Explore Brooklyn Heights Through Urban Sketching

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Johnna

Ages: Adults (17–59 years) · Seniors (60–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Custom Bingo Card
Included: Sketched Map of the Area

Itinerary

Jane's Carousel

30 min Admission 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
Brooklyn Heights Promenade

20 min

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 point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.