Hey everyone, I hope you had fun practicing your sketches! Last post, we learned about some basic drawing techniques, some basics, and tried to draw a few things that were in our homes. Hopefully you had a chance to practice a…
Welcome to the second post in my Learn to Urban Sketch series! Last post, we learned about what urban sketching is, the supplies we use, and saw some beautiful examples of the variety of art styles that are out there.Now…
While we are all isolated during the pandemic, it’s important to stay connected with other people. Starting a new creative hobby, and connecting with others online, is a great way to look after your mental health during this turbulent time. I have been creating Urban Sketches for years and would like to share…
I don't always go digital, but when I do: I prefer to borrow rather than buy. Want to save money by downloading eBooks (and audiobooks) for free using your library card? Get started by reading this quick tutorial. All you need is a library card (start a free trial
We are planning a limited reopening of the Medicine Hat Public Library on Monday, July 6 as allowed under Phase 2 of the Alberta Government’s Relaunch Strategy. The…
Libraries are in Stage 2 of the Alberta Government Relaunch Strategy. As of this writing, the launch date of Stage 2 is still TBD. The government website lists libraries as being able to open "with restrictions" but we don't know what…
The SouthEast Alberta Sundogs Cornhole League will shine on Medicine Hat Public Library and bark up interest in the popular summer pastime on July 1.The Sundogs will have a booth at the Canada Day Festival in Kin Coulee Park where members will promote the league and give people the chance to test their cornhole skills in Bags for Books. “A $5 donation buys the donor four cornhole bags with the goal of landing one or more bags on the board or putting it through the hole on the board,” explains Tom Simpson, who founded the league in 2023 with his wife Carol. The day’s proceeds will be donated…...read more
