NGAG Presentation
July 2026
Jaye Masters
The North Georgia Arts Guild July 2026 program was presented by fiber artist, Jaye Masters. Jaye, who is a member of the Guild, not only creates and sells beautiful fiber works of art, she teaches classes in the art form as well. Jaye, who has experimented with other art forms over the years, shared that once she took a class in needle felting, she knew immediately she had found her forte. Needle felting and wet felting soon became her obsession. Jaye explained to the audience the difference between needle felting and wet felting. She presented examples of the different types of fiber used to create scarves, purses, brooches, wall hanging and other items. She also demonstrated how a piece is started, and showed examples of the completed project. Jaye displayed a large array of finished objects, proving that needle felting creations are limited only by one’s imagination. The audience was both fascinated and entertained by her demonstration.
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Scholarships
The Guild’s long-time goal was realized in 2015 with the establishment of the NGAG Art Scholarship Program. Through it, we provide educational financial assistance to artistically talented graduating high school seniors. The first scholarships were awarded to four outstanding students in 2016. The program continues to benefit students through funding from the annual fundraiser, Sassafras Artisan Market, our generous sponsors, and individual donations.
To date, 29 scholarships, each $1000 have been awarded to graduates from four area high schools:
Rabun County High School, Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, Habersham Central High School, and Tallulah Falls School.
Congratulations 2026 Scholarship Recipients
This years selectees represent the ideals of our organization. Not only do they have remarkable past achievements but exciting future plans.
Left to right
Allayson Aldrich- North Georgia Arts Guild Scholarship Committee
Christy Walden - Habersham Central High School, Carolyn Hill Memorial Scholarship Award
​Kendall Weisser - Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, Paula Van Huss Memorial Scholarship Award
​​Maria Valentina Arias Camargo- Tullulah Falls School School, Celia Durand Memorial Scholarship Award
Dietricht Hoecht - North Georgia Arts Guild Scholarship Committee
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Maria Valentino Arias Camargo
Christy Walden
Kendall Weisser
Georgia Mountain Laurel Magazine
NGAG advertises our monthly members meeting in The Georgia Mountain Laurel each month with a quarter page ad which includes: program title, guest speaker, date, time, and location.
Every other month the Laurel showcases NGAG artists with Helen Roger’s article and photos of the the artist’s work.