KARLA DAROCAS, B.A. (Hons)

PICASSO IN PARIS * PUBLIC LECTURE JANUARY 2017

"We enjoyed hearing about his early years and the slide show. The significance of Guernica and it being the 80th anniversary.
Karla Darocas teaches with passion
and humour that made it very interesting. I recommend her classes."

- Deborah Woolley, San Vicente del Raspeig

PICASSO IN PARIS * PUBLIC LECTURE JANUARY 2017

"Once again an emotion filled and perfectly delivered lecture that transported us all back to the turn of the last century where we became part of what truly inspired Picasso.
Karla Darocas shares her ability to draw the student into the true life of the artist."

- Sue Martin

FINE ARTS TRIPS * MADRID * 2016

How did you hear about Karla Darocas educational sessions, trips, films and workshops
* Through attending her other lectures and talks

What did you learn?
* Not just about the paintings but also much more about the lives of the artists

What features did you feel were beneficial in this event?
* Seeing the actual paintings that were shown at the lectures and talks - it makes it so much more real it brings the whole thing into prospective especially with all the extra imput from Karla about the why and how surrounding any particular works.

What elements did you like about the teaching style of Karla Darocas? * Her absolute passion about art which makes the student want to learn more

Would you recommend Karla Darocas teaching and events to others?
* Absolutely

FULL NAME & LOCATION * Janis Turner

FINE ARTS TRIP * MADRID * 2016

How did you hear about Karla Darocas educational sessions, trips, films and workshops
* From having attended her lectures

What did you learn?
* So much that my brain aches but am hungry for more

What features did you feel were beneficial in this event?
* Karla somehow manages to combine not only her immense energy but also a wonderful laid back and thoughtful approach to her lectures that evokes hunger for more knowledge along with an inspirational new viewpoint on the artists whilst delving into their lives and loves.
She brings it all to life and I absolutely love it.

What elements did you like about the teaching style of Karla Darocas? * Her vast knowledge

Would you recommend Karla Darocas teaching and events to others?
* Absolutely

FULL NAME & LOCATION
* Sue Martin from Pedreguer

FINE ARTS TRIP * MADRID * 2106

Hi Karla

Thank you so much for your lively commentary and company, you were the cherry on the cake, that made our trip to Madrid so perfect. Having participated in both the Dali lectures and Sorolla, it really helped me to have a better understanding of their art form, rather than just saying "I Like" "I don't like". And, opened my eyes to alternative art forms as well.

Only disappointment for me, was that the Sorolla Museo was only partically opened. Having been there last year, before your Sorolla lecture, I was so looking forward to greedily feasting my eyes...

- Helen Baxter

FINE ARTS TRIP * MADRID * 2016

Hi Karla.
I just wanted to thank you for a wonderful few days in Madrid.

I had a great time and really enjoyed the museums especially with all your immense knowledge surrounding the artists and paintings and of course the Spanish history - although I am now brain dead and absolutely knackered what a time spent with everyone on our whirlwind tour!

- Janis Turner

FINE ARTS TRIP * MADRID * 2016

How did you hear about Karla Darocas educational sessions, trips, films and workshops
* Media

What did you learn?
* Artist technique, brush strokes how you interpret what the you are seeing. Understanding how art changed when able to take the canvas outside into natural light.

What features did you feel were beneficial in this event?
* I learnt about the history and context of when a painting was created. Who influenced the artist, the people who commissioned the paintings. The style of painting and the advent of photography alongside new techniques in painting. All learnt alongside a great deal of fun, Karla makes the time and artists come alive with a great knowledge of history. Fantastic trip and I can highly recommend it to anyone wanting to broaden their understanding. Thanks Karla and all the ladies who came too as that friendship is very important too.

What elements did you like about the teaching style of Karla Darocas? * Making it fun with so much insight

Would you recommend Karla Darocas teaching and events to others?
* Yes

FULL NAME & LOCATION
* Lizzie Clayton

FINE ARTS TRIP * MADRID * 2016

Thank you from my heart to Karla Ingleton Darocas for organising an unforgettable few days of visiting art galleries in Madrid. Sorolla House, the Spanish masters at the Prado, the Thyssen museum with a fantastic Renoir exhibition, the Queen Sofía for mind-blowing Dalí and Picasso and the exquisite romantics and costumes of the period at Queen Isabel II House...

A stroll through Retiro Park and a blissful 10 minutes listening to an audio art installation in the glass house, the sights, sounds and architecture of this great city, joyful dinners, cake and coffee morning teas, and hot chocolate and churros at the famous Choclatería San Gines.

Travelling at 300+ kmph on the high speed train was a thrill. Enjoyed every minute of all of this and grateful to Karla for organising it all and especially her fantastic in-depth knowledge of the paintings, the painters and the juicy gossip about the characters of the time, just fascinating and enlightening. XXXXX

- Kathleen Misson

SOROLLA & IMPRESSIONISM LECTURE

"I really enjoy the in depth view about the life and times of the artist Sorolla. All aspects of this presentation from his life and times to the information about Spanish history around each of the times of a particular period of his artwork was fascinating. But more importantly to not is how much knowledge Karla passes on to her 'students' . The presentations are really fun and the time goes too fast!!! I always recommend her lectures, her knowledge and enthusiasm."

* Janis Turner

SALVADOR DALI & SIGMUND FREUD LECTURE

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

SALVADOR DALI & SIGMUND FREUD LECTURE

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 elements did you like about the teaching style of Karla Darocas? * passion, knowledge and her ability to bring it bang up to date.

Would you recommend her educational sessions, to others?
* yes very strongly.

FULL NAME & LOCATION
* Lizzie Clayton - Benitachell

SALVADOR DALI & SIGMUND FREUD LECTURE

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

SALVADOR DALI & SIGMUND FREUD LECTURE

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

SALVADOR DALI & SIGMUND FREUD LECTURE

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

SALVADOR DALI & SIGMUND FREUD LECTURE

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

SALVADOR DALI & SIGMUND FREUD LECTURE

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

SALVADOR DALI & SIGMUND FREUD LECTURE

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

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Tech Training Testimonial

I first met Karla Darocas when I joined WIBC Spain, of which she started and was the Chair.

I live partly in Spain & had set up a millinery business, which had reached a point where it needed a website. Karla worked with me to design & launch. We continue to develop & up-date it.

I have an accountancy practice & a jewellery shop in the UK & need web-sites for these. Karla provides me with the technical support & education that I need with regard to computing matters. Although I am a constant user of computers, I have limited knowledge so she will always be my choice when I am working in this field.

PATRICIA GIBSON

Photography Training Testimonial

"I bought my Nikon camera some years ago and have been struggling with the various dials on it ever since. After Karla's photo workshop I feel so much more confident using it. We learnt about how to control the aperture to let in more or less light, which controls were best for action shots and which for close ups and we learnt about composition, perspective and narrative. A great morning and of course with the wonderful countryside and beach Moraig of the Cumbre."
* Chris Wood, Javea

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