xCraft & Produce Show

Produce Section 2 – Flowers

• All exhibits are fresh, cut flowers and must be grown by the exhibitor.
• The container forms part of the exhibit and will be judged accordingly.

Class number
23. Bowl of roses – any variety, can be mixed, any bowl max diameter 15cm (6″)
24. Clematis – 1 bloom, any variety
25. Dahlia – 3 flowers, same variety, separate stems
26. Pot plant Hosta – maximum height 60cm (2′)
27. Hydrangea – 1 flower, any variety
28. Rose – 1 flower, any variety
29. Phlox – 3 flowers, same variety
30. Cosmos – 5 flowers, same variety
31. Single floating flower – stem cut to 2.5 cm (1’’) maximum, no foliage, flower must float
32. A jug of ornamental grasses – any varity, can be mixed
33. Pot plant Geranium/Pelargonium, maximum height 60cm (2′)
34. Pot plant alpine/succulent/cacti, maximum height 60cm
35. Jam jar of mixed garden flowers – no additional foliage, judged on quality and differet variety of flowers
36. Open class – one perfect bloom – any variety

Produce Section 3 – Baking

• All items must be home baked
• Paper plates available if required

Class number
37. Cookies – 4, any recipe
38. Cake – 1, ingredients must include a vegetable, any recipe, state vegetable used
39. Chocolate truffles – 4, any recipe
40. Macaroons – 4, any recipe
41. A loaf of bread – any shape, any recipe
42. Mince pies – 4, any recipe
43. Date and walnut cake – any recipe

Produce Section 4 – Preserves and Chutneys

• Containers must be clear glass, labelled with contents and date.
• Top can be screwed or cellophane but not both. Remove wax circles.
• Bottles must be easily opened for judging

Class number
44. Bottle of elderflower cordial
45. Bottle of sloe gin
46. Jar of stoned fruit jam
47. Jar of non-stoned fruit jam
48. Jar of fruit jelly
49. Jar of marmalade
50. Jar of chutney

• The crafts must not have been previously exhibited in any show.
• Crafts are judged on material choice, skill and presentation.

Class number
51. A table runner
52. Any hand knitted item
53. Any embroidery/cross stitch item
54. Any hand crocheted item
55. An item made from felt
56. A patchwork item, including cushions
57. Any machine embroidered item, including cushions
58. Ladies scarf or small shwal – made from fabric, silk or wool
59. Any item using macrame

Crafts Section 6 – Hard Materials

• The crafts must not have been previously exhibited in any show.
• Crafts are judged on material choice, skill and presentation.

Class Number
60. A doorstop, any material
61. Item of carved wood
62. Any jewellry – any material
63. An up-cycled mirror
64. Set of 4 coasters
65. An insect house
66. A game or puzzle – any material
67. Item made from any re-cycled/up-cycled materials

Craft Section 7 – Art

• Art work must not have been previously exhibited in any show
• Artwork is judged on skill and presentation

Class number
68. Abstract – any medium, not pen and ink
69. Landscape – any medium, not pen and ink
70. A human portrait – any medium, not pen and ink
71. Flower or Flowers – any medium, not pen and ink
72. Pen and ink drawing – any subject
73. Any image using mixed media – any subject
74. An animal portrait – any medium, not pen and ink
75. Pottery – any item
76. Sculpture – any item

Craft Section 8 – Flower Arrangements

• Flowers and foliage used may be purchased and may be fresh, dried, silk.
• The container forms part of the exhibit and will be judged accordingly.

Class number
77. An arrangement in a teapot, maximum height 45cm (1’6″)
78. An arrangement using 3 flower colours with own colour choice of foliage, maximum height 45cm (1’6″)
79. A harvest wreath using a 30cm (12″) ring
80. An arrangement of foliage to celebrate the coronation, maximum size 60 x 60 x 60cm (2′ x 2′ x 2′)
81. A circular table arrangement with a candle, 30cm (12″) diameter
82. A flowergirl basket for wedding

Craft Section 9 – Photography

• Photographs must not have been previously exhibited in any show.
• All photographs must be 18cm x 13cm (7′ ‘x 5″) with no added mounting or frame, unless stated.
•  Original photograph must have been taken by the exhibitor

Class number
83. Tree/trees
84. Water
85. Seaside
86. Living thing(s) with wings or 4 legs
87. Fruit or vegetable portrait
88. Black and white monochrome landscape or skyscape
89. Something with wheels
90. Timepiece
91. Make us laugh
92. Shadow or reflection

Junior classes
• Age to be stated on the entry slip and will be taken into account when judging.
• Paper plates are available if required.

Section 10 — Up to end of Year 6
Class number
93. A decorated pebble
94. A fancy dress mask made from a paper plate
95. An animal made of fruit or vegetables
96. A celebration card
97. An item made from re-cycled materials — total maximum size 30 x 30 x 30cm (12″ x 12″ x 12″)
98. Open craft – not covered in any other category e.g. metal, wood, pottery, yarn etc