Fallingwater to offer virtual summer camps, online concert

Fallingwater is closed to the public at least through May 15, as part of precautions against spread of the coronavirus.

But the Frank Lloyd Wright architectural gem in Fayette County, and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy that operates the famous rural residence, are offering several online programs.

Virtual summer camps for high school students interested in architecture, fine art and related fields are slated for July.

“Drawing by Hand: Introduction to Architectural Drawing” will be offered in two sessions, July 6-10 or July 20-24.

Following the example of Wright, who sketched Fallingwater, students will learn the basics of architectural drawing during group discussions and independent studio time.

A streaming-quality internet connection and a device with video-chat capability are required.

“Portfolio Prep” will be held July 13-17 or July 27-31.

This camp is for students who want to study design, architecture or fine art in college. Fallingwater Institute instructors will guide students of all skill levels in producing pieces in the medium of their choice.

Materials and tools will be provided by mail for participants in the camps and are included in the $250 registration fee.

June 15 is the deadline to apply. Visit fallingwater.org/virtual-summer-camps for more information.

Cellist featured in fundraiser

To help raise funds for continued preservation of Fallingwater, award-winning cello player, vocalist and composer Mike Block will perform a Facebook Live concert from Boston at 8:30 p.m. May 15. The program will feature a mix of traditional and classical music with original compositions and songs.

A member of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble, Block earned a 2017 Grammy Award for the group’s album, “Sing Me Home.”