How do I get to the hotel?

Barb Solem2020, driving directions, Metals Week

How do I get to Danny’s EPIC ADVENTURES – Part Two?

FLYING If you’re flying into the Valley of the Sun, you can pick up an Uber or Lyft at the airport, and they will get you safely to the Drury Inn and Suites Phoenix-Chandler in no time. It’s as simple as downloading an app, and you’ll be set up to request a ride in minutes. We use them all the … Read More

Pack your portable light for class

Barb Solem2020, Metals Week

Our venue is beautiful but not always light enough to see the fine details of our projects. Please remember to bring lighting and an extension cord. Or, better yet, bring a battery-operated light. No cords to trip over! Here are some suggestions – We receive no compensation for our recommendations – We simply offer them as jumpstarts to your search. … Read More

Supplies and Tools

Barb Solem2020, Danny's Epic Adventures

Many of our students have asked us to help streamline the process of gathering supplies for class, and we have come up with a way we think will work for you. If there are any tools, supplies, etc. you need to purchase, we have an idea and hopefully a solution to gathering them that will work for you. Mario and … Read More

Class Supplies

Barb Solem2020, Metals Week, supplies lists

I’m coming to Metals Week and need a supply list that includes to what to bring. Thanks for your help. I’m really excited!  Hi – so good to hear from you! Class supplies lists are located on the website – part of each class description. Click on the class for which you are registered, and scroll down to find the … Read More

Welcome to Metals Week 2020!

Barb Solem2020, Metals Week

Hi Metals Week students! We are getting really excited about our upcoming retreat next month! Erin and I are working diligently to put the finishing touches on everything. We’re going to begin emailing you with updates and information that we hope will be beneficial to you. Our experience is that students become a bit anxious about what to expect when they … Read More

Fond memories of The Desert 2020 and looking forward with excitement

Barb Solem2020, Art Retreat in the Desert, Art Retreat on the Prairie, classes, Danny's Epic Adventures, Events, facebook page, General Information, News, Rebel Heartistry, The Desert - 2020, Vivi Magoo LTD, VIVI MAGOO NEWSLETTER, Vivi Magoo Presents Art Retreats and Other Inspirations

Thank you so much! THE DESERT 2020 We hope you enjoyed yourself in Tucson – growing as an artist – deepening friendships with your art sisters and brothers – and learning a thing or two about yourself along the way. This was our largest and best retreat to date – four hundred students, twenty-two instructors, eleven classrooms and six days … Read More

What’s new in ViviMagooland?

Barb SolemVIVI MAGOO NEWSLETTER

Metals Week

ΞHappy New Year! AS 2019 COMES TO A CLOSE, ERIN AND I LOOK BACK WITH FONDNESS ON MEMORIES MADE AND FRIENDSHIPS SHARED OVER THE YEAR. >December 2019 newsletter VIVI MAGOO 2020 CALENDAR The Desert Individual Classes Multiple Instructors Menu-Based (choose as many or as few classes as you like) Tucson, Arizona February 3 – 8 Rebel Heartistry Vivi Magoo LTD event Jessica … Read More

An EPIC Schedule of Events

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Student Supplies List? Want to ship things ahead to our venue?

DAILY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS We have created a fun-filled schedule of events for you, our Adventurers! ——————– Breakfast beginning each morning at 7:00 am Belgian Waffles Scrambled Eggs Sausage Fresh Fruit Oatmeal Cold Cereals Biscuits and Gravy Juice Coffee, tea ——————– Morning Session 9:00 am until noon Vivi Magoo Classroom Pick out your spot on the first day, and leave … Read More

How do I get to the hotel?

Barb SolemDanny's Epic Adventures

How do I get to Danny’s EPIC ADVENTURES – Part Two?

FLYING If you’re flying into the Valley of the Sun, you can pick up an Uber or Lyft at the airport, and they will get you safely to the Drury Inn and Suites Phoenix-Chandler in no time. It’s as simple as downloading an app, and you’ll be set up to request a ride in minutes. We use them all the … Read More