Mexico Art Tour with Silvana Gottini

Join Silvana Gottini from World Travellers Motueka and renowned NZ painter Lisa Chandler on an 18-day artistic and cultural journey through Mexico.

Thoughtfully designed for artists seeking inspiration, connection, and creative growth. Before arriving at our beautiful coastal Casa, we explore Mexico’s vibrant artistic heritage, architecture, and daily life - gathering visual material that will later inform your studio work. 

Throughout our travels, you’ll document your experiences using photography, capturing colour, movement, and moments that evoke the spirit of place. We’ll visit lively markets to collect collage materials, enjoy exclusive visits to private art studios, and draw inspiration from the Frida Kahlo Museum and Diego Rivera’s powerful murals. Creative adventures also include a delicious hands-on cooking class, a tequila tasting in Tequila, and a breathtaking hot-air balloon flight over the ancient Teotihuacan Valley where legend says the gods were created.

Our journey culminates at a coastal Mexican Casa, a peaceful retreat surrounded by tropical gardens, breezy terraces, colourful mosaics, and an inviting swimming pool. Here, you’ll enjoy fresh, nourishing meals each day and the company of a small group of like-minded artists. Evenings are yours to share lively conversation or find a quiet corner of the garden for reflection. In the four-day intensive workshop led by Lisa, you’ll work with mixed media, learning how to transform your photographs, collected materials, acrylic paint and paper into layered, expressive artworks that reflect your personal response to Mexico. Studio days will include demonstrations, group discussions, short inspirational art videos, dedicated studio time, and individual mentoring.

You’ll return home inspired, creatively renewed, and enriched by new friendships, carrying with you a collection of artworks that hold the colours, textures, and memories of Mexico.

This workshop is best suited to artists with some prior painting experience who are ready to deepen their skills. It is not intended for complete beginners. Participants should feel comfortable experimenting, working independently, and embracing new ideas with a sense of adventure and enthusiasm for creative exploration.

Highlights

• Insightful Mexico city & street food tasting.
• Visiting Frida Kahlo Museum and Diego Rivera’s powerful murals
• Experience a breathtaking hot-air balloon flight over the Teotihuacan Valley
• Visit lively markets to collect collage materials
• Immerse yourself in a delicious hands-on cooking class
• Experience exclusive visits to private art studios and dinner in an artist’s home
• Stay in unique Tequila Barrel rooms on a Tequila Plantation, with tour and tasting
• Four days of intensive workshops led by Lisa, working with mixed media
• Learn how to transform your photographs, collected materials, acrylic paint and paper into layered, expressive artworks that reflect your personal response to place.

Inclusions

• Return economy flights from Auckland to Mexico City / Puerto Vallarta to Auckland
• Bilingual Kiwi English and Spanish speaking Tour Leader, along with local guides
• Four days of intensive mixed media acrylic art workshop tution
• All art materials as specified except brushes, art apron with logo
• Airfare taxes and fees
• Airport Arrival and departure transfers
• Meals as specified in the itinerary
• Activities and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary
• All accommodation
• Tips for hotel staff, local guides and drivers

Pricing

18 Days 

from

$14,760*

per person, twin share

Terms and Conditions

*Prices are correct as at 31 March 2026 & are subject to availability & change without notice. Prices listed are per person and based on a twin/double share accommodation in NZD. Single occupancy pricing is available on request. Travel dates: Prices are based on 3 April 2027 departure. Sales period: Valid for sale until 31 January 2027 unless otherwise stated, withdrawn or sold out prior. General conditions: A 20% deposit is required upon booking. Full payment is due 60 days in advance of tour departure. All prices are based on payment by cash or EFTPOS only. We accept all major credit cards, however, processing fees apply. Travel documents & vaccination requirements are the responsibility of the individual traveller. Events beyond our control such as currency fluctuations may result in price variations. Prices exclude travel insurance, travel visas, meals not specified in itinerary, optional activities & all items of a personal nature. Additional levies, government charges & fees may apply that are beyond our control. Other conditions apply: Amendment and cancellation fees may apply – please ask for full terms & conditions.