Great Canberra Scarf Competition 2013

Two Deadlines: (RECEIVE)

December 14, 2012 (Regular)
January 7, 2013 (Late_incurs a late fee)


Great Canberra Scarf Competition 2013
CRAFTS EXPO
ActewAGL Royal Canberra Show
Pavilion C at Exhibition Park
Canberra
February 22-24, 2013



CRAFTS EXPO - ActewAGL Royal Canberra Show 2013
The theme of the Great Canberra Scarf Competition for 2013 is “The Centenary of Canberra”.


The Great Canberra Scarf Competition provides the opportunity for craft enthusiasts to use their creativity and imagination to make a scarf reflecting the theme of ‘The Centenary of Canberra’.

Eligibility: Anyone can enter.

Each entry must comply with the following criteria:
 Must be a textile scarf made by any method from natural fibres (at least 50% alpaca fibre);
 The scarf must be based on the theme;
 The scarf must be at least 1.5m long and be able to be worn around the head, neck or shoulders;
 Each entry must include a statement of no more than 70 words as to what inspired the design of your scarf;
 Each entry must be accompanied by labels of the textiles used or samples of the textiles used.


The winners of the Great Canberra Scarf Competition will be announced at the Canberra Show at the opening of the Craft Expo on the Friday morning and will be available for viewing throughout the Show weekend.

Prizes include:
• 1St Prize - $300 Gift Voucher and Certificate
• 2nd Prize - $100 Gift Voucher and Certificate
• Highly Commended entries - a Certificate


CRAFT SECTION CONDITIONS OF ENTRY (truncated)

• IT IS NOT A REQUIREMENT FOR ANY EXHIBITOR TO BE A MEMBER OF ANY GUILD OR ASSOCIATION TO ENTER THE CRAFT EXPO.
• Exhibits that have been judged at a previous ActewAGL Royal Canberra Show will not be accepted for competition. ALL EXHIBITS MUST HAVE BEEN COMPLETED AFTER 26 FEBRUARY 2012
• No exhibit to be entered in more than one class. Entries may not be transferred from one entrant to another.
• All exhibits are to be totally worked by the exhibitor.
• EXHIBITS THAT HAVE BEEN PARTIALLY OR FULLY COMPLETED IN CLASS/SEMINAR ETC. MUST HAVE ACKNOWLEDGMENT ATTACHED.

ENTRIES CLOSE:
• Entries close on 14 December 2012
• Late Entries will be accepted up to 4.30pm 7 January 2013 and will incur a $20 late entry fee.


Download complete Scarf Competition details: Scarf_Competition_2013.pdf


Download 2013 Crafts Expo Schedule and Entry Form

If you require further information on the Great Canberra Scarf Competition, please contact: Chief Steward Handknitting: Kay Sharp on 0413 098 289

Additional fiber/fibre related oppportunities available in the Craft Expo. Visit website for complete information: www.rncas.org.au