THE GAITHERSBURG FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION was founded in 1976 as a small group of artists residing in Gaithersburg and has grown over the years to include members throughout Montgomery County. GFAA provides educational programs, promotional opportunities, multiple exhibits during the year, and outreach to local audiences.
Gail Kaplan-Wassell – The Fine Art of Felting
Acrylics, Alcohol Ink, Gelatin Printing, Needle and Wet Felting, Watercolors, Mixed Media
Gail has always said, “I’ve waited my entire adult life to focus on my art,” and since May of 2019, she has done just that. When Gail decided against a major in art in college, she didn’t
realize that she’d have little time to create art after teaching all day and raising kids. Her excitement is contagious when she talks about the joy of creating, increasing skills in the media she’s familiar with and challenging herself to find new ways of expressing herself.
Gail is predominantly an abstract artist who has a special affinity for abstract landscapes. All of her work is about color and movement. In addition to “wall art,” Gail produces journals that are covered with her printed papers and makes needle felted and embellished pins, as well as wall pieces and sculpture.
November Meeting
Our next meeting will be on Thursday, November 14, 2024 in the art room across the hall from the Hefner Auditorium at Asbury Methodist Village. The meeting will open at 6:30 pm and program will begin at 7. You may attend either in person or on Zoom. You will receive an email with the information before the Zoom meeting.
Asbury Methodist Village,
201 Russell Ave,
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Enter at the gatehouse at Odenhal Avenue & Lost Knife Road. Upon entering the main gate at Asbury, you tell the attendant that you are with GFAA and that you are going to Hefner.
Gail will be giving a presentation and demonstration of both needle and wet felting. Often thought of as a craft, painting with felt is a time-honored tradition and has expanded intocontemporary art.
UPCOMING GFAA SHOWS!
GFAA will be showing at the Yellow Barn in Glen Echo during the weekend on November 16-17, 2024. All slots for this show are currently filled.
2025 — Annapolis
2025 — Kentlands 2025 Juror is Lisa Cook
2025 — December 3-18: Show at Gallery 209
If you want to contact Bob, please reply to the email address below
Bob Maarsen GFAA\VP of Shows rmaarsen@verizon.net