Fiber Arts Competition

fiber arts competition

Fiber Arts Competition

We want to see what you have been up to!
Anyone can enter! No membership, age, or ability level required!
Cash Prizes for 1st thru 3rd Places Judge’s Choice Award
Participant Lottery for a Grand Prize Basket!
Entry Forms Due by 18 March 2023 – no exceptions!
Entry Form Link * Entry Form Instructions * Entry Rules
Entries must contain at least 50% Alpaca fiber &
Have been completed in the last year!
Woven * Felt * Knit * Crochet * Lace
Accessories * Garments * Hearth & Home
Questions ???
Tacy Kessler * 717-880-3085 * tacy.kessler@comcast.net
or
Priscilla Scheivert * 717-654-2734 * pabscoutmom@yahoo.com

Fiber Arts Contest Entry Form
Click here to print
Artisan Name ____________________________ Date Work Completed _____________

Address ___________________________________________________________________

City _______________________________________ State _________ Zip _____________

Division (Please Circle One)
a. Beginner: working in Fiber Arts for < two years
a1. Junior — ages 18 and younger
a2. Adult — over age 18
b. Intermediate: working in Fiber Arts for > two years & < 5 years
c. Advanced: working in Fiber Arts for > five years or submitted to a juried event

Category (Please Circle One)
a. All handwork: All hand-spun yarn and all hand crafted
b1. Partial or non-handwork: commercially spun yarn and/or
machine knitted, woven or felted
b2. Partial or non-handwork: Less than 100% hand felting

Group (Please Circle One)
a. Woven
b. Felt
c. Knit
d. Crochet
e. Lace
f. Multiple construction techniques

Class (Please Circle One)
a1. Accessories: Gloves, hats, socks, slippers, purses, & small wearable items
a2. Accessories: Shawls & scarves
b. Garments: any technique
c1. Hearth and Home: Art & toys
c2. Hearth and Home: Home furnishings

Return Designation (Please Check One)
____ I have enclosed postage ($10) to have my item mailed back to me.
____ I will pick up my item at the show.
____ I have authorized the following person (please print name):

____________________________________ to pick up my item at the show.

Completed Entry Forms should be emailed to tacy.kessler@comcast.net or pabscoutmom@yahoo.com. See contest rules for a US mailing address if needed. Entry forms are due no later than March 18, 2023. No exceptions!

Enter Fiber Arts Competition
2 Ways Questions? Entries? Contact…
Tacy Kessler at tacy.kessler@comcast.net or Priscilla Scheivert at pabscoutmom@yahoo.com
Registration is open to everyone! Entries are due no later than March 18, 2023. 1)
Entry Form
If you are not registering for the Show in the online show system or would like to register via Entry Form, please use the Entry Form link. An Entry Tag will be created for you based on your Entry Form information. Please be descriptive. Please include a Description Card no larger than 3” x 5”, with no identifying information on it. This Description Card should include construction/ composition information, but NO people names, farm names, or alpaca names. Please tell your entry’s Fiber Arts story. Entry Forms can be emailed to tacy.kessler@comcast.net or pabscoutmom@yahoo.com.
2) Show Registration Site If you are already registering for the Show, please utilize the Show Registration System and select “PAOBA Breeders Showcase” as the show. Your entries can be registered under the “Fiber Arts” link. See the link here for the Show Registration System… https://www.alpacareg.com/Default.asp Print out your Entry Tag and include it with your crafted item. Please also include a Description Card no larger than 3” x 5”, with no identifying information on it. This Description Card should include construction/ composition information, but NO people names, farm names, or alpaca names. Please tell your entry’s Fiber Arts story.

Fiber Arts Competition Entry Rules General Rules:
All entries must be one-of-a kind, crafted by the exhibitor.
All entries must consist of at least 50% alpaca fiber.
All entries must be dropped off at the show on Thursday March 30, 2023 or mailed/postmarked to the coordinators by March 18, 2023.
Entry fees are $10 per entry. Fee must accompany the entry or be mailed to a coordinator ahead of time.
Entry Forms and Entry Tags (if you have tags) must be submitted for each entry by 18 March 2023. It may be emailed or sent in the US mail to the coordinators. No exceptions.
A Description Tag is required for each entry. Description tags can provide construction details and is not limited to fiber preparation, fiber content, techniques used, and intended use. Please tell your story. Written descriptions shall not exceed a 3” x 5” card size and must NOT contain identifying information, including but not limited to alpaca name, individual name, or farm name. Missing description tags or those containing identifying information will have judging points deducted.
Please place your entry, description tag, and entry tag (if you have one) in a clear gallon-size zipper-type bag. You may use a larger one if needed.
No entry substitutions once entered.
Submission Maximum per artisan is 1 per division/category/group/class. Coordinator Contact Info:
Tacy Kessler
3684 Cheltenham Rd.
York, PA 17402
tacy.kessler@comcast.net
Priscilla Scheivert
4320 Devonshire Dr.
Dover, PA 17315
pabscoutmom@yahoo.com
Entry Returns:
You or someone that you designate may pick up your entry at the show after 12 pm on Sunday April 2, 2023. Mailed back entries must include a return address and $10.00 shipping cost.
Entry Tag:
Entry tags come from the online registration system. If you are not using the online registration system, the contest coordinators will create one for you. Information for the Entry Tag will be pulled from your Entry Form, so be descriptive.
Judging Criteria:
See the 2020 AOA Show System Handbook, Part VI, Chapter 23 for details.F Security Policy:
Every effort will be made to provide a secure environment. PAOBA cannot be held responsible for individual items displayed. There is building security and the Fiber Arts display will be covered each night. Submission of an entry indicates agreement with these terms.
Fiber Arts Classification Details Classes:
Accessories: Gloves, hats, socks, slippers, purses and other small wearable items such as jewelry.
Accessories: Scarves and shawls.
Garments: Sweaters, jackets, dresses, vests or complete outfits.
Hearth & Home: Art, toys, pictures, figurines, etc.
Hearth & Home: Home décor such as rugs, pillows, Afghans, wall hangings, containers, etc.
Categories: 100% Handwork - 100% handspun yarns with 100% handmade construction and/or 100% hand felted (may use commercially prepared roving) Partial or Non-Handwork – use of commercially spun yarn and/or machine knitted, woven, or felted construction.
Divisions: Beginner/Junior; working in Fiber Arts < 2 years & age 18 or younger. Beginner/Adult; working in Fiber Arts < 2 years and over age 18. Intermediate; working in Fiber Arts > 2 years and < 5 years. Advanced; working in Fiber Arts > 5 years.