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Members of our group come from many walks of life with different skill levels, but all of us find woodcarving both rewarding and creative and are dedicated to sharing our knowledge and ideas with each other.
We meet on every third Monday of the month,
Guests are always welcome to join
MAY 26TH
Our Next meeting is:
WONDERS OF WOOD
COMPETITION RULES & REGISTRATION FORM
Forms will be available at registration, but please download and print the form.below. Filing it out before coming to registration will help make registration go quickly, thank you.
Competitors Bring Your Entries Saturday of Show Weekend 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Registration
Registration will take place at the Show only.
All entrants agree to comply with the competition rules and acknowledge that their signature on the entry form signifies acceptance of the rules and absolves the Niagara Wood Carvers Association of any responsibility for loss or damage to their carvings. Entrants agree that the decision of the judges is final.
A maximum of only 2 carvings per category may be submitted, however you may enter in as many categories as you wish. Please supply a stand to display relief carvings or wood burnings in the competition.
Rules
* Entries must have been carved within the last three years.
* Every carving must be an original, made by the carver (s); if made by more than one carver, all must sign the entry form.
* Any entry may be moved into another category at the discretion of the judges.
* If there are only 1 or 2 carvings are in a category the judges give the appropriate ribbon, not necessarily 1st or 2nd.
* No carving will be accepted if made from a duplicating machine, however, power tool carvings are allowed and welcomed.
* All carvings must remain on display through the duration of the show, until 3:30 pm on Sunday!
Classes
A person may enter only one of the following classes.
Youth: Carver 16 years of age and under, any carving of their choice. There is no entry fee and entries can be any style of carving.
Novice: Carver who has carved less than 3 years, has not won 5 first place ribbons or best of class in any show previous to this show. Cast feet will be allowed in this class.
Intermediate: Carver who has won 5 first place ribbons or best of class in Novice class previous to this show, or who has been carving for more than 3 years. Cast feet will be allowed in this class.
Open: Any carver may participate in Open Class. It is intended for the advanced carver, who has won 5 first place ribbons or one best of class, in the Intermediate class at any show previously. Cast feet will NOT be accepted in Open Class. Habitat and mount must be made by the carver.
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