The SAMARA Advisory Council cordially invites anyone with an interest in Frank Lloyd Wright and his architecture to participate in the SAMARA Education Series.

In response to this standing invitation, Doug Wintin sent us an email message in August 1999 saying, "I have always found Mr. Wright's work very inspirational and visit as many locations as I can while traveling. Of particular interest to me, as an industrial designer, is FLLW's design and use of furniture in his structures."

As for his interest, Doug noted that as an industrial designer he is in the business of designing consumer products. He mentioned that he came to industrial design through his work with architects and interior designers.

Dr. Christian, original client and owner of SAMARA, immediately invited Doug, Judy his wife and Erica their daughter, to attend an Open House held annually at SAMARA each fall.

Doug said that he actually found our web site while surfing for information on tours of Fallingwater. He and his family have visited Fallingwater along with other Wright buildings.

The opportunity to be involved in a study series close to his home (Doug lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana) was too good to pass up. In addition, the chance to study Wright's furniture design was an unexpected bonus.

Following his visit to SAMARA, Doug emailed us saying, "WOW! What a great and inspirational day. I can't thank you enough for the amount of time you dedicated to us during your very hectic day. I am very excited about the possibilities for the furniture discussions and I am working up a brief for you. I should have it completed and to you this weekend. Again, what a fabulous day!"

Within several days, Doug had sent along his ideas about SAMARA Furniture and Its Use. In October, Doug participated in the SAMARA Advisory Council meeting in West Lafayette where he shared his enthusiasm for Mr. Wright and his furniture designs.

Interest was so high that we decided to extend our studies of SAMARA Furniture and Its Use over the Fall 1999 and Spring 2000 sessions. Consequently, there are two separate, but inter-related, directories to cover our studies about SAMARA Furniture and Its Use.

SAMARA Education Series
Fall 1999	SAMARA Furniture and Its Use
Doug Wintin	The Architect Within     Introduction     Organic Whole     Human Scale     Usonian Style
John Christian	The Owner's View     Introduction     Complete Unity and Grammar     Integrated Design     Coordinated Features     Natural Materials     Versitility     Oriental Quality     Cantilever Principle
Ted and Lynn Osborn	Thoughts - FLLW Furniture Designs     Introduction     Simple Theme     The Grand Gallery     Informal Little Tables
Spring 2000	SAMARA Furniture and Its Use
John Christian	The Owner's View     Television Trays     Dining Room Chairs     Pole Lights     Origami and Organic Chairs     Bedside Tables     Weed Holder
Jerry Johnson	The Eclectric Mr. Wright     Introduction     Barrel Chairs     Classic Designs     Utilitarian Furniture
Wally Rogers	Dining Table and Chairs     Introduction     The Dining Area     The Furishings     The Craftsmanship     The Drawings     The Construction

SAMARA Education Series Directory

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