Who are we?

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Vivi Magoo is a family run business. We are a close-knit family who enjoy each other’s company and love spending time with our Vivi Magoo friends, sharing creativity and being inspired. In our fifth year of business, we continue to have fun planning and hosting our events each year! Barb is the visionary – always looking for new venues, artist-instructors to teach and … Read More

Terms of Agreement

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Email questions or comments regarding changes or cancellations to erin@vivimagoo.com. Deadline to change or cancel classes is March 24, 2017. Cancellations prior to March 24, 2017 will incur a $150 processing fee. Cancellations received on or after March 24, 2017 are non-refundable. In the very rare event of an emergency or unavoidable natural disaster or act of God, a class may be cancelled. … Read More

Daily Schedule of Events

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Daily Schedule of Events

Hi Prairie Pearls! You can view the daily schedules for our Prairie retreat here. Just click on each day, and you will be taken to the schedule for that day. Print them out, and bring them with you. We will have copies posted each day at Henkel Hall where classes are held for you to reference if need be. The schedules … Read More

Pack your portable light for class

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Remember to bring your portable lighting! Our venue is beautiful but not always light enough to see the fine details of our projects. Please remember to bring task lighting and an extension cord. Or, better yet, bring a rechargeable USB or battery-operated light. No cords to trip over! Here are some ideas for task  lighting    

Life is too short to wear high heels or What to wear to the Prairie retreat

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weather in Round Top

Question – The Prairie is getting near! I have a couple of quick questions ~ It’s been unseasonably hot here lately so it has me wondering about The Prairie and clothing. Are the classrooms air conditioned there? I know where we are staying is but thinking about layers and how to stay comfy during the day. Answer – We’re less … Read More

“I am a free spirit!” Charm Swap

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Free Spirit Charm Swap

2016 Art Retreat On The Prairie Charm Swap Liz Bell bunkhousedesigns@aol.com   Hello fellow Artists! I am hosting the Art Retreat on the Prairie Charm Swap this November. Both students and instructors are invited to join in the swap. You don’t want to miss out on a chance to receive a beautiful handmade treasure from a fellow Artist. Charm Swap … Read More