SJ JEWELRY SUPPLY IS RETURNING TO THE DESERT 2027! Order your supplies ahead of time and have them delivered when you arrive. CONTACT sjjewelrysupply.com Mario: (602) 615-1316
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Many of our students have asked us to help streamline the process of gathering supplies for classes, and we have come up with a way we think will work for you. IF THERE IS SOMETHING YOU WILL NEED FOR CLASS – A NEW TOOL, SOME SHEET METAL, WIRE, SOLDER, ETC. Mario and his crew at SJ Jewelry Supply in Phoenix … Read More
We live in Scottsdale, Arizona and when we travel to Round Top, we always fly into Austin. We fly Southwest Airlines which has several non-stop flights each day into the Austin-Bergstrom International airport. The airport is on the east side of the city – the direction of Round Top – so it’s really easy to leave the airport, head right … Read More
Are You Worried About TSA or the hassle of checking your tools on the plane? TSA is usually pretty good about letting all of your items pass through their inspection if you have them packed in your checked luggage. If you’re worried about checking your beloved tools and torches on the airplane, maybe we can ease your mind a bit. … Read More
Our venue is beautiful but not always light enough to see the fine details of our projects. Please remember to bring your own task lighting and an extension cord. Or, better yet, bring a battery-operated task light. No cords to trip over! Here are some suggestions if you are planning to go out and buy something new. These are all … Read More
Hi Dreamers and Doers! We’re less than two weeks away, and we’re so excited to be able to share this awesome event with you! We know you will have so much fun! The average Round Top temperature in October is 83-degrees with an average overnight low of 60-degrees. It tends to be one of their rainier months, so maybe toss an umbrella … Read More
Tidbits about Round Top and The Prairie If you’re coming early or staying after our retreat ends, Round Top and the surrounding areas offer so many things to do for the newcomer. You’ll quickly become a fan of the area and want to return time and time again. Want to know more about Round Top? Click <here>. Things to do … Read More
Question: Do we have a supply and tool list? Where would I ship my boxes? Answer: The information about kit fees including a student supply list are located in the class descriptions on our website. Scroll down towards the bottom of the page, and you will find what you are looking for. You may choose to ship your things ahead of … Read More
Could we ask you a favor? We like to keep in touch with you throughout the day, and texting is the easiest way for us to reach you. And, if you are ever in need of one of us, just text us; it’s much easier than trying to hunt us down! Could you text us your name and cell phone number please? Here are … Read More
Dreamers and Doers – click here We’re all set. Are you? We’re getting close to when we begin our journey with each other! Only a few short weeks to go until we are in Round Top and enjoying each other’s company! We’re going to begin sending lots of emails to you – We want to make sure you have all of the … Read More
“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson We’re only a week away from the beginning of classes, and everything is ready for you! We’ve got a fun-filled retreat planned, and we can’t wait to greet you next week. And look – the weather is even going to cooperate! Plenty of sunshine and … Read More
“Jump, and you will find out how to unfold your wings as you fall.” ~ Ray Bradbury Tidbits about Coronado Coronado and the surrounding area offer so many things to do; you’ll quickly become a fan and want to return time and time again. Want to know more about Coronado? Click <here>. Things to do in the Coronado area – … Read More
“No, no! The adventures first, explanations take such a dreadful time.” ~ Lewis CarrollA A short message from Robert…. Hello Mild to Wild students, As stated in the “Mild to Wild” description, you are not required to bring everything on the student supply list, but it does make it easier to work on projects if you bring as many tools as you can; … Read More
We live in Scottsdale and drive to Coronado several times each year. If you are planning to drive too, here are directions from the north as well as from the east. From San Clemente From Phoenix From Tucson It’s easy to fly into San Diego International Airport and pick up an Uber that will take you to Glorietta Bay Inn. … Read More
Life isn’t about waiting for the winds to change….It’s learning to adjust your sails. Click on the links below to see our daily menus. Wednesday.Daily Menu Thursday.Daily Menu Friday.Daily Menu And, as always, if you have any questions or comments, please contact Barb at Barb@ViviMagoo.com Erin at Erin@ViviMagoo.com
“Maybe some women aren’t meant to be tamed. Maybe they just need to run free until they find someone just as wild to run with them.” Carrie Bradshaw Hi Wild Things! We’re two weeks away from the start of our retreat, and we’re so excited to be able to share From Mild to Wild with you. We know you are going to … Read More
“Wild women are an unexplainable spark of life. If you have met one, hold on to her, she’ll allow you into her chaos but she’ll also show you her magic.” ― Nikki Rowe Please Join Us! at the Solem’s Beach Condo Sun – Sand – Sips and Snacks Monday June 11th 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm Coronado Shores Las Palmas … Read More
Our venue is beautiful but not always light enough to see the fine details of our projects. Please remember to bring lighting and an extension cord. Or, better yet, bring a battery-operated Ott light. No cords to trip over! Battery-operated Ott light Seaside blessings, Barb Barb@ViviMagoo.com Erin Erin@ViviMagoo.com
DAILY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS We have created a schedule of events for you, our Wild Things! ——————– Breakfast beginning each morning at 7:00 am Glorietta Bay Inn Breakfast Bar Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast every morning in the historic mansion – on their outdoor verandah overlooking scenic Glorietta Bay, or in the historic Music Room while enjoying the luxurious historic … Read More
Question: Where would I ship my boxes? Answer: You may choose to ship your things ahead of time to Coronado. Here is the address for The Glorietta Bay Inn. Make sure to put your name on your boxes so we know where to direct them when we see them arrive. We will arrive on Sunday before the retreat, so if you … Read More
We’re getting close to when we begin our journey with each other! Only a few short weeks to go until we are playing together in Coronado and having fun in the sun! We’re going to begin sending lots of emails to you – We want to make sure you have all of the information you need to make your trip and retreat … Read More
Greetings from Vivi Magoo! It’s been a while since we’ve been in touch, but don’t think we’ve been sitting around doing nothing! Not us! We’ve been busy planning our retreats for the remainder of this year and into 2018 (can you believe it – 2018 – OMG!), and we want to give you a heads-up on a few things we … Read More
Robert will bring all the necessary specialty tools & supplies, sterling silver sheet and wire needed to complete the techniques and From Mild to Wild projects. Kit Fee: TBD (payable to instructor at class time) Kit Fee Includes: Argentium silver sheet various gauges Argentium silver round wire various gauges Argentium silver square wire 18-gauge Argentium silver half round wire 10 gauge Argentium … Read More
Save the Date! Anne Mitchell is coming and it’s going to be fun! Read more….
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Vivi Magoo has developed a new series of retreats – limited in size but not in scope! These are an all-inclusive event with one instructor and fourteen students who come together to eat, sleep, work and play together for a full three days. It’s geared toward giving students an opportunity to learn from the best instructors across the country, perfect new … Read More
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It’s okay to bend the rules sometimes; especially when the result looks like this! <click here>.
Click <here> for an up close and personal look at the incredible ring Robert is teaching at Art Retreat by the Beach in Coronado, CA this summer!
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Join Robert Lopez in beautiful Coronado, California this summer! <click here>
Grateful HeARTS begins today! We’re teaming up with the Hilton Tucson-East hotel to offer free classes to men and women who are retired military personnel. Thanks to Robert Dancik, Chris Nelson and Lyle Rayfield for generously donating their time and talents to teach at this awesome and worthwhile venture. Thanks to the hotel for providing the classrooms and delicious lunch … Read More
There are literally thousands of vendors who descend upon Tucson each winter, selling their beads, gemstones and anything jewelry-related. Each year we have helped students and instructors find their ways to the best shows in Tucson. We are going to continue our tradition and serve as concierge this year to help you find the best-suited vendors for you and your specific … Read More
Vivi Magoo is a family run business. We are a close-knit family who enjoy each other’s company and love spending time with our Vivi Magoo friends, sharing creativity and being inspired. In our fifth year of business, we continue to have fun planning and hosting our events each year! Barb is the visionary – always looking for new venues, artist-instructors to teach and … Read More