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. Old World Santa

    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

SECTION III-SPECIAL TYPES

Division J-Special

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

Division P-Northwest Coast 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

Division Q-Northwest Coast Style

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

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 Spokane , one in Missoula , one in Boise )

 

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)

 

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:

                        Missoula Club’s Choice

                        Outstanding Junior

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