The Marketplace POP-UPS!

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THE MARKETPLACE POP-UPS February 6th thru February 8th noon until 7 pm La Paloma Resort and Spa Terrace Level Demos Shopping Want to be a vendor? Contact Barb, and she will reserve a table for you! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6th CHRIS ANDERSON Lion Punch Forge Thank you Lion Punch Forge for sponsoring our lanyards! TBD     ALEX … Read More

The Desert 2025 – Maps… Lists… Handy Overview

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We’re so excited to bring you this fabulous retreat! We hope you are feeling calm and prepared for your arrival and that our series of emails throughout the past several weeks have helped to set your mind at ease over what to expect when you arrive!  This post will help alleviate any worries or concerns you may have about finding … Read More

The Marketplace by Vivi Magoo

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WE’RE ADDING ANOTHER FUN EVENT TO OUR 2025 RETREAT! We’re pleased to announce THE MARKETPLACE February 6th thru February 8th noon until 7 pm La Paloma Resort and Spa Terrace Level OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FREE EVENT WHEN THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6th thru SATURDAY, FEBRUARY, FEBRUARY 8th NOON UNTIL 7pm DAILY WHO Vivi Magoo instructors Vivi Magoo students Juried vendors WHERE … Read More

The Marketplace 2025 by Vivi Magoo

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WE’RE ADDING ANOTHER FUN EVENT TO OUR 2025 RETREAT!   We’re pleased to announce THE MARKETPLACE February 6th thru February 8th noon until 7 pm La Paloma Resort and Spa Terrace Level OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FREE if you’re a student or instructor at our retreat NO FEE TO BECOME A VENDOR! We want to showcase our awesome students and … Read More

A quick guide to shopping the gem shows

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Wondering where to shop in Tucson? Wondering where all the gemstones are? Wondering how best to navigate Tucson gem shows? We have the answers and we’re here to help! __________________________________ If you want a concise online guide for many of the shows in Tucson, this is the one we recommend. Tucson Gem Shows __________________________________ REMEMBER THERE ARE RETAIL AND WHOLESALE … Read More

A quick guide to shopping the gem shows

Barb SolemArt Retreat in the Desert, Events, Shopping, things to do, Tucson Gem Shows, Vivi Magoo Presents Art Retreats and Other Inspirations

Wondering where to shop in Tucson? Wondering where all the gemstones are? Wondering how best to navigate Tucson gem shows? We have the answers and we’re here to help! __________________________________ If you want a concise online guide for many of the shows in Tucson, this is the one we recommend. <click here: Tucson Gem Shows> __________________________________ REMEMBER THERE ARE RETAIL … Read More

A quick guide to shopping the gem shows

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Wondering where to shop in Tucson? Wondering where all the gemstones are? Wondering how best to navigate Tucson gem shows? We have the answers and we’re here to share with you! __________________________________ If you want a concise online guide for many of the shows in Tucson, this is the one we recommend. <click here: Tucson Gem Shows> __________________________________ REMEMBER THERE … Read More

Fond memories of The Desert 2022 and looking forward with excitement

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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

Meet Chris Anderson of Lion Punch Forge!

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In 2016 Chris started Lion Punch Forge as a hobby after he, his brother, and father bought a coal fired blacksmith shop. Like many makers Chris is self taught. However he will openly credit the many amazing mentors he has encountered during his journey. Making jewelry allowed Chris to rediscover his love for geology. He quickly picked up lapidary arts … Read More