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Hi! I’m Sarah: former art teacher, lifelong creative, and professional artist. Over the years, I’ve had many requests for watercolor classes, but life conspired and I never got it done.

Well now I’m ready! I tried to think about everything I wished I knew starting out, and I’ve added all that into the plan. These classes will take you from absolute beginner to confident watercolorist, and we’ll do it all in person, in very small groups (max of 6/class), from the cosy comfort of my firelit home in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada.

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Line & Wash Weekend Workshop (Apr 18 & 19)

Class Details

Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta

Dates: April 18 & 19, 2026

Time: 1-5pm

Price: $225.00

Experience: It is recommended that participants have completed Sarah’s Beginner Watercolour Weekend.

Materials: Available for additional fee $49*

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Description

Capture Your Travels Through Ink & Watercolour

Join Sarah for a two-day immersive workshop exploring the beautiful and expressive Line & Wash technique—a combination of ink drawing and soft watercolour that brings scenes to life with both structure and softness.

This weekend is designed for students who already have a foundation in watercolour and are ready to expand their skills into storytelling through sketch and paint.

Saturday: Simplifying the Scene

The first day focuses on learning how to interpret and simplify reference photos. You’ll explore how to take a complex image and distill it into its most essential shapes, lines, and focal points. Through guided practice, Sarah will walk you step-by-step through this process before you select from a curated set of reference images to create your own Line & Wash composition.

Sunday: Sketching & Storytelling

On day two, you’ll loosen up with a series of quick watercolour sketches to build confidence and fluidity. From there, you’ll move into a more personal piece—working from a photo of your own travels. With Sarah’s guidance, you’ll transform your memory into a meaningful Line & Wash painting.

Why Line & Wash?

This technique offers a powerful way to document and relive your experiences. Sarah uses Line & Wash as a creative “scrapbook” of her travels—taking moments captured in photos and reinterpreting them through ink and paint. The process becomes more than just painting; it’s a way to revisit places, memories, and emotions in a lasting, artistic form.

Who This Workshop Is For

This workshop is best suited for students who already have a basic understanding of watercolour techniques. It is recommended that participants have completed Sarah’s Beginner Watercolour Weekend (or have equivalent experience) before registering.

Come ready to experiment, simplify, and tell your story—one brushstroke at a time.

Materials

*Note: Recommended supplies list for this class.
If you would like to purchase a beginner (student grade) kit for this class, please select the materials option below. The kit will be waiting for you when you arrive.

Price:

Price range: $225.00 through $274.00

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I enjoyed this painting workshop so much ! Sarah is incredibly talented, her work speaks for itself and being able to translate that into teaching is awesome! Her method of teaching is intentional and relaxed. She has created a space that is cozy and her teaching set is perfect! I can’t wait to take more classes!

Sarah has a gift for layering techniques in a way that builds your confidence without being overwhelming. I walked away feeling like I have enough understanding of the foundations that I can head into an art store, ask the right questions, and actually make sense of the options.

I’m so inspired to keep practicing at home, especially since I left the weekend with three pieces (a bird, a landscape, and a flower) that I’m actually proud to say I painted!
Cheers to a great start! 🥂

Wonderful weekend spent with Sarah learning about watercolour. Very much appreciated her knowledge of supplies and how they are integral to creating your pieces of art.

Her positive and supportive atmosphere is a great place to paint and learn. I’ll be back and highly recommend her for anyone wanting to dive into the world of watercolour.

"Thank you Sarah for a great weekend. I learned so much and enjoyed the class immensely. You are a great teacher and very patient."

"Sarah has a gift for teaching. Her classes are fun and encouraging. I really enjoyed learning how to use water colours and look forward to building my skill. I highly recommend Sarah Whyte studios.”

"A fantastic class Sarah! I learned lots of new techniques. A wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Excited to do the Beginner Weekend Workshop in January. Thank you for giving us the confidence to try something new ~ I think I’m hooked❤️"

"I took watercolour classes with Sarah and had a great experience. I learned a lot and feel so much more confident painting on my own now. I really appreciate that I had input on the projects that I learned to paint as well. I am looking forward to taking her portrait painting class down the road."

Terms & Conditions

Yes, these classes are BYOB! 😉
Classes are capped at 7. Please note I may need to offer you a different date if your first choice has filled up.
If minimum numbers are not met, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
Students wishing to cancel their registration must give 48 hours notice for a full refund. No-shows will not be refunded.

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