Thank you so much! THE DESERT 2022 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. After taking a year off due to Covid, we were anxious to return, but a little hesitant as well. What … Read More
Daily Schedule of Events
Here are our Daily Schedules of Events for the week! 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, January … 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 upstairs on the Mezzanine Level. Here’s a map for you to follow during the week. Save the map on your phone – and print out a hard copy of it to keep with you too. We will have maps available … Read More
Grab these last-minute seats!
As of today, January 7th, these are the classes with limited seating. If you see one you want grab it quickly before it’s gone! THURSDAY, JANUARY 26th Studio Luna Verde (Ace McCasland): Unconventional : prong set necklace (3 seats) Danny Wade: Two Days With Danny: Stamped Triangle Wire Cuff Bracelets (1 seat) Ken Burwell & Danny Wade: Sand Cast Rings … Read More
Fond memories of The Desert 2020 and looking forward with excitement
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
Our classes are almost sold out!
We’ve had a tremendous response to our retreat this year! Thanks for your support of Vivi Magoo! It tickles us that you love Vivi Magoo so much! Were you poised at your computer last summer when we opened registration? It was a flurry of activity that day, with most classes filling quickly. There are still seats open in a variety … Read More
Are you hungry?
The Westin La Paloma has several restaurants on their property, sure to please your palette. LUNCHTIME We asked La Paloma if they could provide us with an affordable and speedy way to serve 150 starving students and instructors in 1-1/2 hours, and they said sure thing! La Paloma will have staff serving us as we progress through the line where … Read More