KARLA DAROCAS, B.A. (Hons)

GOYA * ROOTS, REVOLUTION & ROMANTICISM

"I learned how much I really didn't know!

Goya, the last of the old Masters and introducer of the moderns. A private man with emotional and health battles culminating in his deafness which introduced an era of his art which showed his despair and bleakness of the world surrounding him whilst at the same time giving a glimmer of the hope waiting patiently in the shadows.

I cannot wait for the second half of this lecture. Karla brings these artists to life with emotional tales that make you both weep and laugh as you live your life with them.

I love the originality and fervour in the teaching style of Karla Darocas?

I would recommend Karla to others, and I do!"

* Sue Martin, Pedreguer

GOYA * ROOTS, REVOLUTION & ROMANTICISM

"I learned a lot about Goya and his works. Karla pointed out details in the paintings, the people (buyers, etc.) involved, the historical background. I liked the humour in presenting - just everything!

Karla's teaching style s very clear, detailled and the slide screen presentation is professional.

I Would definitely recommend Karla Darocas teaching and events to others"

* Angelika Goette, Javea

GOYA * ROOTS, REVOLUTION & ROMANTICISM

The Goya lecture was about composition and how to read a painting. Besides the clear explanation on the techniques of fine art Karla gave a top rated art history class on Goya and his era in Spain. This background information certainly enriched the understanding of the themes in his paintings. It was a joy and a privilege to assist such a well prepared and also fun presentation. I recommend the lectures of Art Teacher Karla Darocas.

What elements did you like about the teaching style of Karla Darocas?
* Knowledge presented with a sense of humour.

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

FULL NAME & LOCATION
* Trudi van Dorp, Cumbre del Sol

Photography Training Testimonial

"I have been to Karla's Fine Arts Lectures on Picasso and Dali... Hope some day to attend the one about Sorolla.

The Creative Photography was a very nice experience and of course I learned new things... By meeting other people doing "the same" you always learn something new... Yesterday, I learned from Karla to see the things different... I loved it...

I love the way she sees things and I learn out...

Of course, I would recommend Karla Darocas teaching and events to others"

* Heidi Weiss, Benissa

Photography Training Testimonial

"The workshop was very good way to get to know your own camera, what it can do and how to use it in the best way. We learned the basics of photography, about shapes, light, composition and how to take better photographs.

Karla Darocas' teaching style is very structured but with a good sense of humour

Yes, I would Karla Darocas teaching and events to others!"

* Linda Kristensen, Cumbre del sol

Photography Training Testimonial

"So many techniques including learning how to compose the perfect picture, positioning and taking the picture at the right angle. Karla was very knowledgeable and she made it a nice informative way to spend a morning.

Karla's teaching style is easy going and she VERY patient. I would definitely recommend her to other."

Vivienne Olver, Javea

Photography Training Testimonial

"The notes and lecture that Karla started the morning with were most instructive. I have become more familiar with my camera, which was my aim in taking the course. Holding the course at Montgo Verd was an inspired idea - there was no shortage of subjects to photograph.

Karla's teaching style is informal, well planned, thoughtful. I would recommend Karla Darocas."

* Julie Price, Javea

Photography Training Testimonial

I heard about this workshop on Facebook and took part in the Discovering Beauty Photography Workshop. It was a wonderfully interesting lecture with a slideshow describing how the elements of beauty have evolved and been appreciated through the centuries. I especially enjoyed the personalised attention that helped me discover my own artistic talents — I left wanting more!

Karla’s teaching style is filled with contagious passion that brings great energy to the studio.

I would absolutely recommend this workshop to others.

– Sue Martin, Pedreguer

PICASSO IN PARIS * PUBLIC LECTURE JANUARY 2017

"I learned new facts about Picasso life and his interest in modern scientific discoveries. I also appreciated the comments about Picasso paintings in relation with specific artist life situations, explanation how other modern artists, people and in general atmosphere of Paris made impact on his works, how he was influenced by classical and primitive artefacts
Karla Darocas has an easy manner of talking.

- Genevieve & David Lawrence, Monte Pedrequer

PICASSO IN PARIS * PUBLIC LECTURE JANUARY 2017

"Even if I don't understand the painting form I can understand the emotion. Unfortunately I never received an art education, which means that I've never had the opportuntiy to understand why.... this format, this colour, this blob!. Thankfully, Karla has shown me that isn't necessarliy important as to the why, but more importantly look at the painting and absorb the emotion. I wish when I was at school I had an art teacher like Karla who taught more that just form."

- Helen Baxter

PICASSO IN PARIS * PUBLIC LECTURE JANUARY 2017

"This was an excellent and interesting lecture on Picasso, his works and relationships. There was so much that we did not know and so many paintings we had not seen before. The time flew by and just sorry there was not time for questions. We would love to know if/when Karla is giving the Dali lecture. We are only in Spain until the end of February. Sorry to have missed Sorolla!
Karla Darocas was
own to earth, fun and knew and understood her subject.

- Carolyn Martin & Fred Dustin, Moraira

PICASSO IN PARIS * PUBLIC LECTURE JANUARY 2017

What did you learn?
* That I know so little!

What features did you feel were beneficial in this event?
* Setting. Interesting people. Very good talk - just not too long!

What elements did you like about the teaching style of Karla Darocas?
* Talk brought out really interesting elements I had not seen before

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

FULL NAME & LOCATION * KEITH HYDE, JAVEA

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

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