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Option 1: MINI-IMMERSION - 3-week intensive Spanish immersion program in Richmond focused on Frida Kahlo with three 75-minute conversation workshops, one 4-hour cultural experience (Frida Exhibit tour, Latino food & coffee), and guided workbook. For high beginner/low intermediate learners. Max 6 people. Dates: Mondays September 8, 15, 22 (6-7:15PM) & Saturday September 28 (9AM-1PM). Cost: $375. - Register
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Option 2: SELF-PACED - Independent Spanish language study focused on VMFA Friday Exhibit with 13 lessons plus an in-person group reflection in Spanish on Monday, October 6 (6-7:30PM). Cost: $89 - Registration coming soon
Language and Culture Immersion Experience through the life of Frida Kahlo
Today, more than ever, we need to double down on our values. We invite you to honor and celebrate Latin American Culture by being part of this creative initiative. We're bringing together a small-group of community-minded individuals led by native Spanish speaker to explore current issues through the inspiring life of Frida Kahlo, all while improving your conversational Spanish. Ideal for high beginner/low intermediate learners, our small-group setting (max 6) ensures personalized attention and meaningful connections. Be part of building a more culturally rich and compassionate Richmond by joining us in this unique experience.
build confidence
build confidence
Dive into the life of Frida Kahlo and connections to our current world. The experience starts with 3 conversation sessions, in slow, comprehensible Spanish with a small-group (6 max).
You will receive a workbook with learning materials (videos, podcasts, songs) and discussion questions to prepare you for the conversations.
Light snacks provided at each meeting.
Dates:
Monday, September 8 from 6-7:15pm
Monday, September 15 from 6-7:15pm
Monday, September 22 from 6-7:15pm
Location: In-person in Richmond, VA (location shared after registering).
build community
build community
The experience culminates in a 4-hour immersion into the Latino culture right here in Richmond.
The centerpiece is a tour of the Frida Exhibit at the VMFA. We will also visit a coffee-shop and restaurant; engaging with real people and experiencing Richmond's Latino culture firsthand.
Exhibit tickets provided in the cost; coffee and lunch are not.
Date: Saturday, September 28, 9am-1pm
Location: We will start and end in Scott's Addition (locations shared after registering).
Why Join Us? This small-group curated experience is a unique opportunity for a Spanish language and culture immersion experience in Richmond that will:
Improve Your Spanish: Feel more confident and comfortable speaking Spanish in everyday conversations.
Honor, celebrate, and stand up for Latino Culture: Embrace Latino culture in a fun and engaging way that uses all your senses.
Build Community: Connect with other people who love Latin American culture and Spanish and want to help make Richmond a more welcoming place for everyone.
Audience: Low intermediate community-minded Spanish learners.
Low intermediate (or higher beginner) learners have memorized a lot of basic functional vocabulary and phrases. You can conjugate verbs for the present, simple future, and simple past (preterit) tenses, but you need refreshers and time to think in conversation.
Community-minded learners are involved in social good in our community through organizing, volunteering or working.
Investment: $375 - This is a short-term, three-week intensive program designed to provide a profound learning experience.
Notes:
This is a unique opportunity to participate in an immersive Spanish experience. Our aim is to communicate primarily in Spanish – one of the best ways to learn! English will be used only when necessary. Participants should have a basic conversational ability in Spanish. If you are unable to engage in a simple Spanish conversation, this program may not be suitable at this time. We can provide resources to help you prepare.
The focus is on comprehension and speaking in a supportive environment. We do not provide formal grammar instruction, sentence structure lessons, writing review, or grammar correction.
Frida Exhibit is included, but coffee and lunch are not included in the program fees, because part of the experience is ordering for yourself in Spanish. We will visit restaurants with affordable pricing where you may spend between $12-$25 on coffee and lunch.
The immersive experience requires a lot of walking. We will walk close to 4 miles throughout the morning.
Future Opportunities: We plan to offer this program quarterly, with future immersive experiences that will focus on other important topics within our community. If you are not able to attend this session, but are interested in future opportunities, please sign up on our interest list.
Questions? Please email Erika at erika@solutionssandbox.com with questions or schedule a conversation for more information.
Our Host
Our Host
Florencia is originally from Chile, and has lived in the United States for the past 20 years. Spanish is her first language. She is a mom, a Social Justice and Community Engagement Practitioner, a writer, a healer, and a lover of arts and culture. She has worked with the Latin American community for almost two decades, and is passionate about Spanish and Latin American culture immersion.
SELF-PACED OPTION: language and culture self-study inspired by the life of Frida Kahlo.
About: This self-paced independent-study is centered around the Frida: Beyond the Myth Exhibit at the VMFA. It includes 13 lessons to practice listening, reading, and writing in Spanish on your own time.
The self-study experience culminates in an in-person group reflection on Monday, October 6 from 6:00-7:30PM. The reflection an opportunity to practice conversation in Spanish and connect with other learners! You will receive an outline for the conversation, so you can prepare.
Most lessons should take about 20-30 minutes to complete. The tour could take between 1-2 hours depending on the depth and speed you explore the art and photographs.
While this experience is done on your time, there are a few dates to be aware of - VMFA's Frida Exhibit closes on Sunday, September 28 and the reflection is on Monday, October 6.
Audience: High-beginner community-minded Spanish learners who want or need to learn independently and want to practice with other learners in a low-pressure environment.
Investment: $89 - Upon payment, you will receive a virtual workbook and an invitation to the reflection on Mon 10/6. The cost of VMFA's Frida Exhibit is not included.
Registration coming soon.
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