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Section 4 - Crafts

Co-Chaired by Marie Seebeck (905-294-2971);
Darlene Marcellus (905-294-0319); Irene Reid (905-294-3150)

Before entering this Section, please refer to the additional rules for Homecraft, as well as the following:

* Closing date for entry forms: Thursday, September 16th, 2010 by 8:00 p.m.* Will be strictly enforced.

Additional Rules:

1. Adult entries only: 19 years and over
2. No Christmas Themes
3. No work shall be entered more than 1 year
4. Work must not be older than 2 years and must be in good condition
5. Pictures must be framed and ready for hanging.
   No Saw-Tooth Hangers
6. All work must be done by entrant
7. No article shall be made with anything edible
8. Exhibits must be brought to the Homecraft Building on Tuesday, Sept. 28th between 12 noon and 9:00 pm and may be reclaimed on Sunday, Oct. 3rd between 6:30 and 8:00 pm
   

Prize Money Classes #1-44:

1st - $7.00; 2nd - $5.00; 3rd - $4.00; 4th - $3.00

1. One hand-carved wood article. No decorative birds; no miniatures. (Not to exceed 24” in any one direction)
2. One or two decorative birds on a single base, hand-carved in wood.
3. One hand-crafted wood article.
   (Not to exceed 24”L x 24”W x 18”H)
4. One hand-crafted wooden toy. New!
   (Not to exceed 24” in any one direction)
5. One article in miniature any medium. New!
6. One article of thrown pottery.
   (Not to exceed 24” in any one direction)
7. One article in molded clay pottery.
   (Not to exceed 24” in any one direction)
8. One woven article. Household item. -
   (To fit into area 36”x 36” rolled or folded)
9. One woven article. Wearable item.
10. One hand-decorated cloth bag.
    (Not to exceed 18” x 18” excluding the handle)
11. One decorated shirt, t-shirt or sweatshirt - not worn. Any medium
12. One hand-crafted calendar any medium. New!
13. One article in Folk Art painting on tin or wood.
    (Not to exceed 24” x 36”)
14. One door decoration - Hallowe’en theme, ready for hanging. (Not to exceed 24” x 24”)
15. One article in beaded jewelry.
16. One article in jewelry - any other medium. No beading!
17. One beaded article. (Not to exceed 12” x 12”)
    No jewelry!
18. One handmade blank verse “Thank you” theme greeting card/note paper. No computer work.
    (Not to exceed 6”x 8”)
19. One decorated clay flower pot. (Not to exceed 6”)
20. One hand decorated paper gift bag.
    (Not to exceed 8” x 10”)
21. One hand-crafted plant pick. (Not to exceed 15”)
22. One article in technique not mentioned above.
    No needlework. (Not to exceed 24” x 36”) Name the technique.
23. One article in needlepoint - framed, if applicable.
    (Not to exceed 24” x 36”)
24. One article in counted cross-stitch, 11-18 count Aida. (Not to exceed 24”x 36”)
25. One article in counted cross-stitch, on other material.
    No plastic canvas. (Not to exceed 24”x 36”)
26. One article in counted cross-stitch or needlepoint.
    Unframed. (Not to exceed 12” x 18”)
27. One hand-made felted article. New!
28. One article in needlepoint on plastic canvas. No sets. (Not to exceed 18” overall)
29. One article in stitchery not mentioned above
    (no knitting crocheting, tatting or sewing) Name the technique. (Not to exceed 24” x 36”.)
30. One article in traditional rug hooking.
    (Not to exceed 24” x 36”)
31. One hand decorated fly swatter.
32. One hand puppet. No sets.
33. One finger puppet. No sets
34. One hand-crafted animal. Any soft medium. No sets.
    (Not to exceed 12”)
35. One stuffed toy, knitted or crocheted. No sets.
    (Not to exceed 22”)
36. One hand-crafted Teddy Bear. (Not to exceed 22”)
    No settings.
37. One hand decorated door stop.
    (Not to exceed 10”x 12”) .
38. One hand decorated picture frame.
    (Not to exceed 5”x 7”)
39. One hand-crafted doll. Doll & Clothes must be made by entrant. (Not to exceed 25”)
40. One hand-crafted character doll. Doll & Clothes must be made by entrant. New!
41. One handcrafted item made from recycled material.
    (Not to exceed 18” x 18”)
42. One or two hand created memory book page(s).
    (Each page not to exceed 14” x 14”)
43. One handcrafted money box/bank.
    (Not to exceed 8” x 10”) New!
44. Charity Toy - Hand-crafted, any medium. Note: These toys will not be returned to the entrant, but will be
    donated to the Salvation Army Markham Corps.

Special Awards:

Best In Show: Markham Guild of Village Crafts - $25.00
Tom Rimmer Memorial: Markham Guild of Village Crafts - $25.00 - #5.
Oda Pritzker Award: $25.00 - #23
Tim Clark Flowers: Gift Certificate - #19
Babs Robinson Award - Committee’s Choice
Markham Fair Award - $10.00 - #4
Markham Fair Award - $10.00 - #28
Hempen Jewellers - Gift - #15
Harry James Financial - $25.00 - #24
Harry James Financial - $25.00 - #12
Harry James Financial - $25.00 - #27
Harry James Financial - $25.00 - #43
Midas/Drml
- Gift Certificate For Maintenance Package - #2
The Facial Room - Gift Certificate For One Manicure - #32
Bluestone Bistro - Gift - #6