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SPINin has come to be an occasion where textile
artists, makers, designers, fibre producers and others have
come together in Bothwell from all over the world to test the
bounds of their skills and the materials they work with. If
they cannot attend in person they send their work or contribute
in some other way – and they do so with a sense of fun
to be a part of the fun.
Nonetheless,
The Bothwell SPINin's competitions are contested
seriously albeit in a spirit of fun and collegiality. But more
to the point, entrants 'compete' in an atmosphere of
the celebration of people's making skills and a deep respect
for the materiality of the fibres they choose to work with.
This has
brought people together in various ways and often from unlikely
places. Thus the competitions are more about people's participation,
their seeking something extraordinary, their ability to demonstrate
something exceptional much more than anything else. And, all
of this somewhat more than being a winner as in their own way
every participant is a winner if they share in the fun.
Please note
that the conditions of entry that apply below refer to those
competitions linked to this page. For other competitions please
check for variations to avoid confusion.
Winners
are found but somehow that's a byproduct rather than an end
in itself.
Nonetheless, some rules and conditions need to
be set. |
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| CONDITIONS
OF ENTRY
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| ELIGIBILITY:
The
Bothwell SPINin 2007 invites all FIBREfanatics,
artists, designers and craftspeople to enter either as individuals
or as a collaborative team. |
| CRITERIA:
Please
b e sure to read the rules in each classification.
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| •.Receipt
of your entry will be acknowledged. |
| •.Work
must not have been shown in any previous national exhibitions.
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Each
entry must be clearly labeled – Please print your
name and address and attach it to the item securely somewhere
where it will not show on while display. |
| NB:.
All
Overseas Entries: Please
do not send greasy samples of fleece as this is prohibited
by Australia Customs. |
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In
all the competition class entries please name the dye natural
/commercial and materials used in the interests to fellow
fibre enthusiasts. |
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Please
enclose a sample label of the commercial yarn used to help
verify the content of wool which is required for some classes
of the competition. |
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Manipulation
of fibres means any fibre – animal, vegetable
or mineral/synthetic – that is crocheted,felted,machine
knitted,woven,dyed etc. |
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| DELIVERY:
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The
Hobart Guild on the January 18th 2007. |
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The
Launceston Branch of the Guild on the January 31st 2007 |
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the
Ross meeting 26th January 2007 |
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| ENTRIES: |
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A
standard entry form is available to be
downloaded on this site. |
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There
will be an administration fee of AUS$5
for
each item entered irrespective of whether or not it is
for sale |
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There
will be
a maximum of 4 entries per entrant –
individual or collaborative team |
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Collaborative
and/or cooperative entries are encouraged and all collaborators
should be acknowledged on the entry form along with the
part they played in the team's contribution |
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Cheques,
Money Orders, Credit Cards will be accepted |
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Payment
of all fees should be made to THE BOTHWELL SPINin
2007 |
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| SELLING
PRICES:
Please price items in whole Australian dollars, |
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| COMMISSION:
Please note that a 20% commission
will be deducted from all sales.– |
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| SELECTION:
All entries will be exhibited. |
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AWARDS:
| •..Every
entry will receive an acknowledgement award . |
| •..Special
Sponsors Awards will also be made |
| •..Trophies
will also be awarded |
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JUDGING:
In
accord with The SPINin's
2007 program theme – Collaboration,
Cooperation & Chance – awards in 2007
will be made on the principle of chance rather
than make any attempt at an objective assessment of
entries. Also, sponsors will be invited to nominate
a selection process for their awards that involves an
element of chance. |
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Every
attempt will be made to give all entries as much exposure
as possible and especially so in regard to the makers
and designers of the entries received.
Sponsors
will also be encouraged to acquire work for collections
– public & private – and
entrants are asked to be mindful of this when making
their entries.
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| ENTRY
FORM:
A standard entry form is available to be
downloaded on this site. However, entrants may create their
own entry form – and in any language –
so long as their form provides ALL the
information called for in the standard form. Indeed, an
award will be made to 'The Competitions Form' that
is judged as being the most effective – or some
other random criteria. |
Please
complete the form and send with fees to:THE
BOTHWELL SPINin 2007. P.O. BOX
59. BOTHWELL. TAS 7030. AUSTRALIA.
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| CLOSING
DATE:
January 10 2007 – Late entries cannot be accepted. |
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| INSURANCE:
Insurance is the responsibility of the exhibitor, as is
GST if applicable. |
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| PARCELS:
Please address parcels as per label to: |
| •..THE
BOTHWELL SPINin 2007 |
| •.. P.
O. BOX 59. BOTHWELL. |
| •..TASMANIA
7030. AUSTRALIA. |
| ...........................Please
ensure that: |
| ...........................................•..parcels
arrive by the 31st Jan 2007 |
| ...........................................•..a
Packing Slip is enclosed with goods |
| ...........................................•..a
Return Parcel Label is enclosed with goods |
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IF
YOUR PACKING SLIP DOES NOT CONTAIN THE SAME NUMBER OF ITEMS
AS YOUR ENTRY FORMS, PLEASE INCLUDE AN EXPLANATION
– e.g. Entry Withdrawn |
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| Please
Note: The Bothwell SPINin's organising committee
will take all care with entries submitted but ultimately it
cannot accept any responsibility for any loss or damage that
may occur whilst entries are in its care. |
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