ENTRY
AND CLASSIFICATION
Novice,
Intermediate, Advanced and Expert Levels
SECTION
O 100
Mentored or class projects SECTION
I-WATERFOWL & BIRDS
Division
A-Waterfowl
111
Natural finish-all waterfowl 112
Woodburn texture-very little paint, all waterfowl 113
Stylized-any finish, all waterfowl 114
Smoothies-including painted, all
Waterfowl, shorebirds 115
Seabirds 116
Decoys-hunting stool, service class 117
Realistic Ducks 118
Waterfowl miniatures Division
B-Birds 131
Songbirds 132
Songbirds miniatures 133
Game birds 134
Raptors 135
Shore Birds 136
Miscellaneous Division
C-Birds Special 151
Stylized- any finish 152
Sculptured art form 153
Natural finishes 154
Woodburn Texture 155
Bird Decoys, on a stick SECTION
II-IN THE ROUND Division
F-Animals 210
Stylized-any finish, all animals 211
Wild species 212
Game species 214
domesticated 216
Natural Finishes 217
Caricatures-stylized, etc. Division
G 221
Carousel figures-to 8” high 222
Carousel figures-8” to 20” high 223
Carousel figures-over 20” high 224
On rockers-any animal figures |
Division
H- Fish, Whales- Reptiles 239
Fish-stylized 240
Fish - caricature 241
Fish-fresh water species 242
Fish-salt water species 243
Fish-tropical, exotic 244
Whales, Walrus, Seals, Porpoise 247
Reptiles, Lizards, Turtles 248
Dragons, Dinosaurs Division
I-Human 250
Human-full figured painted 251-Human-full
figured natural 252
Human- head, bust, any finish 253
Human-group, 2 or more 254
Human- groups, 2 or more Including
animals 255
Human-caricature cowboys 256
Human- caricatures 257
Human- caricatures 2 or more 258
Human – caricature & animals 259-
Human cotton wood bark-
Relief or knot 260.
Human- Stylized- any finish 261.
Santas
a. Mini Santa 2” and
under
b. Traditional Santa
c.
d. Caricature Santa
e. Grouping or Scene
f. Decorations-with carved Santa
262.
Clowns A.
Serious
b. Comical
d. Mini
e. Group or scene 263.
Folklore, mythological a.
Gnomes & trolls, Vikings b.
Elves & fairies, hobbits c.
Grouping or scene d. Mini of any above |
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SECTION III-SPECIAL TYPES 309- Mini – any subject, any finish 310 any ornament 311 Religious themes except relief 312 Functional items-all uses 313 Household Items-all uses 314-Clocks-not chip carved 315 Trunks, large boxes 316 Boots, shoes 317 Floral, botanical 318 Woodburn, objects, designs in the
round. 319 Miscellaneous, other than relief 320 spoons 321. Eggs- any style Division
K-Special Types 322 Chip carved-plates, plaques 323 Chip carved-clocks, boxes, etc. 324 Jewelry, 325 Designs, games, pipes 326 Canes, sticks, stools carved 327 Chains, interlocking loops 328 Comical, whimsical, any style 329 Abstract, ornamental, any style 330 Decorative sculpture, any style 331 Mixed or other media (stone) 332 Chain saw 333. Framed carving not relief 334.Wood Turnings SECTION
IV-RELIEF Division
L-Relief Human 411 Human-fill figures, any finish 412 Human-head, bust, any finish 413 Human-caricature, clown, Santa,
wizard, gnome Division
M-Relief 414 Religious subjects, any finish 415 Designs, signs, plaques, objects 416 Applied relief-intarsia 417 Marquetry,
Inlay 418 Deep relief-pierced 419 Shallow-scribed lines 420 Woodburn, Pyrographic |
Division
N- Relief 421 Landscapes 422 Buildings 423 Seascapes, boats, water 424 Transportation, except boats 425 Floral, botanical 426 Domestic, scene or object Division
O-Relief 431 Animals-full figures 432Animals -head, head and shoulders 433 Animals-more than one together 434 Animal and human together 435 Waterfowl and all birds 436 Fish, reptile, whales, etc. 437 Miscellaneous reliefs AMERICAN
SECTION V NATIVE STYLE 511 Helmets, hats 512 Masks-full head types 513 Masks-faces only types 514 Relief items, painted 515 Relief items, natural finish 516 Hanging, half round 531 Bowls, spoons 532 Rattles, pipes 533 Paddles, spears, clubs 534 Bentwood and other boxes 535 Totem poles to 2 ft. high 536 Totem poles to 6 ft. high 537 Miniature totem poles Division
R-Other Native American Style 541 Kachina, and other figure 542 Native heritage, items, scenes 543 Relief-non NW coast style 544 In the round non-NW coast style 545 Miscellaneous-any Native American
style SECTION
VI- SPECIAL CARVERS 600 Juniors-age 10 and younger 601 Juniors-age 11 – 1 SECTION VII- EXHIBIT ONLY 700- any carving |
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SKILL
LEVELS Special
Entry Rules-
1. A CARVING IS ELIGABLE TO COMPETE IN
2 SHOW YEARS
BUT SHOULD HAVE BEEN COMPLETED IN THE LAST 2 YEARS.
2. A CARVER MUST MOVE TO THE NEXT LEVEL IF THEY HAVE
FULFILLED THE REQUIREMENTS AT THEIR PRESENT LEVEL
3. A CARVING MUST BE REGISTRATERED IN THE NAME OF EACH PERSON WHO
WORKED ON IT. Junior-Age
16 or younger-. There is no category entry at
this level. Class projects okay. All pieces are judged as one group. Novice-Enter carvings until you have
won; a.
3 Best of Division
awards on 3 different carvings Intermediate-Enter carvings until you have
won: a.
5 best of division on 5
different carvings. Advanced-
Enter
until you have won: a.
5 Best of Divisions in ADVANCED
with the following stipulations: 1.
3 DIFFERENT CARVINGS FOR BEST
OF DIVISION in 3 different shows (example one in b.
A carver can compete in Advanced Class in each section
(example –water fowl & birds) until their awards in
that section moved them to Expert, but can continue to enter in
Advanced in any other section. In other words you move to Expert in each
section as you earn advancement.
Expert-
Carvers who: a.
Have fulfilled Advanced awards b.
Have proof of those awards c.
Master carvers (Proof of
Masters) |
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JUDGING GUIDELINES Originality
and Design—Originality of concept, subject,
design or pattern. Unusual
or exceptional interpretation of subject matter.
Proper proportion, balance, use of light, shadows and color.
As applicable: correct perspective, anatomy or realistic
rendering of subject. Effective
use of wood (color, grain and texture) Skill—Good
carving techniques evident (use of tools, clean cuts, etc.).
Properly fitted inserts (such as feathers).
Consider difficulty of wood and subject, carving intricacy and
execution of details .Surface
Finish—Appropriateness and application of finish.
Surface preparation and sanding adequate with blemishes and fuzz
removed. Even
and clean application of surface treatment (color, stain, etc.).
Enhances overall work. An
applicable realistic rendering of subject matter.
Treatment of surface problems (checks, scratches, cracks, etc.). Presentation—Overall
effect, impact and composition. Unity
of design, continuity within the piece and artistic appeal.
Habitat or elements of the piece support the subject.
Effect at varied viewing angles and distances. A ribbon will not necessarily be given in a category or division unless
the
Quality of the carving is appropriate.
Competition
Prizes Ribbons will be given in each category.
Additional awards will be given for:
Best of Divisions Best
of Class in Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert
Best of Show
People’s Choice
Additional Awards May be given for:
Outstanding Junior |
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