La Herradura y Almuñécar Cultural

20/04/2025

Creating is fun, good for the soul, and sometimes learning something new, whilst creating, makes it even more special! Just a reminder of my Monday morning painting classes, in the centre of La Herradura, from 10.00 to 13.00. I will guide you, not to paint like me, but to find your own, unique style. Suitable for beginners and more advanced creatives. I speak, Dutch, English, German and Spanish, so don’t let a language barrier stop you from coming.
https://www.renatevannijen.com/page/31967/art-classes-on-location-in-la-herradura-spain
There is more! I already have an ongoing online art class (for women) on Saturday morning from 10.30 to 12.30 (CET), and you are most welcome, but on request I’m now also starting, on 30 April, a Wednesday morning online art class, also from 10.30 to 12.30. This is an English-speaking class. I offer 4-week online art classes in German as well on Tuesday morning – contact me for more information. Working online still makes you feel like being part of a group. You will receive all the instructions to set up your painting and which materials to get (only 5 colours)!
https://www.renatevannijen.com/page/32122/expressive-creative-online-art-sessions-for-women

17/04/2025

I was just reminded by Facebook that today it is exactly 9 years ago that I launched Reflections from La Herradura, both in English and in Spanish in La Cochera. Still a great read if you like to get to know La Herradura. Available from the local 'book shops'.

13/04/2025

I won’t teach you to paint like me, I will guide you to paint like you, with tips, tricks, and encouragement so that you too can find your own style. Would you like to give it a go? Just for the day or for a few weeks? Places available at my Monday morning class 10.00 - 13.00 in the centre of La Herradura – both men and women are welcome. Feel free to WhatsApp or Telegram me for more information… +34-655211276

If you are interested in my online class for women… You are welcome to join our Saturday morning class 10.30 - 12.30 CET. As of the beginning of May I will also start a Wednesday morning online class.
By the way, this is my impression of Kiki, Queen of Montparnasse and you can read about her in my book The HeArt of Paris… a unique journey to pay homage to women who made the evolution of art possible!.

06/03/2025

Sharing this because some of you - if you have a business and are a woman - might be interested. Photography and branding workshop, with a Mediterranean Lunch Buffet + Networking in Villa Paloma Nerja by Chef Cristina Rabaglia.
Every attendee will get 5 professional portraits!! So this is like a mini branding photoshoot for each participant 🥳
It will be on the 22nd of March,
You can register using this link: https://forms.gle/j1BKe6bGVFGjkER69

Please reach out if you’d like to know more about it.

26/02/2025

Doing a photoshoot (Thanks to Jeroen Stultiens) with my artwork, doesn't come easy to me.... I was inspired to create this painting whilst writing my book The HeArt of Paris.... a unique journey to pay homage to women who made the evolution of art possible. And Suzanne Valadon, an artist was one of them. I made my impression of her with in the background the streets of Paris painted in the style of Utrillo, Suzanne's son. I'm proud to say that my book is finally available online. But if you live in La Herradura, feel free to contact me for a signed copy. https://mybook.to/TheHeArtofParis

Me and Suzanne Valadon... Well my impression.