Creative Arts & Crafts and Woodworking - 2023

Department F

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**Superintendent:**
Charlie Waldron
907-232-0081

[email protected]

**Assistant Superintendent:**
Laurie Almquist
907-414-4363

[email protected]

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Creative Arts & Crafts and Woodworking General Information

Exhibit Entry – Irwin Building

• Friday, August 4, 11 am – 7 pm
• Saturday, August 5, 11 am – 7 pm

Exhibit Pick Up – Irwin Building

• Tuesday, September 5, 1 pm – 6 pm
• Saturday, September 9, 1 pm – 6 pm

For Mail-In Instructions:

View/Print Competitive Exhibit General Info Guide

Entries without entrant contact/mailing information will be automatically disqualified and not judged.

Arts and Crafts Department is a showcase for craftspeople. Therefore all entries must be crafted in some manner by the entrant.

Enter only once per class. Like items may not be entered in two classes in the same division. Entrants may not enter items in more than one sub-category per department. Entries are judged on workmanship, finished appearance, design and color, and originality. No item or part of a collection may have been entered the year before. Collections should include labels and/or interesting information. Collections and items of several pieces should be displayed and moveable as a unit. If your entry doesn’t fit any classes, please call the Superintendent.
*Entries must have approval from superintendent prior to entering items (larger than 3’x3’x3’) or if it is a heavy item that may need special consideration to display.

Models must withstand normal, careful handling without pieces coming apart. LEGO Displays, Shrinky Dinks, and/or Constructs will NOT be accepted.

Macramé hangers display best if a plant or pot is included. Pictures, clocks, wreaths and wall hangings must be ready to hang on pegboard hooks or nails. Items, including Junior work, that are not dry (i.e. wet paint or finish) will not be accepted.

Sub-Categories:

All divisions are open to all ages. If you are entering as a Junior, place the appropriate letter on the entry form under sub-category.

A: Junior, ages 12 and under
B: Junior, ages 13 through 17

If sub-category is not specified, entry will be classified as OPEN.

Division 01: Paper & Papier Mache

Please, no poetry or school reports. 3-D jigsaw puzzle type assembled kits will NOT be accepted.

Class:

01 Handmade Paper
02 Origami
03 Paper 3-D, no 3-D puzzle kits
04 Paper book
05 Paper collage
06 Paper cuts
07 Paper, other

08 Papier mâché animal
09 Papier mâché mask
10 Papier mâché other
11 Paper mâché other
12 Quilling
13 Scrapbook page
14 Scrapbook other

Division 02: Beadwork

Class:

01 Bottles, vases, boxes, baskets, etc.
02 Dolls or figurines
03 French beaded flowers or figurines
04 Loomed
05 Off-Loomed
06 Sculpture
07 Wall-hanging
08 Wirework, complex
09 Wirework, simple
10 Other

USING BEADS MADE BY EXHIBITOR

11 Bead (one to three beads)
12 Clay, Fimo, paper mâché, paper, etc.
13 Lampwork glass beads
14 Miscellaneous items
15 Other

Division 03: Dough Art, Clay

Entries must be stable (moveable). No kiln fired ware. Kiln fire should be entered in Clay Arts.

Class:

01 Aired dry clay
02 Diorama
03 Dough art – animals
04 Dough art – people
05 Fimo/Sculpy clay

06 Friendly clay
07 Mixed Media
08 Modeling clay
09 Other – single item
10 Other – multiple items

Division 04: Jewelry

Class:

01 Beaded, leaded, loomed
02 Beaded, macramé
03 Beaded, off-loom
04 Beaded, stringing
05 Beaded, stringing advanced
06 Cloth
07 Complex Construction
08 Glass

09 Macramé
10 Metal
11 Mixed Media
12 Plastic
13 Simple Single Necklace – Juniors <12 only
14 Wire
15 Wire, complex
16 Other

Division 05: Themed Holiday & Celebrations

Class:

01 Centerpiece
02 Mantle item
03 Diorama (no 3-D jigsaw puzzles)
04 Ornament, beaded
05 Ornament, jewel
06 Ornament, plastic

07 Ornament, other
08 Painted item
09 Wall hanging
10 Wreath
11 Other

Division 06: Models

Class:

01 Balsa “stick & tissue” aircraft
02 Buildings
03 Diorama (No 3-D jigsaw puzzles)
04 Pinewood derby cars
05 Plastic kit, aircraft
06 Plastic kit, armor/military
07 Plastic kit, cars/trucks
08 Plastic kit, figures, animals, people
09 Plastic kit, ships

10 Plastic kit, other
11 Other material, aircraft
12 Other material, armor/military
13 Other material, cars/trucks
14 Other material, figures, animals, people
15 Other material, ships
16 Puns and funs
17 Other material, other

Division 07: Alaskana Art

Class:

01 Antlers/horn
02 Baleen
03 Baskets
04 Beadwork
05 Fur Hats
06 Fur Other
07 Grass/reed

08 Hide/leather
09 Ivory/bone
10 Masks
11 Metal
12 Wood
13 Other

Division 08: Natural Items

Class:

01 Antlers/horns
02 Bark
03 Bone
04 Cones/nuts
05 Dried Flowers
06 Driftwood
07 Feathers
08 Fungus

09 Fur
10 Leather
11 Mixed media; (>2 different media)
12 Rocks – Single
13 Rocks – Multiple
14 Shells
15 Soapstone
16 Other

Division 09: Retro Art

Class:

01 Art foam
02 Braiding
03 Weaving
04 Carnival theme
05 Collection
06 Flowers from fabric or fur
07 Pet accessories
08 Pillows/blankets
09 Rubber stamping
10 Soaps/lotions

11 Tie-dyed Shirts
12 Tie-dyed Other
13 Wax/candles
14 Eggs, Natural
15 Eggs, Plastic
16 Eggs, Painted
17 Eggs, Decoupage
18 Grade School Class Projects (Must contact Superintendent *Limited Space)
19 Other

Division 10: Glass

Class:

01 Acid etched
02 Blown, ornament
03 Blown, other
04 Free form flat
05 Fused flat
06 Fused bowl, vase, etc.
07 Lamp and/or shade
08 Layered glasswork
09 Mirror

10 Mosaic glass work
11 Manipulated glass art
12 Sun catcher, small, ready to hang
13 Sun catcher, 3-D, ready to hang
14 Window copper foil
15 Window, lead
16 Sandblasted
17 Mosaic Fused
18 Other

Division 11: Decorative Painting

All items must be ready to hang. Paintings/pictures considered traditional art will not be accepted; must be entered in Art.

Class:

01 Animals
02 Birds
03 Flowers and Fruit
04 Holiday Theme
05 Landscape
06 On Fabric (not canvas)

07 People
08 Rosmaling
09 Slogan Art
10 Stencil
11 Refrigerator Art – Juniors < 12 only
12 Other

Division 12: Miniatures

Class:

01 Collections of miniature items
02 Furnished room
03 Multiple items, except wood

04 Single item, except wood
05 Wood, not carved – single item
06 Wood, not carved – multiple items
07 Other

Division 13: Hanging Items

Must be ready to hang. Paintings or pictures considered traditional art will not be accepted, they must be entered in Art.

Class:

01 Dreamcatcher
02 Fabric
03 Hoop
04 Macramé
05 Mobile, paper
06 Mobile, plastic
07 Mobile, other

08 Ojo de Dios (God’s eye)
09 String/wire art
10 Wall-hanging (Not a painting/picture)
11 Wind Chimes
12 Wreath
13 Other

Division 14: Recycled Items

Please check entry size limit requirements on page one of Creative Arts and Crafts. Recycled Yard Art – see Division 20

Class:

01 Fabric
02 Glass/Ceramic
03 Metal
04 Mixed Media

05 Paper
06 Plastic
07 Wood
08 Other

Division 15: Metal

Class:

01 Cast
02 Embossed
03 Etched
04 Sculptured
05 Wire animals, people, birds
06 Wire chain maille

07 Wire flatwork
08 Wire sculpture
09 Wire other
10 Knives, forged
11 Knives, stock removed
12 Other

Division 16: Embellished Arts

Class:

01 Box
02 Cloth
03 Frame
04 Glass
05 Plastic
06 Pillow

07 Rocks
08 Shoes Wearable
09 Small Tile
10 Vase/Jar
11 Wearable art, except shoes
12 Other

Division 17: Basket, Box & Tray

Class:

01 Bark
02 Cane
03 Cloth, Stuffed
04 Cloth, Other
05 Grass/Reed
06 Jute/Rafia

07 Pine Needle
08 Wood
09 Paper
10 Plastic
11 Other

Division 18: Plastic & Plaster

No framed tile kits.

Class:

01 3-D Pen Art
02 Perler Beads
03 Plastic mesh, multiple
04 Plastic mesh, single
05 Plastic, mask
06 Plastic, spindle turned
07 Plastic, mixed media
08 Plastic, other

09 Plaster, mask
10 Plaster, flat items
11 Plaster, 3 dimensional, sculpture
12 Plaster animals
13 Plaster, other
14 Rubber bands
15 Scroll worked Corian®
16 Tape, Duct
17 Tape, other

Division 19: Dolls

The entire doll is judged. Entrant must make both doll and clothing except for “Class 04”. Entrant should provide appropriate stand with ceramic, porcelain, and all other dolls that do not sit or stand alone. Previously judged, broken or mended dolls are ineligible for entry. Sets – please designate one to be judged. DOLL CLOTHES not on doll made by entrant must be entered in SEWING or HANDWORK & NEEDLEWORK Departments (except Class 04).

Class:

01 Alaskan Native
02 Celebrity doll
03 Reborn (Keep display container to min.)
04 Stuffed Dolls, including animals

05 Other Dolls
06 Other Houses
07 Other Furniture

Division 20: Yard Art

Class:

01 Concrete (for large items call superintendent for approval)
02 Fairy House
03 Ground Art (low level such as stepping stones or concrete leaves)
04 Mosaics
05 Recycled Tools

06 Recycled Yard Art – See also Special Contest (Exhibitor may enter one item in Class 06 and another in Special Contest – Same item cannot be entered in both)
07 Rustic Furniture
08 Sheer Whimsy
09 Other

Division 21: Fly Tying

Tie your Fly to show skill and use of materials to achieve look that will induce fish strike. One Fly per class, except collections. Please display so Judges can view entire fly construction.

Entries judged on quality of construction, style & finish of fly pattern:

Head of Fly
Body of Fly
Legs, tails & antennas

Wings
Ribbing & Hackle
Standard & innovative use of materials

Class:

01 Articulated Fly
02 Atlantic Salmon Fly
03 Classic Free Style
04 Dry Fly
05 Nymph Fly
06 Saltwater Fly

07 Streamer Fly
08 Traditional Fly
09 Collection of “like” Flies, >3 fly examples in same class
10 Collection of “various” flies, >3 fly examples in at least 3 different classes
11 Other

Division 22: Fair Theme

Class:

01 “Beyond the Mountains”

Division 23: Woodworking

(Please note size limits)

Class:

01 Beds, Headboards only. *Entries larger than 4’ x 8’ need pre-approval by the Superintendent.
02 Bird House
03 Boards (black boards, bread boards, game boards, etc.)
04 Boxes
05 Canes, staffs, walking sticks
06 Canes, staffs, walking sticks – Diamond Willow
07 Clocks
08 Conveyances (boats, canoes, kayaks, dog sleds, other sleds
09 Cribs
10 Furniture cases (chest of drawers, hutches, desks, chests, etc.)
11 Hand tools
12 Jewelry Box (finished interior, possibly lined)

13 Kitchen utensils
14 Lamps (hanging, sconce, table, floor)
15 Marquetry
16 Miniatures – collector quality (executive toy quality, not child’s toy)
17 Musical instruments
18 Ornaments (these are items that might be displayed on a desk or table or tree and do not fit any of the other
classes and are not scroll work or turnings)
19 Re-purposed wood (made into a completely different item)
20 Seating (benches, chairs, stools)
21 Tables
22 Toys – large (Rocking horses, etc. meant to be sat on or climbed on)
23 Toys – small (for use by children/handheld)
24 Other