Art Workshop – Waves of Devotion by Sakhi Lila dd

Date: 25 January 2026

Time: 09:00 AM – 17:00 PM 

Location: Bhakti Lounge,Bhaktivedanta Manor,Dharam Marg,Hilfield Lane, Waford – WD25 8HE

Course Description

Immerse yourself in a full day of creativity, reflection, and devotional inspiration.
If you’ve ever wanted to paint luminous watercolour waves inspired by the beauty of the Sacred Names, this workshop is your opportunity.

Step away from the noise, pick up a brush, open your heart, and let devotion flow through colour and form.

Guided by our experienced and award-winning art instructor, you will explore the devotional metaphor of the Holy Name as a river of nectar, beautified by singing, dancing, and devotion.

This beginner–intermediate workshop will teach you essential watercolour skills, including:
•        Wet-on-wet technique
•        Wet-on-dry technique
•        Colour layering
•        Glazing & composition
•        Luminous finishing touches (gouache & acrylic paint pens)

You will also learn:
•        Fundamentals of colour theory
•        How to paint light, movement, and depth in water
•        How to create a harmonious and expressive composition

Step-by-step, you’ll create your own radiant ocean-wave painting and subtly weave or inscribe the Divine Name into your artwork in a natural, devotional, and visually beautiful way.

By the end of the workshop, you will leave with:
•        A completed and framed watercolour painting
•        New artistic techniques and confidence
•        A deeper connection between art and devotion

Materials Provided
•        Watercolour paper
•        Brushes
•        Palettes
•        Gouache/acrylic paint pens
•        Frame for your finished piece

(Students are welcome to bring their own watercolour sets if preferred.)

Experience Level

Suitable for beginners to intermediate students.
No previous watercolour experience required.

Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to explore both art and devotion, and to journey into the world of contemplative, expressive watercolour painting.

Come, create, and immerse yourself in the Waves of Devotion.

Teacher Bio

Sakhi Lila devi dasi is a dentist based in St Albans and a passionate artist who helps others experience Bhakti through creative expression. Her artwork has been exhibited at the prestigious Mall Galleries, London, and she has been honoured twice with the Young British Artist Award.

She has been painting in oils for over 15 years, drawn especially to the intimacy and emotional depth of fine art portraiture. She also works with watercolours and acrylics, often weaving inspiration from the Bhakti tradition and sacred texts into her pieces. Her artistic journey has been nurtured by the guidance of Dhṛti Mataji and Ramdas Abhiram Prabhu, both disciples of Śrīla Prabhupāda, as well as through training with Radhe Gendron (@radhedoodles).

Sakhi Lila teaches with a warm, encouraging, and supportive spirit. She has led several watercolour courses where students of all levels feel empowered to explore, express, and create. Beyond painting, she enjoys knitting, crocheting, sewing, making garlands, and serving through Deity decoration.