Welcome to STUDIO ELEVEN! Your Creative Adventure Begins Here

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The excitement is building, and STUDIO ELEVEN is just around the corner! Our team is busy putting the finishing touches on every detail so your week with us is as enjoyable, inspiring, and stress-free as possible. Over the next several weeks, you’ll receive a series of emails filled with helpful information, tips, reminders, and answers to many of the questions … Read More

Our Hearts Are Full… Thank You for an Unforgettable Week

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We’re filled with gratitude. The classrooms are quiet now, but the memories we’ve made together will stay with us for a very long time. Thank you for sharing your time, your creativity, your enthusiasm, and your friendship with all of us this week. What began as a gathering of artists quickly became a community—one filled with laughter, encouragement, inspiration, and … Read More

Our Vivi Magoo Sisterhood tells no tales….

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If you choose to buy something from one or another of the popup shops while with us – shhh…. it’s our little secret. We won’t tell anyone! Better yet – why don’t you bring your own jewelry, artwork, creative supplies, or vintage treasures and join our free pop-up marketplace during STUDIO ELEVEN. Well… we have a little bit of good … Read More

Jewelry Studio Equipment & Tool Sale

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Our longtime Vivi Magoo friend, Lynn Ballinger, is preparing to close her jewelry studio in Scottsdale and has a wonderful collection of tools, equipment, beads, and supplies looking for new homes. Among the items she’ll be offering is her 20-ton electric Bonnie Doon hydraulic press, along with a wide variety of other jewelry-making tools, equipment, and supplies. Lynn asked if I knew … Read More

We’ve created this map to help you get your bearings before you arrive.

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We can’t wait to welcome you to STUDIO ELEVEN! All STUDIO ELEVEN classrooms, registration, The Market Place, and StarShine Salon are located in the the same building – the Conference Center/Grand Ballroom – making it easy to move move from place to place throughout the day. The daily lunch buffet will be served at A Pointe in Tyme restaurant – … Read More

One Less Thing to Think About.

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One of the nicest parts of your STUDIO ELEVEN experience is that you never have to leave the resort if you don’t want to. Each afternoon, Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort will prepare a delicious lunch buffet exclusively for our STUDIO ELEVEN guests. It’s the perfect opportunity to take a creative break, visit with new friends, and recharge before heading … Read More

Discover two unforgettable experiences waiting just beyond the classroom.

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The Market Place at STUDIO ELEVENA thoughtfully curated gathering of artists, makers, vintage treasures, jewelry, clothing, books, and beautiful discoveries. We are makers. We design jewelry.We paint.We journal.We stitch.We experiment.We gather.We create. The Market Place at STUDIO ELEVEN is where all of those creative worlds come together. Step inside and discover a thoughtfully curated collection of beautiful things—handcrafted jewelry, mixed-media art, vintage … Read More

Discover two unforgettable experiences waiting just beyond the classroom.

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The Market Place at STUDIO ELEVENA thoughtfully curated gathering of artists, makers, vintage treasures, jewelry, clothing, books, and beautiful discoveries. The Market Place at STUDIO ELEVEN We are makers. We design jewelry.We paint.We journal.We stitch.We experiment.We gather.We create. The Market Place at STUDIO ELEVEN is where all of those creative worlds come together. Step inside and discover a thoughtfully curated collection of … Read More

Your STUDIO ELEVEN Guide to the Week

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We’re so excited to bring you this fabulous retreat! One of the questions we hear most often from first-time students is… “How will I know where to go?” The answer is simple… We’ve got you covered! Attached you’ll find your handy reference guides for everything you’ll need throughout the week. Think of it as your road map to a wonderful … Read More

Finding Your Way to STUDIO ELEVEN

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Whether you’re driving across Arizona or making the journey from another state, we’re looking forward to welcoming you to Phoenix! To make your trip as smooth as possible, we’ve put together helpful driving directions, airport information, and navigation tips to guide you every step of the way. Find your best route to the Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort and start … Read More

Stay with Us at the Beautiful Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort

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STUDIO ELEVEN is proud to call the beautiful Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort our home for the week. Nestled against one of Phoenix’s picturesque mountain preserves (yes… Arizona really does have mountains!), this iconic all-suite resort offers a peaceful desert setting, beautiful views, wonderful restaurants, pools, walking paths, and all the comforts of a true resort getaway. We’ve negotiated a … Read More