Homeschool Explorations
Explore nature, science, engineering, the arts, and architecture at Taliesin West! Each lesson focuses on a new concept, and every activity takes inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright’s work, the Sonoran Desert, and our wonderful World Heritage Site, Taliesin West.
Registration fees are per student. Each class will be taught outside in a partially shaded area. We recommend dressing for the weather.
All classes meet at the ticket kiosk. A parent/guardian must accompany each student; please reserve a FREE parent/guardian ticket when purchasing your child’s ticket. Students and their families must stay with their Museum Educator during the lesson.
A tour of the historic area of Taliesin West is not included in this program. To purchase tour tickets, please go to our tours page.
Questions? Email Education@FrankLloydWright.Org
NEW for Spring 2025!
Homeschool Explorations just for teens! Taliesin West is now offering workshops for homeschoolers age 13-17. These workshops include in-depth hands-on learning, focusing on either interior design or interior design. Your teen will be inspired by the work of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, while creating their own projects and exploring new career paths and concepts.
Please note: Parents/guardians are welcome to drop off their child OR stay during these sessions. If staying on property, you must register for a FREE guardian ticket. Guardians must stay within the classroom during the workshop.
Questions? Email Education@FrankLloydWright.Org
Homeschool Explorations: Teen Interior Design Workshops
Thursdays, February 13, 20, 27
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., $80 for all 3 sessions
Ages 13-17
Teens will learn the basic principles of interior design and explore the items Frank Lloyd Wright designed for home interiors, such as furniture, lighting, and textiles. As junior interior designers, participants will create vision boards and architectural models of a completed, designed room of their choosing.
Homeschool Explorations: Teen Architectural Design Workshops
Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., $80 for all 3 sessions
Ages 13-17
Does your child dream of being an architect? During this 3-day workshop, we’ll discuss how to design buildings for tricky environments, landscapes, and clients! Mimicking the design process, students will create fully detailed architectural models of innovative structures they dream up.
April 8, 2025
Stained Glass Discovery (For students 6-11)
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.
Tuesday, April 8; 2025 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Homeschool student $15
Adult chaperone $0
SOLD OUT!
April 22, 2025
Kids’ Eco-Engineering (Ages 6-11)
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.
Tuesday, April 22; 2025 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Homeschool student $15
Adult chaperone $0
Homeschool Group Tour:
A child-friendly tour can be arranged for your homeschool group! Together with a Museum Educator, your group will explore architectural history, the natural wonders of the Sonoran Desert, and more! You will see many spaces at Taliesin West that visitors of all ages enjoy, including Frank Lloyd Wright’s office and a special movie theatre from 1949 called “The Cabaret.”
Price:
Adults $30.00
Youth (6-8) $15.00
5 and under Free
Minimum of 10 paid guests required to book.
To inquire about booking a homeschool group visit, please email Education@FrankLloydWright.Org.
