KARLA DAROCAS, B.A. (Hons) Freelance Educator Since 1990

How did you hear about Karla Darocas educational sessions? * Have been to previous lectures What did you learn? * All about Dali and outside influences to his life What features did you feel were beneficial in this educational session? * Down to earth language that can be understood by all. Learning not just about the art but also about the artist himself, his friends, his family, and others who influenced his art. All told and explained with enthusiasm and a touch of dry humour What elements did you like about the teaching style of Karla Darocas? * All of the above Would you recommend her educational sessions, to others? * Absolutely FULL NAME & LOCATION * Jean and Chris Gray, Benitachell

How did you hear about Karla Darocas educational sessions? * Facebook and contact with Karla What did you learn? * I knew very little about Dali but this lecture bought him alive and I learnt so much about his life and his paintings. The symbolism in his paintings. What features did you feel were beneficial in this educational session? *       We learnt about the symbolism in his art. The other creative people who influenced him as well and the huge influence and knowledge of Freud's theories until he actually met Freud. We learnt how his paintings reflected what was happening in the world around him from his family to world events. Looking at his paintings and being able to see and hear from Karla the meanings and why they were painted and constructed as they are - was fascinating. Karla's knowledge and passion is why her lectures inspire and educate leaving you both informed and wanting more. Thank you Karla for a wonderful morning. Lizzie Clayton What elemen

What did you learn? * Dali was greatly influenced by Freud. Symbolism in the art was explained What features did you feel were beneficial in this educational session? * I liked the style and content. I found I wanted to hear the second part of the Dali lecture. What elements did you like about the teaching style of Karla Darocas? * Relaxed style, accessible to all Would you recommend her educational sessions, to others? * Yes, absolutely FULL NAME & LOCATION * Laura Aldridge, Benidoleig

What did you learn? * Quite a few facts about Spanish history and how it is reflected in Dali paintings What features did you feel were beneficial in this educational session? * It was important to find out, how and why Dali became such a painter as he was, where from his symbols came and what was their meaning, to get better understanding of his art. Also, it will be very interesting to follow Dali worldview developments towards metaphysics and what impact and expressions it had in his creation work in Karla's next lecture. What elements did you like about the teaching style of Karla Darocas? * Easy and personal manner of speaking, short explanations about context and circumstances of the era Would you recommend her educational sessions, to others? * Yes FULL NAME & LOCATION * Genovaite & David Lawrence

What did you learn? * The Dali lecture was as fascinating and as it was interesting, introducing many little known facts. I learnt a lot about Dali, and can now more fully appreciate his art form throughout his life. And, I never knew that about cherries...... What features did you feel were beneficial in this educational session? * slides What elements did you like about the teaching style of Karla Darocas? * enthusiam and a love of the subject matter Would you recommend her educational sessions to others? * yes FULL NAME & LOCATION * Helen, Alcalali

What did you learn? * For me everything as I really was lacking in any knowledge What features did you feel were beneficial in this educational session? * The lecturer was extremely knowledgable and made the subject matter really interesting even to a layman with limited knowledge and made one want to learn more and attend more lectures . What elements did you like about the teaching style of Karla Darocas? * Her easy manner in explaining the artist and his life influences on his work Would you recommend her educational sessions, to others? * Absolutely FULL NAME & LOCATION * Janus turner - Alcalali

What did you learn? * Huge insight into the life of Dalí and his Art What features did you feel were beneficial in this educational session? * The session was held in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere with excellent visuals amongst people genuinely interested and caught up in the enthusiasm of Karla! What elements did you like about the teaching style of Karla Darocas? * Karla's great knowledge and love of Fine Art Would you recommend her educational sessions, to others? * Definitely FULL NAME & LOCATION * Diana Santiago - Javea

What did you learn? * About Salvador Dali What features did you feel were beneficial in this educational session? * Yet another fascinating and inspiring lecture where I became fully immersed in the life of yet another artist, this time Salvador Dali. Karla introduces him like a long lost friend and includes many personal anecdotes, her enthusiasm is infectious and full of excitement. I am now a dedicated follower of hers and cannot wait for the next lecture! What elements did you like about the teaching style of Karla Darocas? * Her enthusiasm Would you recommend her educational sessions, to others? * Absolutely yes FULL NAME & LOCATION * Sue Martin - Pedreguer