White-line woodcut exhibition reception set Nov. 1

The Delaware White-line Woodcut Guild will host a reception for Block Party, an art exhibition of works by artists in the collective, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Friday, in Nov. 1, in the lobby of the Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams Ave., Lewes.

The public is invited to attend the free reception to learn about this uniquely American art form with historic ties to the Rehoboth Art League. The artists will be present to discuss their images. The technique is a marriage of woodcarving and watercolor painting in the form of an image carved on wood and then transferred to paper. 

Guild members displaying their art include Anne Barney, Michele Bartley, Lisa Bayne, Sharon Crampton, Bob Cumming, Deborah Dircks, Fred Dylla, Jan Gilmore, Mark Harris, Mary Holland, Theresa Kehrer, Arlene Matzkin, Don Matzkin, Lindley McGrew, Lorraine Quinn, Leslie Snowdon-Jones and Lori Swift.

The Delaware White-line Woodcut Guild was formed five years ago and meets weekly at the library to share art and techniques, and to create woodblock prints. Throughout the year, guild founder Fred Dylla offers introductory white-line woodcut workshops in Lewes and other locations, as well as advanced workshops for guild members to enhance their knowledge and skills.

The exhibit will remain on display through Saturday, Nov. 30.