THREE EXCITING WORKSHOPS COMING UP!

Magical Mexico
March 21–28, 2026

Paint in Paradise!

A Magical Painting Workshop in
Beautiful Boca de Tomatlán, Mexico

Hosted at the stunning Casa de los Artistas

Join award-winning artist Debra Huse for an unforgettable painting adventure in the charming fishing village of Boca de Tomatlán, nestled along Mexico’s breathtaking Pacific coast.

This is more than a workshop—it’s an immersive artistic getaway where the vibrant culture, stunning scenery, and laid-back lifestyle fuel your creativity.

What You'll Experience:

• Paint barefoot in the warm sand with the ocean at your feet

• Capture the dazzling light and color of the tropics from the shade of the palms

• Sip a piña colada while you paint the turquoise sea, bobbing boats, and joyful local life

• Indulge daily in fresh gourmet meals featuring authentic indulgent cuisine created by the beautiful Boca women who grew up here.

• Unwind each evening at the gorgeous Casa de los Artistas, your home away from home

What You'll Learn:

• Debra’s signature “Lay It Down & Leave It Alone” technique for bold, confident brushwork

• How to create juicy, vibrant paintings with fresh color and lively texture

• Debra’s secrets to strong design, value structure, and clean color harmony

• Tips and techniques to help you paint faster, looser, and with more joy

This workshop is perfect for painters who want to break free from overworking and unlock a more expressive, intuitive approach—while soaking in the magic of Mexico. Debra will spend special time with each student daily to enhance their person styles.

“Everyday is Magical in Boca”-Debra Huse

Limited spaces available!
Come paint, relax, and be inspired in paradise. Hurry!
Bring your pals or spouse.
Grab your spot now.

Why the Casa de los Artistas Experience so Unique!!

• Personalized and Group Instruction in a unique intimate interactive atmosphere.Small class size means more personalized attention for participants. Artist owned and operated.
• Safe, charming oceanside fishing village with inspirational views everywhere. This is not a “resort” environment and provides an authentic experience of Mexican Culture. As one participant put it: “The Casa is not a 4 Star Hotel - it’s a 5 star Retreat Center!”
• All rooms are private, with private bath.
• 1000+ sqr. ft. open air studio with 180˚ views of ocean, mountains, river and village, open for use day and night.
• All Meals, drinks and alcohol included, (except 1 dinner, see our website for details).
• Large open air studio for demos, critiques, finishing touches, etc.
• Minimum of 2 guided inspirational cultural/painting excursions.
• Unique opportunity to experience life at a different pace and interact in an authentic Mexican fishing village, (time seems to stand still).
• Free wifi access at the Casa.

• Early registration discount, $100. off! (Ends October 31).
• Return Casa Participants receive an additional $200. off!

Intriguing Color Solutions
April 13-17th, 2026

No More Muddy Color!

Join Debra Huse for five inspiring days of painting solutions that will grow your knowledge and boost your confidence. We’ll paint both indoors and outdoors at some of the most inviting Southern California locations imaginable—sparkling harbors, dramatic skies, and breathtaking coastal beauty that will fuel your creativity.

Exciting new color solutions to bring drama, harmony, and richness into your work.

You’ll learn how to design with strength, capture light with clarity, and use color confidently to achieve vibrant, compelling paintings.

Each day is filled with fun demos, personal coaching, and fresh insights to transform your painting process and vision.

Debra will share her signature techniques,
and help you to “Lay it Down & Leave it Alone”
Group dinner out on Newport Harbor and….

Bonus Happy Hour on Debra’s boat!

✨ Spaces are limited and Debra’s workshops always sell out quickly, so secure your spot today! $995.

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Enchanting
ENGLAND IS CALLING!!!
June 8-12, 2026

Art, Adventure, and Inspiration Await
at the
Beautiful Rosemary Brushes Estate

Painting Workshop in England
with Debra Huse

Join Debra Huse for an extraordinary painting adventure at the beautiful Rosemary Brushes estate in England.
Immerse yourself in five uplifting days where you’ll discover all of Debra’s painting secrets—from confident brushwork to new color solutions that bring drama, harmony,
and richness to your art.

We’ll paint amidst lush gardens, rolling hills, historic cottages and pastures dotted with sheep, capturing the timeless beauty of the English countryside in fresh, vibrant ways.

Debra will guide you step by step with solid techniques, inspiring demos, and personal coaching that promise to elevate your skills and ignite new confidence in your work.
Learn to tame and elevate those greens and “Lay It Down” with new confidence.

Adding to the magic, masterful pastellist Lisa Skelly, and her group, will also be teaching Pastel Gardens and Landscapes, offering her unique insights into color, light, and texture with this luminous medium. Together, the two instructors provide a rare opportunity to expand your creative vision and explore fresh approaches.

Between both instructors, enjoy the warmth of new friendships, inspirational insights and of course, a lively night out at the local pub!
This unforgettable workshop blends art, adventure, and camaraderie in the heart of England.

✨ Spaces are limited, and this rare opportunity is sure to inspire
—reserve your place today!

What Debra’s Students Say

“What can I say about this wonderful experience I’ve had at the Debra Huse workshop at Casa de Los Artistas in Boca de Tomatlán, Mexico? I am so charged up and inspired by everyone and what they accomplished.

We all came because we admire Debra’s work and her cheerful, colorful, simplified yet sophisticated painting style. I’m the only one who had taken a class from her before, but we are all leaving totally satisfied and eager to go out and paint. She has an easygoing teaching style, is 100% open and generous with her knowledge and techniques, and she’s doing a workshop in Tuscany this fall that some students from our group are already planning to attend.

On top of the artists and their art, I have to say that the location and organization of this has exceeded my expectations by a mile. I’ve fallen in love with this little, noisy, colorful river village, and all the families I see making an honest living with little to show for it but not a hint of discouragement. They are very happy and friendly!

And a workshop hosted by Casa de los Artistas in BOCA DE TOMATLAN is like no other.
The accommodations are very comfortable, the food is nothing short of amazing at each and every meal (a full, homemade breakfast, lunch and dinner provided every day with the exception of a couple dinners out on the town), an exceptional open air studio, and the best hosts in Bob and Monica Masla that you could ever hope for. If there’s an instructor you’d like to study with who’s teaching at Casa de los Artistas, do yourself a favor and sign up - without hesitation, sign up. I’m sure glad I did.”

-BJ Morrison McKay

Besides being an amazing artist, Debra is also a really fantastic instructor.   
She is patient, very organized and explains things clearly
and at a pace everyone can understand.  
During her painting demos, she takes her time to guide you step-by-step through her thought process before and after making each paint stroke on her canvas. Debra explains in detail how each one of her actions
moves her toward a beautiful painting.
She amazingly is able to paint standing to the side of her canvas facing the class (which is not an easy thing to do!)
so that all her students can see her every move

Most importantly, Debra is funny, relaxed and very entertaining.  
It was a great workshop and I highly recommend it!
-John William Hauser

“ I was a bit apprehensive about taking my first painting class with my husband, especially with others who were so much more experienced.
Debra quickly put those thoughts to rest and I didn’t want to put my brushes down.
Plein Air painting has given me a new appreciation for our beautiful purple hued mountains and multi colored sunsets.
We look forward to honing our skills with more classes. So much fun!”
-Ellen & Michael Volk

It’s the quality of the artist’s involvement in the subject and the amount of mind, heart, and soul one gets into the painting, that matters.

Working from photos, you can be a slave to details
and miss the opportunity to discover and create your own expression.

Direct observation, as in plein air painting,
submerges you in sensory experience
and invites you to become intimate with your subject.