This is a chance you won’t want to miss—many classes are already sold out, and a few have just a handful of seats left

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THE DESERT 2026 Limited seats alert Hoss Rogers | Reverse Roller Printing | Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 9:00 am until 5:00 pm (one-hour lunch) HELP US WELCOME! Suzanne Williams | Dimensional Layering: pendant, brooch or chain link | Friday, February 6, 2026 | 8:00 am until 5:00 pm (1-hour lunch) LET’S WELCOME! Chapin Dimond | Tube-tastic Hollow Hoop Earrings … Read More

Your Health and Well-Being are Important to Us

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We Care About our Vivi Magoo family! For your peace of mind, please know that we are actively monitoring influenza, RSV, and COVID conditions AS OF JANUARY 03, 2026 Flu cases have decreased this week. Total cases remain below their 5-season averages.  RSV cases have increased this week. Total cases remain below their 5-season averages.  COVID-19 cases have increased this … Read More

Let’s Talk Tucson Weather – THE DESERT 2026

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Golden sunshine by day, cool desert breezes by night.  Our retreat forecast? Pure desert magic. Here’s what Accu-Weather says about Tucson’s weather during our stay – It’s Tucson Chamber of Commerce weather and why snowbirds flock here each winter! Our classrooms are generally well-controlled for comfort, but everyone feels temperature a little differently — some of you may feel a … Read More

Class materials: How do I know what to bring?

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#Q – I’m coming to The Desert and need a supply list that includes to what to bring. Thanks for your help. I’m really excited!  #A – Hi there – so great to hear from you! You can find class supply lists on our website as part of each class description. Just click on the class you’re registered for and … Read More

THE MARKETPLACE 2026 by Vivi Magoo

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Calling All Instructors & Students! We’d love for you to join in the fun THE MARKETPLACE by Vivi Magoo at THE DESERT 2026  There’s no fee to participate, whether you want to sell for one day, two days, or even all five days. Showcase your amazing creations, cabs, gemstones, or tools Connect with fellow artists Be part of the fun … Read More

Last chance to claim these seats—don’t wait!

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THE DESERT 2026 Seats are disappearing! As of Jan 6, these classes are almost full—grab yours before they vanish! February 1, 2026 Anne Mitchell | Pop-Top Chain Bracelet Anne Mitchell | Roman Tab Chain Bracelet Chapin Dimond – Tube-tastic Hollow Hoop Earrings – only one seat left! Diane Cook | Scalloped Butterfly Hollow Form Necklace – only one seat left! Hoss Rogers … Read More

Pre-Order your supplies

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A lot of our students have told us they’d love an easy way to gather necessary tools and supplies for class, so we came up with something we think will make it simple for you. TOOLS SHEET METAL WIRE SOLDER CABOCHONS Mario and his crew from SJ Jewelry Supply in Phoenix will be joining us with an onsite shop at … Read More

Welcome to THE DESERT 2026

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The excitement is building for our retreat next month! We’re hard at work on the final details to ensure it’s a wonderful experience for you. We’ll be emailing you – sometimes daily – over the next several weeks with updates and information that we hope will be beneficial. Our experience is that students become a bit anxious about what to … Read More

THE DESERT 2026

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WELCOME! THE DESERT 2026 FEBRUARY 1st through 6th  TUCSON ARIZONA We’ve got some exciting news! THE DESERT 2026 connected hearts … handmade moments We’ve been busy planning our next retreat in Tucson, and thanks to your thoughtful feedback, we’re making a big change we think you’ll love. We’re thrilled to announce our new home in 2026 DoubleTree by Hilton Tucson … Read More