261 100 30_ Felting, projects made using the
exhibitor’s homemade felt which is made by hand
and/or washing machine methods. Needlefelting
techniques are included. Projects which have been
knit, crocheted, or woven before fulling may be judged
separately at the discretion of the judge.
261 100 31_ Felted Embellishment, any item
embellished using felting techniques. Base item may
be purchased or made by member.
261 100 40_ Macrame & Knotting, projects
made using single and/or multiple knot techniques.
261 100 45_ Braiding, projects made using
braiding techniques. Includes multiple strand braiding,
bobbin lace, Japanese braiding and wheat weaving.
261 100 50_ Hooking, projects made using hook-
ing techniques. Includes latch hooking, hand hooking,
punch hook or needle and locker hooking.
261 100 60_ Embroidery, projects using crewel,
machine sewn, drawn thread, pulled thread, punch
needle, smocking and other stitchery methods. Must
not be cross-stitch or needlepoint.
261 100 61_ Needlepoint, projects using needle-
point techniques.
261 100 62_ Cross-Stitch, projects using cross-
stitch techniques.
261 100 70_ Appliqued Quilts, quilts of any size
made using hand or machine applique techniques. At-
tachment method must involve manipulation of fiber.
(Adhesives and paint are not included.) If quilted by
someone other that the member, explain on the Fiber
Arts exhibit explanation card.
261 100 72_ Applique on other items, items
other than quilts made using hand or machine appli-
que techniques. Might include clothing, wall hangings,
pillows, linens, etc. Attachment method must involve
manipulation of fiber. (Adhesives and paint are not
included.) Base item may be purchased or made by
member.
261 100 75_ Patchwork quilts, using kits, quilts
of any size made using piecing techniques such as
English, traditional American, Seminole, etc. A kit is a
complete “quilt in a bag” where all of the fabrics, the
pattern, instructions for embellishment, et. al. are all
included. The fabric selection and cutting has all been
pre-determined by someone other than the member. If
the completed item is quilted by someone other than
the member, please note this on the Fiber Arts Exhibit
Explanation Card.
261 100 76_ Patchwork Quilts, not kits, quilts
of any size made using piecing techniques such as
English, traditional American, Seminole, etc. Members
may choose to follow a pattern, such as Log Cabin,
but the fabric selection, fabric layout, and all cutting is
done by the member. If the completed items is quilted
by someone other than the member, please note this
on the Fiber Arts exhibit explanation card.
261 100 77_ Patchwork on other items, items
other than quilts made using piecing techniques such
as English, traditional America, Seminole, etc. Might
include clothing, wall hangings, pillows, linens, etc.
261 100 80_ Quilting, hand stitched, multi lay-
ered projects made using hand quilting stitches. Items
should have a top layer, filling or batting, and bottom
layer held together by the hand stitching. All work
done by the member.
261 100 81_ Quilting, machine stitched, multi
layered projects made using machine quilting stitches.
Items should have a top layer, filling or batting and
bottom layer held together by the machine stitching.
All work done by the member.
261 100 82_ Quilting, tied, multi layered projects
made using tying to hold the layer together. Items
should have a top layer, filling or batting, and bottom
layer held together by the tie stitches.
261 100 90_ Papermaking, projects resulting
from actual papermaking.
Leather Craft
Members may enter up to three classes, but only one
exhibit per class. Each exhibit will consist of one
article (a pair of gloves, slippers, etc. is considered
one article). If a project qualifies for more than one
class, the member should decide which part of their
work they would like to emphasize by selecting the ap-
propriate class. Overall appearance of the entire article
will be considered during judging.
To qualify for judging a fully completed 4-H Ex-
pressive Arts “Exhibit Explanation Card” must be
firmly attached. Forms are available at the County
Extension office and on the State 4-H website http://
oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-book-expressive-arts.
Each article must be labeled with the member’s name,
county and exhibit class number. When a pair of
articles make up an exhibit, the articles must each be
labeled (as above) and attached to each other.
Note: Fill in blank in class number(_) with
corresponding number for Junior, Intermediate
or Senior.
1 Junior
2 Intermediate
3 Senior
251 100 01_ Stamping techniques: Demonstrates
the use of alphabet stamps, number stamps, and 2-D
and 3-D image stamps of any size. Use of the swivel
knife and other tools may be incorporated into overall
design.
251 100 02_ Floral Carving: Demonstrates use of
basic tools and carving techniques on designs primar-
ily using elements such as flowers, leaves, seeds, nuts,
or scrolls. Basic tools can include, but are not limited
to, swivel knife, beveler, veiner, pear shader, camou-
flage, backgrounder, and seeder. Carving techniques
should show proper use of the selected tools to create
the overall design. Use of color is allowed.
251 100 03_ Geometric and basketweaves:
Demonstrates use of geometric or basketweave tools
to create appropriate design. Design may include use
of the swivel knife and other tools.
251 100 04_ Figure carving, Pictorial carving, or
Embossing Techniques: Demonstrates Figure carving,
Pictorial carving, or Embossing techniques. The appli-
cation of color is appropriate but not required.
251 100 05_ Use of Color: Demonstrates at least
one of the following techniques: solid color, antique
stain, block dyeing, background dyeing, resist dyeing,
air brushing, or use of multiple colors.
251 100 06_ Lacing techniques: Demonstrates as-
sembly of project using appropriate lacing techniques
251 100 07_ Stitching: Demonstrates assembly of
project using appropriate hand or machine stitching
techniques. If appropriate, edges of project must be
rounded with an edging tool and burnished or slicked.
Edge dye may be applied but is not required.
251 100 08_ Edging: Demonstrates appropriate
rounding of edges and burnishing or slicking tech-
niques. Edge dye may be applied but is not required
251 100 09_ Hardware Application: Demonstrates
appropriate application of hardware such as snaps, riv-
ets, buckles, D-rings, clasps, 3 ring binders, key mounts,
bar clamps, spots, conchos, etc.
251 100 10_ Advanced techniques: Includes
filigree, designing own tooling pattern, designing and
cutting of interior pieces or lining, cutting project from
hide or leather, rolled edges, folding, skiving, molding,
lining application, and zipper installation. The
advanced technique should be a major or important
element of the overall project.
251 100 11_ Major Article: Should show the ability
to handle an advanced project that includes skills from
at least 3 of the other classes.
251 100 12_ Other creative techniques: project
demonstrates creative techniques such as pyrography
(burning), braiding, knot work, sculpting and molding,
or appliqué.
Photography
The following classes are for still photography. Video
projects should be entered under Communications.
Members may enter in up to two classes (no more
than one entry per class) and be part ofa club. All pho-
tos must have been originally taken by the member.
Public display of exhibits will be at the discretion of
4-H management. Exhibits are entered and displayed
at the risk of the exhibitor; see General 4-H Informa-
tion - Eligibility.
To qualify for judging, a fully completed 4-H Photog-
raphy Exhibit Explanation Card must be attached
(241-01). New in 2015. Judging criteria are outlined
on the Photography Exhibit Evaluation Form (241-02)
New in 2015. Forms are available at the County
Extension office or on the State 4-H website http://
oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-book-expressive-arts.
Photography classes are divided by subject matter or
technique. If a photo includes more than one type of
subject (i.e. people and animals), the member should
decide which category is the most appropriate. Digital
and film photos will be included in the same class
except as restricted by the class description. Color and
black & white images will be included in the same
class according to subject or technique.
All single images must have one side, the shorter side,
no less than 5 inches. The final exhibit size including
either mount or mat must be no less than 8” x 10”
and may not exceed 16” x 20”. Any commercially
available pre-cut mats that accommodate these size
ranges are acceptable. Mats cut by the member must
meet the size specifications.
Photos must be either mounted or matted with a rigid
backing. Anything firm or stiff to protect the photos
on the backside, which does not show, such as foam
core or rigid cardboard, is required. Photos cannot
come in only matted, the photos must have a backing
for protection. The surface which shows from behind
mounted only photos or around matted photos must
be mat board. Poster board is not acceptable for
mounting or matting.
Exceptions to photo size limits include:
Class 241 100 10_ Panoramic - photos must be at
least twice as long in one direction as they are in the
other direction. Matted or mounted exhibit must not
exceed 16” x 20”.
Class 241 100 11_ Series or Story - may include
photos of any size mounted on a single board must
not exceed 16”x20”.
Class 241 100 12_ Creative Process – original im-
age may be 4”x6”; final image (no less than 5 inches
on the shorter isde of photo). Final exhibit, showing
both photos mounted on the front, must not exceed
16”x20”.
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