Grab these last-minute seats!

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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

Relax.Unwind.Connect.

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Vivi Magoo Gatherings 5 pm until 7 pm Nightly Vivi Magoo Terrace no-host bar 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! There will be lots to do … Read More

How do I get to the hotel?

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FLYING If you’re flying into Tucson, you can pick up an Uber or Lyft at the airport, and they will get you safely to the Westin La Paloma 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 time, and they are safe, less … Read More

Fond memories of The Desert 2020 and looking forward with excitement

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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 can I expect? Rain? Sunshine? Heat? Cold?

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Metals Week

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 – It’s Chamber of Commerce perfect! Our classrooms are generally well-controlled, but that’s not to say it may appear a bit warm or somewhat chilly to … Read More