2000-2002 Arts & Crafts Categories
1. HERITAGE CRAFTS
a. Candle Making
b. Decoupage (means sinking of the print)
1. Real (18th cen. method)- is the art of cutting out decorative paper
designs and applying them to a surface, then applying many layers of
varnish with sanding in between.
2. Plates- Paper and/or Fabric applied to plates.
c. Etched Glass
d. Leaded Glass
1. small articles
2. large articles
e. Metal Punching
f. Paper Tole - cut out prints forming a dimensional composition of
paper.
g. Paper Cutting/Schereschnitte
h. Pottery
i. Tatting
2. Jewelry (only one item or matched pair of earrings)
a. Precious Metals and Stones
b. Costume Jewelry
1. Seed Beads
2. Clay
3.Friendly Plastic
4. Other
3. LAMP SHADES (only)
a. Cut and/or Pierced
b. Painted
c. Fabric
1. Adhered to paper
2. Sewn
d. Other
4. WOODWORKING
a. Small Articles
b. Large Articles
5. CERAMICS (enter only one item. If part of a set or pair have photo of
entire set or designate the one item to be judged)
a. Underglazed, Glazed or Overglazed
b. Stained - item is cleaned, fired, and stained. A coat of clear spray
may be used after.
c. Special Techniques
1. Porcelain- dishes, flowers, figurines, etc.
2. Hand - formed decorations
3. Decorative- decals, painting on purchased plates, etc.
6. WEAVING
a. Baskets- Natural Materials
b. Baskets-Fabric
c. Chair Caning
d. On -Loom (Jewelry belongs in jewelry category)
e. Off - Loom(Jewelry belongs in jewelry category)
7. DECORATIVE PAINTING
a. Early American
1. Reverse Painting on Glass ( includes tinsel painting for this contest)
Opaque paint applied on back of one piece of glass; outline and accent
strokes painted first; then shadows, highlights, and main areas of
color; then background. This is backed by crumpled tin foil.
2. Country Painting- done on wood, metals(tin), slate or furniture.
Includes Rosemaling, Pennsylvania Dutch, and Tole.
3. Theorem Painting - painting with oils, acrylics or watercolors
through a stencil onto velvet, velveteen, silk or valour paper.
4. Fabric Painting - on place mats, wall hangings, etc. (Shirts, Jackets,
etc. belong in Clothing Decoration category)
b. Faux Finish/Marbleizing - done on paper, wood, plaster, metal, or
fabric. Simulations of finishes to reproduce look of marble, wood, or
stone.
c. Other techniques
8. Stenciling
a. Fabric (pillow, mats, etc)
1. pre-cut stencil
2. cut own stencil
b. Other (wood, metal, etc)
1. pre-cut stencil
2. cut own stencil
9. Doll House Items
a. Furniture and accessories
b. Rooms made up
10. CREATIVE MATERIAL
a. Dried (natural) grasses, rocks, sand, shells, corn husks, apple head
dolls, etc. (nothing made then dried)
b. Recycled - a new use for something that would be discarded ( cans,
bottles, etc.)
c. Sturdy Twisted Paper - can be used to make flowers, fruit, bows,
bouquets, etc.
d. Other--bread dough, broom dolls, raffia, mobiles, mixed media, tolle,
etc.
11. FLOWERS (arrangements and/or decorations)
a. Dried ( natural) - be sure to put on entry card whether you grew and
dried your own flowers or purchased them.
b. Fabric (silk, etc.)
c. Pressed (used in any form)
d. Mixed
12. CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
a. Ornaments( only one)
b. Stockings
c. Table Centerpieces
d. Tree Skirts/Tablecloths
e. Wall Hangings
f. Wreaths
g. Dolls/Figurines
13. Decorations for Holidays Other Than Christmas
a. Natural Wreathes
b. Tablecloths
c. Table Centerpieces
d. Wall/Door Hangings
e. Dolls/Figurines
14 CROCHETING
a. Adult Apparel
1. vest
2. sweater
3. dresses/ outfits/ suits/ sweater sets
4. accessories
b. Children's Apparel
1. vest
2. sweater
3. dresses/ outfits/ suits/ sweater sets
4. accessories
c. Toys
d. Cotton Article - the specified size is the size of the finished piece
excluding any fringe. Article exceeding size in any one direction
belongs in the next size category.
1. small - under 15"
2. medium - up to 36"
3. large - over 36"
e. Yarn Article - the specified size is the size of the finished piece
excluding any fringe. Article exceeding size in any one direction
belongs in the next size category.
1. small - under 15"
2. medium - up to 36"
3. large - over 36"
f. Rag Strips ( Rugs belong in Rugs category)
1. small mats, placemats
2. clothing
3. other
15. KNITTING
a. Adult Apparel
1. vest
2. sweater
3. dresses/ outfits/ suits/ sweater sets
4. accessories
b. Children's Apparel
1. vest
2. sweater
3. dresses/ outfits/ suits/ sweater sets
4. accessories
c. Toys
The specified size is the size of the finished piece excluding any
fringe. Article exceeding size in any one direction belongs in the next
size category.
d. Small Article- under 15"
e. Medium Article- up to 36"
f. Large Article- over 36"
16. NEEDLEWORK
The dimensions of the finished piece exclude any matting or framing.
Any article exceeding 9" in any one measurement of the worked piece
will be considered large (e.g. 4" x 10")
Original - the piece is entirely your own idea
Adaptation - the piece is adapted from a picture or photo or another
medium (e.g. knitting pattern/kit was entirely changed. It is not an
adaptation when you used a purchased graph/pattern and bought all
the needed materials to complete the piece.
Kit - -purchased kit or a purchased graph/pattern or a graph/pattern
from a book or magazine using specified colors to make the
needlework.
If the graph/pattern is not your own design it is a KIT or ADAPTATION.
If you have needlework worked in different medias, enter the item in
the category most of the work is done in. Explain on entry card why
entered in this category.
a. Embroidary - silk or cotton thread on fabric: samplers, stamped cross
stitch, etc.
1. original
2.adaption
3. kit
b. Ribbon Embroidery - using ribbon for the main design
1. original
2.adaption
3. kit
c. Machine Embroidery
1. small articles
2. wearing articles
3. wall hangings
4. blankets/tablecloths
d. Counted Cross Stitch - small ( under 7" x 9") - design worked from
chart or graph.
1. original
2.adaption
3. kit
e. Counted Cross Stitch - large ( over 7" x 9") - design worked from
chart or graph.
f. Crewel - small ( under 7" x 9") - embroidery using wool, cotton or silk
yarn to make the designs
1. original
2.adaption
3. kit
g. Crewel - large ( over 7" x 9") - embroidery using wool, cotton or silk
yarn to make the designs
1. original
2.adaption
3. kit
h. Canvas Needlepoint - small ( under 7" x 9") - wool, cotton or silk
threads on single or double canvas
1. original
2.adaption
3. kit
i. Canvas Needlepoint - large( over 7" x 9") - wool, cotton or silk
threads on single or double canvas
1. original
2.adaption
3. kit
j. Florentine/Barglio - Vertical stitches worked on single mesh canvas
which covers two, three, or more threads of canvas to form a pattern
1. original
2.adaption
3. kit
k. Plastic Canvas Needlepoint - stitches on plastic canvas worked from
a chart.
1. original
2.adaption
3. kit
l. Special Stitches - (cathedral, window, yo-yo, puff, etc.)
1.small articles
2. wearing apparel
3. quilts, coverlets
m. candlewicking - done on muslin, basically using french knots.
1. original
2.adaption
3. kit
n. Cut Work
1. original
2.adaption
3. kit
o. Huck/Swedish weaving/Counted Thread Technique
1. original
2.adaption
3. kit
p. Needlepunch/ Bunka
1. original
2.adaption
3. kit
q. Beading (Jewelry belongs in jewelry category)
1.cross stitch
2. sewn (on cardboard, material, etc.)
3. on-loom
4. off- loom
17. CLOTHING DECORATION
a. Painting on Fabric - painting done directly onto fabric. Can be
enhanced with glitter, rhinestones, etc.
b. Appliqué - design cut out from material then fused, sewn, or glued to
fabric. Painting of appliqué (part or entire), glitter, rhinestones, lace,
etc., are done after appliqué is adhered to fabric
c. Other - Embroidery, cut-work, all rhinestones, buttons, stenciling,
stamping, etc.
18.SEWING
a. Baby and Toddler
b. Children 5-12
c. Teenager
d. Adults
1.Separates and Sportswear - includes skirts, slacks, blouses, shirts,
tennis, beachwear
2. Daytime - includes 1 or 2 piece dresses, pants outfits or clothing
suitable for club meetings, shopping, or daytime wear.
3. Ensembles - includes suits or dress and coat combinations.
4. Evening and Special Occasion - includes cocktail dresses, gowns,
and ensembles.
5. Outer Wear - consists of coats and other outer wear.
e.Accessories (pocketbooks, etc)
f. Smocking
1. clothing
2.small articles ( pillows, etc.)
g. stuffed toys & dolls ( 1 item)
h. Soft Sculpture ( 1 item)
i. Doll Clothes ( 1 item)
j. Applique - Hand
1. small articles ( toys, pillows, etc.)
2. wearing apparel
3.quilts, coverlets
4.wall hangings
k. Applique - machine
1. small articles ( toys, pillows, etc.)
2. wearing apparel
3.quilts, coverlets
4.wall hangings
l. Applique - fusable material
1. small articles ( toys, pillows, etc.)
2. wearing apparel
3.quilts, coverlets
4.wall hangings
m. Quilting - hand
1. small articles ( toys, pillows, etc.)
2. wearing apparel
3.quilts, coverlets
4.wall hangings.
n. Patchwork - machine
1. small articles ( toys, pillows, etc.)
2. wearing apparel
3.quilts, coverlets
4.wall hangings
o. patchwork - hand
1. small articles ( toys, pillows, etc.)
2. wearing apparel
3.quilts, coverlets
4.wall hangings
p. Trapunto
1. small articles ( toys, pillows, etc.)
2. wearing apparel
3.quilts, coverlets
4.wall hangings
19. RUGS
finished size excludes any fringe
a. Braided
1.small - under 40" finished
2. large- over 40" finished
b. Latch Hook
1.small - under 40" finished
2. large- over 40" finished
c. Hooked - Colonial Method
1.small - under 40" finished
2. large- over 40" finished
d. Hooked - Persian Method
1.small - under 40" finished
2. large- over 40" finished
e. Rag Rugs
1.Shirred
2. Woven
3. Crochet
4. Other
20.Stationery
a. Cards
1.Stamped Design
2. Sewn ( including cross stitch, ribbon embroidery, etc.)
3. Other
b. Letterheads/Monograms
1. Stamped design
2. Other
c. Molded Paper
1.Cards
2.Paper
3. Ornaments
4.Other
d. Hand Made Paper
1. stationary
2. cards
3. other
21.ORIGINAL ART -
CT Art Contest will accept any size artwork.
If you want your art work to be considered for National Art Contest: National Painting Contest Rules: Entry must be no larger than 14" x 16"(including matting) and no smaller than 10" x 12" (including matting). Entries on materials other than canvas must be matted. No frames or glass will be sent to National Contest.. Pastels should be sprayed with a fixative.
All paintings must be original.
Bring stand or easel with your name and club on the stand for display at competitions.
The following information is to be attached to back of the painting: artist's name address, phone number; medium and name of sponsoring club.
State Chairman Sends Painting to national.
Judges will choose one painting to go to national from the blue ribbon winners in the painting categories.
a. Oil
b. Acrylics
c. Watercolors
d. Pastels
e. Charcoal
f. Mixed Media
g. Graphics
h. Drawings (ink, pencil, etc)
i. Calligraphy
j. Sculpture
k. Carving
22. PHOTOGRAPHY -
CT State Photography Contest will accept any size photograph for competition.
If you want your photograph to be considered fot the GFWC National Photograghy Contest entry musbe at least 10" x 12" (including matting) and no larger than 14" x 16"(including matting). Entries must be matted. No frames or glass will be sent to National Convention Contest.
The following information is to be on back of the photo: arrow drawn indicating the top; category name; photographer's name, address, phone number; name of sponsoring club; brief caption telling the location and situation of the photo.
Photos must have been taken during the contest year.
Contestant must be amateur photographers: Earnings from photography must not exceed $500 annually.
State Chairman Sends in entries to national.
Bring stand or easel with your name and club on the stand for display at competitions.
The blue ribbon winner in each category will go on to National Contest. If it meets the criteria described above. No frames or glass will be sent to national.
a. Black & White
1. Portrait/Personality: portrait that captures an aspect of the subject's character:
2. Natural History: flowers, animals, insects, etc.
3. Scenic: vistas, landscapes, seascapes, etc.
4. Feature: human interest picture
b. Color
1. Portrait/Personality: portrait that captures an aspect of the subject's character:
2. Natural History: flowers, animals, insects, etc.
3. Scenic: vistas, landscapes, seascapes, etc.
4. Feature: human interest picture
Special Category for 2002
23. Quilt Contest
Quilts must be made during 2000- 2002 administration.
Quilts must be made of fabric; by hand, by machine or both.
Theme: "Clubwomen through the Ages"
Quilts must be no larger than 60 "x 60" and no smaller than 36" x 36"
Technique: pieced, appliqued or otherwise embellished.
Quilts must be made by one person.
Precut or stamped kits are NOT eligible.
Framed, incomplete, torn or soiled quilts will not qualify for judging.
Each entry must include the following information: member's name,
address, phone number, sponsoring, club, and state: and description
GFWC will assume no responsibility for lost or damaged quilts. Only entries packaged for return and including proper return postage will be returned.
State Chairman sends in entry to national.