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
Maps and Legends to Instructor’s Classrooms
Most of our Desert classes are contained on the Terrace Level of the hotel; however there are two that are a ways away. Here is a map of the Terrace Level classes Here is a map to Anne Mitchell’s classes Here is a map to Tonya Davidson’s classes We will have maps available for you if you would like a … Read More
Daily Schedule of Events
Here are Daily Schedules of Events. Each day is listed separately, so you can specifically review the days you have classes. You may want to print out a copy for the days you’re in class so you can have it for handy reference. We will also have copies in the Vivi Magoo Registration Lounge. Monday, February 3rd Tuesday, February 4th … Read More
Ready.Set.Go.
Are you ready to head out to the gem shows next week? If you’re ready, we’re ready to give you some helpful pointers. Have you been practicing your restraint methods? We can’t guarantee we’ll be of any help in the restraint department, but we will head you in the right direction, and the rest is up to you. This is … Read More
Relax.Unwind.Connect.
The Gathering Place Vivi Magoo Registration Area 5:30 pm nightly BYOB We know you’ll be pooped at the end of the day. Honestly – we are too! We all deserve a bit of R-&-R! Don’t you want a chance to put your feet up and schmooze with your Vivi Magoo sisters-and-brothers-in-crime! READ WHAT SOME HAVE SAID
Adding Classes
Would you like to add a class to your schedule? It’s not too late! Although many of our classes are sold out, there are still awesome classes with a few seats left in each of them. It’s too late to switch classes, but it’s never too late to add them! And, it’s cheaper than going shopping! See how we’re always … Read More
The Desert 2020 – Available Seating
In order to help you, we’ve designed an overview of what is sold out, what has limited seating and which instructors continue to have plenty of seats in a variety of their classes. <click here to view class updates> September 16, 2019
What can I expect? Rain? Sunshine? Heat? Cold?
Tucson weather ranges from daily highs of 70(ish) to overnight lows of 45 degrees. The extended forecast during our retreat looks beautiful! Picture Perfect! Here’s what Accu-Weather says about Tucson’s weather during our stay – Our classrooms are generally well-controlled, but that’s not to say it may appear a bit warm or somewhat chilly to one or another of you … Read More
The Desert – 2019 Classroom Map
Download this copy of the classroom map – It’ll come in handy each day when you’re looking for your instructor’s classes and where to find them! download a copy here
What should I expect when checking into the hotel for my Vivi Magoo classes?
If you are staying at the Hilton with us during your classes, when you arrive at the hotel, proceed directly to the reservation desk to check into your guest room. The hotel staff will process your check-in and when finished, hand you an envelope with several things in it. A welcome letter from the hotel will explain the breakfast buffet … Read More