Woodcarving

RULES & GUIDELINES

• Open class: is open to all carvers; each exhibitor may enter any number of carvings.
• Instructor Assisted Category (Q): all carvings constructed under the tutoring of a paid professional carver, either individually or in a classroom setting. These carvings have their own category and will be disqualified from all other classes. Ribbons for 1st, 2nd and 3rd will be awarded only.
• Rough out carving category: all carvings that are carved from a rough out. Ribbons for 1st, 2nd and 3rd will be awarded only.
• Intarsia category (S): Intarsia is in a category/class by its self and is disqualified from all other classes. Ribbons for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be awarded only.
• You may enter your carvings under one Class only. We do understand you may be skilled in one category more than another, but you must be considered a particular Class of carver, all your entries must be in a single class, other than the Open Class. Once you earn a Best of Class you will automatically be promoted to the next higher Class. The Superintendent has discretion of overriding a carver’s classification for individual entrants.
• Show committee and Judges are very careful when handling entries. The Show Committee, Judge’s or the Fair will not be held responsible for any broken, damaged or lost carvings. You enter at your own risk.
• Carving/s shall be the work of the exhibitor (entrant). Exhibitor may submit any number of carvings per category number, with exception of category numbers 684 & 685, you may have up to 3 entries per category number. Each carving will be limited to one time only entry at the Central States Fair. All carvings must be one-year-old or less. All carvings will have Maker’s mark or signature and date the carving was done. These will be covered or concealed prior to and during judging by the show committee.
• In order to maintain a certain standard for the show all carvings should be in good taste, subject to the discretions of the Superintendent or the show committee. Subject matter that they may class as “erotic” will not be permitted.
• All carvings, when properly classified, will be judged in that classification regardless of the number of carvings entered. However, ribbons will be awarded only to those carvings exemplary of judging standards listed following these rules. In other words, if there is just one entry in a lot, it won’t necessarily receive a ribbon unless the judges feel it deserves a ribbon.
• All entries for the show must remain on exhibit until Sunday, August 27 and may be picked up from 12-2pm. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE SO PLEASE DON’T ASK TO PICK IT UP BEFORE THEN!
• Class 20 “Miscellaneous” is for carvings not covered by previous categories, which may allow for additional carvings.

Carving Definitions:

• The term “Realistic Representation” means work detailed to the extent of closely resembling the real object.
• “Stylized” means a creation to form but not necessarily the detail.
• The term “Caricature” means a distortion or ludicrous exaggeration of distinguishing features.
• “Natural Finish” both the texture and the grain of the wood must show through the finish. Staining and or wood burning is permissible.
• “Painted Finish” an opaque finish that obliterates the grain of the wood. If any part of the carving is painted, the carving will be placed in the painted category.

Judging Standards:

• Judging will be scored 60% on carving ability and 40% on texturing, painting and finish.
• Originality & Design – unusual and exceptional interpretations of the subject matter, true to life. Where applicable, consider proportions, anatomy, balance and perspective, use light, shadows, & use colors.
• Skilled Executions – tight laminations, good carving techniques, properly fitted add-ons, such as objects in hands. Also, the difficulty of the carving, as in a one-piece object.
• Surface Finish – carefully executed sanding where application: removal of blemishes such as fuzz, application of finishes. Does the finish enhance the grain? Consider choice of color and application in relationship to overall work.
• Final Representation – in review of all the above, take into consideration the decorative value and worthiness of the carving and the overall continuity and artistry of the presentation. Judging will be scored 60% on carving ability and 40% on texturing, painting and finish.
• All exhibits when properly classified, will be judged in that classification regardless of the number of exhibits entered. Ribbons for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be available for each category. Ribbons will be awarded only to those carvings exemplary of the judging standards. In other words, (ribbons may or may not be awarded at the discretion of the judges) if there is just one entry in a lot, it won’t necessarily get a ribbon unless it deserves one.
• These Categories; (Instructor Assisted, Carving from a roughout and Intarsia) are eligible for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place ribbons only! No Rosettes will be awarded!

Class 1: Amphibians& Reptiles (frogs, toads, salamanders, snails, snakes, lizards, turtles, alligators, etc.)

Lot:

1770. Realistic -painted

1771. Realistic-natural

1772. Stylized-painted

1773. Stylized-natural

Class 2: Birds

Lot:

1775. Realistic -painted

1776. Realistic-natural

1777. Stylized-painted

1778. Stylized-natural

1779. Decoys – painted

1780. Decoys-natural

Class 3: Fish

Lot:

1782. Realistic -painted

1783. Realistic-natural

1784. Stylized-painted

1785. Stylized-natural

1786. Decoys or Lures-all finishes

Class 4: Insects (crickets, ants, wasps, bees, butterflies, etc.)

Lot:

1788. Realistic -painted

1789. Realistic-natural

1790. Stylized-painted

1791. Stylized-natural

Class 5: Mammals (whales, dolphins, bats, & all wild or domestic)

Lot:

1793. Full figure realistic-painted

1794. Full figure realistic- natural

1795. Full figure stylized-painted

1796. Full figure stylized-natural

1797. Head or Face realistic-painted

1798. Head or Face realistic- natural

1799. Head or Face stylized – painted

1800. Full figure stylized –natural

Class 6: Human

Lot:

1802. Full figure realistic-painted

1803. Full figure realistic- natural

1804. Full figure stylized-painted

1805. Full figure stylized-natural

1806. Bust realistic-painted

1807. Bust realistic-natural

1808. Bust stylized-painted

1809. Bust stylized-natural

1810. Mask-all finishes

Class 7: Diorama, Vignettes (containing 2 ormore subjects telling a story)

Lot:

1812. Realistic -painted

1813. Realistic-natural

1814. Stylized-painted

1815. Stylized-natural

Class 8: Flowers

Lot:

1817. Realistic -painted

1818. Realistic-natural

1819. Stylized-painted

1820. Stylized-natural

Class 9: Caricatures

Lot:

1822. Human full figure realistic-painted

1823. Human full figure realistic– natural

1824. Bust realistic-painted

1825. Bust realistic-natural

1826. All other-painted

1827. All other-natural

Class 10: Religious

Lot:

1830. Full figure realistic-painted

1831. Full figure realistic- natural

1832. Full figure stylized-painted

1833. Full figure stylized-natural

1834. Bust realistic-painted

1835. Bust realistic-natural

1836. Bust stylized-painted

1837. Bust stylized-natural

1838. All other-painted

1839. All other-natural

Class 11: Mythical

1841. Dominant human–painted

1842. Dominant human-natural

1843. Dominant non-human-painted

1844. Dominant non-human-natural

1845. All other-painted

1846. All other-natural

Class 12: Relief

Lot:

1847. Low – all finishes

1848. A High – all finishes

Class 13: Chip Carving
Lot:

1850. Decorative, flat – all finishes

1851. Decorative, in the round – all finishes

1852. Other – all finishes

Class 14: Functional

Lot:

1853. Decorative – (furniture, lamps, mirror, picture frames, bookends, etc.)- all finishes

1854. Musical instruments (flutes, etc.) – all finishes

1855. Kitchenware (wood handle); spoons, mashers, rolling pins, etc. – all finishes

1856. Walking canes (36’’ or less) – all finishes

1857. Walking sticks (greater than 36’’) – all finishes

1858. Gun stocks (carved) – all finishes

1859. Jewelry (bolo slides, belt buckle, earrings, necklaces, broaches, bracelets, pins, amulets, etc.) – all finishes

1860. Other – all finishes

Class 15: Found or Unusual Wood

Lot:

1862. Bark – human/s, stained or painted

1863. Bark – human/s, natural

1864. Bark – animal/s, stained or painted

1865. Bark – animal/s, natural

1866. Bark – stylized, stained or painted

1867. Bark – stylized, natural

1868. Bark – other, all finishes

1869. Pine knot – human/s, all finishes

1870. Pine knot – animal/s, all finishes

1871. Driftwood/weathered wood – human/s, all finishes

1872. Driftwood/weathered wood – animal/s, all finishes

1873. Driftwood/weathered wood – other, all finishes

1874. Cypress knees – human/s, all finishes

1875. Cypress knees – animal/s, all finishes

1876. Cypress knees – other, all finishes

1877. All other found wood – roots, fence post, etc. – human, all finishes

1878. All other found wood – roots, fence post, etc. – animal, all finishes

1879. All other found wood – roots, fence post, etc. – all finishes

Class 16: Novelty

Lot:

1881. Carousel – 12’’ or less – all finishes

1882. Carousel – greater than 12’’ – all finishes

1883. Folk or tramp art – all finishes

1884. Cuties, cartoonish, fantasy, etc. – all finishes

1885. Christmas tree ornaments – all finishes

1886. Abstract – natural

1887. Abstract – stained or painted

1888. Comfort carvings (birds, crosses, etc.)

1889. Whimsical houses – natural

1890. Whimsical houses – stained or painted

1891. Native art – mask, totem, etc. – all finishes

1892. Cane blocks – all finishes

1893. Miniatures – all finishes

1894. Love spoons – all finishes

1895. Chain saw – all finishes

1896. Card holders – all finishes

1897. Other – all finishes

Class 17: Instructor Assisted (Professional instructor assisted carvings, ribbon awards only)

Lot:

1899. Humans – all finishes

1900. Animals – all finishes

1901. Birds – all finishes

1902. Fish – all finishes picture, frames, bookends, etc.) – all finishes

1903. Combining humans and animals – all finishes

1904. Other – all finishes

Class 18: Carving from a Roughout (ribbon awards only)

Lot:

1906. Human/s – all finishes

1907. Animal/s – all finishes

1908. Bird/s – all finishes

1909. Fish – all finishes

1910. Combining human and animal -all finishes

1911. Caricatures – all finishes

1912. Other – all finishes

Class 19: Intarsia (Ribbon awards only)

Lot:

1914. Humans

1915. Animals

1916. Any Combining humans and animals or still life

Class 20: Miscellaneous

Lot:

1918. Other

1919. To be Named by Division Superintendent

Knife sharpening is available at the Woodcarving Area in the Nerdy Nuts Building. Proceeds go to continued support of the Hay Camp Woodcarvers.