SUPERINTENDENTS:
Lydia Strumpf
907-942-2480
lydiastrumpf@gmail.com
Learning Objective: To develop artistic techniques and knowledge through the creation and display of various crafts.
Rules:Exhibitors may enter no more than one entry per class except in Miscellaneous Crafts which has a maximum of 2 entries.Articles made are judged according to the exhibitor’s age.Originality and creativity count.All exhibits intended for hanging must be furnished with a hook or mounting device.Macramé exhibits must not exceed 2’ x 4’ (or 8 square feet) in size.Removable/breakable objects are not to be left in macramé displays.Exhibitor should use techniques typical of good practices used according to the class they are entered in.Attendance is recommended at time of judging.
Rules for Ceramics:All ceramics must be dated with initials where visible.Plaster must be permanently dated.Make sure correct class is entered.If you are unsure please call the Superintendent. Ceramics (both glazed and bisque) other than original are usually hollow and have been fired.Plaster is molded usually solid, never fired.
NANCY BRANDON MEMORIAL TROPHY
2018 Winner:Rylan Adams
This trophy is given in honor of Nancy Brandon who loved life and had many interests, but whose first love was crafts.The Crafts Department Superintendent will make the determination based upon the largest number of entries a youth has entered and placed.
Donated by Nancy Brandon’s daughter, Debbie Morgan.A trophy will be awarded, and a plaque engraved with the winner’s name will be displayed at the Fairgrounds.
Placings and Awards:
Divisions 1-16:1-6 Strip Ribbons and Premium Money.
Best of Show:1-6 Rosettes, First Place- $5.00 and Trophy
DIVISION 1CERAMICSGLAZED
This area starts with molded, uncleaned greenware that is glazed and then fired.
Class:
5501015-7 years old (competitive)
5501028-11 years old
55010312-14 years old
55010415-19 years old
Best of Show
DIVISION 2CERAMICS-BISQUE
Rules:Must start with cleaned bisque.No glazed items in this area.Dry brush or stains only.Bisque is clay that is fired before it is painted or stained. Do not enter plaster form in Division 2.See DIVISION 5.
Class:
5502015-7 years old (competitive)
550202 8-11 years old
550203 12-14 years old
550204 15-19 years old
Best of Show
DIVISION 3CERAMICS- ORIGINALS
Your own design from clay.Clay items that are fired after painting or staining.
Class:
5503015-7 years old (competitive)
5503028-11 years old
55030312-14 years old
55030415-19 years old
Best of Show
DIVISION 4- TERRA COTTA POT ART
Use terra cotta pots to create individual art objects or sculptures.Maximum pot size is 10” in diameter.Maximum height is 24”
Class:
5504015-7 years old (competitive)
5504028-11 years old
55040312-14 years old
55040415-19 years old
Best of Show
DIVISION 5PLASTER FORM
Plaster items that have not been fired before or after painting.DO NOT ENTER bisque in this division.
Class:
5505015-7 years old (competitive)
5505028-11 years old
550503 12-14 years old
550504 15-19 years old
Best of Show
DIVISION 6BASKET WEAVING
Baskets created by weaving materials together.
Class:
550601Reed Weaving
550602Raffia/Paper Weaving
550603Cloth Weaving (No Crochet)
Best of Show
DIVISION 7-LEATHER
An item made from or enhanced from animal hide.
Class:
550701Original
550702Made from a kit
550703Hand carved items
Best of Show
DIVISION 8 STENCILING /STAMPING
Stenciling is applying a design using a cut out pattern. Imprints are applied using a tool made of rubber or of other substances.
Class:
550801Wood, single item
550802Paper, single item
550803Cloth
550804Other
Best of Show
DIVISION 9SHOEBOX FLOAT
Miniature parade floats using shoebox for base (no boot boxes).This project is judged on your creativity for the float only.
Class:
550901Fair Theme
550902Holiday
550903All Other
Best of Show
DIVISION 10HANDCRAFTED SOAPS
Three different soap making methods, all with different traits.Keep bars to a 4-5 ounce size (regular sized soap bar), but choose your shape and design as desired.NO PACKAGING.INCLUDE RECIPE ON AN 8 ½ X 11 PAGE IN A 3 HOLE PAGE PROTECTOR.
Melt and Pour (M & P) Soap
Using transparent or opaque pre-made soap base that has been melted.Color, fragrances, etc. can be added, then poured into a mold to create a decorative soap bar.Include recipe.
Cold Process (CP) Soap
Using oils, fats and sodium hydroxide (LYE) to create a bar of soap.Color, additive, fragrance as desired.Include recipe.
Hand-Milled Soap
Grating/shredding pre-made soap bar, melting then adding additives such as fragrances, oils, herbs and re-molding.Include recipe.
Class:
5510015-7 years old (competitive)
5510028-11 years old
55100312-14 years old
55100415-19 years old
Best of Show
DIVISION 11JEWELRY SINGLE PIECES
A solitary handmade piece of jewelry.All jewelry must be mounted on a 5” X 7” foam board.Class:
551101Beaded
551102Plastic
551103Metal
551104Wood
551105Hemp
551106Other
Best of Show
DIVISION 12JEWELRY SETS 2 OR MORE PIECES
Two or more handmade pieces of jewelry used to create a grouping.Jewelry must be mounted on a 5” X 7” foam board.
Class:
551201Beaded
551202Plastic
551203Metal
551204Wood
551205Hemp
551206Other
Best of Show
DIVISION 13- HOLIDAY CRAFTS
Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza, etc.The craft should reflect the spirit of your chosen holiday.
Class:
551301Door and Wall Hanging
551302Ornament Other
551303Centerpiece Occasions
Best of Show
DIVISION 14- HOLIDAY GIFT WRAP
Your exhibit must contain homemade bows and personally designed paper.
Rules:Exhibited package should be empty and no larger than 12” x 18”.No commercial gift-wrapping supplies will be allowed, except
ribbon and tape.Exhibitor must make his or her own bows and design own paper.
Class:
551401Birthday 5-7 years old (competitive)
551402Birthday 8-11 years old
551403Birthday 12-14 years old
551404Birthday 15-19 years old
551405 Holiday 5-7 years old (competitive)
551406Holiday8-11 years old
551407Holiday 12-14 years old
551408Holiday 15-19 years old
551409 Other 5-7 years old (competitive)
551410 Other 8-11 years old
551411 Other 12-14 years old
551412 Other 15-19 years old
Best of Show
DIVISION 15 – HOLIDAY GIFT BAGS
Your exhibit must contain homemade bows and personally designed bags.
Rules:Exhibited gift bag should be empty (with the exception of tissue paper) and no larger than 12” x 18”.No commercial gift-wrapping supplies will be allowed, except ribbon and tape.
Exhibitor must make his or her own bows and design own bag.
Class:
551501Birthday 5-7 years old (competitive)
551502Birthday 8-11 years old
551503Birthday 12-14 years old
551504Birthday 15-19 years old
551505 Holiday 5-7 years old (competitive)
551506Holiday 8-11 years old
551507Holiday 12-14 years old
551508Holiday 15-19 years old
551509 Other 5-7 years old (competitive)
551510 Other 8-11 years old
551511 Other 12-14 years old
551512 Other 15-19 years old
Best of Show
DIVISION 16 – MISCELLANEOUS CRAFTS
Identify specific craft on entry form (not just miscellaneous).A maximum of 2 entries are allowed in this division.Exhibit may only be entered in this class if it does not meet the criteria under any other class description. This is not a category for duplicate projects.
Class:
5516015-7 years old (competitive)
5516028-11 years old
55160312-14 years old
551604 15-19 years old
Best of Show