for exciting prizes, enjoy tabletop games, and embark on a one-of-a-kind scavenger hunt across the site. It’s a playful evening of fun and friendly competition under the desert sky. Details: Ticket includes one complimentary drink. […]

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May 9

The Arts at Taliesin West: Watercolor Workshop with Ellen Murray-Meissinger

Watercolor Workshop with Ellen Murray-Meissinger Join visual artist and scholar Ellen Murray-Meissinger during this 3 hour, beginner-friendly watercolor class. The class will include a brief highlights tour of Taliesin West. All materials will be provided.

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visitors enjoying a screening of a classic movie in the Cabaret Theater

May 15

SOLD OUT! Taliesin West Film Series: 12 Angry Men (1957)

SOLD OUT! Twelve jurors are locked in a jury room to deliberate the fate of a teenager accused of murder in this gripping courtroom drama directed by Sidney Lumet. As tensions flare and personalities clash, one juror (Henry Fonda) refuses to convict without thorough discussion, gradually exposing prejudice, doubt, and moral complexity. Set almost entirely […]

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Private Events at Taliesin West

Hosting your event at this architectural icon will be a special and memorable experience for your guests. For those who value one-of-a-kind experiences in iconic environments, Taliesin West is both a National Historic Landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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The Whirling Arrow

News and updates from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

Interior view of Unity Temple showing the sanctuary with its distinctive architectural features. The room is characterized by strong horizontal lines, earthy tones, and geometric shapes.

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Weekly Thursday video tours spotlight beauty of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings closed due to COVID-19

Frank Lloyd Wright Virtual Classroom Launches Online for K-12 Students

Complimentary Six-Weeks of Online Education Activities Offered by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation through the Wright Virtual Classroom.

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