CLASS H
ADULT ARTS AND CRAFTS 2026
COMMITTEE: Norma Somers 519-902-7996; Christie Somers
Entries accepted: Thursday October 8, 2026, 7 pm to 9 pm and Friday, October 9, 2026, 9 am to 12 noon.
Articles must not be removed until closing, Monday October 12, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
QUILTER'S CORNER Rules and Regulations:
● Articles to be in new condition, and be exhibitor's own work.
● Articles may be shown for 2 years only.
● Both creativity and technical skills are to be considered in the judging.
● One article only to be entered by each exhibitor in numbered sections.
● Please attach entry tags with safety pins.
● Quilt must be exhibited and judged at the Dorchester Fair to be eligible for the OAAS Quilting Competition.
QUILTER'S CORNER:
Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $8
1. Quilt top ready to be quilted - one layer.
2. Small Quilt - pieced, hand quilted - less than 280" perimeter
3. Small Quilt - pieced, machine quilted - less than 280" perimeter
4. Quilt block - 1 of any size, mounted on top corners only
5. Pieced by Exhibitor - Quilted by Another (credit quilter on exhibitor tag)
6. Any other quilted article - must contain some form of quilting by the exhibitor. (No quilts.)
OAAS QUILTING COMPETITION:
Refer to ontarioagsocieties.com/district-and-provincial-competition-rules/ for competition rules for Machine Quilt and Hand Quilt Competition.
Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $8
7. Quilt - pieced, hand quilted (minimum 280" perimeter)
8. Quilt - pieced, machine quilted (minimum 280" perimeter)
FIDGET QUILT:
9. Fidget Quilt or Touch Quilt
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $5
Provides sensory stimulation for Individuals who suffer the challenges of Dementia or Alzheimer's.
All entries in this competition will be donated to the local Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex.
CROCHETED ARTICLES:
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
10. Crocheted slippers, 1 pair.
11. Crocheted Afghan or Blanket
12. Crochet an article made from Granny Squares.
13. Crocheted toy.
14. Crochet 3 Poppies.
15.Any crocheted article not already listed.
No afghans or blankets.
KNITTING:
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
16. Knitted Toy.
17. Knitted Sweater.
18. Knitted comfy legwarmers, mittens, slippers, or socks.
19. Knitted afghan or blanket.
20. Knitted animal made with knitting loom.
21. 3 Knitted Poppies - any pattern.
22. Any knitted article not already listed.
NEEDLE WORK:
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
23. Hand Embroidery of any style.
24. Article of Weaving
25. Article of Needle Felting
The process of felting wool with specialized barbed needles, without using water.
26. Sashiko Item
Decorative style running stitch pattern. No larger than 9" by 9".
27. Any other Needle Work Item not listed above.
SEWING:
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
28. Apron.
29. Gift bag. Not to exceed 12" by 16".
30. Cover for an electronic device of your choice.
31. Homemade scrunchie or headband.
32. A home decor item. e.g. chair pad, tea cozy, table runner, placemat, etc.
33. Set of pot holders or a hotpad.
34. Reuseable Grocery Bag, any fabric.
35. Any other sewing article not listed above.
60 PLUS:
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
36. Decorated Hat as a door decoration.
37. Hand write "All The Bright Colors" Poem, by Margaret Wise Brown, on 8 1/2" x 11".
All The Bright Colors by Margaret Wise Brown
Happy happy colors
Colors of carrots and peas
Red the color of red balloons
Green of grasses and trees
Gray the color of winter skies
Purple of tropical seas
Blue the color of Concord grapes
Yellow the stripes of bees
Happy happy colors
Colors of autumn leaves
38. Handmade Greeting Card
39. Scrapbook Page of Dorchester Fair content. Not to exceed 12" by 12".
CRAFTS:
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
40. Any handmade card
41. Linocut - include hand carved stamp and inked print.
42. Any article made with a Cricut Machine.
43. Article of jewellery - homemade
44. Mug Rug - Coaster for your coffee cup. Any material.
45. Wood burned article.
46. Macrame article.
47. Mosaic Art any medium.
48. An article made with Resin.
49. Tree ornament.
50. Fall door decoration.
51. Hand made Gnome of your choice.
52. Any item inspired by an online source
Pinterest.com, Craft Blogs or Etsy.com with source printed out
HOLIDAY CRAFTS:
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
53. Wooden Porch Sign Celebrating Any Holiday
54. Decorate a wine bottle - any occasion.
55. Door knob decoration. Any holiday.
56. Christmas Advent Calendar - any medium.
57. Holiday table centrepiece. Any holiday.
EARTH ELEMENTS:
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
58. Pottery - Hand built piece
Clay items, completely hand-built or wheel-thrown, glazed or unglazed, having been fired at least once.
59. Decorate a Ready To Paint Pottery piece
60. Wood Work project. eg. cutting board, bird house, coasters
61. Beachcomber - make something using an item(s) found at the beach.
62. Any other article not listed above using earth elements.
UPCYCLING:
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
63. Repurpose a clothing item. Not denim.
64. Article made using denim.
65. Kitchen ware upcycled to indoor or outdoor decor.
66. Memorial keepsake Item.
Transform sentimental clothing or fabric item into a keepsake item such as bears, quilts, or pillows.
67. Any other item of your choice repurposed for a different use.
ART:
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
68. Pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel or coloured pencil artwork.
69. Squeegee Painting.
70. Hand decorated stone
71. Zentangle
A hand drawn black ink art with shading
72. Painting - any medium.
Paintings must have a suitable hanger attached.
Most Points for Section 10 - 72 Prize: $25
Where prizes are given on points: 1st - 4 points, 2nd - 3 points, 3rd - 1 point.
ADULT ARTS AND CRAFTS 2026
COMMITTEE: Norma Somers 519-902-7996; Christie Somers
Entries accepted: Thursday October 8, 2026, 7 pm to 9 pm and Friday, October 9, 2026, 9 am to 12 noon.
Articles must not be removed until closing, Monday October 12, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
QUILTER'S CORNER Rules and Regulations:
● Articles to be in new condition, and be exhibitor's own work.
● Articles may be shown for 2 years only.
● Both creativity and technical skills are to be considered in the judging.
● One article only to be entered by each exhibitor in numbered sections.
● Please attach entry tags with safety pins.
● Quilt must be exhibited and judged at the Dorchester Fair to be eligible for the OAAS Quilting Competition.
QUILTER'S CORNER:
Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $8
1. Quilt top ready to be quilted - one layer.
2. Small Quilt - pieced, hand quilted - less than 280" perimeter
3. Small Quilt - pieced, machine quilted - less than 280" perimeter
4. Quilt block - 1 of any size, mounted on top corners only
5. Pieced by Exhibitor - Quilted by Another (credit quilter on exhibitor tag)
6. Any other quilted article - must contain some form of quilting by the exhibitor. (No quilts.)
OAAS QUILTING COMPETITION:
Refer to ontarioagsocieties.com/district-and-provincial-competition-rules/ for competition rules for Machine Quilt and Hand Quilt Competition.
Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $8
7. Quilt - pieced, hand quilted (minimum 280" perimeter)
8. Quilt - pieced, machine quilted (minimum 280" perimeter)
FIDGET QUILT:
9. Fidget Quilt or Touch Quilt
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $5
Provides sensory stimulation for Individuals who suffer the challenges of Dementia or Alzheimer's.
All entries in this competition will be donated to the local Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex.
CROCHETED ARTICLES:
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
10. Crocheted slippers, 1 pair.
11. Crocheted Afghan or Blanket
12. Crochet an article made from Granny Squares.
13. Crocheted toy.
14. Crochet 3 Poppies.
15.Any crocheted article not already listed.
No afghans or blankets.
KNITTING:
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
16. Knitted Toy.
17. Knitted Sweater.
18. Knitted comfy legwarmers, mittens, slippers, or socks.
19. Knitted afghan or blanket.
20. Knitted animal made with knitting loom.
21. 3 Knitted Poppies - any pattern.
22. Any knitted article not already listed.
NEEDLE WORK:
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
23. Hand Embroidery of any style.
24. Article of Weaving
25. Article of Needle Felting
The process of felting wool with specialized barbed needles, without using water.
26. Sashiko Item
Decorative style running stitch pattern. No larger than 9" by 9".
27. Any other Needle Work Item not listed above.
SEWING:
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
28. Apron.
29. Gift bag. Not to exceed 12" by 16".
30. Cover for an electronic device of your choice.
31. Homemade scrunchie or headband.
32. A home decor item. e.g. chair pad, tea cozy, table runner, placemat, etc.
33. Set of pot holders or a hotpad.
34. Reuseable Grocery Bag, any fabric.
35. Any other sewing article not listed above.
60 PLUS:
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
36. Decorated Hat as a door decoration.
37. Hand write "All The Bright Colors" Poem, by Margaret Wise Brown, on 8 1/2" x 11".
All The Bright Colors by Margaret Wise Brown
Happy happy colors
Colors of carrots and peas
Red the color of red balloons
Green of grasses and trees
Gray the color of winter skies
Purple of tropical seas
Blue the color of Concord grapes
Yellow the stripes of bees
Happy happy colors
Colors of autumn leaves
38. Handmade Greeting Card
39. Scrapbook Page of Dorchester Fair content. Not to exceed 12" by 12".
CRAFTS:
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
40. Any handmade card
41. Linocut - include hand carved stamp and inked print.
42. Any article made with a Cricut Machine.
43. Article of jewellery - homemade
44. Mug Rug - Coaster for your coffee cup. Any material.
45. Wood burned article.
46. Macrame article.
47. Mosaic Art any medium.
48. An article made with Resin.
49. Tree ornament.
50. Fall door decoration.
51. Hand made Gnome of your choice.
52. Any item inspired by an online source
Pinterest.com, Craft Blogs or Etsy.com with source printed out
HOLIDAY CRAFTS:
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
53. Wooden Porch Sign Celebrating Any Holiday
54. Decorate a wine bottle - any occasion.
55. Door knob decoration. Any holiday.
56. Christmas Advent Calendar - any medium.
57. Holiday table centrepiece. Any holiday.
EARTH ELEMENTS:
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
58. Pottery - Hand built piece
Clay items, completely hand-built or wheel-thrown, glazed or unglazed, having been fired at least once.
59. Decorate a Ready To Paint Pottery piece
60. Wood Work project. eg. cutting board, bird house, coasters
61. Beachcomber - make something using an item(s) found at the beach.
62. Any other article not listed above using earth elements.
UPCYCLING:
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
63. Repurpose a clothing item. Not denim.
64. Article made using denim.
65. Kitchen ware upcycled to indoor or outdoor decor.
66. Memorial keepsake Item.
Transform sentimental clothing or fabric item into a keepsake item such as bears, quilts, or pillows.
67. Any other item of your choice repurposed for a different use.
ART:
Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3
68. Pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel or coloured pencil artwork.
69. Squeegee Painting.
70. Hand decorated stone
71. Zentangle
A hand drawn black ink art with shading
72. Painting - any medium.
Paintings must have a suitable hanger attached.
Most Points for Section 10 - 72 Prize: $25
Where prizes are given on points: 1st - 4 points, 2nd - 3 points, 3rd - 1 point.
