An Introduction to the Exhibition:

Crafts. There are 24 different craft sections plus special sections for those with disabilities and persons under 18 years. Entries may be entered for judging or for display only. Those entered for judging are eligible for the award of a trophy or certificate. The award of a trophy or a certificate is at the judge's discretion. Only in exceptional circumstances will a trophy be awarded to an entry which does not merit a "gold" certificate. Certificates awarded will be annotated:

1. "Work of outstanding merit" in gold or
2. "Work of special merit" in silver or
3. "Highly commended" in blue or
4. "Commended" in green or

The award of a trophy will be indicated on the label attached to the entry with the word "Trophy". Certificates will be indicated by coloured labels.

Fine Art. Fine Art entries are chosen for display by a Selection Panel and are for sale unless marked "NFS". There are trophies for the best entry in the Botanical Illustration and Dorset Land or Seascape categories and also for the best novice painter who started painting since reaching retirement age and first painted on or after 1^st September 2006.

Photography. Entries for hanging will be selected by a panel and judged by an independent, photographic judge. There are trophies for the best entry in the Wildlife/Nature, Land or Seascape, General and Monochrome categories.
Certificates will be awarded at the discretion of the judge.

Demonstrations. There will be demonstrations of a variety of fine art and craft techniques within the School and on the back lawn. Visitors may have the opportunity to participate in some demonstrations.

"Have-a-Go" Workshops. Children's workshops (ages 5-14 years) are held each morning and afternoon. Topics will change daily and details will be displayed at the Exhibition. A charge will be made for each subject.

Sales. Craftworkers and suppliers of art & craft materials who are members of the Association are invited to take a stall at the Exhibition. Demonstrations at stalls are encouraged. A Challenge Cup is awarded for the best presented stall. Applications to Mrs Myra Jones
Prints, cards, photographs and notelets can also be sold through the "Information and Sales" desk located in the foyer. They must be individually priced and packaged for handling by the public. Application forms to sell work can be obtained from Mrs Jenny GUrden. Payment for all purchases should be made at the "Information and Sales" desk. Commission of 15% will be charged.

Raffle. Tickets for the Association raffle are on sale during the preceding months and at the Exhibition. Tickets are available from the Association Secretary and Committee Members. The draw takes place at 4pm on the Tuesday and proceeds will be devoted to the Association's Bursary Fund.

Catering. Refreshments will be available from 10am to 4.15pm every day.

Travel. Bovington Middle School is close to the Tank Museum and Monkey World. Initially, follow signs for the Museum or Monkey World. Yellow signs to the Exhibition will be displayed on the roads leading to the School.
There is ample car parking. Disabled access and toilets are available.
Frequent buses from Dorchester pass the School and connect with main line trains from Bournemouth, Poole, Wareham, Dorchester and Weymouth at Wool Station. "Coastlinx 53" buses from Lyme Regis, Bridport, Weymouth, Poole and Bournemouth also stop at Wool Station. The School is an easy half mile walk from the Station.

Persons living in the County of Dorset and Associate Members are entitled to enter work. All items (Craft, Fine Art and Photography) are entered on the same form. The maximum number of photographs and/or framed pictures is five - there is no limit to the number of craft or portfolio (fine art) entries.

Entries must be the unaided work of the exhibitor(s) and not previously shown at a Dorset Arts and Crafts Exhibition. They should be offered for sale whenever possible - payment through the Sales and Information Desk.

The Entry Fee payable for each item, including craft entries submitted for

display only, is:

a) Adults	£1 per exhibit
b) Portfolio paintings	50p per exhibit
c) Children and disabled persons	50p per exhibit
d) Groups	£3 per exhibit
e) Schools/handicapped groups	£2 for first exhibit

 £5 for three exhibits, £1 for each additional exhibit.
**Group Entries may be made for exhibits in all sections. A note must be attached to the work stating the number of persons involved in the production of the work and the assistance, if any, which was given by a tutor.

Members whose subscription for the current year has been paid by 30^th June will receive the fourth and fifth entries free, but must pay for the first three entries and for entries six onwards.

The Committee reserves the right to refuse to accept exhibits and/or to cancel the judging of a craft section.

The Association will take all reasonable care of exhibits, but accepts no responsibility for loss or damage. Exhibitors should insure their entries.

Items entered for sale and sold during the Exhibition remain on display until the Exhibition closes, except in special circumstances - Chairman's discretion

Payment for items sold at the Exhibition (less 15% commission) will be forwarded by post, within 28 days of the end of the Exhibition.

Trophies remain the property of the Association. They should be returned to the Association Secretary not later than the "Handing-In Day" for the next year's exhibition.

Complete the "Buff" and "Green" forms.
See Schools section for schools entry procedure.
Ensure that for each entry the following information is shown in the lettered columns on both forms:

A. Section Identification

B. Division letter and (Listed under Section to indecate specialisation)
    Persons with Disabilities, Visually Handicapped and Young Persons:

The identification of the appropriate Section and Division

C. Fine Art:	Leave blank, but if entering for trophy (in red):
	"B" for Botanical Illustration
	"L" for Dorset Land or Seascape
	"N" for Novice painters (pensioners).
	"P" for portfolio entries
Photography:	Leave Blank
Crafts:  is the work?
	"O" - an original design
	"A" - adapted from another person's work
	"C" - copied
	"K" - made from a kit

D. The title/description of the item (max five words)

E. The selling price (including 15% commission) or "NFS". If the column is
    left blank it will be assumed that the item is not for sale.

Note: Craft entries - tick the box if you do not want work judged!

Send both forms to the Entries Secretary, to reach her not later than 20^th July enclosing a stamped addressed envelope and the entry fee. If the sum to be paid is £2 or less, please pay with small denomination stamps (second class preferred), cheques for larger sums should be made payable to "DACA".

The Entries Secretary will return the "Green" form to you together with labels bearing the entry number(s) of your exhibit(s) (except fine art entries not offered for sale). The correct label should be attached to each exhibit before it is brought to the School.

On Monday 27^th July ("Handing-In Day") bring your exhibits and "Green" form to Bovington Middle School between 10am and 5pm. Please remove all wrapping before bringing them to the table.

If you have difficulty in delivering your exhibits please contact a member of the Committee or the Association Secretary so that arrangements can be made for them to be collected and delivered to the School.

1. Craft exhibits will be judged according to the Section, Division and Sub-division into which they are entered. The Committee reserves the right to change the Division or Sub division.

2. Exhibitors should attach details of the materials used, sources of inspiration etc to their entry. Presentation and finish, including information attached, will be taken into account by the judge.

1. Pictures must be securely framed with eyelets (or D rings) and a taut cord about 1/3 from the top of the frame. Clip frames are unacceptable. Pictures inadequately framed will not be hung, but (space permitting) will be displayed.
2. Unframed paintings may be entered for inclusion in the portfolio racks, they must be mounted and covered with clear cellophane.
3. The name and address of the artist, the title of the work and details of the medium(s) used must be clearly displayed on the back of the entry.
4. Entries for the Botanical Illustration, Sea/Landscape and Novice trophies should have the letters "B", "L" or "N" marked in red on the back of the entry
5. Pictures should not be bigger than 30" x 30" (75cm x 75 cm) or equivalent.

1. Entries can be in colour and/or monochrome
2. Photographs must be mounted on stiff card and not framed.
3. The minimum size of mounts is 8" x 10" (20cm x 25cm) and the maximum is 16" x 20" (40cm x 50cm).
4. Mounts should be clean and presentable.
5. THe entry number (as shown on the green form and label), the title of the photograph and the category in which it is being entered must be clearly displayed on the back of the mount.
6. Every effort will be made to show all entries, but if space should prove to be limited the Committee reserve the right to select for Exhibition. All entries will be judged.

The "Rose Family Trophy" will be awarded to a 2008 Trophy winner whose winning entry from 2008, together with one new entry in the same Section, makes him/her, the person most worthy of the title "Champion of Champions 2009". There is no entry fee.

The "Corn-utopia Cup" (donated by Audrey and David Rolfe) will be presented to the best exhibit in a Section without a dedicated trophy

Section FA. Fine Art

The Centenary Cup for Dorset Land or Seascape
(donated by Mrs A Pitt-Rivers)

The Russell Cup for Botanical Illustration
(donated by Mr & Mrs G Rusell)

The Lewin Cup for a Novice Painter who started painting after Retirement and since 1^st September 2006

A. Acrylics	B. Water Colour
C. Oils	D. Pastels
E. Pen	F. Pencil
G. Gouache	H. Mixed Media

J. Other medium (specify)

The Graham-Jones Trophy for Wildlife or Nature
(donated by Mrs Myra Jones)

The John Hedger Vase for Land or Seascape
(donated by Mr & Mrs Trevor Hedger)

The Mandarin Bowl for Monochrome
(donated by Mrs Dorothy Newsome)

The Dorchester Camera Club Cup (Open Award)

A. Wildlife or Nature	B. Land or Seascape
C. Monochrome	D. Other Subjects

The 70^th Anniversary Shield
(donated by Cecil Simmons Esq)

A. Book Cover	B. Calligraphy (no illustration)
C. Calligraphy with Decoration	D. Designs for painted & engraved
E. Poster/Handbill letters (minimum of 3)
F. Illumination	G. A selection of 3 greetings cards

The Rai Nicholls Memorial Trophy

A. Article of wood made, using any woodworking technique, using seasoned timber.

B. Article of wood made, using any woodworking technique, using unseasoned/green wood.

The Dutton Trophy (donated by Frank Dutton Esq)

A. Wrought iron	B. Engineered and Machined
C. Brass and Copper	D. Lead (including toys)
E. Pewter	F. Silversmithing

G. Enamelling on metal
H. Jewellery

1. Traditional 2.Contemporary Section MM Model Boats
(not more than 60 inches long -state method ofconstruction & function)

The Marine Challenge Bowl(donated by Mr & Mrs Norman Ragsdale)

A. Static Models	B. Working Models
1. Built from a kit	1. Built from a kit
2. Adapted from a kit	2. Adapted from a kit
3. No "kit" components	3. No "kit"" components

A. Static Models	B. Working Models
1. Built from a kit	1. Built from a kit
2. Adapted from a kit	2. Adapted from a kit
3. No "kit" components	3. No "kit"" components

The Wendy Meyer Memorial Trophy for quilting
(donated by the Weymouth Branch of West Country Embroiderers)

A £25 voucher for the best exhibit in each division (donated by Pauline Bolt of "Pauline's Patchwork)

A. Quilts - large (any dimension in excess of 1.25m), pieced, applique or quilting. Attach a sleeve on the reverse for hanging
B. Quilts - small, pieced, appliqué or quilting. Provide hanging mechanism
C. Quilted items, using patchwork, appliqué or quilting.
D. Clothing - patchwork, appliqué or quilting a major part of the construction

The Pitt-Rivers Challenge Cup for embroidery
(donated by the late Mrs Pitt-Rivers)

A. Embroidery (other than pictures or panels):
1. "Freehand"
2. "Machine"
3. Mixed "freehand" and "machine"
4. Cross stitch

B. Canvas work (but see H. below)

C. Counted thread (exc canvas)

D. Needlework Pictures:
1. Traditional
2. Modern

E. Cross stitch Pictures:
1. Original design
2. Worked from pattern
3. Pre-printed design

F. Contemporary creative work:
1. 3-dimensional items
2. Pictures

G. Items made from kits

H. Plastic Canvas

The Ragsdale Trophy (donated by Mr & Mrs Norman Ragsdale)

A. Dressmaking (a dressmaker's dummy is required for full length garments)
1. Dresses
2. Separates
3. Evening
4. Lingerie
5. Accessories
6. Wedding

B. Tailoring

C. Millinery

D. Decorated (complete) garments

E. Childrens' garments

The Dorset Shield

A. Buttons (sets of 6):
1. Traditional materials
2. Modern materials

B. Creative Buttony -using buttons with imagination, artistry and innovation

C. Composite picture (inc buttons)

D. Dorset Featherstitch - any item

E. Bonnets:
1. Traditional For a child

F. Smocks:
1. Traditional materials
2. Modern materials

A. Honiton

B. Buckinghamshire

C. Bedfordshire

D. Torchon

E. Needle made

F. Tatting

G. Continental

H. Modern creative

J. Any other

The Mackenzie-Edwards Challenge Cup (donated by Mrs Mackenzie-Edwards)

A. Baby and Childrens' wear:
1. Baby garments
2. Childrens' garments
3. Shawls
4. Dressed dolls - the doll will not be judged

B. Articles made with yarn up to 4 ply:
1. Garments
2. Any other article

C. Articles made with yarn of over 4 ply:
1. Garments
2. Any other article

D. Knitted lace

E. Items from kits

F. Original "fashion" item

G. Original accessory

A. Decorative Sheet
2. Water-marked sheet

C Sheet made using home produced pulp

D. Moulded (3D) papers
3. Papier Mache

The Hallett Challenge Rose Bowl for a garment or article made from hand-spun yarn) (donated by Mrs A C Hallett)

The Lucas Challenge Cup for weaving (donated by Suzanne Lucas)

A. Hand-spinning

1. A hank of wool, not less than 50 yards
2. A hank of any other fibre, not less than 50 yards
3. A finished article made from hand-spun yarn
4. A finished garment made from hand-spun yarn

B. Weaving

1. A length of cloth woven from hand/machine/mixed spun yarn
2. A finished article made from hand/machine/mixed spun yarns
3. A hand-woven garment
4. Hand-woven garment made from hand-spun yarn

C. Dyeing

1. Specimen in 3 or more colours, 2 shades of each colour
2. Article/piece of cloth made from hand-dyed yarns

D. Hand-woven floor rug (with loops)

E. A piece of decorative weaving or woven wall hanging

F. Braid - Inkle, Tablet, Japanese, Finger etc

1. A group of samples each at least 12 inches long
2. Article/garment made entirely from hand made braids
3. Article/garment - hand made braid an integral part of the design

G. A folder of experiments, samples, drafts, information etc showing your interest in hand-spinning, dyeing, hand-weaving and/or braid making

H. Felt

The Eileen Gillingham Cup (donated by Miss Lilian Jones)

A. Wool and/or man-made fibres

1. Garments
2. Dressed dolls - the doll
3. Any other item will not be judged

B. Cotton
1. Garments
2. Any other item

C. Any fibre
1. Hairpin
2. Broomstick
3. Tunisian

The Donaldson Challenge Rose Bowl (donated by Mrs Donaldson)

A. Toys for adults
1. Porcelain dolls, all parts hand made
2. Cloth/felt dolls
3. Dressed bought dolls
4. Display toys
5. Toys made from kits

B. Toys for children (must be washable and comply with safety regulations)
1. Cloth dolls
2. Knitted dolls
3. Cuddly toys (inc fur fabric)
4. Knitted toys
5. Display toys and mobiles
6. Toys made from kits

C. Dolls houses and miniatures

The Well Head Trophy(donated by Stephen Mobsby Esq)

A. Bookmark

B. Box

C. Birthday, Anniversary or Christmas Card

D. Fan

E. Any other item

A. Flat

B. 3D Items

1. Small furniture
2. Boxes and Trays

C. 3D Pictures
1. Flora, Fauna and People
2. Scenes

The Challenge Cup

A. Porcelain
1. Functional
2. Ornamental
3. Lace draping
4. Jewellery

B. Stoneware (fired above 1200^oC)

C. Earthenware (fired below 1200^oC)
1. Functional production wares, minimum 3 of each design, repeatable
2. Functional individual pieces
3. Sculpture, ornamental or decorative piece (including tiles)
4. On-glaze decorated wares using enamels/lustres/precious metals

D. Cast or Jollied ware

E. Raku ware

The Kathleen Simper Cup (donated by Mrs Dorothy Newsome)

A. Naturalistic

B. Birds and Animals

C. Stylised:

1. European
2.Chinese
3. Fruit
4. Other

D. Penwork

E. Gilding

F. Design

G. Portraits

H. Figurines (inc animals and birds)

J. Landscapes

K. Modern:
1. Art Nouveau
2. Abstract

The display of work by young persons is a very special part of our Show - make sure to visit it when you come to the Exhibition

A. Upholstery (small items)

B. Cushions

C. Lampshades

D. Bedspreads

E. Curtains (with loops for hanging)

F. Valances

G. Loose covers

H. Blinds

J. Baby cribs

The "Cornucopia Cup" (donated by Audrey and David Rolfe) will be presented for the best exhibit in a Section without a dedicated trophy.

A. Silk flowers

B. Cord knotting/Macrame

C. Collage

D. Corn dollies

E. Straw work

F. Dried or Pressed Flowers

G. Fresh Flowers

H Decorated china (not kiln-fired)

J. Sculpture

1. Resistant Materials
2 Compliant Materials
3. Mixed Media
4. Experimental Work

K. Any other craft

A. Batik/Resist/Tie and dye

B. Painting/Printing on silk

C. Silk-screen printing

D. Block printing

E. Painting/Printing with embroidery

F. Encaustic painting

The Elizabeth Ellen Trophy (donated by Mr & Mrs Bernard Law)

A. Traditional Leaded Stained Glass

B. "Tiffany-style" Stained Glass

C. Kilnformed Glass

D. Painted and Fired Glass

E. Engraved Glass

F. Simulated "Stained Glass""

A. Predominant material: (soft) - paper/plastics/feather

B. Predominant material: fabric/beads/thread

C. Predominant material: (hard) - wood/metal/plastic

D. Mixed media

A. Brick stitch

B. Peyote stitch

C. Square stitch

D. Herringbone stitch

E. Loomwork

F. Netting

G. Freeform (modern, using a mixture of stitches and beads)

H. Other

Entries may be in any of the Craft, Fine Art or Photographic sections listed in this Schedule - paintings will be exhibited but not judged. The section and division should be shown in column "B" on the entry form. Details of the entrant's disability must be attached to each item entered.

Entries may be in any of the Craft, Fine Art or Photographic sections listed in this Schedule. The section should be shown in column "B" on the entry form. Details of the entrant's disability must be attached to each item entered

The display of work by young persons is a very special part of our Show - make sure to visit it when you come to the Exhibition

The Kirkus Challenge Cup (given by Mrs C N Kirkus) The Lace Bobbin

The Woodroffe Challenge Cup (given by Miss Woodroffe) The Lace Bobbin

The Woodrow Challenge Cup (given by H Woodrow Esq) The Lace Bobbin

An Association Voucher to purchase art or craft materials

An Association Voucher to purchase art or craft materials
The Norma Reed Lace Bobbin (donated by Mrs Ann Bray)

Entries may be in any of the Craft, Fine Art or Photographic sections listed in this Schedule. The section and division should be shown in column "B" on the entry form. Paintings will be exhibited but not judged.