Crafts & Collections , Dept. 23
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2019 Entry Instructions
ONLINE ENTRY IS PREFERRED. To be an Exhibitor, click on the Online Entry link and follow the instructions. The alternate way to enter is to print out the offline entry form, fill it out, and mail it in according to the deadline outlined on the form and on the Entry Deadlines and Delivery Schedule page. (Please contact your Department if you are unable to print the entry form.)
Rules
- Entries must be entirely the work of the exhibitor.
- Articles previously exhibited at the Durham Fair will not be accepted.
- The judges’ decisions are final. The Danish system is used whereby each entry is judged on its own merit. Multiple awards can be given in a class.
- If possible, a committee member oversees the Department at all times during the Fair. The building is locked at night and security guards are on duty. However, the Fair is not responsible for anything damaged, lost or stolen.
- Professionals may enter. A professional is one who sells the articles exhibited.
- Limit is 1 ENTRY PER CATEGORY OR SUBCATEGORY.
- Any entry which requires hanging must be equipped with screw eyes, hooks, wire or other necessary hardware.
- Please DESCRIBE THE EXHIBIT on the entry form. DO NOT LIST the description of the category.
- Any poster or index card information on your entry might be helpful to fairgoers.
- No articles made from kits will be accepted except in categories indicated
- Exhibits may be picked up on between 7 and 8:30 p.m. on Sun. and between 5 and 7 p.m. on Mon. following the Fair.
- Collections exhibitors must be 14 years of age or older. Cases will be assigned per exhibitor, on a first-come, first-served basis (no more than 2 cases per exhibitor unless extra cases are available; please contact the assistant superintendent from Collections). Requested sizes will be provided where possible. Only 18 cases of each size case are available. Limited space (outside of cases) will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Collections are judged on display as well as content.
Special Category for 2019: Everything Durham Fair (SC01)
This year, we’re celebrating our 100th annual Durham Fair with a Special Category for “All Things Durham Fair.” Whether it’s a collection of Durham Fair memorabilia, crafts that illustrate the history of the Durham Fair, or a special item that celebrates our Durham Fair volunteers, we hope our exhibitors will join us to highlight this special centennial anniversary!
Awards
Special Category
- 1st: $8 and special ribbon
- 2nd: $6 and special ribbon
- 3rd: $4 and special ribbon
Collections
- 1st: $8 and ribbon
- 2nd: $6 and ribbon
- 3rd: $4 and ribbon
- 4th: Ribbon only
- Rosette: Best Collection of Dolls or Toys
- Rosette: Best Collection of Antiques
- Rosette: Best Display
- Special Rosette: Best of Show, Collection
Crafts
- 1st: $8 and ribbon
- 2nd: $6 and ribbon
- 3rd: $4 and ribbon
- 4th: ribbon only
- Rosette: Best Christmas Article
- Rosette: Best Other Holiday
- Rosette: Best Wooden Article
- Rosette: Best Toy or Doll
- Rosette: Best Jewelry
- Rosette: Best Pottery
- Rosette: Best of Early American Crafts
- Rosette: Best Hand Painted Article
- Rosette: Best Craft by Senior Citizen
- Special Rosette: Best of Show, Crafts
Cheryle M. King Memorial Crafters Award
A special award will be given for a craft voted on by the Craft and Collections Committee in memory of Cheryle M. King, Asst. Superintendent. The award will be a Special Ribbon and a Plaque with the winners name permanently displayed in the Department’s Best of the Best.
TABLE OF CATEGORIES
Class Code & Name | $ Prize Amount | |||
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Collections Case Sizes: a) D20 x W31 x H12 b) D24 x W31 x H15 c) D28 x W31 x H18 |
1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
C01 | Durham Fair memorabilia | 8 | 6 | 4 |
C02 | Animals - glass, wood, etc. | 8 | 6 | 4 |
C03 | Antique - pre 1950 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
C04 | Collectibles—bells, spoons, coins, stamps, etc. | 8 | 6 | 4 |
C05 | Dishes or glass | 8 | 6 | 4 |
C06 | Dolls | 8 | 6 | 4 |
C07 | Holiday Items | 8 | 6 | 4 |
C08 | Memorabilia—sports, trip, events, etc. | 8 | 6 | 4 |
C09 | Miniatures | 8 | 6 | 4 |
C10 | Models | 8 | 6 | 4 |
C11 | Nature collection | 8 | 6 | 4 |
C12 | Postcards | 8 | 6 | 4 |
C13 | Toys | 8 | 6 | 4 |
C14 | Rock collection | 8 | 6 | 4 |
C15 | Miscellaneous collection | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Crafts | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
Classes | ||||
Decorative other | ||||
D01 | Bird house or feeder | 8 | 6 | 4 |
D02 | Decorated mailbox | 8 | 6 | 4 |
D03 | Decorated pumpkin, uncut | 8 | 6 | 4 |
D04 | Eggs decorated | 8 | 6 | 4 |
D05 | Lamp shade | 8 | 6 | 4 |
D06 | Mosaic | 8 | 6 | 4 |
D07 | Silk-screened article | 8 | 6 | 4 |
D08 | Stained glass | 8 | 6 | 4 |
D09 | Table or mantel decoration—not holiday | 8 | 6 | 4 |
D10a | Wall hanging—natural materials | 8 | 6 | 4 |
D10b | Wall hanging—other. No purchased puzzles or kits | 8 | 6 | 4 |
D11a | Painting—country folk art | 8 | 6 | 4 |
D11b | Painting on fabric | 8 | 6 | 4 |
D11c | Painting on wood | 8 | 6 | 4 |
D11d | Painting on other material | 8 | 6 | 4 |
D12a | Ceramics—decorative item | 8 | 6 | 4 |
D12b | Ceramics—food dish | 8 | 6 | 4 |
D12c | Ceramics—holiday item | 8 | 6 | 4 |
D12d | Ceramics—vase or urn | 8 | 6 | 4 |
D12e | Ceramics—other | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Early American crafts | ||||
E01 | Basket | 8 | 6 | 4 |
E02 | Chair caning | 8 | 6 | 4 |
E03 | Dyed spun yarn | 8 | 6 | 4 |
E04 | Scherrenschnitte | 8 | 6 | 4 |
E05 | Stenciling | 8 | 6 | 4 |
E06 | Theorems | 8 | 6 | 4 |
E07 | Undyed spun yarn | 8 | 6 | 4 |
E08 | Candlemaking | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Early American crafts—weaving | ||||
E09a | Kitchen item | 8 | 6 | 4 |
E09b | Wearable & accessories | 8 | 6 | 4 |
E09c | Rug | 8 | 6 | 4 |
E09d | Tablecloths/runners | 8 | 6 | 4 |
E09e | Pillows | 8 | 6 | 4 |
E09f | Weaving—miscellaneous | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Holiday items | ||||
H01 | Christmas mantel or table decoration | 8 | 6 | 4 |
H02 | Christmas—original card | 8 | 6 | 4 |
H03 | Christmas ornaments—up to 5 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
H04 | Christmas—wall hanging | 8 | 6 | 4 |
H05 | Christmas—wreath | 8 | 6 | 4 |
H06 | Christmas—other article | 8 | 6 | 4 |
H07 | Holiday decoration—Easter | 8 | 6 | 4 |
H08 | Holiday decoration—patriotic | 8 | 6 | 4 |
H09 | Holiday decoration—Halloween | 8 | 6 | 4 |
H10 | Holiday decoration—Thanksgiving | 8 | 6 | 4 |
H11 | Holiday decoration—other than the holidays listed | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Jewelry | ||||
J01 | Necklace—beaded: natural or manmade materials | 8 | 6 | 4 |
J02 | Necklace—metal work: any metal hammered, soldered, wire wrap etc. May incorporate stones or beads | 8 | 6 | 4 |
J03 | Necklace—pot luck: any materials including fabric, odds & ends, interesting things | 8 | 6 | 4 |
J04 | Bracelet—beaded: natural or manmade materials | 8 | 6 | 4 |
J05 | Bracelet—metal work: any metal hammered, soldered, wire wrape, etc. May incorporate stones or beads | 8 | 6 | 4 |
J06 | Bracelet—pot luck: any materials including fabric, odds & ends, interesting things | 8 | 6 | 4 |
J07 | Earrings—beaded: natural or manmade materials | 8 | 6 | 4 |
J08 | Earrings—metal work: any metal hammered, soldered, wire wrape etc. May incorporate stones or beads | 8 | 6 | 4 |
J09 | Earrings—pot luck: any materials including fabric, odds & ends, interesting things | 8 | 6 | 4 |
J10 | Pins—beaded: natural or manmade materials | 8 | 6 | 4 |
J11 | Pins—metal work: any metal hammered, soldered, wire wrape, etc. May incorporate stones or beads | 8 | 6 | 4 |
J12 | Pins—pot luck: any materials including fabric, odds & ends, interesting things | 8 | 6 | 4 |
J13 | Ring—may be any medium | 8 | 6 | 4 |
J14 | Jewelry set—may be any medium | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Miscellaneous Crafts | ||||
M01 | Article From Recycled Material | 8 | 6 | 4 |
M02 | Carving—Other than wood | 8 | 6 | 4 |
M03 | Child’s Furniture | 8 | 6 | 4 |
M04 | Clock—Handmade | 8 | 6 | 4 |
M05 | Soap-making | 8 | 6 | 4 |
M06 | Fly Fishing—Flies | 8 | 6 | 4 |
M07 | Model Original or design from kit | 8 | 6 | 4 |
M08 | Wedding Items | 8 | 6 | 4 |
M09 | Restoration, Other than wood: must be accompanied by before picture | 8 | 6 | 4 |
M10 | Miscellaneous Craft (please specify) | 8 | 6 | 4 |
M11 | Doll—Porcelain | 8 | 6 | 4 |
M12 | Doll, Toy or Game—Not wood | 8 | 6 | 4 |
M13a | Doll House—Original | 8 | 6 | 4 |
M13b | Doll House—Kit | 8 | 6 | 4 |
M13c | Doll House—Furniture: up to 3 pieces | 8 | 6 | 4 |
M14a | Paper Craft—Not scherrenschnitte | 8 | 6 | 4 |
M14b | Paper Craft—Scrapbooking | 8 | 6 | 4 |
M14c | Paper Craft—Quilling | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Pottery | ||||
P01a | Pottery—Hand Built—Tableware | 8 | 6 | 4 |
P01b | Pottery—Hand Built—Decorative | 8 | 6 | 4 |
P01c | Pottery—Hand Built—Functional | 8 | 6 | 4 |
P02a | Pottery—Wheel Thrown—Tableware | 8 | 6 | 4 |
P02b | Pottery—Wheel Thrown—Decorative | 8 | 6 | 4 |
P02c | Pottery—Wheel Thrown—Functional | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Woodworking, Leather & Metal-Work | ||||
W01 | Leather—Tooling, lacing, etc. | 8 | 6 | 4 |
W02a | Metalwork—Hand wrought | 8 | 6 | 4 |
W02b | Metalwork—Other than jewelry | 8 | 6 | 4 |
W03 | Wood—Three dimensional carving | 8 | 6 | 4 |
W04 | Wood Item—Instruments | 8 | 6 | 4 |
W05 | Wood Item—Intarsia | 8 | 6 | 4 |
W06 | Wood Item—Relief carving | 8 | 6 | 4 |
W07 | Wood Item—Turning | 8 | 6 | 4 |
W08 | Wood-burning | 8 | 6 | 4 |
W09 | Wood Item—Toy | 8 | 6 | 4 |
W10 | Wood Item—Game | 8 | 6 | 4 |
W11 | Wood Item—Other (please specify) | 8 | 6 | 4 |
W12 | Wood Item—Refinished | 8 | 6 | 4 |
W13 | Wood Restoration—must be accompanied by before picture | 8 | 6 | 4 |
W14a | Large Wood Item—Chest | 8 | 6 | 4 |
W14b | Large Wood Item—Table/Desk | 8 | 6 | 4 |
W14c | Large Wood Item—Cabinet | 8 | 6 | 4 |
W14d | Large Wood Item—Other (please specify) | 8 | 6 | 4 |
W15a | Small Wood Item—Lamp | 8 | 6 | 4 |
W15b | Small Wood Item—Box | 8 | 6 | 4 |
W15c | Small Wood Item—Other (please specify) | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Contacts
- Debbie Rossi
Superintendent
860-349-2163
[email protected]
171 Higganum Rd.
Durham, CT 06422 - Amy King Painter
Asst. Superintendent, Crafts
860-214-1397
[email protected]
30 Maple St.
Rockfall, CT 06481 - Pam Hogarth
Asst. Superintendent, Collections
860-349-1254
[email protected]
20 Bernadette Lane
Durham, CT 06422
Committee
- Jessica Babbitt
- Jeff DiCostanzo
- Amy Dills
- Charlene Hicks
- Abby Hogarth
- Kristy King
- Joe King
- Lily King
- Jean MacDonald
- Brenda Marino
- Devin Marino
- Cheryl Mastele
- Fred Mastele
- Emma Painter
- Kennedy Painter
- KJ Painter
- Donna Rae
- Jim Rossi
- Bob Saulnier
- Laurie Saulnier
- Nancy Stevens
- Tessa Thomas
- Meredith Villwock
- Sharen Winter