Linocuts, which are a variant of woodcuts, date back to the early 1900s. Artists cut a design into a sheet of linoleum, with the raised, uncarved areas representing a mirror image of the sections that will be visible once completed. The sheet is then inked with a roller and pressed onto paper or fabric.
Make one for yourself tonight, Sept. 14, at a printmaking workshop at the LSU Museum of Art. The two-part class will be held tonight and Sunday, Sept. 17.
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The workshop was inspired in part by the works of Elizabeth Catlett and Hale Woodruff, which are currently on view in the museum’s “Reflections” exhibit, showcasing African-American life.
Participants will have the option of choosing from a pre-sketched design or making their own.
Tonight’s class will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. and Sunday’s from 1-3:30 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. Registration is required and costs $35 for members of the museum and $45 for non-members. The museum is at 100 Lafayette St., fifth floor.