A program of the Fallingwater Institute
Join a small group of fellow educators for an exhilarating, three-day professional development opportunity. Learn how Fallingwater, architecture and design can inspire your students and lead to educational activities that cross disciplines and cultivate valuable 21st century thinking skills for students of all ages. Insight/Onsite for Educators includes site-specific, activity-based inquiry with an emphasis on problem solving through architecture and design.
Features
- Exceptional access to Fallingwater, now on the UNESCO World Heritage List
- Exploration of the interrelationships between buildings and the natural environment
- Investigation and application of Wright’s principles of organic architecture
- Collaboration with like-minded educators
Program Sessions
No sessions are currently scheduled
Facilities
Participants will stay on the property in the newly constructed residence designed by AIA Gold Medalist architect Peter Bohlin, who is the founding principal of the firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson. This property is situated adjacent to Fallingwater, and includes eight bedrooms, each with a private bath. This secluded site is surrounded by an amazing view of the Bear Run Nature Reserve – the 5,100-acre natural area that is home to Fallingwater.
Classes are held at the adjacent Cheteyan Studio and on-site at Fallingwater. This is a casual and natural learning environment, where daily activities can inspire great things! All meals are provided.
Eligibility
You must be a practicing educator (any subject, any grade level, classroom, museum or informal/out of school) to apply. We select educator participants based on your stated interest, qualifications, and your ability to take program outcomes into your workplace. Enrollment is limited.
For more information, contact fallingwaterinstitute@paconserve.org.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
If you cancel your registration for a one-day workshop any time up to 30 days before the day of the program, you will receive a refund minus a $25 processing fee.
If you cancel your registration for a multi-day program (residencies, Insight/Onsite, etc.) any time up to 30 days before the first day of the program, you will receive a refund minus a $50 processing fee and a $150 cancellation fee.
If you cancel less than 30 days before the first day of a Fallingwater Institute program, refunds are not available.