What are Vivi Magoo LTD Retreats?

Barb SolemFrom Mild to Wild

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

Off set? You bet!

Barb SolemFrom Mild to Wild

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!

Grateful HeARTS 2017

Barb Solem2017

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

Need…Want….Such a Fine Line

Erin2017, Art Retreat in the Desert, Shopping

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

Who are we?

Barb SolemArt Retreat by the Beach, Art Retreat in the Desert, Art Retreat on the Prairie, From Mild to Wild, General Information, News, Vivi Magoo Presents Art Retreats and Other Inspirations

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