Explore Brooklyn Heights Through Urban Sketching

5.0 (7 reviews) Brooklyn, USA
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

You do not need to be an artist to join this tour! :) You only need to have wide eyes and an open heart.

This tour is for people who love to wander, to people-watch, slow down, and notice the city. Together, we’ll make time for looking deeply instead of moving quickly, allowing space for serendipity within New York’s fast-paced, bustling rhythm.

We’ll begin with a few quick sketches to loosen the hand and ground ourselves in the neighborhood, paired with short stories about the streets and spaces we’re moving through. From there, we’ll travel in gentle 30-minute intervals to a series of pre-selected spots around Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Along the way, you’ll discover my favorite corners of the area alongside a small group of curious, creative people. You’ll hear stories, share observations, and experience the city. Whether you’re visiting New York for the first time or seeing it anew, this walk is designed to slow you down and help you begin your time in the city with intention.

What's included

  • Custom Bingo Card
  • Sketched Map of the Area

What to expect

  1. Jane's Carousel
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    From the outside, you can sketch the carousel as an object—perfect circles, strong verticals, mirrored surfaces. From the inside, it becomes something else entirely: a study in rhythm, rotation, and time. Children blur into streaks of color. Adults stand still at the edges, watching. The carousel becomes the calm center, and the city moves around it.

    For sketching, Jane’s Carousel offers endless entry points:

    Repetition and pattern
    Circular composition
    Motion without chaos
    Reflection as distortion
  2. Brooklyn Heights Promenade
    20m
    One of my favorite views of the Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty, and bridges — one of the most photogenic and sketchable spots in all of NYC.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide Johnna will meet you in front of the coffee shop. She will be wearing a red bandanna around her neck and holding a sign titled Urban Sketch Tour.

End point

We will end our sketch tour over at Cobble Hill Park.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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