Sketch Mexico City with Meagan Burns
Epic Immersive Arts Experience +
Continuous Line Sketching CDMX
Arrive Tuesday, May 20, 2024
Workshop Begins Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Depart Monday, May 26, 2025
Epic Mexico City Immersive Artistic Experience
Join artist, instructor, and workshop organizer Meagan Burns on a memorable journey to sketch the historic highlights of Mexico City. Based in the charming Condesa neighborhood known for its leafy streets, thriving art scene, and outstanding eateries, our small group will explore the city’s diverse neighborhoods and sights, sketching and enjoying the fruits of this complex metropolis. Each morning begins with warm-up drawing exercises to prepare you to face the day, setting the tone for sketch-filled days and nights full of delicious tacos.
Our workshop includes four custom experiences that highlight the Mexico City Trilogy:
- Create Your Own Colorful Sketchbook: On our first day, we'll make colorful sketchbooks that you'll use throughout the workshop. This personal, creative journal will become a unique souvenir of your time in Mexico City, filled with your sketches and memories from the week.
- Explore Aztec Culture and the Ancient Ceremonial Pyramids: Guided by a local expert who specializes in the divine feminine in Mexico, we'll learn about the ancient pyramids and landmarks that reflect the city’s rich Aztec heritage.
- Experience the Water Canals of Xochimilco and Lunch at an Organic Floating Farm: We'll travel the ancient canals of Xochimilco on a guided tour, where we’ll sketch and enjoy lunch at a sustainable floating farm.
- Discover History and Artifacts at the Anthropology Museum: Enjoy a guided tour through Mexico City's world-class Anthropology Museum with a local expert, with time to sketch and enjoy the cultural treasures that define Mexico City’s history.
Explore Mexico City!
Sketch Mexico City with Meagan Burns
This workshop, designed for all skill levels, and introduces continuous line drawing—a dynamic technique that brings fluid, expressive lines that capture the lively spirit of Mexico City. Guided by Meagan’s expertise, you'll build a personalized sketchbook that reflects your unique perspective, gaining confidence and creativity along the way.
This is a wonderful opportunity to experience one of the world’s most intriguing cities through your sketchbook. Meagan, who has lived in Mexico City for three years and has hosted workshops here since 2017, will lead you on this spectacular journey.
Each day begins with sketching exercises over breakfast, followed by explorations across the city: an architectural tour starting at Bellas Artes, a private boat journey through the ancient canals of Xochimilco with lunch at an organic floating farm, a visit to Diego Rivera’s museum with his personal collection of Mesoamerican artifacts, and an afternoon at the world-renowned Anthropology Museum. With every stop, you'll enjoy exceptional food, drink, and creative experiences.
If you’re excited by travel, culture, and capturing the world in your sketchbook, this experience is calling your name—come sketch the magic of Mexico City with Meagan and fellow curious artists.
This is a wonderful opportunity to experience one of the world’s most intriguing cities through your sketchbook. Meagan, who has lived in Mexico City for three years and has hosted workshops here since 2017, will lead you on this spectacular journey.
Each day begins with sketching exercises over breakfast, followed by explorations across the city: an architectural tour starting at Bellas Artes, a private boat journey through the ancient canals of Xochimilco with lunch at an organic floating farm, a visit to Diego Rivera’s museum with his personal collection of Mesoamerican artifacts, and an afternoon at the world-renowned Anthropology Museum. With every stop, you'll enjoy exceptional food, drink, and creative experiences.
If you’re excited by travel, culture, and capturing the world in your sketchbook, this experience is calling your name—come sketch the magic of Mexico City with Meagan and fellow curious artists.
Learning Goals
- Overcome drawing anxieties and create a sketchbook brimming with your unique impressions of Mexico City.
- Enhance compositional skills and practical drawing techniques through continuous line drawing.
- Build artistic confidence by refining your unique line style to capture the energy of each scene through continuous line drawing
- Create a personalized handmade sketchbook that serves as a unique, creative souvenir of your time in Mexico City.
- Experience a slice of life in Mexico City through our custom experiences, lively neighborhoods, local traditions, and culinary adventures.
Who Should Attend This Workshop
For artists curious to discover Mexico City in their sketchbooks and by foot, this workshop offers an immersive experience in the heart of Mexico’s dynamic capital, embracing the spirit of urban sketching through continuous line drawing.
Skill Level: You’re passionate about sketching and ready to explore the new possibilities of continuous line drawing.
Please Note: Participation in all sketching activities is essential to attend this workshop.
Skill Level: You’re passionate about sketching and ready to explore the new possibilities of continuous line drawing.
Please Note: Participation in all sketching activities is essential to attend this workshop.
Join the Free Continuous Line Storytelling Group
& start your drawing practicing now!
Who Is Meagan Burns
Meagan Burns is an artist, instructor, and founder of Art Leap Adventures, a unique travel sketch workshop business that offers immersive art experiences in historical urban cities. Originally from Chicago, Meagan specializes in continuous line drawing, guiding participants to overcome their drawing fears and embrace a fluid, expressive style.
Through Art Leap Adventures, Meagan has organized workshops in dynamic destinations such as Mexico City, Oaxaca, San Miguel de Allende, San Francisco, and Paris, France, inviting artists of all levels to explore the world through their sketchbooks.
Meagan created the Continuous Line Drawing group in 2021, a thriving community designed to help artists build skill, strength, and confidence as visual storytellers. This group has connected artists from around the world, encouraging creativity and personal growth through continuous line drawing. Meagan is also one of the admins of the San Miguel de Allende Urban Sketchers chapter, where she has been contributing to the local and global sketching community since 2016.
With a diverse background in marketing, graphic design, and regenerative farming, Meagan brings a wide range of experiences to her teaching. Her workshops focus on loosening up, embracing imperfections, and finding joy in the creative process—principles that resonate with artists looking to capture the essence of place through continuous line sketching.
Through Art Leap Adventures, Meagan has organized workshops in dynamic destinations such as Mexico City, Oaxaca, San Miguel de Allende, San Francisco, and Paris, France, inviting artists of all levels to explore the world through their sketchbooks.
Meagan created the Continuous Line Drawing group in 2021, a thriving community designed to help artists build skill, strength, and confidence as visual storytellers. This group has connected artists from around the world, encouraging creativity and personal growth through continuous line drawing. Meagan is also one of the admins of the San Miguel de Allende Urban Sketchers chapter, where she has been contributing to the local and global sketching community since 2016.
With a diverse background in marketing, graphic design, and regenerative farming, Meagan brings a wide range of experiences to her teaching. Her workshops focus on loosening up, embracing imperfections, and finding joy in the creative process—principles that resonate with artists looking to capture the essence of place through continuous line sketching.
Sketch Mexico City Workshop: $2,200 USD
Add Accommodations: $150 USD per night
(or choose your own)
Add Travel to Mexico City (MEX)
50% Deposit due now to reserve your spot: $1,100 USD + $33 Transaction Fee = $1,133
Balance Due February 1, 2025, $1,100 USD + $33 Transaction Fee = $1,133
**Or choose to pay in full upon registration: $2,266
**See below for cancellation policy
Balance Due February 1, 2025, $1,100 USD + $33 Transaction Fee = $1,133
**Or choose to pay in full upon registration: $2,266
**See below for cancellation policy
Mexico City Travel
Mexico City (MEX) is a major hub, easily accessible from almost any corner of the world. Upon your arrival at MEX, you’ll find verified taxi stands where you can purchase a ride with an authorized taxi driver. Uber is also widely used and offers a safe, efficient way to travel within CDMX. Our hotel is less than 30 minutes from the airport, depending on traffic, and the taxi fare should be approximately $250 pesos, or about $13 USD.
Note: Mexico City recently added a new airport (AIFA), but it’s located a considerable distance from the city center—about two hours away. When booking your travel, please ensure you choose the MEX AICM airport, not AIFA.
Note: Mexico City recently added a new airport (AIFA), but it’s located a considerable distance from the city center—about two hours away. When booking your travel, please ensure you choose the MEX AICM airport, not AIFA.
Mexico City Hotel
Arrive: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
workshop Begins: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Depart: Monday, May 26, 2025 (or stay later)
Hotel centrally located in Colonia Condesa
$150 USD per night:
one bedroom fully equipped with kitchen and living room, or
Two bedroom fully equipped with kitchen and living room, 2 bathrooms double room also available, please inquire if you want a one or two bedroom, I will confirm price.
We have a block of one and two-bedroom apartments reserved at Casa Miravalle, our boutique hotel in the heart of Condesa. This stylish retreat offers fully equipped rooms with two bathrooms, designed for comfort and modern elegance. Enjoy access to a beautiful terrace and the vibrant surroundings of Condesa, creating an ideal setting for an authentic Mexico City experience.
workshop Begins: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Depart: Monday, May 26, 2025 (or stay later)
Hotel centrally located in Colonia Condesa
$150 USD per night:
one bedroom fully equipped with kitchen and living room, or
Two bedroom fully equipped with kitchen and living room, 2 bathrooms double room also available, please inquire if you want a one or two bedroom, I will confirm price.
We have a block of one and two-bedroom apartments reserved at Casa Miravalle, our boutique hotel in the heart of Condesa. This stylish retreat offers fully equipped rooms with two bathrooms, designed for comfort and modern elegance. Enjoy access to a beautiful terrace and the vibrant surroundings of Condesa, creating an ideal setting for an authentic Mexico City experience.
Agenda
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Arrive Mexico City, transportation to Condesa, Parque Mexico Hotel
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
3pm Intros and Agenda
Create Handmade Sketchbook
Condesa Welcome Dinner
Arrive Mexico City, transportation to Condesa, Parque Mexico Hotel
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
3pm Intros and Agenda
Create Handmade Sketchbook
Condesa Welcome Dinner
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Meet after breakfast in Hotel
Sketch Mexico City Workshop with Meagan Burns
Private transportation to Palacio Bellas Artes
Local Tour Guide History Talk
Walk up the Pedestrian Avenida to Templo Mayor
Lunch at Museum Restaurant
Return to Hotel
Sketchbook Review at Cafe
Meet after breakfast in Hotel
Sketch Mexico City Workshop with Meagan Burns
Private transportation to Palacio Bellas Artes
Local Tour Guide History Talk
Walk up the Pedestrian Avenida to Templo Mayor
Lunch at Museum Restaurant
Return to Hotel
Sketchbook Review at Cafe
Friday, May 23, 2025
7am Private Transportation to Xochimilco
8am Depart on Xochimilco Trajinera to Explore/Sketch Canals
Lunch on Organic Floating Xochimilco Farm with Tour
Depart Xochimilco to Museo Diego Rivera-Anahuacalli
Explore Museo Diego Rivera-Anahuacalli
Depart for Hotel
Sketchbook Review
7am Private Transportation to Xochimilco
8am Depart on Xochimilco Trajinera to Explore/Sketch Canals
Lunch on Organic Floating Xochimilco Farm with Tour
Depart Xochimilco to Museo Diego Rivera-Anahuacalli
Explore Museo Diego Rivera-Anahuacalli
Depart for Hotel
Sketchbook Review
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Meet after breakfast in Hotel
Sketch Mexico City Workshop with Meagan Burns
Private transportation Museo de Antropologia
Explore and Sketch Museo
Lunch in Museum Restaurant
Walk to Chapultepec Park
Explore and Sketch Park
Return to Hotel
Sketchbook Review
Meet after breakfast in Hotel
Sketch Mexico City Workshop with Meagan Burns
Private transportation Museo de Antropologia
Explore and Sketch Museo
Lunch in Museum Restaurant
Walk to Chapultepec Park
Explore and Sketch Park
Return to Hotel
Sketchbook Review
Sunday, May 25, 2025
9am Meet after breakfast in Hotel
Sketch Mexico City Workshop with Meagan Burns
Free Afternoon for Shopping, Resting, Sketching, Touring
Final Sketchbook Review
Adios Dinner @ Condesa Restaurant
9am Meet after breakfast in Hotel
Sketch Mexico City Workshop with Meagan Burns
Free Afternoon for Shopping, Resting, Sketching, Touring
Final Sketchbook Review
Adios Dinner @ Condesa Restaurant
Monday, May 26, 2025
Workshop Over
Workshop Over
Sketch Mexico City Workshop: $2,200 USD
Add Accommodations: $150 USD per night
(or choose your own)
Add Travel to Mexico City (MEX)
50% Deposit due now to reserve your spot: $1,100 USD + $33 Transaction Fee = $1,133
Balance Due February 1, 2025, $1,100 USD + $33 Transaction Fee = $1,133
**Or choose to pay in full upon registration: $2,266
**See below for cancellation policy
Balance Due February 1, 2025, $1,100 USD + $33 Transaction Fee = $1,133
**Or choose to pay in full upon registration: $2,266
**See below for cancellation policy
PRICE INCLUDES:
Daily Sketch Mexico City Continuous Line Workshop with Meagan Burns
Watercolor Paper for Handmade Sketchbooks + Saturated Inks to Create
Condesa Welcome Dinner
Round Trip Transportation + Admissions to our locations:
Palacio de Bellas Artes // Zocalo
Xochimilco Canals
Museo de Museo Anahuacalli
Museo de Nacional de Antropologia (Anthropology Museum)
Mexico City History Tour with Local Expert in Centro Historico and Anthropology Museum
Xochimilco Guided Tour and Organic Lunch
Adios Dinner and Drinks Roma Norte Restaurante
Tour management by Meagan Burns // Art Leap Adventures
NOT INCLUDED:
Airfare/Transportation to Mexico City (MEX)
Transportation to Mexico City Hotel
Hotel Accommodations
Meals outside of agenda (some lunches and dinners)
Personal Art Supplies
Tips for hotel staff (to be left in room at end of stay) and tour guide (three outings)
Alcohol, shopping, incidental food, taxi and tips outside of agenda, at your discretion
Payment Transaction Fees
Recommended Trip Insurance: suggested providers (but please use your own if preferred):
InsureMyTrip: https://www.insuremytrip.com
We require the purchase travel insurance (include medical evacuation of at least $50,000, international accident & health insurance including primary medical coverage, and trip cancellation coverage). It is suggested that you purchase PRIMARY medical coverage, not secondary. We encourage you to purchase trip insurance with “Cancel for Any Reason” to cover you for unexpected circumstances.
In the event you become injured or contract Covid or another illness, we will do what we can to isolate you from the tour, but it is your responsibility to get yourself home and treated. Please do not bypass this important step for peace of mind.
Daily Sketch Mexico City Continuous Line Workshop with Meagan Burns
Watercolor Paper for Handmade Sketchbooks + Saturated Inks to Create
Condesa Welcome Dinner
Round Trip Transportation + Admissions to our locations:
Palacio de Bellas Artes // Zocalo
Xochimilco Canals
Museo de Museo Anahuacalli
Museo de Nacional de Antropologia (Anthropology Museum)
Mexico City History Tour with Local Expert in Centro Historico and Anthropology Museum
Xochimilco Guided Tour and Organic Lunch
Adios Dinner and Drinks Roma Norte Restaurante
Tour management by Meagan Burns // Art Leap Adventures
NOT INCLUDED:
Airfare/Transportation to Mexico City (MEX)
Transportation to Mexico City Hotel
Hotel Accommodations
Meals outside of agenda (some lunches and dinners)
Personal Art Supplies
Tips for hotel staff (to be left in room at end of stay) and tour guide (three outings)
Alcohol, shopping, incidental food, taxi and tips outside of agenda, at your discretion
Payment Transaction Fees
Recommended Trip Insurance: suggested providers (but please use your own if preferred):
InsureMyTrip: https://www.insuremytrip.com
We require the purchase travel insurance (include medical evacuation of at least $50,000, international accident & health insurance including primary medical coverage, and trip cancellation coverage). It is suggested that you purchase PRIMARY medical coverage, not secondary. We encourage you to purchase trip insurance with “Cancel for Any Reason” to cover you for unexpected circumstances.
In the event you become injured or contract Covid or another illness, we will do what we can to isolate you from the tour, but it is your responsibility to get yourself home and treated. Please do not bypass this important step for peace of mind.
Covid Safety
This workshop is designed to be mostly outside and many of Mexico City's restaurants are now out in the streets, although generally speaking much of life has always been lived in the streets in Mexico. Personal responsibility is necessary but proof of vaccine is not required. Please travel with a health pack to include masks, pain relievers and travel insurance in the event of infection; let's do what we can to ensure the group has a safe and enjoyable workshop experience, as well as each individual person.
If Covid protocols are required by Mexican Government and/or City Officials, we will abide and you must agree to abide.
If Covid protocols are required by Mexican Government and/or City Officials, we will abide and you must agree to abide.
International Travelers: What You'll Need
Current passport! Please check your passport now and make certain you are not due to renew within 4 months of the experience.
Mexico City Weather
Dress in Layers! Mexico City enjoys almost year-round ideal weather, although mornings and evening can be chilly.
Layers are super important to stay comfortable. It gets hot in the afternoon and chilly at night, but overall it's quite pleasant and non-humid. Locals in CDMX dress relatively conservatively; avoid wearing tank tops, shorts or anything too revealing, or you’ll stand out. Dress in Layers!
Layers are super important to stay comfortable. It gets hot in the afternoon and chilly at night, but overall it's quite pleasant and non-humid. Locals in CDMX dress relatively conservatively; avoid wearing tank tops, shorts or anything too revealing, or you’ll stand out. Dress in Layers!
Meagan's Art Materials
What's in My Art Bag:
Canson XL Watercolor 140lb 9"x12", but I also experiment with other sketchbooks.
I tend to use larger sketchbooks.
Sailor Fude de Mannen Fountain Pen (or similar of your choice)
Sharpies
INDArt Saturated Watercolor Inks
Quality Watercolors in Travel Pan Set (Daniel Smith)
Quality Watercolor Brushes
Pentel Brush Pens
Platinum Carbon Ink (for Sailor and Pentel Brush)
Sun Hat + sturdy walking shoes
Pencil, Gum Eraser, Salt, Scrapers, Bleed Proof White, Water Bottle, Paper Towel
**Tiny stool for sitting (**completely optional to bring a portable stool to sit on; I have the Cooseon 10" folding stool, folds up nicely and fits in my backpack, but others prefer the Walkstool Comfort)
Additional art supplies of your preference.
It is not an option to attend this workshop without the sketching activities.
Canson XL Watercolor 140lb 9"x12", but I also experiment with other sketchbooks.
I tend to use larger sketchbooks.
Sailor Fude de Mannen Fountain Pen (or similar of your choice)
Sharpies
INDArt Saturated Watercolor Inks
Quality Watercolors in Travel Pan Set (Daniel Smith)
Quality Watercolor Brushes
Pentel Brush Pens
Platinum Carbon Ink (for Sailor and Pentel Brush)
Sun Hat + sturdy walking shoes
Pencil, Gum Eraser, Salt, Scrapers, Bleed Proof White, Water Bottle, Paper Towel
**Tiny stool for sitting (**completely optional to bring a portable stool to sit on; I have the Cooseon 10" folding stool, folds up nicely and fits in my backpack, but others prefer the Walkstool Comfort)
Additional art supplies of your preference.
It is not an option to attend this workshop without the sketching activities.
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SMALL PRINT, PLEASE READ
- Minor agenda changes may occur, but the substance of the tour will remain.
- Please always be armed with your walking shoes, N95 masks, sun hat, sketch bag and sense of adventure, as occasionally unforeseen circumstances naturally occur in Mexico. We'll roll with the changes and ask for your patience if a change in the agenda is necessary.
- Group is limited to 9 participants + Meagan; 5 participants are necessary for this experience.
- During our group meals; we will have one bill per table
- Food sensitivities can be accommodated with proper notification, but please know that corn is an extremely important ingredient in the food and culture in Mexico. Vegan and vegetarian options exists, with diligence, yet currently this Sketch Mexico City agenda includes meat, dairy and corn.
Physical ability to walk unassisted and stand for extended periods is absolutely necessary.
- Please always be armed with your walking shoes, N95 masks, sun hat, sketch bag and sense of adventure, as occasionally unforeseen circumstances naturally occur in Mexico. We'll roll with the changes and ask for your patience if a change in the agenda is necessary.
- Group is limited to 9 participants + Meagan; 5 participants are necessary for this experience.
- During our group meals; we will have one bill per table
- Food sensitivities can be accommodated with proper notification, but please know that corn is an extremely important ingredient in the food and culture in Mexico. Vegan and vegetarian options exists, with diligence, yet currently this Sketch Mexico City agenda includes meat, dairy and corn.
Physical ability to walk unassisted and stand for extended periods is absolutely necessary.
Sketch Mexico City Workshop: $2,200 USD
Add Accommodations: $150 USD per night
(or choose your own)
Add Travel to Mexico City (MEX)
50% Deposit due now to reserve your spot: $1,100 USD + $33 Transaction Fee = $1,133
Balance Due February 1, 2025, $1,100 USD + $33 Transaction Fee = $1,133
**Or choose to pay in full upon registration: $2,266
**See below for cancellation policy
Balance Due February 1, 2025, $1,100 USD + $33 Transaction Fee = $1,133
**Or choose to pay in full upon registration: $2,266
**See below for cancellation policy
Cancellation Policy
1) All individual cancellations must be made in writing and are effective upon receipt. There is no guarantee of a refund of money unless you as the participant can fill your space with a paying replacement.
2) If you have paid your deposit or trip fee and are unable to attend due to medical emergency, you will receive a 100% refund up until December 31, 2024.
3) If you need to cancel after December 31, 2024, please contact Meagan and we can discuss the options.
4) If a waiting list of interested participants has formed, we will put you in contact with the first person on the list with whom you can offer your class spot. If the person accepts and then pays the workshop fee in full, you will be reimbursed for your workshop fee. This is the only option to receive a refund.
5) Participant expenses incurred in preparation for the trip (e.g., non-refundable purchased airline tickets) are not the responsibility of Art Leap Adventures. It is required to obtain medical/trip cancellation insurance for this reason.
6) If an emergency occurs and you must make a change to your participation status, please contact Meagan to discuss. There is no monetary refund after December 31, 2024.
2) If you have paid your deposit or trip fee and are unable to attend due to medical emergency, you will receive a 100% refund up until December 31, 2024.
3) If you need to cancel after December 31, 2024, please contact Meagan and we can discuss the options.
4) If a waiting list of interested participants has formed, we will put you in contact with the first person on the list with whom you can offer your class spot. If the person accepts and then pays the workshop fee in full, you will be reimbursed for your workshop fee. This is the only option to receive a refund.
5) Participant expenses incurred in preparation for the trip (e.g., non-refundable purchased airline tickets) are not the responsibility of Art Leap Adventures. It is required to obtain medical/trip cancellation insurance for this reason.
6) If an emergency occurs and you must make a change to your participation status, please contact Meagan to discuss. There is no monetary refund after December 31, 2024.
Who Should Attend This Workshop
For artists curious to discover Mexico City in their sketchbooks and by foot, this workshop offers an immersive experience in the heart of Mexico’s dynamic capital, embracing the spirit of urban sketching through continuous line drawing.
Skill Level: You’re passionate about sketching and ready to explore the new possibilities of continuous line drawing.
Please Note: Participation in all sketching activities is essential to attend this workshop.
Skill Level: You’re passionate about sketching and ready to explore the new possibilities of continuous line drawing.
Please Note: Participation in all sketching activities is essential to attend this workshop.
Register:
Sketch Mexico City Workshop: $2,200 USD
Add Accommodations: $150 USD per night
(or choose your own)
Add Travel to Mexico City (MEX)
Photos from Urban Sketch Mexico City June 2022
Meagan Burns' Continuous Line Drawings Mexico City
Where is Mexico City?
