The Wright Three: Pentominoes and Geometry

Did you know that there’s a children’s mystery novel about Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House? Join us Saturday December 14th from 9 am –1 pm at Wright’s iconic Robie House to explore new ways to bring Blue Balliett’s award-winning book, The Wright 3, to life in your classroom.

Participants will view Robie House through the lens of fictional characters Tommy, Petra and Calder, who are enchanted by the building’s shapes as they strive to save it. This workshop provides a hands-on opportunity for educators to experience the book firsthand and analyze Wright’s geometric art and architecture. Educators will learn ways to guide their students in using Pentominoes and Fibonacci spirals to create original, Wright-inspired designs.