New dates, new courses from mid-summer onwards. And to quote myself from the web site this is how it goes…

Predecessors here, on this land, that combination of Arab and Berber known as the Moors, and those who came in pursuit, carved terrace upon terrace, contouring the ribbons of mountains and valleys. Here they planted almond and ploughed the level earth for wheat. Here they built aljibes, covered wells, and acequias, irrigation canals. They made a dry alpine desert productive.

Now, that ‘old world’ agrarian tradition is fading and their wonderful constructions in poplar and adobe crumble to the ground.

But here at Los Gázquez we see an opportunity in this dereliction to make an inventory of these old structures. A study in art.

Together we can explore these buildings, investigate their agricultural and defensive traditions and with pencil, pen and paper record our discoveries.

If you would like to come along you would be welcome just drop us a line for information.

Ancient and Popular Architecture is another creative course here at Cortijada Los Gázquez…

Predecessors here, on this land, that combination of Arab and Berber known as the Moors, and those who came in pursuit, carved terrace upon terrace, contouring the ribbons of mountains and valleys. Here they planted almond and ploughed the level earth for wheat. Here they built aljibes, covered wells, and acequias, irrigation canals. They made a dry alpine desert productive.

Now, that ‘old world’ agrarian tradition is fading and their wonderful constructions in poplar and adobe crumble to the ground.

But here at Los Gázquez we see an opportunity in this dereliction to make an inventory of these old structures. A study in art.

Together we can explore these buildings, investigate their agricultural and defensive traditions and with pencil, pen and paper record our discoveries.

We have new dates as of this summer 2010 to next summer 2011. They are…

18th-25th September 2010 ( JOYA resident artist Ellie Rees)

16th-23rd October 2010 JOYA resident artist (call to artists August 2010, resident to be announced)

4th-11th September 2010 JOYA resident artist (call to artists August 2010, resident to be announced)

This is also a course that  can be tailor made for any other time of the year.