“Wherever we travel, the wonderful people we meet become our family.” ― Lailah Gifty Akita Round Top is a quaint and charming community set in the middle of Texas longhorn country. We return here year-after-year because it provides the calm, quiet inspiration where we all need to escape once in a while. One of the best parts of hosting our … Read More
Meals and Gatherings
Vivi Magoo students enjoy gatherings and visit the best restaurants in Round Top, enjoying BBQ, pie, and occasionally a glass of wine while attending Art Retreat on the Prairie. In addition to our wonderful classes, we offer our students the opportunity to attend cocktail hours, meals, and socials. Some events are hosted by us, such as the gathering that kicks off … Read More
NEWS FROM VIVI MAGOO…
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
