Arts and Crafts: Senior Youth Division

Guidelines:

A. Exhibits for senior youth ages 14-18 (exhibitor’s age must be indicated on entry tag)

B. Exhibits will be judged on: general appearance, workmanship and techniques, harmony or contrast of color selection, appropriateness of selected materials.

C. Any item made from a kit must be identified as such.

D. 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 judges know to take this into consideration when judging.

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 $5.00 awarded and one “Runner-up Best in Show” ribbon plus $3.00 awarded.

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

Exhibiting Rules & Regulations

 

Section I: Crocheting

101. Home Accessories (doilies, snowflakes, etc.)
102. Other Crocheted Items

 

Section II: Knitting

103. Baby Wearing Apparel
104. Outerwear
105. Hat or Purse
106. Socks or Stockings
107. Other Knitted Item

 

Section III: Woodworking – Original Design

108. Furniture

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

109. Wood Article

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

 

Section IV: Handicrafts

110. Baskets (handmade)
111. Decorative Painting
112. Fabric Design (tie dye, batik, textile painting, etc.)
113. Holiday Decorations
114. Jewelry (handmade)
115. Paper Crafts
116. Paper Mache
117. Pottery/Ceramics (earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, etc.)

a. Unfinished (clay)
b. Carved
c. Glazed
d. Other finishing technique

118. Items Made of Recycled Materials (list materials)
119. Soap (handmade)
120. Textiles (enhanced fabrics, weaves, braids, rugs, etc.)
121. Wood Article

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

122. Wreath (other than holiday)
123. Mixed Media
124. Other Handicraft

Section V: 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”.

125. Articles Featuring Your Hobby
126. Handmade Articles
127. Nature Collection