Prize Books
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
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CONVENOR: Barbara Gallant – 604-467-3926 or barb.gallant@shaw.ca
Registration forms may be sent by email to home-arts-registration@countryfest.com and payment can be made by eTransfer (see the Registration tab on the website). Alternatively, you can bring your registration form(s) to the office before or on Monday, July 15, 2024.
ENTRY FEE: $1.00 per class
REGISTRATION FORM & PAYMENT DEADLINE: Monday, July 15, 2024
PRIZES: First = $4; Second = $3; Third = $2
Home Arts & Garden Rules
- EACH EXHIBITOR MUST HAVE THEIR OWN REGISTRATION FORM
- REGISTRATION FORMS AND PAYMENT DEADLINE IS Monday, July 15, 2024
- NO NEW ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE DAY THAT ARTICLES ARE BROUGHT INTO THE FAIR THAT HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED AS OF THE JULY 15th DEADLINE. FOR THOSE WHO HAVE PURCHASED BLANK TAGS, CLASS INFORMATION MAY BE COMPLETED AT TIME ENTRIES ARE DROPPED OFF.
- ONE ENTRY PER CLASS PER PERSON.
- ALL ENTRIES MUST NOT HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY ENTERED IN MAPLE RIDGE FAIR/COUNTRY FEST.
- ALL ENTRIES ARE LEFT AT EXHIBITOR’S OWN RISK
2024 Entry drop off and pick up dates to remember:
Tuesday, July 23rd: Photography, Scrapbooking, Needlework, Arts, Crafts & Hobbies entries in between 4pm & 8pm
Thursday, July 25th: Home Cooking and Garden Produce entries in between 4pm & 8pm
Friday, July 26th: Home Cooking and Garden Produce entries in between 10am & noon
Monday, July 29th: Pick up entries in between 4pm & 7pm
To avoid extra workload for volunteers we need everyone to pick up their articles after the fair. We need prior written permission for those who are unable to pick up their articles or if you are unable to have someone come and pick them up for you. We have limited time having the building and there will be lack of security in the building if articles are left. Note: No special prizes will be mailed to winners.
Theme Class — “FUN AND GAMES"
This year, the theme of the Home Arts and Garden building is “FUN AND GAMES". Using your creativity, imagination and decorative skills, show us your vision using the “FUN AND GAMES” theme. This theme allows you to fun and let your imagination go wild. You are permitted to use any interpretation of the theme you would like.
ARTS, CRAFTS & HOBBIES RULES (Please see general rules at the beginning of Prize Book)
Exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor. (Persons who earn 50% or more of their income from the sales of hobby items are not permitted to enter those classes).
Art
JUDGING CRITERIA – ART:
| Overall aesthetic appeal | 25% |
| Effective use of line, form, space, colour and texture | 15% |
| Appropriate content with Centre of interest | 25% |
| Depth created through the use of perspective and proportion | 20% |
| Appropriate mounting or framing equipped to be hung | 15% |
Painting and Drawing
- 800 Painting, oils, landscape or plant life
- 801 Painting, oils, portrait or animal life
- 802 Painting, watercolour, landscape or plant life
- 803 Painting, watercolour, portrait or animal life
- 804 Painting, watercolour, still life
- 805 Painting, pastels
- 806 Painting, acrylics landscape or plant life
- 807 Painting, acrylics portrait or animal life
- 808 Drawing, landscape or plant life
- 809 Drawing, portrait or animal life
- 810 Drawing, pen & ink, any subject
- 811 Pencil sketching
- 812 Drawing, ink, comic strip or cartoon
- 813 Drawing, chalk or charcoal
- 814 Painting or Drawing, fantasy
- 815 Mixed Media
- 816 Painting or Drawing, any other
- 817 Colouring Book Art, Any topic, 1 page only
- 818 Article of Art not listed; man-made (e.g. Saw blade tray, etc.) – including tole painting
- 819 Article of art not listed; natural (e.g. wood, fungi, etc.)
- 820 Rock painting
BEST IN SHOW - Art - Rosette
Crafts & Hobbies
JUDGING CRITERIA – CRAFTS & HOBBIES:
| General Appearance | 30% |
| Materials | 30% |
| Workmanship | 40% |
Woodwork
- 829 Child’s toy
- 830 Wooden item, large
- 831 Wooden item, small
- 832 Woodcraft picture, large (e.g. intarsia, segmentation, etc.)
- 833 Woodcraft picture, small (e.g. intarsia, segmentation, etc.)
- 834 Wood turning, practical item
- 835 Wood turning, decorative
- 836 Driftwood, made into decorative or practical item
- 837 Any other item not listed
Ceramics and Sculpting
- 850 Ceramic, practical/functional/dinnerware
- 851 Ceramic, decorative - abstract sculpture
- 852 Model, sculpting clay (not jewelry) figurative sculpture
- 853 Modeling, metal
- 854 Modeling, any other medium (not jewelry)
Jewelry
- 855 Lapidary – any item
- 856 Beading – bracelet or necklace
- 857 Beading – earrings
- 858 Metal – bracelet or necklace
- 859 Metal - earrings
- 860 Metal - ring
- 861 Wire – any item
- 862 Wire Wrapping – any item
- 863 Any other item not listed
Toys
- 869 Soft toy or teddy bear
- 870 Teddy bear, dressed
- 871 Any toy, not listed
Collections
- 878 Collection, handcrafted collectable, max 10 items
- 879 Collection, any other not listed
- 880 Scrapbook
- 881 Memory book
Fibre Arts
- 885 Spinning, 1 skein, natural, 75 - 100 grams
- 886 Spinning, 1 skein, dyed, 75 – 100 grams
- 887 Spinning, 1 skein, natural, 75 - 100 grams, exotic fibre (Silk, llama, mohair, etc.)
- 888 Spinning, 1 skein, dyed, 75 – 100 grams, exotic fibre (Silk, llama, mohair, etc.)
- 889 Spinning, dyed and carded by hand, sheep, approx. 30-50 grams
- 890 Spinning, dyed and carded by hand, exotic, approx. 30-50 grams
- 891 Fancy spinning, 1 skein, 75 - 100 grams, boucle, etc., any fibre
- 892 Beginners class, any woven article
- 893 Woven article of clothing, including shawl, scarf, etc.
- 894 Woven household article
- 895 Woven rug or blanket
- 896 Small expressions, woven article - e.g. Mug rugs (4) sachet bags
- 897 Heads or Tails – toque, tam, slippers or socks
- 898 Woven band or braided cord (i.e. Inkle weaving card or tablet weaving, Kumihimo braiding)
- 899 Any other article
- 900 Basket weaving, natural material, large item
- 901 Basket weaving, natural material, small item
- 902 Basket weaving, commercial material, large
- 903 Basket weaving, commercial material, small
- 904 Felting, any article of clothing
- 905 Felting, practical
- 906 Felting, decorative
- 907 Needle Felting, any subject
- 908 Any article knitted from hand spun
BEST IN SHOW - Fibre Arts - Rosette
Candle Making
- 911 Dipped
- 912 Molded
- 913 Fancy
Fly Tying
- 914 Wet fly, 1 item
- 915 Dry fly, 1 item
- 916 Selection of wet flies, 5 ties, named
- 917 Selection of dry flies, 5 ties, named
Seasonal Crafts
- 919 Canada Day or Canadiana Crafts, your own interpretation
- 920 Christmas, ornament
- 921 Christmas, your interpretation
- 922 Halloween, your interpretation
- 923 Any Other specific Occasion not listed
- 924 Card, Any Occasion except Christmas
- 925 Card, Christmas
- 926 Wreath, Any Material
Paper Crafts
- 931 Stamping: Card
- 932 Stamping: Tag, Bookmark, Invitation
- 933 Card (not stamping)
- 934 Tag (not stamping)
- 935 Bookmark or Invitation (not stamping)
- 936 Scrapbook page
- 937 Folded paper craft (not origami)
- 938 Origami, 3 items, mounted
- 939 Paper tole
- 940 Any other article
Recycling
- 945 Recycled broken glass (e.g. mosaic effect)
- 946 Item from recycled cans
- 947 Item from recycled plastic
- 948 Item from recycled paper or cardboard
- 949 Item from recycled metal (not cans)
- 950 Recycled Picture or Window Frame
- 951 Recycled clothing made into Art/Craft item*
- 952 Any other article*
Miscellaneous
- 955 Fridge Magnet
- 956 Beadwork (not jewelry)
- 957 Writing – calligraphy
- 958 Writing – original poem
- 959 Writing – original short story, 2 pg. max
- 960 Garden Stepping Stones
- 961 Stained glass
- 962 Article made out of Duct Tape
- 963 Calendar
- 964 Nail Art – 2 artificial fingernails mounted on a popsicle stick
- 965 LEGO, original construction (max size 2’ sq.)
- 966 Homemade soap, 3 bars
- 967 Macrame (New)
- 968 Leather work (New)
- 969 Diamond Painting (New)
- 970 Any craft not listed
Historical Canadiana
- 974 Indigenous Art
- 975 Indigenous Craft
- 976 Historical Canadiana Art
- 977 Historical Canadiana Craft
- 978 Historical Canadiana toys
- 979 Collection of Vintage Canadiana (e.g. Cdn. coins, Cdn. Expo Souvenirs (10-20 items)
Assisted Entries - Seniors/Diverse Abilities
- 982 Garden ornament
- 983 Bird House
- 984 Painting or Drawing, any medium
- 985 Wooden Item
- 986 Jewelry – any item
- 987 Any item not listed
BEST IN SHOW - Crafts and Hobbies - Rosette
Theme Classes - "Fun and Games"
- 990 Artwork on theme, e.g. Painting, drawing, sculpture
- 991 Stuffed Animal (store bought), dressed on theme
- 992 Fibre Art on theme
- 993 Sports Headgear decorated on theme (e.g. baseball cap, helmet)
- 994 Craft made with sports ball(s), toys or game pieces
- 995 Any item not listed, on theme
Special Prize
Special Classes - Maple Ridge’s 150th Anniversary
Check out the Maple Ridge Museum website to learn about Maple Ridge's history.
- 996 Vintage toy made from natural materials that were available circa 1874 (New)
- 997 Art or craft project made from natural materials that were available circa 1874 (New)
Special Prize
Junior Art
CONVENOR: Joan Granholm – 604-463-0665 or joangranholm@shaw.ca
ENTRY FEE: $0.50 each
REGISTRATION FORM & PAYMENT DEADLINE: Monday, July 15, 2024
PRIZES: First = $3; Second = $2; Third = $1
To avoid extra workload for volunteers we need everyone to pick up their articles after the fair. We need prior written permission for those who are unable to pick up their articles or if you are unable to have someone come and pick them up for you. We have limited time having the building and there will be lack of security in the building if articles are left. Note: No special prizes will be mailed to winners.
Art - Ages 6 and Under
- 1501 Drawing, any medium – people or animals
- 1502 Drawing, any medium – places (landscapes, scenery, buildings)
- 1503 Drawing, any medium – abstract (may include rubber stamp art)
- 1504 Drawing, any medium – any other subject
- 1505 Colouring Art
- 1506 Painting, any medium – people or animals
- 1507 Painting, any medium – places (landscapes, scenery, buildings)
- 1508 Painting, any medium - abstract
- 1509 Painting, any medium – any other subject
- 1510 Any Art not listed
BEST IN SHOW - Art - 6 and under - Rosette
Art - Ages 7 to 9 years
- 1514 Drawing, any medium – people or animals
- 1515 Drawing, any medium – places (landscapes, scenery, buildings)
- 1516 Drawing, any medium – abstract (may include rubber stamp art)
- 1517 Drawing, any medium – any other subject
- 1518 Colouring Art
- 1519 Painting, any medium – people or animals
- 1520 Painting, any medium – places (landscapes, scenery, buildings)
- 1521 Painting, any medium – abstract
- 1522 Painting, any medium – any other subject
- 1523 Any Art not listed
BEST IN SHOW - Art - 7 to 9 years - Rosette
Art - Ages 10 to 12 years
- 1526 Drawing, any medium – people or animals
- 1527 Drawing, any medium – places (landscapes, scenery, buildings)
- 1528 Drawing, any medium – abstract
- 1529 Drawing, any medium – any other subject
- 1530 Painting, any medium – people or animals
- 1531 Painting, any medium – places (landscapes, scenery, buildings)
- 1532 Painting, any medium – abstract
- 1533 Painting, any medium – any other subject
- 1534 Any Art not listed
BEST IN SHOW - Art - 10 to 12 years - Rosette
Art - Ages 13 to 16 years
- 1538 Drawing, any medium – people or animals
- 1539 Drawing, any medium – places (landscapes, scenery, buildings)
- 1540 Drawing, any medium – abstract
- 1541 Drawing, any medium – any other subject
- 1542 Painting, any medium – people or animals
- 1543 Painting, any medium – places (landscapes, scenery, buildings)
- 1544 Painting, any medium - abstract
- 1545 Painting, any medium – any other subject
- 1546 Any Art not listed
BEST IN SHOW - Art - 13 to 16 years - Rosette
Junior Crafts & Hobbies
Crafts & Hobbies - Ages 6 and Under
- 1550 Suncatcher
- 1551 String art
- 1552 Rock Painting, any medium
- 1553 Model, store bought kit, on a secure base
- 1554 LEGO, store bought kit, on a secure base
- 1555 LEGO, own creation, on a secure base
- 1556 Perler beads, any subject
- 1557 Beadwork, any subject
- 1558 Jewellery, any medium
- 1559 Any collection, securely mounted and in a container or on a base
- 1560 Card, any theme
- 1561 Modeling, any medium (playdough, etc.)
- 1562 Ceramic, any item
- 1563 Pompom art, any item
- 1564 Any craft not listed
Crafts & Hobbies - Recycling - Ages 6 and Under
- 1570 Musical instrument made from recycled materials
- 1571 Decorative item made from recycled materials
- 1572 Animal made from recycled materials
BEST IN SHOW - Crafts & Hobbies - Up to 6 years - Rosette
Crafts & Hobbies - Ages 7 to 9 years
- 1574 Suncatcher
- 1575 String Art
- 1576 Rock Painting, any medium
- 1577 Construction, store bought kit
- 1578 Original Construction
- 1579 Model, Store bought kit, on a secure base
- 1580 Model, homemade, on a secure base
- 1581 LEGO, store bought kit, on a secure base
- 1582 LEGO, own creation, on a secure base
- 1583 Perler Beads, any subject
- 1584 Beadwork, any subject
- 1585 Jewellery, any medium
- 1586 Any collection, securely mounted and in a container or on a base
- 1587 Card, Any Theme
- 1588 Modelling, any medium (playdough, clay, etc.)
- 1589 Ceramic, any item
- 1590 Pompom Art, Any Item
- 1591 Carving, any medium
- 1592 Any craft not listed
Crafts & Hobbies - Recycling - Ages 7 to 9 years
- 1598 Musical instrument made from recycled materials
- 1599 Decorative item made from recycled materials
- 1600 Animal made from recycled materials
Crafts & Hobbies - Creative Writing - Ages 7 to 9 years
- 1602 Short story, 2 pages maximum - fiction
- 1603 Short story, 2 pages maximum – non-fiction
- 1604 Poem
- 1605 Comic strip or comic book, 6 pages max.
BEST IN SHOW - Crafts & Hobbies - 7 to 9 years - Rosette
Crafts & Hobbies - Ages 10 to 12 years
- 1606 Suncatcher
- 1607 String Art
- 1608 Rock Painting, any medium
- 1609 Construction, store bought kit
- 1610 Original Construction
- 1611 Model, Store bought kit, on a secure base
- 1612 Model, homemade, on a secure base
- 1613 LEGO, store bought kit, on a secure base
- 1614 LEGO, own creation, on a secure base
- 1615 Perler Beads, any subject
- 1616 Beadwork, any subject
- 1617 Jewellery, any medium
- 1618 Any Collection, securely mounted and in a container or on a base
- 1619 Card, Any theme
- 1620 Modeling, any medium (playdough, clay, etc.)
- 1621 Ceramic, any Item
- 1622 Pompom art, any item
- 1623 Carving, any Medium
- 1624 Woodwork
- 1625 Soapmaking
- 1626 Candle making
- 1627 Macrame (New)
- 1628 Leather work (New)
- 1629 Diamond Painting (New)
- 1630 Any craft not listed
Crafts & Hobbies - Recycling - Ages 10 to 12 years
- 1634 Musical instrument made from recycled materials
- 1635 Decorative item made from recycled materials
- 1636 Animal made from recycled materials
Crafts & Hobbies - Creative Writing - Ages 10 to 12 years
- 1638 Short story, 2 pages maximum – fiction
- 1639 Short story, 2 pages maximum – non-fiction
- 1640 Poem
- 1641 Comic strip or comic book, 6 pages max
BEST IN SHOW - Crafts & Hobbies - 10 to 12 years - Rosette
Crafts & Hobbies - Ages 13 - 16 years
- 1642 String Art
- 1643 Rock Painting, any medium
- 1644 Construction, store bought kit
- 1645 Original Construction
- 1646 Model, Store bought kit, on a secure base
- 1647 Model, homemade, on a secure base
- 1648 LEGO, Store bought kit, on a secure base
- 1649 LEGO, Own creation, on a secure base
- 1650 Rainbow Loom project
- 1651 Perler Beads, Any subject
- 1652 Beadwork, Jewellery
- 1653 Beadwork, Any other Subject
- 1654 Jewellery, any Medium except beadwork
- 1655 Any Collection, securely mounted and in a container or on a base
- 1656 Card, any Theme
- 1657 Modeling, any medium (playdough, clay, etc.)
- 1658 Ceramic
- 1659 Carving, any medium
- 1660 Woodwork, small, no intarsia
- 1661 Woodwork, large, no intarsia
- 1662 Woodwork, intarsia or inlay
- 1663 Soap making
- 1664 Candle making
- 1665 Macrame (New)
- 1666 Leather work (New)
- 1667 Diamond Painting (New)
- 1668 Any craft not listed
Crafts & Hobbies - Recycling - Ages 13 - 16 years
- 1670 Musical instrument made from recycled materials
- 1671 Decorative item made from recycled materials
- 1672 Animal made from recycled materials
Crafts & Hobbies - Creative Writing - Ages 13 - 16 years
- 1676 Short story, 2 pages maximum - fiction
- 1677 Short story, 2 pages maximum – non-fiction
- 1678 Poem
- 1679 Comic strip or comic book, 6 pages max.
BEST IN SHOW - Crafts & Hobbies - 13 to 16 years - Rosette
Indigenous Art/Craft
- 1682 Ages 6 & Under: Indigenous Art/Craft
- 1683 Ages 7-9: Indigenous Art/Craft
- 1684 Ages 10-12: Indigenous Art/Craft
- 1685 Ages 13-16: Indigenous Art/Craft
Assisted Entries - Children with Diverse Abilities
- 1686 Art, Any medium, any subject
- 1687 Craft, Any medium, any subject
Theme Classes - "Fun and Games" - 6 and Under
- 1690 Artwork on theme, e.g. Painting, drawing, collage, sculpture
- 1690a Stuffed Animal (store bought), dressed on theme
- 1690b Sports Headgear decorated on theme (e.g. baseball cap, helmet)
- 1690c Craft made from sports ball(s), toys or game pieces
- 1690d Any item not listed, on theme
Special Prize
Theme Classes - "Fun and Games" - Ages 7 to 9 Years
- 1691 Artwork on theme, e.g. Painting, drawing, collage, sculpture
- 1691a Stuffed Animal (store bought), dressed on theme
- 1691b Sports Headgear decorated on theme (e.g. baseball cap, helmet)
- 1691c Craft made from sports ball(s), toys or game pieces
- 1691d Any item not listed, on theme
Special Prize
Theme Classes - "Fun and Games" - Ages 10 to 12 Years
- 1692 Artwork on theme, e.g. Painting, drawing, collage, sculpture
- 1692a Stuffed Animal (store bought), dressed on theme
- 1692b Sports Headgear decorated on theme (e.g. baseball cap, helmet)
- 1692c Craft made from sports ball(s), toys or game pieces
- 1692d Any item not listed, on theme
Special Prize
Theme Classes - "Fun and Games" - Ages 13 to 16 Years
- 1693 Artwork on theme, e.g. Painting, drawing, collage, sculpture
- 1693a Stuffed Animal (store bought), dressed on theme
- 1693b Sports Headgear decorated on theme (e.g. baseball cap, helmet)
- 1693c Craft made from sports ball(s), toys or game pieces
- 1693d Any item not listed, on theme
Special Prize
Special Classes - "Maple Ridge’s 150th Anniversary
Check out the Maple Ridge Museum website to learn about Maple Ridge's history.
- 1694 Vintage toy made from natural materials that were available circa 1874 (New)
- 1695 Art or craft project made from natural materials that were available circa 1874 (New)
Special Prizes