• Guided tours and drawing instruction

• Daily on-location sketching

• Group feedback and support

• Welcome & Farewell dinner (for 5-Day workshops)

• Air fare and accommodation

• Airport transfers

• Food and beverages (except where stated and welcome & farewell dinner + mezcal toast)

• Personal drawing supplies

• Personal expenditures + gratuities

• Travel visas and insurance

• Your favorite drawing materials including…

• Sketchbook for ink drawings and watercolors

• Permanent ink pens with various line weights

• Watercolor set with 6-8 colours is fine

• Watercolor brushes / water brush

• Small water container

Fly into Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR).

• ~5 miles (8 km)

• 10–20 minutes to Downtown Centro district

• Taxi: ~$25–$35 USD

We find that groups of approximately 8 participants works well for both touring, teaching, and a more personalized learning experience.

The city is best viewed on foot. While we do not cover long distances throughout the workshop, you must be able to walk unassisted on cobble stone streets and uneven sidewalks.

Dress for warm weather. We recommend bringing a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and comfortable closed-toe shoes for walking around the city on cobble stone streets and uneven sidewalks.

Yes, travel insurance is required for all participants. This ensures you are covered for any unforeseen circumstances such as medical emergencies, trip cancellations, or lost luggage.

A $200 USD non-refundable deposit is required to secure your retreat or 5-day workshop spot. Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. After we receive your deposit, you will be emailed instructions on how and when to make your final payment as well as further details about the workshop or retreat.

We accept major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) as well as Wise money transfer

Deposits are non-refundable.

If you cancel before 60 days prior to the beginning of a 5-day workshop or retreat, any payments made (excluding the deposit) will be refunded.

If you cancel within 60 days of the start of a workshop, no refunds will be issued unless your spot is filled, in which case a partial refund may be considered.