TOLEDO pt. 1, 2017 Antiquity & Medieval

"I loved the Toledo lecture yesterday. I have been to Toledo but now I can't wait to go again to see the many sites that you pointed out and that I now know a lot more about.

Great to have a lecture encompassing architecture, art and history all in one."

* Christine Wood

TOLEDO pt. 1 , 2017 Antiquity & Medieval

"From the Visigothic and Roman roots of Toledo with its unique cultural legacy of Christian, Arab and Jewish communities living alongside each other to the horseshoe arched mosques and haunting canvases of El Greco, Karla crammed all of this and much more into her enthralling and spellbinding lecture.

Toledo now holds a far greater appeal than ever before, I simply must return to truly explore and appreciate this magnificent medieval city. Wow!

Karla's teaching style is full of  Passion and Knowledge and I "always" recommend her to other.

* Sue Martin, Pedreguer

TOLEDO * pt. 1 * 2017 Antiquity & Medieval

"Where to start? As always Karla shares so much knowledge.

I learnt the range of people's coming into Spain and eventually Toledo including the Romans, Visigoths, Jews and Muslims. This seat of learning also showed how many different cultures could live together in harmony and learn from each other.

I learnt how to understand the different styles of architecture, the more simple style of Rome to Mudejar from the Muslims. This was using materials readily available, clay to make bricks, stones from the fields. The skill to carve and embellish plaster.

I could go on for so much longer, but I can't wait for her next lecture, Toledo part 2.

If you want to learn about Spain and it's history Karla's teaching through art is wonderful. The feature I love about her teaching is her knowledge and passion. I  Highly recommended her lectures."

* Lizzie Clayton. Benitachell

EL GRECO LECTURE, 2017

"I very much enjoyed this talk on El Greco. It filled up my mind with amazing art and interesting historical details.

Karla brings colour to life with her unique perspectives and extensive knowledge about art. What features did you like about the teaching style of Karla Darocas? * The feature that I like about her teaching is her unique perspective."

* Kathleen Misson, Moraira.

EL GRECO LECTURE, 2017

"I thoroughly enjoyed Karla's most recent lecture on El Greco. She is knowledgable and passionate about the artists she discusses and the times in which they lived, so much so that they come to life before your eyes.

Don't hesitate to take advantage of this great opportunity that Karla gives us and spend a very enjoyable couple of hours."

* Margaret den Hortog, Javea

EL GRECO LECTURE

"Time flies at these lectures and I absolutely love them. I am totally hooked and his one on El Greco was no exception. Her enthusiasm is infectious and I have most certainly caught the bug!

Thanks Karla for bringing a new dimension into my life."

* Sue Martin, Pedreguer

EL GRECO LECTURE

"As always, great. Karla has such detailed knowledge about the artist and her/his work she talks about. It is so interesting for me to hear the background of the piece of art, the details in it, and the life of the artist.

 I am again and again fascinated by the brilliant way of her presentation!! I love everything about Karla's teaching style and I absolutely recommend her to others!"

* Angelika Goette, Jávea

EL GRECO LECTURE

"It's so inspiring to attend Karla's lectures. Even though I had been before to different 'El Greco' lectures of Karlas', she manages to come up with new information, new angles and new background information.

On top of that it is a pleasure to be able to attend such an educational art class on a Sunday morning in the village of Benitachell.

Well prepared, well done and well appreciated!

Karla Darocas has a clear talking style and a sense of humor and I would recommend her teaching and events!"

*Trudi van Dorp, Benitachell

FRIDA KAHLO LECTURE

"Karla has an amazing amount of knowledge about the detailed meanings in each and every painting of Frida Khalo's.

The slide show was excellent and presented on a screen that was life size which enabled the finest of details in the paintings to be observed.

I learned about the struggles and pain that Frida underwent and how she lived through her paintings.

Karla's enthusiasm for this artist is outstanding and contagious.

I looked forward to continuing to learn more about the Spanish masters.

Karla's teaching style is all about the detailed knowledge she has of each and every painting.

I highly recommend Karla to anyone who wishes to learn about the /Spanish Masters."

* Virginia den Hartog, Javea

REMEDIOS VARO LECTURE

"Karla's lectures are always amazing and today's Artist subject ... the wonderful Remedios Varo. Been thinking about it all day and looking up the web for symbolism...Wow....the lectures are so informative and explicit...Always looking forward to the next!!!!

I am always impressed by Karla's enthusiasm and vast knowledge ... I recommend Karla Darocas's teaching and events always!!" 

* Diana Santiago

FRIDA KAHLO LECTURE

"I found the lecture excellent, very informative, and a very moving experience
Karla's teaching style is enthusiasm, passion, knowledgeable.
I would Absolutely recommend Karla"

* Beverley spence Lliber Spain

FRIDA KAHLO LECTURE

"Incredible experience...Karla always gives such knowledgeable and perfect insight on the lives and works of these wonderful Artists. The time always flies by!!!!

Great location and always take away a great admiration for each Artist and a true feel of their personal lives/struggles etc.

Karla's knowledge and enthusiasm is how I would describe her teaching style. I absolutely recommend her to others."

* Diana Santiago, Javea

FRIDA KAHLO LECTURE

As always at Karla's lectures, I learned a LOT about Frida Kahlo's life, her art work, her problems with her health, her love life (!), and discovered in her paintings how she put her emotional life on canvas.

Karla's teaching style is precise, clear - and, as always, very professional. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone

* Angelika Goette, Jávea

FRIDA KAHLO LECTURE

"The lecture on Frida Kahlo was very interesting, informative and well presented. Karla makes the information accessible to all.

Whilst I had read about Frida Kahlo and seen an exhibition of her work at the Tate Gallery in London, I now have a much greater understanding of her work and the symbolism within it.

In addition, I now have a fuller appreciation of how her life had such an impact on her work.

We will certainly attend and look forward to other lectures in the future when we are in Spain and are only sorry to have missed so many in the past.

Karla's teaching style is very easy and she has an accessible manner of delivery. I would recommend her to other in Full!"

* Gladys Pilar Cummings Javea Spain and St Albans UK

FRIDA KAHLO LECTURE

Once again Karla had me totally captivated with her moving and inspirational account of the traumatic life and works of Frida Kahlo.

An artist who, whilst I had a some knowledge of prior to this lecture, had no real insight into how tragic and painful her life really was. Tissues were handed out as tears flowed during this session, an indication of how touching this lecture proved to be.

Her teaching style is Inspirational and Passionate. I always recommend Karla to other.

Sue Martin, Pedreguer

REMEDIOS VARO LECTURE

"The lecture on Remedios Varo was extremely informative and very well presented in a lively, easy to understand way.

Karla is a great communicator who inspires her audience. Karla's teaching style is casual, lively and packed with information and I would definitely recommend her to others."

Nicola Clark, Javea

REMEDIOS VARO LECTURE

"Prior to this lecture, Remedios Varo was an unknown to me but once again Karla worked her magic and brought this amazing woman to life, sharing her incredible experiences, surrealist works and anarchist views, which were very forward thinking for a woman of her time.

Every time I attend one of these lectures I come away feeling so blessed to be part of this lecture group.

Karla's teaching style cover the evaluation of the artists' life and I would absolutely recommend her to others"

Sue Martin, Pedreguer

REMEDIOS VARO LECTURE

"We just attended a lecture on Spanish surrealist Remedios Varo and as always Karla was very interesting with an informative presentations.

She always gives comments about artists life with specific emphasis on their paintings, about situations and environment which had influenced their creation in different periods.

Karla's teaching style is very dynamic and interesting, exactly opposite to boring!

We would recommend Karla Darocas teaching and events to others."

Genevieve and David Lawrence, Monte Pedrequer

REMEDIOS VARO LECTURE

Karla, thank you so much for the presentation again. I found it revealing, most interesting.

Not only did I get an idea about Remedios Varo's life and works, but also about how visionary and enlightened she was.

Your talks open my eyes more and more each time I hear details about an artist's life. I can understand, and appreciate, her/his work a lot more.

 So, many thanks - you do this job wonderfully!! Besos, Angelika xx

REMEDIOS VARO LECTURE

"I have to confess I had never heard of Remedios Varo before I saw some publicity for Karla's lecture but having heard Karla teach before I knew it would be worth going along.

I am so glad I did.

I learnt so much, not just about this fantastic artist but surrealism in general and world events that led to its creation and influence.

 As ever thanks Karla for a great lecture!"

Christine Wood