We had a question from one of our beautiful Metals Week students about Susan’s workshop and specifically what gemstones and/or cabs to bring to class. Here’s our reply: Have you checked out Susan’s shop page on her website? She has many curated gemstones available there. You can purchase them, or get a good idea of what she herself uses in … Read More
8.27.2023 UPDATE
Instructor: Susan Lenart Class: Sacred Objects: Totems and Talismans – Creating Personal Sacred Objects Date of Class: September 11, 2023 – September 15, 2023 Time: 9:00 am until 4:00 pm daily Level: Advanced Beginner – students should have experience with creating and soldering*** (see note below) Students will work on symbolism with their own shapes + small hollow forms and attachments . Susan is bringing in … Read More
COME STAY WITH US!
How fun it would be if we could all stay at the same hotel throughout our retreat! We’ve checked around the neighborhood, and rooms at Embassy Suites by Hilton – Phoenix Tempe are clean, affordable and the hotel offers great amenities. Are you a Hilton Honors member? Book your room <HERE> for the best rates. Are you a Southwest Airlines … Read More
Ship Your Tools Ahead of Time to the Studio
Are You Worried About TSA or the hassle of checking your tools on the plane? Would you rather not have to worry about lugging your tools to-and-from your hotel? If you’re worried about checking your beloved tools on the airplane, or if you just simply don’t want the hassle of toting them, maybe we can offer help. We invite you … Read More
Getting From Here to There?
Urban Metal Studio 33 S Sycamore, Ste 1 Mesa, AZ 85202 If you’re flying in and don’t want to rent a vehicle, we suggest a ride share from the airport to your hotel. It’s convenient and not too pricey. Uber Lyft If you are staying at one of the recommended hotels and you don’t want to rent a … Read More
Supplies and Tools
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/want to purchase, we have an idea and hopefully a solution to gathering them that will work for you. Mario and … Read More
Metals Week Hotel Recommendations
Thanks for your patience while I researched hotel possibilities. I traveled around and have identified several options – all of which are affordable at single or double occupancy. If you are driving, all of them will be within a twenty-minute drive of the jewelry studio and they are also found in close proximity to our Phoenix metropolitan light rail, allowing … Read More
Metals Week 2022
Greetings from Vivi Magooland We have an exciting new fall workshop to share with you! METALS WEEK 2022 FEATURING STUDIO LUNA VERDE (aka Ace McCasland) two sessions SEPTEMBER 22nd thru SEPTEMBER 26th and SEPTEMBER 28TH thru OCTOBER 2ND and NICOLE RINGGOLD “From the Desert” one session SEPTEMBER 22nd thru SEPTEMBER 26th ______________________________________ 9:00 am until 4:00 pm daily PHOENIX, ARIZONA … Read More
Metals Week 2022
Greetings from Vivi Magooland! We hope you are enjoying beautiful spring days filled with warmth and sunshine! The Arizona desert is alive with color, and wildlife is waking up from their winter slumber – what a glorious time to live be living in the desert southwest! _____ We have an exciting new workshop to share with you! _____ METALS WEEK … Read More
Fond memories of The Desert 2022 and looking forward with excitement
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
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