Celebrate creativity, skill, and tradition in our Homecraft Classes, where handmade talent takes center stage. All exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor and presented clean, finished, and ready for display. With a strong focus on quality and craftsmanship, entries are judged on overall appearance, design, materials, and workmanship.

From beautifully crafted knitted and crocheted apparel for adults, children, and infants, to a wide variety of home accessories, these classes offer something for every level of experience. Showcase cozy garments, intricate needlework, decorative pieces, and unique handmade items that reflect your personal style and creativity.

Whether you specialize in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or other textile arts, the Homecraft section is a wonderful opportunity to share your work, compete for prizes, and be part of a long-standing fair tradition that celebrates handmade excellence.

Scoring: General Appearance 15% Creative Design 15% Colour and Materials 20% Workmanship 50%

PRIZES: 

1st ... $10.00

2nd ... $8.00 

3rd ... $6.00

1680. Tole, paper

1681. Quilling, paper

1682. Origami/folded paper

1683. Altered book

1684. Jewelry, paper

1685. Paper Article, not otherwise listed, description required on entry tag

1686. Decoupage (not 3 dimensional)

1687. Ceramics, mold made

1688. Baker's clay article

1689. Handcrafted flowers

1690. Beadwork, article of choice

1691. Jewelry, 2–3 piece set, any material

1692. Picture frame, handmade, material of choice

1693. Ornamental gourd, article of choice

1694. Stained glass, article of choice

1695. Candle, handmade

1696. Hair accessory

1697. Potpourri mix in clear container

1698. Lampshade

1699. Plant hanger

1700. Leatherwork, article of choice

1701. Artificial Flower Display

1702. Wool Felted Item

1703. Painting with melted wax crayon

1704. Article, not otherwise listed, eye catching & useful, description required on entry tag

NOTE: Any medium, except paint/watercolour.

Exhibitor must cover all distinguishing marks (e.g. signature, front/back).

Framing optional with exception to articles with unusual backgrounds e.g. leather, saw blades, etc.

PRIZES: 

1st ... $10.00

2nd ... $8.00 

3rd ... $6.00

1720. Abstract

1721. Human figure/animal

1722. Still Life (i.e. inanimate objects)

1723. Fantasy

1724. Non-Objective (i.e. using shapes - squares, circles, triangles)

1725. Landscape

1726. Portrait

1727. Calligraphy, Special Occasion Card

1728. Calligraphy, set of 6 Place Cards

1729. Drawing not otherwise listed, description required on entry tag

Note: Exhibitor must cover all distinguishing marks (e.g. signature, front/back).

All pictures should have a minimum 1" matting. Framing optional.

PRIZES: 

1st ... $10.00

2nd ... $8.00 

3rd ... $6.00

1760. Abstract

1761. Human figure/animal

1762. Still Life (i.e. inanimate objects)

1763. Fantasy

1764. Non-Objective (i.e. using shapes - squares, circles, triangles)

1765. Landscape

1766. Portrait

1767. Painting, watercolor, not otherwise listed, description required on entry tag

1768. BEST PAINTING: selected by judge from all sections in Classes 48 & 49 (does not require separate entry) sponsored by Gould’s Brand Source, Dryden. Prize: $40.00

Scoring: General Appearance 15% Creative Design 15% Colour & Materials 20% Workmanship 50%.

PRIZES: 

1st ... $10.00

2nd ... $8.00 

3rd ... $6.00

1800. Finished driftwood article, functional

1801. Dried flower or dried weed arrangement

1802. Dried flower or dried weed picture

1803. Basketry article

1804. Stonework jewelry

1805. Bone or antler carving

1806. Leather article

1807. Original project of mixed technique

1808. Wreath

1809. Creative item, not otherwise listed, description required on entry tag

Note: Items must be scrapped in an archival manner ie: using acid free paper (not construction paper) pigment based markers and pens and photo safe adhesive. The scrapbooking pages should include journaling which includes dates, names and places.

PRIZES: 

1st ... $10.00

2nd ... $8.00 

3rd ... $6.00

1780. Scrapbook page any theme

1781. Two or more coordinating pages on a single theme

1782. Handmade card

Scoring: General Appearance 15% Creative Design 15% Colour & Materials 20% Workmanship 50%

PRIZES: 

1st ... $10.00

2nd ... $8.00 

3rd ... $6.00

1820. Totebag

1821. Handbag

1822. Waste basket

1823. Recycled bottle, decorative & functional

1824. Recycled can, decorative & functional

1825. Recycled plastic container, decorative & functional

1826. Flower Pot, decorated

1827. Shadow Box

1828. Creative item, not otherwise listed, description required on entry tag

Scoring: General Appearance 15% Creative Design 15% Colour & Materials 20% Workmanship 50%

PRIZES: 

1st ... $10.00

2nd ... $8.00 

3rd ... $6.00

1855. Original Metal Piece, new metal only

1856. Original Metal Piece, repurposed or scrap material

1857. Original Metal Piece, made into functional item

1858. Original Metal Piece, not otherwise listed, description required on entry tag

Scoring: General Appearance 15%; Creative Design 15%; Colour & Materials 20%; Workmanship 50%

PRIZES: 

1st ... $10.00

2nd ... $8.00 

3rd ... $6.00

1865. Beadwork on Leather

1866. Beadwork

1867. Moccasins, from soft hide (1 pair)

1868. Pair of Gauntlets from soft hide

1869. Leather craft, not otherwise listed, description required on entry tag

1870. Jingle Dress

1871. Dream catcher

1872. Ribbon shirt, child

1873. Ribbon shirt, adult

1874. Vest, men’s

1875. Ribbon skirt, child

1876. Ribbon skirt, adult

1877. Shawl, adult

1878. Creative item not otherwise listed, description required on entry tag

Note: Articles must be clean and made from recycled goods.

Containers not permitted in this class.

Scoring: General Appearance 15% Creative Design 15% Colour & Materials 20% Workmanship 50%

PRIZES: 

1st ... $10.00

2nd ... $8.00 

3rd ... $6.00

1880. Article from repurposed plastic

1881. Article from repurposed wood

1882. Article from repurposed fabric

1883. Article from recycled materials not otherwise listed, description required on entry tag

1884. New use of an old item

1885. Rug from recycled materials

1886. Repurposed old window

1887. Collection of recycled items (minimum of four items)

Scoring: General Appearance 15% Creative Design 15% Colour & Materials 20% Workmanship 50%

PRIZES: 

1st ... $10.00

2nd ... $8.00 

3rd ... $6.00

1890. Christmas dining table centerpiece

1891. Christmas door decorations

1892. Decorated Christmas tree under 2'

1893. Christmas Stocking

1894. Christmas Tree Ornament (not a kit)

1895. Christmas Tree Skirt

1896. Advent Calendar

1897. Easter decoration

1898. Thanksgiving decoration

1899. Church banner

1900. Halloween Decoration

1901. Corsage, fabric media, flowers must be handcrafted

1902. Valentine decoration

1903. Special Occasion decoration, not otherwise listed, description required on entry tag

 Note: Exhibitors may enter as many items in each section as they wish.

All entries will be donated on behalf of the exhibitor by DDAS to local organizations,

PRIZES: 

1st ... $10.00

2nd ... $8.00 

3rd ... $6.00

1935. DIALYSIS POUCH: to cover dialysis lines, must be 5 ½” x 3" finished size with 18” drawstring closing on the 3" edge. Can be different fabrics, but a silk-type material is best.

1936. Mitts, adult’s plain, knitted

1937. Mitts, adult’s fancy, knitted

1938. Mitts, child’s plain, knitted

1939. Mitts, child’s, fancy, knitted

1940. Mitts, not otherwise listed, description required on entry tag

1941. Socks, adult’s, knitted

1942. Socks, child’s, knitted

1943. Hat, knitted/crocheted

1944. Hat, not otherwise listed, description required on entry tag

1945. Slippers, Adult’s

1946. Slippers, Child’s

1947. Teddy Bear & Blanket, suitable for children being provided emergency care (Police, Ambulance, etc)

1948. Ostomy Pouch Cover, machine sewn

1949. Chemotherapy Infuser Pump cover, machine sewn

1950. Lap Blanket, knitted

1951. Lap Blanket, crocheted

1952. Lap Blanket, quilted

1953. Item, not otherwise listed, description required on entry tag

Note: Crafts not otherwise listed in the fair book.

Judge may divide this class into suitable sections

Scoring: General Appearance 15% Creative Design 15% Colour & Materials 20%; Workmanship 50%

PRIZES: 

1st ... $10.00

2nd ... $8.00 

3rd ... $6.00

1954. Craft, not otherwise listed, description required on entry tag; exhibitor MUST identify on tag how it is new or innovative