Your Health and Well-Being are Important to Us

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We Care About our Vivi Magoo family! For your peace of mind, please know that we are actively monitoring influenza, RSV, and COVID conditions AS OF JANUARY 03, 2026 Flu cases have decreased this week. Total cases remain below their 5-season averages.  RSV cases have increased this week. Total cases remain below their 5-season averages.  COVID-19 cases have increased this … Read More

THE MARKETPLACE 2026 by Vivi Magoo

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Calling All Instructors & Students! We’d love for you to join in the fun THE MARKETPLACE by Vivi Magoo at THE DESERT 2026  There’s no fee to participate, whether you want to sell for one day, two days, or even all five days. Showcase your amazing creations, cabs, gemstones, or tools Connect with fellow artists Be part of the fun … Read More

The Marketplace POP-UPS!

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THE MARKETPLACE POP-UPS February 6th thru February 8th noon until 7 pm La Paloma Resort and Spa Terrace Level Demos Shopping Want to be a vendor? Contact Barb, and she will reserve a table for you! SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL EVENTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6th CHRIS ANDERSON Lion Punch Forge Thank you Lion Punch Forge for sponsoring our lanyards! Thursday, February 6th … Read More

The Desert 2025 – Maps… Lists… Handy Overview

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We’re so excited to bring you this fabulous retreat! We hope you are feeling calm and prepared for your arrival and that our series of emails throughout the past several weeks have helped to set your mind at ease over what to expect when you arrive!  This post will help alleviate any worries or concerns you may have about finding … Read More

The Marketplace by Vivi Magoo

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WE’RE ADDING ANOTHER FUN EVENT TO OUR 2025 RETREAT! We’re pleased to announce THE MARKETPLACE February 6th thru February 8th noon until 7 pm La Paloma Resort and Spa Terrace Level OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FREE EVENT WHEN THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6th thru SATURDAY, FEBRUARY, FEBRUARY 8th NOON UNTIL 7pm DAILY WHO Vivi Magoo instructors Vivi Magoo students Juried vendors WHERE … Read More

The Marketplace 2025 by Vivi Magoo

Barb Solem2024, 2025, Art Retreat in the Desert, Events, General Information, News, Shopping, Social Gatherings, The Desert 2025, Vivi Magoo Marketplace, VIVI MAGOO NEWSLETTER, Vivi Magoo Presents Art Retreats and Other Inspirations

WE’RE ADDING ANOTHER FUN EVENT TO OUR 2025 RETREAT!   We’re pleased to announce THE MARKETPLACE February 6th thru February 8th noon until 7 pm La Paloma Resort and Spa Terrace Level OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FREE if you’re a student or instructor at our retreat NO FEE TO BECOME A VENDOR! We want to showcase our awesome students and … Read More

Pack your portable light for class

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Remember to bring your portable lighting! Our venue is lovely—but it could use a little help showing off the tiny details of your projects! Bring a task light –  go cordless with a rechargeable USB or battery-powered light. 💡 Bright workspace, happy fingers! 💡 Here are some ideas for task  lighting 25% off every regular price purchase with code JAN25OFF … Read More

What can I expect? Rain? Sunshine? Heat? Cold?

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Metals Week

Tucson weather ranges from daily highs of 70(ish) to overnight lows of 45 degrees. The extended forecast during our retreat looks beautiful! Picture Perfect! Here’s what Accu-Weather says about Tucson’s weather during our stay – It’s Chamber of Commerce perfect! Our classrooms are generally well-controlled, but that’s not to say it may appear a bit warm or somewhat chilly to … Read More