The Casa Experience is-
"A Breath of Fresh Air
Among the World of Ordinary Workshops"
- Tom Lynch, renowned watercolor artist and workshop instructor
Workshop Schedule for
May 2011 to March 2012
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Scroll down for Casa Workshop Schedules and Descriptions up to May 2012 "I am an art and workshop junkie of more than 25 years over our beautiful world. -Not one of the great places made me happier every day than Casa de los Artistas. I follow Tom Lynch around the world not just because he is one of the worlds greatest watercolorists and instructors, but because he finds the greatest places ever for his classes. Thank you Tom for finding the best of the lot, Casa de los Artistas." - Norm Stahl, Bayshore, N.Y. - Participant in Tom Lynch Workshop We continue to offer the finest instructors in the visual arts as well as an exciting expanded venue. We are honored to have a number of award winning artists, who are renown workshop instructors joining us. We had Tom Lynch join us this last March of 2011, unfortunately due to conflicts of schedules, Tom will not be able to join us again until March 2, 2013. - Keep your eye tuned for when registration for this class starts, so you don't miss reserving your spot. American Artist Magazine named Tom one of the top 20 instructors in the U.S. Join Casa founder, Bob Masla for creative drawing and painting, gourmet cooking classes and lots of fun in "Creativity, Culture, Cuisine" beginning January 10, 2012, during the fabulous week of the fiesta of the Virgin of Guadeloupe. An ideal workshop for both the experienced artist and absolute beginners We are very excited about this coming years workshops and the wonderful instructors that will be facilitating. We Bring you the Best Instruction at the Best Location. If you have been following us over the years you have seen that we have expanded our repertoire at the Casa. We not only conduct the best all inclusive workshops in various disciplines of the visual arts, but in keeping with the Casa's philosophy of being the ideal environment for nurturing creativity, self-expression and self-discovery, we have expanded to include seminars on Therapy, Yoga, Dance, etc. This is partially do to the fact that the Casa's co-founder, the passionate and insightful Monica Levine, (Bob's wife), has been a Clinical Social Worker/Therapist for approx. 30 years. We are very happy to announce that during the week of January 21 - 28, we have the great pleasure of hosting a workshop with master painter and beloved instructor Albert Handell. Award winning watercolor artist and instructor Sterling Edwards will be joining us January 28 - February 4, 2012, sharing his unique style and generous spirit. The following week another award winning watercolor, egg tempera artist and insightful teacher, Stan Miller, will be at the Casa sharing his insights and instruction, Feb. 4 -11, followed by renown watercolor/collage/digital photographer Peter Kitchell, February 11- 18, This is Peters 2nd time facilitating at the Casa sharing his unique artistic vision and impeccable sense of design and composition and then the week of February 18 - 24 we will be hosting renown watercolorist and longtime workshop instructor Tony van Hasselt. Gina Ogden will return for her 3rd time to the Casa, sharing her unique process of the ISIS Wheel, combining Therapy and Shamanic Healing practices for a week of healing and creative celebration. . There will be a wonderful experience of dance and art in store for all who join us as Liz Nania, of OUT to Dance School of Boston returns to us for a week of "Salsa Art Immersion" January 3 - 10, 2012 - and remember painters, the dance or therapy seminars take place only in the morning hours, from breakfast till lunch, leaving the afternoon available for painting, (Bob will be available several afternoons during these weeks for instruction and critical feedback and perhaps join him for painting in plein air at one of his favorite spots). Get 2 workshops for the price of one! And Much More! - See the schedule below A number of new workshops have been just added to our schedule, so scroll down. For Example: Renown Wildlife Sculpture Rip Caswell will be returning for his Second time facilitating at the Casa April 28 - May 5. April Beginning in December this year Bob is opening the Casa Studio on select days for drawing and painting with him in one-day workshops. Please send an email if you are interested to find out more. Important - Please Register Early to insure your space is reserved! Workshop registration is on a first come basis and accommodations are limited, many places in the Boca book in advance! Give us a call ! - (413) 625-8382 The following is a partial listing of dates and titles for our upcoming workshops . Full descriptions of the workshops open when you click on the link Dates are subject to change and availability of facilitators. All prices are subject to change without notice, please call to confirm current rates for the workshop of your choice. Note: All workshops are conducted by Casa de los Artistas, Inc. Note: The Following is the schedule for the Casa's Mexico workshops. They are held at Casa de los Artistas, Robert Masla Studios South, in Boca de Tomatlan, Jalisco. They are 1 week all-inclusive, except airfare, please see this website for details. Workshop space is limited, reservations are on a first come basis! (click here for details). Note: Some schedules have recently changed, please check below to verify your workshop dates, the schedule does change, so check back. Art Workshops at the Casa May 2011 to May 2012 please scroll down December 10 - 17, 2011 "Art & Soul - Yoga and Art Retreat" (now merged with the workshop, "Drawing and Painting Rocks, Water and Sky", see below) -Special guest co-facilitator - Yoga instructor Richard "Rasa" Masla, owner of the Ayurveda Health Retreat in Alachua, Florida and artist Robert Masla  Richard Masla, is an Ayurvedic Practitioner, he has traveled to India more than 25 times over the past 35 years to study the philosophy and practice of Yoga, Ayurveda and massage. He has studied traditional Ayurveda under Dr. Vasant Lad, Dr. Pankaj Naram and Dr. Syama. Richard has mastered the ancient art of Kerala Ayurvedic Panchakarma and has trained all of the massage therapists at the Ayurveda Health Retreat were he also conducts Yoga Teacher Trainings. Spend the week swimming in the waters of creative expression while you expand body, mind and soul through daily yoga practice. Experiencing the the healing arts of Meditation, yoga asanas (physical "still" positions) and a variety of painting and drawing processes designed to enhance stillness and awareness along with others that will release energy and passion. See Bob's bio below under the workshop "Celebrating Creativity" Read more about this workshop and see more of Bobs' work, click here Reservations for this workshop are limited and are on a first come basis! Total Cost of this Casa Workshops per Person: $1,895.00, Early Bird Special: Register by October 31, $1,795.00 - Save 100.00 Non-participant shared bed guest: $1,095. Non-Participant private room guest: $1,395. SEMINAR IS LIMITED — REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE! BOOK YOUR FLIGHT EARLY You can reserve your place with a $500. credit card deposit, (no surcharge) (refundable till August 31, 2011), or pay in full (surcharge applies) Use our secure paypal system below. December 10 - 17, 2011 " Drawing and Painting Rocks, Water and Sky – Working in Plein Air and the Studio - Using C.A.S. Alkydpro Paints or the Medium of Your Choice "" With artist Robert Masla  Masla, Vista desde el Puenta, Boca (View from the Bridge, Boca) alkyd on canvas, 30"x40" Join Bob drawing and painting at some of his favorite locals in and around the Boca. Paint the quaint fishing village with it's boats anchored to the beach, dramatic rock formations, powerful surf, sublime waterfalls and gorgeous light filled sky. Learn various techniques for painting in the field and in the studio using CAS Alkyd Pro Paint. Learn about and experience the versatility and advantages of this fast drying oil media.  Masla, Sunset at Myto, oil and alkyd on canvas, 30"x40" Read more about this workshop and see more of Bobs' work, click here Reservations for this workshop are limited and are on a first come basis! Total Cost of this Casa Workshops per Person: $1,895.00, Non-participant shared bed guest: $1,095. Non-Participant private room guest: $1,395. SEMINAR IS LIMITED — REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE! BOOK YOUR FLIGHT EARLY You can reserve your place with a $500. credit card deposit, (no surcharge) (refundable till August 31, 2011), or pay in full (surcharge applies) Use our secure paypal system below. Tuesday, January 3 to Tuesday January 10, 2012 - "Salsa Immersion - OUT to Dance - in Mexico with Liz Nania!" - Celebrate the holidays in a special fabulous and fun dance week with  Liz Nania director of OUT to Dance School in Boston Liz Nania, Director of OUT to Dance in Boston, has been joyfully teaching dance to people of all abilities and a first come basis! Total Cost of this Casa Workshops per Person: $1,895.00, Non-participant shared bed guest: $1,395. Early Bird Special: Register by October 31, Save 100.00 REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE! You can reserve your place with a $500. credit card deposit, (no surcharge) (refundable till August 31, 2011), or pay in full (surcharge applies) Use our secure paypal system below. Tuesday, January 10th to Tuesday, Jan. 17th, 2012 "Creativity • Culture • Cuisine" with Robert Masla, Ashira Satya and Aiyana Masla "Bob is a perfect instructor - He communicates easily and with patience. I never expected to draw or paint anything yet couldn't resist the lure of his classes, and really enjoyed the work." -Participant (at first, reluctant) last years "Creativity Culture Cuisine" -Laura Mausner, New Jersey  Robert Masla, Magnolia Moonlight, 40" x 60", pastel on paper  Experience a workshop vacation that blends Yoga, Meditation, Art instuction and exploration with incredible cooking classes and wonderful cultural excursions during the Fiesta week of the Virgin of Guadeloupe. For both the absolute beginner and experienced artists as well. Ashira Satya Ashira is the founder and director of the Mandala Freedom Project, dedicated to bringing yoga, meditation and healing arts to women and children survivors of trafficking and slavery in India and Nepal. She graduated from Naropa University in 2009 from the Interdisciplinary department and also completed their 1,000 Yoga Teacher Training program. Ashira has been teaching yoga for the past four years with great joy. She also has a private practice in Boulder, Colorado called Sahila Integrative Healing and Yoga. Ashira is a reiki master, is certified in crystal healing, and has studied plant spirit medicine, pranic healing, shamanic journeying, Ayurvedic/ Thai and Tibetan massage, aromatherapy, and makes flower and gem essences. Her personal motto is "Every moment is an opportunity to heal, wake up and be present to the magic and beauty of the universe." Aiyana Masla After three years of international study and travel through Latin America, (Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, and Ecuador), Asia, (China, India, Thialand) and Turkey, Aiyana graduated from Naropa University with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, synthesizing performing arts, early childhood education, contemplative psychology, and environmental studies. Her thesis, Practices for Empowering Imagination, explored these mediums as ways of healing and integrating skills of self-reflection, particularly during early development. Aiyana has been involved in the arts, (music, dance, thearter and visual) through out her life and is dedicated to facilitating authenticity of expression in herself and others as a means of healing both individually and collectively. See more of Bob's work and read more about this workshop click here Total Cost of this Casa Workshops per Person: $1,895.00 - reduced rate accommodations available for the first 4 people willing to sleep dorm-style in Janury 21 - 28, 2012 Painting in Plein Air and the Studio (Open for pastels, oils or water media), with Master Artist Albert Handell  Plein Air Painting demo with Albert Handell ALBERT HANDELL was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1937. At an early age, a favorite activity of his was drawing with chalks on the city streets. He began formal studies of drawing and anatomy at the age of sixteen. In 1954, he enrolled at the Art Students League of New York City to study drawing and anatomy with the late Louis Priscilla and the late Robert Ward Johnson, and later studied painting for two years with Frank Mason. From 1961 to 1965, Mr. Handell lived and traveled in Europe. In Paris, he painted independently in his own studio, working from the model at L’Ecole de la Grande Chaumiere and at the Louvre, copying the old masters.  Albert Handell, El Mercada, 18x20 Albert Handell lives and paints in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and teaches nationally and internationally. He has co-authored numerous books on his painting techniques, all published by Watson and Guptil Art Publications, New York City: • Painting the Landscape in Pastel, Albert Handell and Anita Louise West, published 2000 • Intuitive Light, Albert Handell and Leslie Trainor Handell, published 1995. • Intuitive Composition, published 1989, is in its third printing • Pastel Painting Workshop, published in 1981, is in its fourth printing and is translated into German • Oil Painting Workshop, published 1979, is in its sixth printing and is translated into German  Albert Handell, La Puerta, oil, 17"x20" For a period of fifteen years, 1960-1975, Albert Handell’s pastels were included in every book published on pastels in the U.S.A. His pastels enjoy international reputation. In 1987, The Pastel Society of America elected him into the Pastel Hall of Fame, making him one of three living artists so honored. In 2000, the Pastel Society of the West Coast honored him by electing to give him their first, ever, Life Time Achievement Award for Pastel.  Albert Handell, Corner Market, Pastel, 14"x 20" Since 1961 Albert has had over thirty one--man shows and has received over seventy prizes and awards, including the following partial listing: The Allied Artists of America, New York City, The Audubon Artists of America, New York City, The National Academy of Design, New York City, Academie Artists of America, Springfield, Massachusetts, The Pastel Society of America, New York City, The Butler Institute of America Art, Youngstown, Ohio, State University of New York, Albany, New York, National Arts Club, New York City, The Schenectady Museum, Schenectady, New York, The Berkshire Museum of Art, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Albany Institute of History and Art, Albany, New York, Artists of America (Denver- Rotary Club) 1983, 1984, 1990. His work is in the permanent collections of such notable institutions, (Partial Listing): Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, Ohio., Ranger Purchase Award, National Academy of Design, N.Y.C. Donated to Bates College, Lewistown, Maine, Elizabeth T. Greenshields, Memorial Foundation and Museum, Montreal, Canada, Brooklyn Museum of Art, Brooklyn, NY, Schenectady Museum of Art, Schenectady, NY, Syracuse Museum of Art, Syracuse, NY, Utah Museum of Fine Arts, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, R.K. Mellon Art Acquisition Fund Purchase, Sidney Mishkin Art Gallery at Baruch College, City University of New York City, Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Loretto, Pennsylvania, The Rio Hotel and Casino in the Italian Resort of Bellagio, Las Vegas, Nevada  Albert Handell - Peaceful Flow, 30" x 36", Oil Albert is a much sought after instructor and mentor who is well known for his Painting Workshops, we are honored to have him join us at the Casa and look forward to what will surely be a unique and wonderful week.  Albert Handell painting on location in Maine See more of Albert Handells' work and read more about this workshop click here Reservations for this workshop are limited and are on a first come basis! Total Cost of this Casa Workshops per Person: $1,895.00, Non-participant shared bed guest: $1,095. Non-Participant private room guest: $1,395. SEMINAR IS LIMITED — REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE! BOOK YOUR FLIGHT EARLY You can reserve your place with a $500. credit card deposit, (no surcharge) (refundable till August 31, 2011), or pay in full (surcharge applies) Use our secure paypal system below. January 28 - February 4, 2012 Watercolor Workshop With Renown Artist & Instructor Sterling Edwards  Sterling Edwards, "Blaze of Glory" "As a visual artist, I am constantly stimulated by the never ending variety of shapes and colors that surround us. It’s not enough just to replicate what I see but rather to interpret. Combining form with color relationships and bold values, I feel compelled to express my thoughts and emotions with strong, and often stylized, shapes. What I feel about the subject draws me to the brush. I have painted the monumental to the insignificant, each with equal passion. It all begins with an idea and a burning passion to create and express. That is the true artist. Everything else is merely technique." - Sterling Edwards Sterling Edwards is a native of Kansas City, Missouri and has lived in North Carolina since 1973. Having started painting at age twelve, he has evolved into an artist whose style of painting has been described as “mature” by galleries and collectors of his work. This was not always the case however. He spent years learning ways of mixing colors, establishing perspective, handling light and dark, and practicing various brushstrokes. This resulted in a tight and photorealistic style of painting with oils that proved relatively successful but left Sterling feeling unfulfilled as an artist.  Sterling Edwards - "Back Street Assisi" Sterling’s decision in 1987 to take a five-day watercolor workshop with Zoltan Szabo, an artist whose work Sterling admired opened more doors for change. Szabo’s loose and expressive style of watercolor painting was a pleasant but challenging change from the tight and photographic style of painting that Sterling was accustomed to. Szabo taught him how to paint with large brushes focusing most of the energy of the painting in the larger shapes while minimizing the detail. Learning to paint with a two- inch brush was a giant leap from the two-bristle brushes that he was accustomed to using. “I never realized the importance of focusing on the larger shapes in a painting. In most landscapes 75% to 85% of the painting is made up of large shapes such as the sky. I had always been so constrained by the tiny details that I had never even seen the large shapes. Instead I would paint them as a collage of interlocking smaller shapes using small brushes. Suddenly a sky was more than just backdrop, it was a shape in and of itself that could be manipulated and made interesting as an integral part of the overall design of the painting. A large brush permitted me to paint a sky with five or six brush strokes instead of five or six hundred. What freedom!”  Sterling Edwards - "Oregon Morning"  Sterling Edwards - "Waterfront" Working with large brushes enabled Sterling to be more expressive and spontaneous. For the next sixteen years he studied with Szabo until Szabo’s untimely death in 2003. They had become good friends during this time and Szabo instilled in Sterling the confidence and encouragement that he needed to become a full-time professional artist. Sterling was becoming well known throughout the U.S. and Canada as an interpretive and abstract watercolorist. In 2008 Sterling was awarded a signature membership in the prestigious Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour, an international organization based in Toronto that recognizes artists who have excelled in the use of transparent watercolors. That same year he was invited to be a member of the Rusty Nail Painters, an international invitational group of professional artists that meet every other year for a week of plein air painting, exchanging ideas, and in-depth discussions on art. To facilitate his style of painting, Sterling designed his own unique signature watercolor palette and signature set of ten watercolor brushes that are marketed internationally. That same year Sterling was awarded a book contract with F&W Publishing Company to write a North Light Book about his style of painting transparent watercolor landscapes. The North Light book, “Creating Luminous Watercolor Landscapes, A Four Step Process” and a library of instructional DVDs that he has produced have attributed to his international reputation as a watercolor master and instructor. In 2009 Sterling was selected by Kennedy Publishing Company as a featured artist in the book, “Best of America Watermedia, Volume II” released in 2010. In May, 2010 Sterling was awarded a signature membership in the revered Transparent Watercolor Society of America and featured in an article in the June, 2010 issue of Watercolor Artist Magazine.  See more of Sterling's work and read more about this workshop click here a first come basis! Total Cost of this Casa Workshops per Person: $1,895.00, Non-participant shared bed guest: $1,095. Non-Participant private room guest: $1,395. SEMINAR IS LIMITED — REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE! BOOK YOUR FLIGHT EARLY You can reserve your place with a $500. credit card deposit, (no surcharge) (refundable till August 31, 2011), or pay in full (surcharge applies) Use our secure paypal system below.
February. 11 - February 18 "Exploring Creativity - A week of Photography, Drawing, Collage, Cultural excursions, Gourmet Cuisine - and more" With artist Peter Kitchell and Robert Masla Join renown artist Peter Kitchell, (his second time facilitating at the Casa, his first time, in 2006, was our second workshop), and Casa founder, artist Robert Masla, for a week of creative rejuvenation, exploration and fun. Peter shares his unique artistic vision and impeccable sense of design in both photography and collage in a relaxed and fun manner. Peter breaks down the complexities of photography into simple instruction from the most basic, for the casual photographer that simply wants to know how to use there digital camera and "take better pictures", or for painters interested in shooting better compositions and reference materials, to the professional photographer that wants to expand ther vision and stretch their creativity with new insights and inspiration. Treat yourself to an incredible week of creative and cultural exploration that will nourish your body, mind and soul, making art and relaxing at the unique Casa de los Artistas.  Peter Kitchell, Photograph Read more about this workshop , click here Peter Kitchell was born in 1950 in Cambridge, MA to architect/ artist parents. He was encouraged to paint at a very young age and began his formal training at the Modern Art and DeYoung Museums in San Francisco at the age of five. While continuing his education at San Francisco Art Institute and California College of Arts and Crafts, Peter and his friends built a light show company which played the Fillmore and the Avalon Ballrooms, accompanying groups from the 'Righteous Brothers' to 'Big Brother and the Holding Company'. In the late 60's, with traditional structure falling apart in American and European colleges, Peter set out looking for primal culture. It was winter and he headed for North Africa, arriving in Morocco and crossing into Algeria, then traveling down through Niger, across the Sahara to the Savannah and Gold Coast. A year later, sick and very thin, he headed back up through the Western Sahara and on to Portugal. As a daily ritual he drew or painted the people and landscape. Language being a problem, these drawings and paintings were often his only means of communication. He lived among the Berber tribes, with devout Moslems and ancient matriarchal societies, all the while painting the pieces that would become part of his first solo show back in the Bay Area in the beginning of the 70's.  Peter Kitchell, "Anza Borego", watercollor collage Through the 70's he was making a living designing and building furniture. As well, he continued his tradition of photographing, painting and drawing from the landscape, often going to the desert in the southwest for months at a time. This led to his second solo show in San Francisco and his first commission from the Mark Hopkins hotel. By the 80's, Peter's work with a TV news special on and shows in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Houston and San Francisco, his career had finally reached full swing. At this time his art consisted mostly of large sweeping watercolors and watercolor collage and printmaking abstracted from the landscape.  Peter Kitchell, Photograph In 1985 he left the Bay area for the forests of New England. Unruly nature became his new inspiration. Interpreting this denser landscape, he assembled an ambitious diarama over a hundred feet in length installed in its own room at the Springfield, MA. Museum of Fine Art. Peter had started experimenting with lithography and etching at the Art Institute in San Francisco in the late 60's, moving on to papermaking and monotypes in the early 80's at Magnolia Press, also in the Bay Area. Moving into the 90's he continuing traditional print making using established printers on both coast, as he developed and evolved digital printmaking in his Buckland, MA. studio. These first digital prints had an abstract subject matter. The original source being large shaped metallic paintings he had recently finished. This new digital form of image working was greatly helped by the previous 30 years experience in more traditional forms of printmaking.  Peter Kitchell, "Sweeping Moods" digital collage In the early 90's, Peter joined with local arts activists to found Partnership for the Arts in Western Massachusetts and the Artbank, an educational and performance facility. This led to a grant sponsoring Peter in a lecture series, "Twice Seen". The idea of the lecture being, that his many media and the visions they illuminate, were all perceived with the same inner eye. Whether through a lens or a brush his vision organized the world in the same way. Comparing photographs and abstract paintings from very different times and places over a twenty-year period, the similarities, as one might expect, were astonishing. This project evolved into a book you can see on his website. The process of assembling random parts into images became more organic. This eventually led to a process of assembling images into collages that form the main body of his current work.  Peter Kitchell, photograph Over recent years he has been comissioned to produce a number of his large scale digital collage murals for corporate complexes, as well as the health care and hospitality industries. These, sometimes very large pieces, are a digital combination of landscape details from his wanderings and many layers of scanned painting, interwoven by an eye that doesn’t differentiate between abstract and realism. Drawing from the traditions of western painting, Japanese sumi-e and the possibilities of modern digital media, Kitchell’s current work is an exploration of the texture of place. Peter continues to paint background textures in the studio to collage in with the photography. Traveling he continues to paint outdoors in watercolor. Thirty years of wandering have taken him through ancient mud cities of Saharan Africa, to Pagan churches in the remoter parts off Scandinavia, or to farms high on the volcanoes of Central America and Mayan temples in the dry heat of the Yucatan. More recently there have been extended trips to ruins in Tuscany, and the temples of central India and Japan. We are happy to welcome Peter back again to the Casa in Boca de Tomatlan to share his talents and artistic vision. Robert Masla is an internationally exhibited artist whose work is in numerous discerning private and corporate collections. He has an extensive exhibition history extending over 30 years of solo and group shows. Masla works in a variety of styles and media in the expression of what he calls Spiritrealism. Painting in oils, alkyd, acrylic and watercolor, he is best known for his powerful and bold work, where he extracts from the “apparent, mundane visions” that surround us and are often taken for granted, the innate spirituality of the local. Through the use of color, light and various applications of paint, his work expresses a heightened sense of the transcendental, revealing, as one art critic stated, ...”the energy of the life force, the light that is internal, or spiritual, as well as visual.” Always exploring creativity in search of truth and beauty he examines the perennial questions that confront our human condition. In recent years Masla has combined traditional painting techniques with the use of digital images and manipulation to create his very unique Digital Collage Paintings. An exhibition spanning several years of this creative journey was held at the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts, July through October, 2009 Masla's teaching experience is extensive, having taught drawing, painting (all media), 2 and 3D design, printmaking, art history, art education as well as lecturing on art as healing/therapy, art making as a spiritual practice and conducting workshops in accessing creativity. He has worked with a variety of age groups and environments from pre -k through college, as well as private workshops and classes. Masla has also published articles, a catalogue and authored the book, Windows to the Spiritual World - Spiritrealism and the Art of Pushkar. He has also been a products demonstrator and tester for various artists materials manufacturers. He was the Artist in Residence for the city of Springfield, MA, where he was the creator and artistic director of the A4E program (Art for Everyone), which had received 3 consecutive grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council for bringing art into the inner city schools that had no previous art curriculum. In March of 2009 Masla was awarded the title of "Teaching Partner" by the Massachusetts Cultural Council for his excellence and dedication to arts education. Masla, along with his wife, Monica Levine, created Casa De Los Artistas as a retreat for their family and to conduct workshops for fostering and nurturing creativity, self-discovery and the passion for life. Read more about this workshop , click here See more of Maslas' work at: www.MaslaFineArt.com  Robert Masla, Onyx 2, 30"x40" - Acrylic, acrylic gels, modeling paste, pumice and pigmented inks on canvas  Bob gives a demo in glazing with acrylic paints SEMINAR IS LIMITED — REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE! BOOK YOUR FLIGHT EARLY You can reserve your place with a $500. credit card deposit, (no surcharge), or pay in full (surcharge applies) Use our secure paypal system below.
February 18 - 25 "Tropical Escapaint" With renown artist and veteran workshop instructor Tony van Hasselt, A.W.S.  Tony van Hasselt - "Fishermans Home", watercolor on paper painted in plein air  Tony van Hasselt - "Heading Home", watercolor on paper painted in plein air Enter The Watercolor World of master watercolor plein air artist Tony van Hasselt. Tony is a much sought after, experienced instructor.  Tony is one of the first art workshop pioneers starting "Painting Holidays", an international workshop agency in 1963. He is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society and has won numerous awards. His work has been featured in magazines such as Southwest Art, American Artist, and Australian Artist and on the covers of The Artists Magazine and Watercolor Magic as well as eight art instruction books. Tony first authored A Studio Visit, followed by Outdoor Watercolor Workshop, (Watson- Guptill). He has co-authored The Watercolor Fix It Book and Painting with the White of your Paper, (North Light) with Judi Wagner. He is a regular contributor to Watercolor Magic, The Artists Magazine and the Dutch Magazine Palet en Tekenstift. Read more about this workshop , click here www.MaslaFineArt.com SEMINAR IS LIMITED — REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE! BOOK YOUR FLIGHT EARLY You can reserve your place with a $500. credit card deposit, (no surcharge) or pay in full (surcharge applies) Use our secure paypal system below. February 25 - March 3, 2012 A Week of Creativity and Celebration with Dr. Gina Ogden  Gina Ogden, PhD, LMFT “Ginas’ workshop was masterful and excellent! As a guest from Sweden I think my stay here was worth the long way I had to go to get here. Leaving will not be so easy.” - Tina Nevin, Sweden, participant in Gina's 2010 Casa Workshop “Gina's work is the missing link to empowerment. She presents a do-able theory and real ways to apply it. She offers a rebirthing of the self that really works. It's simple, it's alive, it's available today without 2,000 years of therapy. She is simply amazing!” -Participant, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health Dr. Gina Ogden is a family therapist, sex therapist, longtime student of ceremonial shamanism, and author of The Heart and Soul of Sex, Women Who Love Sex, and The Return of Desire. Her pioneering survey on sexuality and spirituality (ISIS) provides scientific foundation for her transformational workshops and retreats. Gina’s work has fans all over the world, including cultural historian Riane Eisler, holistic physician Christiane Northrup, and couples expert Esther Perel. She has keynoted scientific conferences and appeared on media shows from talk radio to Oprah. See more at: www.ginaogden.com To read more about Ginas Workshop at the Casa Click here SEMINAR IS LIMITED — REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE! Total Cost of this Casa Workshops per Person: $1,895.00, Non-participant shared bed guest: $1,095. Private room Non-participant guest: 1,395.00 Ginas's current Isis students receive and additional $50. off - Returning to the Casa - Previous Casa Participants receive an additional $50. off! Up to $!00. in savings!!! $500. deposit per person reserves your space now (no surcharge) Pay Now with your Credit Card on Secure PayPal (surcharge applies for full payments) Click options below
“INTIMACY AND CONNECTION - A RETREAT in PARADISE” Whether you are looking to feel closer to your partner or heal your relationship, this workshop can help. If you are in a crisis or just want to take your love to a deeper level, come to paradise and discover new joy and possibility. Spend the morning connecting to your partner, then, afternoons on adventurous excursions (all included), or relaxing on beautiful beaches, hiking jungle paths, photographing the exotic and quaint fishing village. Enjoy romantic evenings and have fun in this amazing and beautiful getaway destination retreat, designed especially for the two of you. (Personal sessions are available upon request). All couples are welcome – long term relationships, married, new love, gay, straight, or recovering from an affair or other crisis. If you are not in a romantic partnership feel free to bring a friend to practice the skills you need to welcome in your next ideal love relationship. March 10 - 17, 2012 "Celebrating Creativity - Drawing and Painting with Bob Masla" -Focus on your art in the medium of your choice with insight and instruction from Casa founder Bob Masla - $100. Discount till January 31 Robert Masla, "Vista la Puenta, Boca", alkyd oils on canvas, 30"x40" Join Masla in the atelier atmosphere of the nurturing and supportive environment of his studio south, Casa de los Artistas, in Boca de Tomatlan, for a week focusing on an intensive yet fun drawing and painting experience. This workshop is for beginners to advanced and intermediate artists –those who have not drawn or painted since childhood, to those that are currently involved but would like to refresh and strengthen their skills and push their creativity. This is a magnificent opportunity to discover the incredible versatility of various media and to explore the depths of your creative self. Come, relax in the tropics and let loose in the studio in this fun and creative workshop, where there are no mistakes, only opportunities for change! SEMINAR IS LIMITED — REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE! BOOK YOUR FLIGHT EARLY You can reserve your place with a $500. credit card deposit, (no surcharge) (refundable till August 31, 2011), or pay in full (surcharge applies) Use our secure paypal system below. March 17 - 24, 2012 Painting Your Jaguar Spirit with Artist Robert Masla (limited enrollment) Among the Mayan and Aztec cultures the Jaguar was the embodiment of spiritual and material strength, and represented spiritual power and resourcefulness, restraint, beauty and wisdom and was often the “guardian spirit” that helped shamans move between worlds. Join artist Robert Masla for a dynamic week of exploring your inner power and personal mythology, as we “Paint our Jaguar Spirit” in the atmosphere of the nurturing and supportive environment of Casa de los Artistas. Beautifully carved wooden Jaguar masks from the state of Michoacan will be one of the canvases for this weeks workshop as we uncover symbols and meaning in our lives and adorn the masks with there power to create an object of beauty and personal significance, a manifestation and reminder of our inner resources, goals and prayers. All materials will be supplied. We will be using acrylic paint and C.A.S. AlkydPro Alkyd paint - a fast drying "oil" medium. This workshop is appropriate for all levels of artists, from the beginner who hasn’t painted since they where a child, to serious art students wishing to broaden their repertoire, to professionals looking for fresh inspiration and a new perspective. Masla will offer suggestions and facilitate all aspects of painting your Jaguar Mask and other "shamanic objects" over the course of the week. From assisting you in preparing the surface to recieve paint, to preparing sketches and helping you in arranging the design and composition of your painting on this unique 3 dimensional surface. Masla will demonstrate various techniques and methods for applying the paint and achieving a wide variety of effects from decorative backgrounds and finishes, to detailed symbols and illusions and applying a final finish glaze. You will leave this workshop with more than one powerful work of art that embodies your personal vision. SEMINAR IS LIMITED — REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE! BOOK YOUR FLIGHT EARLY You can reserve your place with a $500. credit card deposit, (no surcharge) (refundable till August 31, 2011), or pay in full (surcharge applies) Use our secure paypal system below. March 24 - 31, 2012 "Painting Methods of the Masters, From Underpainting to Plein Air - Using C.A.S. Alkydpro Paints or the Medium of your choice" With artist Robert Masla  Watching The Sunset, Los Muertos, P.V., oil and alkyd on canvas - Robert Masla Read more about this workshop , click here www.MaslaFineArt.com Read more about this workshop , click here read Roberts' bio at "Celebrating Creativity..." SEMINAR IS LIMITED — REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE! BOOK YOUR FLIGHT EARLY You can reserve your place with a $500. credit card deposit, (no surcharge) (refundable till August 31, 2011), or pay in full (surcharge applies) Use our secure paypal system below. April 21 - 28, 2012 "Journey Through the Chakras & Painting Your Jaguar Spirit" with Yoga Instructors Shyama and Dhyana Masla and Artist Robert Masla  Click here for Workshop description SEMINAR IS LIMITED — REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE! BOOK YOUR FLIGHT EARLY You can reserve your place with a $500. credit card deposit, (no surcharge) (refundable till August 31, 2011), or pay in full (surcharge applies) Use our secure paypal system below. April 28 - May 5, 2012 "Introduction to Sculpting Materials and Techniques" with Award Winning Wildlife Sculpture Rip Caswell and Drawing with Bob Masla  Rip sculpting in clay for the cast bronze monument "Guardian Spirit" Join renowned wildlife sculptor Rip Caswell for a unique week of incredible learning and fun at Casa de los Artistas. Last time Rip taught at the Casa they had just birthed a few Black Jaguars and Bengal Tigers. We had the incredibly rare opportunity to go in the pen with the babies, hold them, play with them, photograph them up close and measure them. We then went back to the Casa Studio and with Rips' expert and gentle guidance we all produced wonderful Jaguar sculptures.  Rip with baby Jaguar at Puerto Vallarta Zoo, Mismolya, (one village over from the Boca) Rip Caswell specializes in nature inspired wildlife and figurative bronze sculpture and is renown for his ability to capture the spirit and essence of his subjects. Popular with private and corporate collectors worldwide. He has created more than 200 sculptures of various subjects in contemporary and realistic styles. An authority in wildlife art, Caswell's collectibles are credited to his deep understanding of living creatures – human and animal – in their natural environment. His sculptures have a life and breath of their own. Caswell often serves as a judge in competitions and presents at seminars. Many art galleries, publications and Date to be announced, 2012 "Drawing and Painting for Absolute Beginners and those seeking to refresh their skills" with artist Robert Masla This workshop is limited for maximum individual attention  "Going Towards the One", watercolor on arches, Robert Masla Join artist Robert Masla for a week of exploration and study in a relaxed, fun, atmosphere, free of judgement. Masla and the Casa create the ideal atmosphere for enjoyable learning. See more of Bob work and read more about this workshop click here Date to be announced, 2012 "Celebrating Creativity - Draw, Paint, Relax, Rejuvenate" with Artist Robert Masla (limited enrollment) "Bob was beyond generous in sharing his skills and ideas. The demonstrations and verbal critiques were very helpful. I learned a lot. By the middle of the week I found myself viewing my environment with new eyes. I felt that Bob pushed me further to improve my work"– Jane Cassidy, Huntington, Long Island Watching the Sunset, (Los Muertos Pier) - Robert Masla, oil and alkyd on canvas, 18"x24" Join artist Robert Masla for a week of creative rejuvenation, exploration and fun. Treat yourself to an incredible week of inspiration that will nourish your body, mind and soul. Making art and relaxing at the unique Casa de los Artistas, words do not do justice to the wonderful adventure that awaits each participant. Robert Masla is an internationally exhibited artist whose work is in numerous discerning private and corporate collections. He has an extensive exhibition history extending over 30 years of solo and group shows. Masla works in a variety of styles and media in the expression of what he calls Spiritrealism. Painting in oils, alkyd, acrylic and watercolor, he is best known for his powerful and bold work, where he extracts from the “apparent, mundane visions” that surround us and are often taken for granted, the innate spirituality of the local. Through the use of color, light and various applications of paint, his work expresses a heightened sense of the transcendental, revealing, as one art critic stated, ...”the energy of the life force, the light that is internal, or spiritual, as well as visual.” Always exploring creativity in search of truth and beauty he examines the perennial questions that confront our human condition. In recent years Masla has combined traditional painting techniques with the use of digital images and manipulation to create his very unique Digital Collage Paintings. An exhibition spanning several years of this creative journey was held at the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts, July through October, 2009 Masla's teaching experience is extensive, having taught drawing, painting (all media), 2 and 3D design, printmaking, art history, art education as well as lecturing on art as healing/therapy, art making as a spiritual practice and conducting workshops in accessing creativity. He has worked with a variety of age groups and environments from pre -k through college, as well as private workshops and classes. Masla has also published articles, a catalogue and authored the book, Windows to the Spiritual World - Spiritrealism and the Art of Pushkar. He has also been a products demonstrator and tester for various artists materials manufacturers. He was the Artist in Residence for the city of Springfield, MA, where he was the creator and artistic director of the A4E program (Art for Everyone), which had received 3 consecutive grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council for bringing art into the inner city schools that had no previous art curriculum. In March of 2009 Masla was awarded the title of "Teaching Partner" by the Massachusetts Cultural Council for his excellence and dedication to arts education. Masla, along with his wife, Monica Levine, created Casa De Los Artistas as a retreat for their family and to conduct workshops for fostering and nurturing creativity, self-discovery and the passion for life. www.MaslaFineArt.com Read more about this workshop , click here The Casa is open for Private Workshops or Rental, for specific dates - Please contact us if you are interested - (413) 625-8382 Workshop space is limited, reservations are on a first come basis! Total Cost of Most Casa Art Workshops in Mexico per Person: $1,895.00, (unless otherwise specified in course description) Early Bird Special, if registration is received by October 31: $1,795.00 (unless otherwise specified in course description, call to hear about special promotions) Shared bed, non-art participant guests are welcome to join and participate in all meals and excursions for: $1,095.00 per week Early Bird Special, (sign up by October 31st): $995.00 (unless otherwise specified in course description) Private Room Non-Participant Guests: $1,395.00 Early Bird Special, (sign up by October 31st): $1,295.00 (unless otherwise specified in course description) Prices are subject to change without notice, please check with us for the current rates. Workshop fee does not include round trip airfare from your city to Puerta Vallarta International Airport, expenses for personal items and gratuities for the Casa cooks and house care persons (please click here for details). Masla Studios North Workshop Listing Details in Massachusetts and other U.S. locations Spring, Summer and Fall 2011 workshops Note: Unless otherwise indincated Massachusetts' workshops are at Robert Masla Studios North in rural Ashfield, MA and are weekends only, they begin Friday evening and end Sunday afternoon. Cost: check specific workshop They include: Some art materials (check with Bob for specific workshop), no accommodations, on sight camping is available (16 rural acres) free of charge. We would be happy to recommend lodging. Please drop us an email with any questions. or please call : 413 625-8382 www.MaslaFineArt.com Robert Masla’s Art For Everyone Workshop Series: ”Bob’s knowledge covers the most basic to the most advanced”– Jean V. –Boston ”Bob you are so patient and caring and I appreciate all your instruction.” –Doreen, New Jersey “What stands out most in my mind is: the most pleasant – non-judgmental easy learning environment, with a knowledgeable, gentle spirited host artist who was most accommodating. I couldn’t have started as a novice with a more patient instructor – Edifying and uplifting- I’d rate it a 10 - A Fabulous opportunity!” - Anne Blizak, Philadelphia, PA "Uncovering Your Creative Signature" Dates to be announced Join Masla for this one or three day workshop from his award winning Art for Everyone program. With the guidance of Masla's playful, supportive and nurturing teaching, there are no mistakes, only opportunities for creative growth. No previous art experience is needed to take advantage of this creative exploration. Whether you haven't drawn or painted since childhood, or you currently do so regularly, but wish to refresh and improve your technical skills as well as more deeply access your creativity this workshop is for you. "Earth, Light, Water, Sky - Painting in Plein Air - All Media Dates to be announced at Masla Studios North 962 Apple Valley Rd. Ashfield, MA 01330 for info and to register: 413-625-8382 Experience Masla's award winning teaching style in this weekend workshop painting the bucolic New England landscape in the media of your choice. Masla will demo in a variety of media various principles, techniques and aspects of painting the landscape. The important effects of atmosphere, color temperature, light & shadow and composition will be covered. Various approaches to painting in plein air and the studio will be discussed and methods for portraying different aspects of the landscape, i.e. rocks, water, clouds, in convincing manner will be revealed. Be prepared for a thoroughly enjoyable relaxing time in the outdoors, painting and picnicking, as Masla brings you to some of his favorite painting spots around his Studio North, in Ashfield, MA. Cost for the weekend is $275.00 Read More Click Here Masla will be teaching a series of drawing, pastel and painting workshops at the Springfield (MA.), Museum of Fine Arts this Summer, and Fall, as well as a drawing class at the Northampton Center for the Arts. Below are the course descriptions. To register call the Northampton Center for the Arts: 413-584-7327 or visit them on line at: Masla at the Northampton Center for the Arts Museum School at: 413 263-6800, ext. 382 or visit them on line at: Masla at the museum school: DRAWING FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER Dates to be announced Through simple and clear exercises, explore the materials and techniques of drawing in a non-threatening environment where there are no mistakes. LANDSCAPE PAINTING IN WATERCOLOR, OIL OR ACRYLIC Dates to be announced
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