Virginia's Highland County Fair
Virginia's Highland County Fair

Art and Crafts

Adults (19 and older)

Chairperson: Lauren Hindman

Guidelines

A.  Exhibits for adults, ages 19 and over.
B.  Exhibits will be judged on: general appearance, workmanship and techniques, harmony or
contrast of color selection, and appropriateness of selected materials.
C. Any item made by a person with a disability that they wish to disclose, can enter the
appropriate category for the item. A star will be placed on the front of the item tag to let the
judges know to take this into consideration when judging.
D.  Any item made from a kit must be identified as such.
E.  Even though exhibits are mostly judged on their own merits, enhancements of an exhibit
achieved through special mountings, framing, or display may be considered.
F.  In this age division, there will be one “Best in Show” ribbon plus $10.00 awarded and one
“Runner-up Best in Show” ribbon plus $5.00 awarded.

CLASS PRIZES: 1 st -$4; 2 nd -$3; 3 rd -$2

Section I: Crocheting

Class:

  1. Afghan
  2. Baby Afghan
  3. Baby Apparel
  4. Bedspread
  5. Fashion Accessories
  6. Home Accessories (doilies, snowflakes, etc.)

a.Small
b. Large

  1. Wearing Apparel
  2. Other Crocheted Items

Section II: Embroidery and Needlework

  1. Cross Stitch Item

a. Stamped
b. Counted

  1. Embroidered Item
  2. Needle Felted Item
  3. Needlepoint Item
  4. Other Embroidery/Needlework Technique

Section III: Knitting Class:

Class:

  1. Baby Afghan
  2. Baby Wearing Apparel
  3. Hat or Purse
  4. Outerwear
  5. Socks or Stockings
  6. Sweater
  7. Other Knitted Item

Section IV: Woodworking – Original Design

Class:

  1. Furniture

a. Bench/Chair
b. Chest
c. Footstool
d. Table
e. Other Wood Furniture

  1. Wood Article (original item)

a. Accessory
b. Bird Feeder
c. Bird House
d. Frame
e. Toy
f. Other Original Wood Article

Section V: Handicrafts

  1. Baskets (handmade)

a. Coiled
b. Made from Found Materials
c. Traditional Build
d. Uniquely Shaped

  1. Brooms (handmade)

a. Cobweb
b. Hand Broom
c. Sweeper
d. Turkey Tail 

  1. Decorative Painting

a. On Natural Materials (gourds, rocks, shells, etc.)
b. On Metal (tole work, etc.)
c. On Purchased Item (tote, apron, t-shirt, etc.)
d.On Slate
e. On Pottery/Ceramics
f. On Wood (plaque, signs, etc.)

  1. Eco Printing

a. On Fabric
b. On Paper

  1. Fabric Design (tie dye, batik, textile painting, etc.)
  2. Holiday Decorations

a. Ornament
b. Wreath
c. Other Article Suggesting Holiday

  1. Jewelry (handmade)

a.Bracelet
b. Earrings
c. Necklace
d. Pin or Pendant
e. Other Handmade Jewelry

  1. Leatherwork
  2. Paper Crafts

a. Framed Item
b. Gift Box, decorated (under 12”)
c. Greeting Cards (mounted on cardstock)
d. Hand-made Book
e. Paper Quilling 
f. Other Paper Craft Item

  1. Paper Mache
  2. Pottery/Ceramics (earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, etc.)

a. Unfinished (clay)
b. Carved
c. Glazes
d. Other Finishing Techniques

  1. Items Made of Recycled Materials (list materials)
  2. Soap (handmade)
  3. Stained Glass

a. Free Standing Item (boxes, night-lights, lamps, clocks, etc.)
b. Hanging Piece (panels, cabinet doors, etc.)
c. Stained Glass Framed Mirrors
d. Suncatchers
e. Other Stained Glass Item

  1. Textiles (enhanced fabrics, weaves, braids, rugs, etc.)
  2. Woodcraft Article

a. Hand-Carved
b. Hand-Painted
c. Wood Burned
d. Other Handicraft Wood Item

  1. Wreath (other than holiday)
  2. Mixed Media
  3. Other Handicraft

Section VI: Displays

Displays may be entered if not previously entered in another class.
   Each display must contain at least 4 articles.
   Each display must be mounted or contained in an area no larger than 24” X 24”.
Class:
 42. Articles Featuring Your Hobby
 43. Handmade Articles
 44. Nature Collection