Nature Journalling with CYAN | Canmore Kananaskis

Nature Journalling with CYAN

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Aug 20 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Take a break from the busyness of everyday life and discover a new way to experience the outdoors through nature journalling. Join local artist and educator Dawn Saunders Dahl of Listen Studios for a relaxed, beginner-friendly evening of creativity, curiosity, and connection in nature.

We’ll meet at the pond outside Bridgette Bar before taking a short walk to a nearby creek, where Dawn will guide participants through simple journalling exercises that encourage you to slow down, observe, ask questions, and connect with the natural world around you.

What to expect

  • A guided walk to a nearby creek
  • Creative prompts focused on observing, questioning, and connecting with nature
  • Time to record your observations using words, sketches, dates, numbers, or whatever feels natural to you
  • The opportunity to experiment with pencils, pens, and borrowed watercolours if inspiration strikes

Location

Meet at the pond outside Bridgette Bar in Canmore. From there, we’ll walk a short distance to a nearby creek for the workshop.

What’s included

  • Your own sketchbook
  • Pencil case with a pen, pencil, sharpener, and eraser
  • Access to watercolours to borrow during the workshop
  • Instruction from Dawn Saunders Dahl

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Clothing suitable for the weather
  • A water bottle

About Dawn Saunders Dahl

I am a practicing artist who has lived in Alberta all my life.  I moved to Canmore in 2015 to work for the Town Arts and Events (now arts and culture) department.  I am the Painting / Drawing instructor at Red Deer Polytechnic and I lead and curate Public Art Projects in Ottawa and across Western Canada.  I m  a passionate advocate for Artists and Indigenous arts  communities in Alberta. Since 2008, through various public art  initiatives, exhibitions, projects, and events, my work has and  continues to be influenced by my deep connection to the land, my ancestral heritage, and my commitment to learning.

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