Creative Arts State Exhibition 2010

Longwarry Hall, Kennedy Street, Longwarry

Friday, 13^th and Saturday, 14^th August

Information Sheet

Please retain and read carefully before filling out entry form

Closing date for entries is Monday 19 July 2010

ENTRY FORMS: Please complete all details on the Entry Form, especially a full description e.g. Child’s red and white frock. Also complete the ‘Pickup Section’.  Entry forms are to be completed in section number order.

Completed Individual Entry Forms must be accompanied by a stamped, self addressed (22cm x 11cm) business sized envelope as well as 2 x 55 cent stamps.

Completed Group Entry Forms must be accompanied by a stamped, self addressed (22cm x 11cm) business sized envelope as well as 6 x 55 cent stamps.

Completed Entry Forms to be returned to ENTRY COORDINATOR State Exhibition, Country Women’s Association of Vic, 3 Lansell Road Toorak 3142 (Enquiries 03 9827 8971) no later than Monday 19 July 2010

A Blue photocopy of your original entry form will be returned with your exhibit tickets. Please check your exhibit tickets with your entry form. Notify the entry coordinator of any changes or errors immediately. Attach these entry tickets to

all of your entries. This form must be returned with your exhibit/s to Head Office.

A Yellow photocopy of your original form will also be returned to you for use when collecting your exhibit/s.

Please notify the entry coordinator if you have not received your tickets by 26 July 2010.

Cancellations: Please notify entry coordinator in writing or by phone and return tickets if possible.

PACKAGING: It is preferred that exhibits be packed in ONE PADDED BAG if practicable. All padded bags and packing must be numbered with the EXHIBIT CODE NUMBER and NAME only, e.g. Exhibit Code Number Jj169, Name Mrs A Entrant.

No other details are to be placed on Bags or Packing.

HANDCRAFT EXHIBITS must be at 3 Lansell Road, Toorak 3142 no later than 4 p.m. Wednesday 4 August 2010. Exhibits may be delivered in person as follows: 9 a.m.-12 noon and

2 p.m.-4 p.m. Monday to Friday including Wednesday 4 August 2010

OR

Handcraft exhibits may be delivered in person directly to Longwarry Hall on Monday 9 August 2010 strictly between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

HOME INDUSTRIES, FLORAL ART AND GROUP EXHIBITS must be delivered to Longwarry Hall on Thursday 12 August 2010 strictly between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

If you are unable to set up your own Group Exhibit, please have it delivered to 3 Lansell Road, Toorak 3142 prior to Wednesday 4 August 2010 with written instructions and a plan or photo of the exhibit set-up, and a Committee Member will set up the exhibit.

PICKING UP ALL EXHIBITS AT LONGWARRY: The door will be closed at 4 p.m. on the last day of the Exhibition for a short time to allow Committee members to prepare the hall for pick up. The Blue photocopied entry form will be available at the pickup point table at the venue. Using your Yellow photocopied entry form you will then pick up all your packaging. Then, together with a Committee member, you will collect your exhibits, and both sign and leave the blue entry form at the pick-up table.

NO EXHIBITS ARE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE EXHIBITION WITHOUT A COMMITTEE MEMBER PRESENT.

ALL EXHIBITS TO REMAIN UNTIL 4 P.M. ON THE LAST DAY OF EXHIBITION.

STEWARDING: If you are able to Steward at the Exhibition, please indicate on your entry form or notify Head Office in writing, stating your name, date and time you can steward.  We prefer to have stewards change on the hour e.g. 10 a.m.-11 a.m., as one hour is an ideal time to steward.  Please contact the Head Steward on arrival to confirm your time or to arrange a suitable time.  Please do not ask the Head Steward to look after property for you.

SCHEDULE

Please read this schedule carefully

HANDCRAFT EXHIBITS must be at 3 Lansell Road, Toorak 3142 no later than 4 p.m. Wednesday 4 August 2010

Exhibits may be delivered in person as follows: 9 a.m.-12 noon and 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Monday to Friday including Wednesday 4 August 2010

OR

Handcraft exhibits may be delivered in person directly to Longwarry Hall on Monday 9 August 2010 strictly between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

HOME INDUSTRIES, FLORAL ART AND GROUP EXHIBITS must be delivered to Longwarry Hall on Thursday 12 August 2010 strictly between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

GROUP EXHIBIT RULES

Please read carefully before entering

*PLEASE REMEMBER THAT HOME INDUSTRY ITEMS WILL NEED TO HAVE KEEPING QUALITIES FOR AT LEAST THREE DAYS

* Five Distinct articles in each section

* Exhibits must be listed on a card

* Home Industries props not to include food or drinks

*Approx size of area - 90cm wide x 70cm deep x 65cm high

*Judging will commence at 11.30 a.m. Thursday 12 August 2010

*All members must leave the hall at 11.15 a.m.

*Only Committee and co-opted members, judges and stewards permitted in hall at this time

*Neutral Background will be supplied

*Material may be discreetly attached to the neutral background

* All articles must be freestanding on the table provided by the Creative Arts Committee

*No side wall allowed

*Maximum no. of props: 3 (three)

*Mark all props with the word prop, Code number, Group name

*No handmade props, excluding display stands

*Code tickets must be attached to all items being judged, back lower left if possible

*The Office must be notified in writing of any alterations to the original entry form

*Only one entry per Group in each group section

*Entries may not be collected before 4 p.m. on Saturday 14 August 2010

*Please note: If your Group exhibit has not been placed correctly after judging please speak to the Creative Arts Chairman

TROPHIES

HANDICRAFTS AND HOME INDUSTRIES COMMITTEE CUP

For Branch with membership of 60 and over, securing the highest number of points attained by prize winning exhibits only.

HANDICRAFTS AND HOME INDUSTRIES COMMITTEE CUP

For branch with membership from 31-59, securing the highest number of points attained by prize winning exhibits only.

CWA SMALL BRANCH CUP

For branch with membership of 30 and under, securing the highest number of points attained by prize winning exhibits only.

SYME CUP

For Group Handcraft Entry

HANDICRAFTS AND HOME INDUSTRIES CUP (2)

For Group Home Industries Entry

HODGSON CUP

For the Best Decorated Cake

SWAN CUP

For Natural Resources, Basketry (not cane)

LARKING CUP

For the finest piece of work in the Exhibition by a member of a branch with membership of less than 60

MCDONALD CUP

For the finest piece of work in the Exhibition; to be selected by the Judging Committee on the recommendation of the Section Judges

MITCHELL CUP

For the finest piece of work in the Exhibition (winners of Larking and McDonald Cups not eligible)

J O SUTER MEMORIAL CUP

For the best example of Floral Art

T P PECK TROPHY

For the best piece of canvas work in the Exhibition

ISOM TROPHY

For the best piece of Tatting in the Exhibition

JUNIOR TROPHY

Aggregate points, if sufficient entries

DORIS RICHARDS TROPHY

For the best piece of Crochet in the Exhibition

TROPHY FOR THE BEST EMBROIDERY EXHIBIT

Donated by Mrs R Eliason

ECHUCA GROUP TROPHY Individual Home Industries Aggregate

TROPHY FOR BEST HOME INDUSTRIES EXHIBIT

(Hodgson Cup winner not eligible)

Donated by Mrs N MacLeod

INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITOR RULES:

Please read carefully before entering

*General– No cards or booties allowed (booties only in a set)

*Each entry must be the work of one individual member of the Country Women’s Association of Victoria

*All articles must have been completed within the past two years and have not been used or soiled

*No article which has been shown at a previous Creative Arts State Exhibition may be entered (with the exception of an article which has been displayed in a Group Section the previous year or visa versa)

*No more than two entries per member may be entered in each individual subsection

*All entries from one exhibitor must be put on the same entry form

*No entry may be entered in more than one section

*All entries must be in named and coded padded bags. Several entries may be placed in one bag

*Section tickets supplied must be attached to exhibits. Where feasible attach cards to back lower left of exhibit with a small safety pin or stitching. No Dress pins to be used

*Please state on ticket and form if work is original

*In all sections other stitches may be used

*All framed work must be presented ready for hanging.

*No framed entry to be more than 85cm x 85cm, including frame

*Crochet/Handkerchiefs may be displayed on fabric or card that is no more than 2cm beyond article

*Unless otherwise stated all entries in each class to be a single item only

*Sets allowed only where stated

*Schedule is subject to alteration without notification

*A section may be subdivided at Chairman’s discretion if sufficient articles of same type are entered

Disclaimer

*The Committee reserves the right of final judgment in showing any article and in all matters connected with the Exhibition. This includes any photographing and advertising of entries.

*The Committee takes every care with exhibits and packaging. No responsibility will be taken for packaging not marked with CODE NUMBER AND NAME, THIS INCLUDES BUBBLE PACKING. (Please do not place any other details on your calico padded bag)

*The Creative Arts Committee has full power in arranging exhibits.

*Exhibits may be not be collected before 4 p.m. on Saturday 14 August 2010.

*PLEASE NOTE - SECTIONS 192 & 233: Any article not included elsewhere in the Schedule. You are not able to place an entry in these sections if there is a suitable section elsewhere in the Schedule.

JUDGING RULES

*The Decision of the Judging Committee shall be final

*No First award will be made in the Individual Section or Group Section scoring under 85%

*No Second award will be made in the Individual Section or Group Section scoring under 75%

*An Article must gain 50% to be displayed

*Articles which do not comply with the schedule will be marked NAS (not according to schedule) and will not be displayed

*Green Stars may be awarded for exceptional work in individual Handcraft sections

*A Certificate of Merit may be awarded for exceptional work in the Home Industries sections, individual, Group exhibits or One Woman’s Work

*Junior members must comply with State classifications. No award will be made if insufficient entries

PICK UP TIMES AND PLACES

*At the Exhibition– Saturday 4pm-5.30pm, 14 August 2010

*3 Lansell Road, Toorak: the day before September State Council, between 11am and 3pm

*By mail: Please do not send money, an account will be sent on return of exhibits

*November State Council by Group President

Note: Our Insurance only covers items for one week unless special arrangements are made with the Chairman.

GROUP HANDCRAFT EXHIBIT Theme: ‘RURAL AUSTRALIA’   GROUP HOME INDUSTRIES EXHIBIT Theme: ‘COUNTRY KITCHEN’

SECTIONS

HANDCRAFTS

Art

Must be original work presented ready for hanging. Maximum size 85cm x 85cm including frame. Please state measurements on entry form

1. Acrylics

2. Oil

3. Pastels – any type

4. Pencil - grey lead and/or coloured pencil

5. Water Colour

6. Any other

Bags

7. Embroidered

8. Knitted/Crochet

9. Patchwork

10. Any other medium

Basketry

11. Natural resources

12. Any other type

Beadwork (not jewellery)

13. Knitted beadwork, beads under 2mm

14. Any article, beads under 2mm

15. Any other article

Bears

16. Decorated

17. Fur fabric, handmade

18. Fur fabric, machine made

19. Other than fur fabric

Canvas

20. Florentine or Bargello

21. Gros point; petit point allowed e.g. finer features

22. Long stitch

23. Mixture of three or more stitches

24. Petit point– design larger than 9cm

25. Petit point- design not to exceed 8cm

26. Creative/mixed medium

27. Any other type

China Painting

28. Picture

29. Plate

30. Vase/Jardiniere

31. Any type, not otherwise mentioned

Crochet

**Check rules re displaying**

Commercial yarn - no angora or teased wool to be used on baby clothes

32. Baby’s garment

33. Child’s garment

34. Adult’s garment

35. Small article – under 30cm

36. Medium article - 30cm to within 90cm

37. Large article – over 90cm

38. Rug

39. Shawl/Wrap/Shrug

40. Hat and Scarf set

41. Scarf

42. Creative

43. Any other

Cushion

44. Embroidered

45. Ribbon work

46. Any other

Decoupage

47. Any article

Dolls

No props or accessories, other than stands

48. Character - any medium

49. Dressed - garments to be crocheted

50. Dressed - garments to be knitted

51. Dressed garments to be made of material

52. Porcelain doll - whole entry to be judged

53. Rag

54. Polymer

Dressmaking

55. After Five wear/Fashion garment

56. Child’s garment

57. Heirloom sewing - machine

58. Blouse or shirt

59. Tailored garment

60. Wearable art

61. Lingerie, sets allowed

62. Night attire

63. Slacks or shorts

64. Vest

65. 2 Piece set

66. Smocked article, beading allowed

67. Stretch knit - Adult’s decorated top

68. Stretch knit - Child’s garment

69. Stretch knit – Lady’s outfit, 2 pieces allowed

70. Stretch knit - Top

71. Stretch knit - Lingerie, sets allowed

72. Any article, not mentioned

Dyeing/Spinning/Felting

At least 60 gms per skein - sample of yarns to be attached

73. Dyeing - commercial

74. Dyeing - handspun fibre, not wool

75. Dyeing - natural dyeing

76. Spinning: article - handspun & crocheted by entrant

77. Spinning: article - handspun & knitted by entrant

78. Spinning - skein, any fibre

79. Spinning - skein, fleece wool

80. Spinning - skein, novelty yarn

81. Felting – dry - hand needle punched

82. Felting – wet - fabric backed

83. Felting - knitted

84. Felting, any other

Embroidery

Each article to be made by hand, except machine embroidery sections. Work may be dipped, where part of the technique

85. Assisi

86. Blackwork

87. Brazilian

88. Candlewicking

89. Casalguidi

90. Counted thread - any combination of stitches (must be 3 or more stitches)

91. Creative

92. Crewel

93. Cross stitch - stitched area 30cm & under

94. Cross stitch - stitched area over 30cm

95. Cross stitch - with other stitches

96. Drawn fabric

97. Drawn thread

98. Embroidery & fabric painting - must be hand painted by entrant

99. Embroidery and commercial painting

100. Hardanger

101. Machine embroidery - freehand

102. Machine embroidery - computerised

103. Metal thread

104. Mountmellick

105. Petit point on linen

106. Raised (Stumpwork)

107. Ribbon

108. Schwalm

109. Wool

110. Any other type

Floral Art

Flowers: space allocation: 60cm width

111. Fresh material

112. Artificial material and weathered wood

113. Dried horticultural material arrangement

114. Foliage

115. Pave

Floor Rug or Mat

116. Natural resources

117. Any other type

Folk Art

118. Any article

Hand Weaving

119. Any article

Handkerchief

**Check rules re displaying**

120. Crocheted edge

121. Tatted edge

122. Any other edge

Jewellery

123. Beaded

124. Embroidered

125. Creative

Junior Member

**State age on entry form

a. under 15 years

b. over 15 years

127. A piece of Embroidery

128. A Toy

129. An article of Patchwork

130. Any other article

Knitting

131. Adult’s garment 5 ply & over

132. Adult’s garment – less than 5 ply

133. Child’s garment

134. Baby’s garment

135. Baby’s set

136. Creative

137. Hat and Scarf set

138. Scarf

139. Multi coloured garment

140. Pair of socks

141. Rug

142. Shawl/Wrap/Shrug

143. Knitting & Crochet combined

144. Knitting, Crochet, any combination of yarn, fabric & technique

145. Any other

Lace

146. Bobbin

147. Braid

148. Knitted

149. Needle

150. One article, any other

Natural Resources

151. Any type, not Basketry

One Woman’s Work

May include props or stands, however presentation is not counted

Space 60cm x 60cm

152. Handcrafts - 4 articles, distinct varieties

Over Eighties

153. Any article

Over Nineties

154. Any Article

Paper Tole

155. Any article

Parchment Craft

156. Any article

Patchwork/Applique/Quilting

Provision must be made on quilts for hanging. Must be the work of the exhibitor. List measurements on entry form

157. Art Quilt (1m x 1m max.)

158. Applique - Hand

159. Applique - Machine

160. Applique, any other article, may include patchwork

161. Patchwork and/or applique and embroidery

162. Patchwork, bed cover, handmade

163. Patchwork, bedcover, machine made

164. Patchwork, Crazy

165. Patchwork, Creative

166. Patchwork, cushion - hand sewn

167. Patchwork- cushion - machine made

168. Patchwork - machine

169. Patchwork - handmade

170. Patchwork - machined and hand quilted, combined

171. Patchwork &/or Applique, commercial quilting

172. Patchwork - Miniature quilt, unframed, max 20cm x 30cm, hand or machine

173. Quilting - hand stitched

174. Quilting - machine stitched - must be the work of the entrant

175. Quilting, Applique, Patchwork - any combination

176. Group quilt (min of 3 members)

177. Patchwork and/or Applique - any other article

Pictures

Must be presented ready for hanging

No framed piece to exceed 85cm x 85cm incl. frame. List measurements on entry form

178. Mixed medium

179. Any other, single medium

180. Fleece wool, natural/dyed

181. Natural resources

Ribbon Work

182. Any Article

Tatting

183. Any article

Toy

184. Character

185. Crochet

186. Decorative

187. Knitted

188. Set of related, max. of 3

189. Soft and safe, for young child

190. Any other, not otherwise mentioned

Wall Hanging

191. Any medium

Any Article

192. Not otherwise mentioned in the Handcraft Section

HOME INDUSTRIES

Individual Home Industries exhibits are to be delivered to the venue between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Thursday 12 August 2010

250gm – 500gm jars - except fruit butter (up to 250gms) No Fowlers jam jars

*Please provide a sample for judges of sweets, dried fruits, chocolates and biscuits in sections 214 – 217

*Please use a firm plate for all Home Industries Sections

*Decorated Cakes must be packed in suitable container for return. All care and no responsibility taken

*Liquid entries must have leak proof container, otherwise item will be disposed of

*Clear or Oven bags for exhibits

*Exhibits to be in position for judging before 11.10 a.m.

193. Biscuits - Plate of one variety (6) - plain

194. Biscuits – Plate of one variety (6) - fancy

195. Shortbread - Plate (6)

196. Yo-yos (6)

197. Jam Tarts (6)

198. Carrot Cake - iced

199. Chocolate Cake - iced

200. Orange Cake - iced

201. Sultana Cake

202. Sponge Sandwich, unfilled

203. Ginger Fluff Sponge, unfilled

204. Cream Puffs (4), unfilled

205. Nut & Fruit Loaf

206. Slice - baked (6 pieces - 3 varieties)

207. Slice - unbaked (6 pieces - 3 varieties)

208. Boiled Fruit Cake (20cm tin)

209. Rich Fruit Cake (20cm tin)

210. Plum Pudding - cooked in a cloth

211. Plum Pudding - cooked in a basin

212. Decorated Cake, single tier

213. Novelty Cake, single tier

214. Presentation Container - Biscuits

215. Presentation Container - Chocolates

216. Presentation Container - Dried Fruit

217. Presentation Container - Sweets

Sections 218 - 232 must be labelled

218. Bottle Tomato Sauce

219. Bottle any other Sauce

220. Jar of Chutney

221. Jar of Pickles

222. Preserved Fruit – one container

223. Apricot Jam

224. Berry Jam

225. Plum Jam

226. Any other Jam

227. Jar Jelly, any type

228. Marmalade

229. Microwave Jam, any variety

230. Lemon or other Butter - not to exceed 250gms

231. Collection of 3 distinct varieties Jam – labelled

232. Fruit Paste

233. Any other exhibit, not incl in Home Industries Section

Junior Members

**State age on entry form

a. under 15 years

b. over 15 years

235. Biscuits (3)

236. Muffins (3)

237. Scones (3)

238. Jar Jam, any variety

One Woman’s Work

*No props, stands allowed

*Space 60cm x 60cm max

*Presentation not counted

*Entry to be delivered to the venue on Thursday 12 August between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

239. Home Industries - 4 distinct varieties

CHALLENGE COMPETITIONS

Cookery Challenge

240. Swiss Roll

Prize - Cookery hamper

The Big Challenge Competition

241. The Big Challenge

Prize - Vouchers for 1st, 2nd and 3rd

Needlework Challenge

242. Needlework Challenge - handmade, creative, original

Inspiration from ‘My Country’ by Dorothea McKellar

Prize - Needlework book