Drawing and Painting Class of Alhambra

Really fun and inspiring activity. The course, run by Kate and Mark, was educational, friendly and productive. It was really interesting to learn about the history of this artform and to produce a small sample of it for myself. I know it sounds like learning how magic works, but it was actually even more intriguing to start understand the complexity of the geometry that lies behind these beautiful repeating patterns. A lovely morning and I wish I had done the course earlier in my stay so that I had time to do another.

It was fascinating to see a pattern emerge from a geometric drawing. Marc explains patiently and step-by-step how to proceed; he explains some techniques and helps if something goes wrong. You can choose from different patterns and many colors and brushes to design your product and have a personal souvenir of Nerja. This activity offers relaxation, but also requires concentration.

This was really absorbing and enjoyable. Mark is a kind and expert tutor. He helped me to develop confidence so that I was able to enjoy the process and produce a piece of art that I am truly proud of!

Signed up for a class at The Geometric Art Studio, didn’t really know what to expect. Found out it about creating the same designs found at the Alhambra. Fascinating and the drawing and painting are a Zen experience! Mark was great, patient and knowledgeable. Came back the next day to complete and met Kate, who does awesome designs herself! Highly recommended!

took an Islamic art class with Mark, and it was one of the best things I did in Andalusia. Mark was incredibly patient and generous. I now have my first Islamic drawing, and I am so happy about it. I can’t recommend it enough!

The Geometry of the Alhambra workshop was one of the highlights of my week in Granada. It was a fun, inexpensive way to deepen my experience of the city and the Alhambra. Our class consisted of five people from the U.S., Australia and Canada. I have zero artistic ability but still managed to create something I love. Kate and Mark are great teachers and lovely people to spend an afternoon with.

A fantastic workshop. They take you through the process step by step and we (3 sisters) were amazed at our own results. Kate and Mark are kind, patient and helpfull. The next day we went to the Alhambra and there we saw the work that went into creating the beautiful Nasrid Palaces.

This was incredible! Kate and Mark are awesome and have so many interesting stories about their travels. They’re so helpful at explaining the process. I wasn’t sure what my piece would end up looking like because I haven’t painted since elementary school and I don’t have the steadiest hand, but it turned out really well thanks to their help. It was a blast to get to learn more about the designs I’d been seeing around the city and to bring a souvenir home that I made. I definitely recommend taking a few hours out of your day in Granada for this experience!

I took a workshop with the Geometric Art Studio in Granada the day after a visit to the Alhambra and it was fabulous. The teaching was clear and delightful, the materials sumptuous, the studio warm and inviting, and the atmosphere relaxed and refreshing. The chance to practice the geometry of Islamic art and end up with a beautiful finished piece worthy of framing, was a great way to gain an understanding of the complexity and grandeur of this rich artistic tradition. For anyone with a few hours to spare in Granada, I can't recommend this studio highly enough.

Such a wonderful family experience! I took my daughter, 13 and my son, six to an art class with Mark and Kate. We had such a great time, both kids asked to return. Mark was a fantastic teacher for my six year old. My son was completely engrossed for the whole three hours. Mark created a entirely different lesson for him and even had my son do an extra project so my teenaged daughter and I could finish our projects. Besides having a great time chatting with Mark and Kate, and learning a bit more about the Alhambra, the studio is also a lovely escape from the heat. Can’t recommend enough.