Question – Gem Show – Wholesale License

Barb Solem2017, Shopping

Question I have my business license for the state of Wa. W/ my UBI number is that good enough to get into the gem shows? Thank you,  K.O. Reply Yes, your WA state business license will work for all of the wholesale tents in Tucson. You can pre-register for many of them right now. JOGS, G&LW, To Bead True Blue, … Read More

Where to Shop in Tucson

Barb Solem2017, Art Retreat in the Desert, Shopping, The Desert - 2022

Question I am headed to Tucson for the show and had reached out to one of your instructors to ask if she had suggestions on where to go for mixed media/found objects/assemblage supplies.  She directed me to you and now I think I will need to sign up for some Art Retreat in the Desert classes while I am there!  I … Read More

Meet Ann Hammes

Barb SolemArt Retreat by the Beach, Shopping, Vivi Magoo Presents Art Retreats and Other Inspirations

DO YOU CREATE THINGS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH OTHERS?

Do you know Ann Hammes? Many of you do! And, those of you who don’t will have a chance to meet her during our retreat; she’s a friend to students and shoppers alike. Ann has a beautiful store, Femmage, located in the Historic Arsenal in Benicia, California,  where she showcases original works from local artists, vintage furniture and gifts. Femmage … Read More