Art Retreat in the Desert classes/instructors announced AND Registration is now OPEN! Class Catalogue/Registration
Grateful HeARTS
Vivi Magoo has enjoyed many successes over the past five years, and we feel blessed to be able to do what we do with and for our wonderful family of students and instructors. We felt the calling this year to undertake a philanthropic project, giving back something to the Tucson community in which we serve and to those who may be … Read More
Thank You, Prima!
Prima Marketing is an established leader in the scrapbooking and crafting industries. They have awesome lines of art supplies including paints, stamps, tags, trims, embellishments, resin blanks and so much more. Their design team provides excellent inspiration, and their free online tutorials are very helpful! If you get a chance, go check out their website. We are fortunate to enjoy a wonderful partnership … Read More
Meet Ann Hammes
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
Skill Level of Classes
Question: Hello, I stumbled upon your website through Kim St Jean and was wondering if your classes are geared toward the beginner or the more advanced student. Reply: Thanks for reaching out to us at Vivi Magoo! We appreciate your interest and hope that you will consider joining us at one or another of our retreats. Kim has been one of … Read More
Things to do in Southern California
Southern California is a fun place to visit with loads of fun things to do, sights to see and places to eat. If you are visiting here during our retreat and would like some suggestions about how to spend your free time before and after your classes, here are a few of our suggestions. Horn blower Cruises – Hornblower offers a unique … Read More
Daily Schedule of Events
Hi Vivi Magooers! You can view the daily schedules for our Beach retreat here. Just click on each day, and you will be taken to the schedule for that day. Print them out, and bring them with you. We will have copies posted each day in the Vivi Magoo Registration/Lounge if you forget. The schedules include dinner outings we have … Read More
What to Wear to Class
It should be delightful weather for us! The average daytime temperature in Irvine, California during the dates of our retreat is pretty stable at 78 to 80-degrees. Overnight low is 56 to 58-degrees. June is a very dry month in Southern California with only 0.1-inch of precipitation on average. Lightweight clothing during the day when out-of-doors; a light wrap or … Read More
