MARCH 2023
 
In This Issue
 
Featured Artist
 
Upcoming Events
 
New & Notable Items 
 
Regular Programs
 
Board Meeting
 
 
Hours of Operation
 
Monday - Thursday     10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday                          10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday     11:00 am - 5:00 pm
 
 
 
 
 
FEATURED ARTIST: SARAH FROST
Travel provides the greatest learning experiences. I was born in Suffolk, UK and am fortunate to have lived, worked and played across the globe as a chef, ski coach, and artist, before settling to call Banff my home in the fall of 2019. 
 
The themes of my works are deeply influenced by the natural world and my love of popular culture. Nature and Nerdery. With an academic background in the sciences and far too many hours spent gaming and absorbing film and TV, I have expressed my perspective of the world through my artwork.
 
I have developed styles to play with vibrant watercolours, seemly haphazardly blown, splashed and flicked across the page, but truly with intent, and confined by carefully designed stencils. I often highlight with metallics, or block colours and shades, in acrylics to add texture and contrast to the subject of my works. I've applied this style with numerous fan art paintings as well as geologic and geographical subject matters.
 
When focussing on more natural content, I love to revel in fine details, pursuing the concept of realism presented in a stylized minimalist manner. Studying from science textbooks throughout my education I have always been fascinated with the intricacies of natural science illustration and it's use to communicate information about the natural world. This has heavily influenced my exploration into precise ink drawings and paintings of animals and natural objects. In recent years whilst living in Banff National Park I've created my 'Bums of Banff' series, depicting local wildlife from behind. I take my time to build the image of the animals with a fine tip ink pen and finish by layering watercolour washes, bringing the subject to life!
 
To view my portfolio, visit sarahfrostart.com
To keep up to date with my ongoing projects, follow me on Instagram @sarahfrostart 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS

Book Bag
Workshop
 
with Catherine Dafoe
Saturday, March 4
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Banff Public Library
 
Join Banff High School Art Teacher, Catherine Dafoe, for a lovely afternoon making a simple Book Bag.
 
Supplies and Sewing Machines provided, but feel free to bring any fabric or your own machine if you like!
 
Register Now >>
 
 
Photo Altering
Art Workshop
 
with Hana Kujawa
Saturday, March 11
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Banff Public Library
 
Join Artist and Banff Local Hana Kujawa for a creative workshop on how you can alter photos to create art!
All supplies (photos, magazine clippings, fabric, felts, paint and colored crayons) are provided.
Feel free to bring any photos or extra supplies you might like to work with.
 
Register Now>>
Life and Money
Skills Workshop
 
Saturday, March 18
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Banff Public Library
 
Topic of Discussion for March
 
Starting from Zero:
Building a financial foundation no matter your life stage or style
Register:
 
Sign up here >> 
The Artist's Way
Book Club
  
Saturday, March 25
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Banff Public Library
 
Calling all creatives!
Join us at the library to work through the exercises in the book, share creative projects & be inspired by other creatives in our community!
 

NEW & NOTABLE ITEMS
 
In the past month,
we added a number of new items to our collection.
 
Please click on the image to see
New & Notable items added
to the library collection in February!
Children's Storytime
Please note, we post updates on
our social media when storytimes are cancelled. 
Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay updated.
 
Baby Storytime
 
Tuesday Mornings
10:30 am - 11:00 am
 
For babies ages 0 - 2 along with parents & caregivers.
 
See the events calendar>>
Preschool Storytime
 
Thursday Mornings
10:30 am - 11:00 am
 
For children ages 2 - 5 along with parents & caregivers.
 
See the events calendar>>

Once Upon an
Alphabet Storytime
 
Saturday Mornings
9:30 am - 10:30 am
 
For children ages 0 - 6 along with parents & caregivers.
 
See the events calendar>>
Super Saturday Storytime
 
Saturday Mornings
10:30 am - 11:30 am
 
For children ages 6 -9.
Join us for an hour of stories, crafts, and other fun activities!
 
Spots guaranteed to the first 10 participants.
Please register on our website.
 
See the events calendar>>
 
REGULAR PROGRAM for Adults
Yoga at the Library 
 
No yoga at the library in March!
See you again in April :)
 
BOARD MEETING
Board Meeting
 Wednesday, March 29th at 6:30 pm
 
Banff Public Library Board meetings occur on the last Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm and are open to the public with advance notice.
 
If you would like to join us, please contact: bplboard@banfflibrary.ab.ca.
 
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