Handicrafts
Arts and Crafts Exhibition and Competitions 2026
A great opportunity to exhibit your wonderful Handicrafts at the Honley Show.
We hope you’ll join us in our marquee to display your creativity on 27th June 2026. New and regular exhibitors, experienced and beginners, adults and children are extremely valued. Visitors are inspired by your work, love to see what is possible and have a go themselves.
No entry fee is required
A group of specialist judges will view the exhibits and provide rosettes for exhibits which show skill, originality and impact.
All you need to do is complete the Entry form, accessible via the button below. Study the 2026 Handicraft schedule and complete the entry form. Return the form to the Secretary of Handicraft Section either by post or email. Details are on the entry form return for Friday 19th June. Make sure you show the size of your entry and the Handicraft class you have chosen. Children’s Exhibits should also include their age. Entries need to be brought to the marquee either Friday 26th June before 6pm or Saturday 27th June morning before 8.45 am.
Arts and Crafts Exhibition Classes
Judges
Mr Richard Hayward – Arts, Crafts and Photography
Mrs Ann Midgley- Baking and Preserves
Mrs Hilary Fletcher – Textile skills
Ms R Harrison – Junior Sections
Mrs Karen Longbottom – Floral Exhibits
Section Secretary
Mrs K Butterworth
1 Dennington Lane
Crigglestone
Wakefield
WF4 3ET
Tel No: 07711 273638
kathybutterworthhonleyshow@gmail.com
Regulations and conditions for all exhibitors in these sections
- All exhibits to be presented in the marquee by 45am on the day of the show
- All exhibits must be the production and property of the exhibitor and must not have been previously entered at Honley Show
- The Society cannot be held responsible for loss or damage to exhibits during or after the exhibition
- No exhibits to be removed before 30pm on the day of the show
- Prizes will be awarded entirely at the Judge’s discretion and can be collected from 4.30pm
- The exact age of the exhibitor must be stated on all Children’s Entry forms
- All Entry forms should be received by the Handicraft Secretary by Friday 19th June 2026
Entry Fees: Free
Adult Section Prizes: Rosettes to 3rd place.
Trophies:
The Honley Show Perpetual Trophy – Best Exhibit in Adult Classes.
The Nimrod Roebuck Trophy: Best Floral Arrangement.
The Olive Roebuck Trophy: Best Petite Arrangement
Honley Kennels Trophy: Best Photograph
All trophies to be held for one year and remain the property of Honley Show Society Ltd.
Please return trophies in good clean condition before the day of the Show.
*The Presentation of Trophies by a dignitary representing the Holme Valley Parish Council will take place at 2pm in the Handicraft Marquee*
Arts and Crafts (Adult Section)
Arts and Crafts
Class 1 Your exhibit can be a drawing, painting, digital art, mixed or any media 2D or 3D exhibits
Class 2 Photography- Semi-professionals or main hobby entries. Theme ‘Farm machinery’
Class 3 Photography – Casual photographers. Theme ‘Close up to nature’
Class 4 Ceramics exhibit
Class 5 Homemade greetings card
Textile Skills
Class 6 Canvas work, cross stitch or creative embroidery
Class 7 Crochet article
Class 8 Knitted article
Class 9 Patchwork / quilting
Class 10 Other crafts not included above
Class 11 Make-do and Mend – Re-purpose a garment into another project.
Children’s Section
Age 3 – 17 years inclusive
Rules:
Exhibitors must be under 17 years of age on show day.
Exhibits must have the exact age of the child clearly shown.
Please note. For school entries, a maximum of 10 exhibits in each Handicrafts Schedule Class. (not school registration class)
Entry fee: Free
Prizes: Honley Show rosettes awarded to 3rd place.
Trophies:
NHW Wood Memorial Shield – Best Children’s Exhibit. Trophy to be held for one year.
Eileen Langley Trophy – To be awarded for the best group or classwork, 7 years and under. Held by the school and retained for one year.
Sue Asher Trophy – To be awarded for the best artwork, any medium, 7 years and under.
Holme Valley Trophy – To be awarded to a unique/original/independent piece of Art or Craft work produced by a child aged 8 – 16years.
All trophies to be held for one year and remain the property of Honley Show Society Ltd.
Please return trophies in good clean condition before the day of the Show.
*The Presentation of Trophies by a dignitary representing the Holme Valley Parish Council will take place at 2pm in the Handicraft Marquee*
Lego competition
We are looking for the most creative, freestyle constructions:
You will need to show your age on the exhibit and it must be prepared independently! Try to create a ‘Wow’ response. Please limit the size to no more than approx. 32cm x32cm.
Class 30 Age 5-7 years
Class 31 Age 8-11 years
Arts and Crafts Exhibition
You can exhibit a 2D piece of art work using any medium chosen e.g. drawing, painting or digital art.
Class 32 Age 3-5 years
Class 33 Age 6-7 years
Class 34 Age 8-11 years
Class 35 Age 12-14 years
Class 36 Age 15-16 years
Schools, please exhibit only 10 per school for each schedule class (not class teacher class)
You can exhibit a piece of 3D art work – sculpture, modelling, or mixed media.
Class 37 Age 3-5 years a face mask
Class 38 Age 6-7 years
Class 39 Age 8-11 years
Class 40 Art and Craft exhibition 3D entries Age 12-14 years
Class 41 Art and Craft exhibition 3D entries Age 15-16 years
Graphics
Class 42 A greetings card age 3-7 years
Class 43 A greetings card Age 8-11 years
Creative Fabric Work
Class 44 A fabric decorated wooden spoon Age 3-7 years
Class 45 Applique, printing, embroidery etc. Age 8-14 years
Children’s Photography – Theme ‘Portrait’
Class 46 Age 3-10 years
Class 47 Age 11-16 years
Schools, please exhibit no more than 10 per school for each schedule class (not class teacher class)
Product Design and Design Technology
Class 48 Exhibit a final product with its supportive design work. It could be presented in the form of Textiles, Graphics or Design Technology. Age 15-16 years. Maximum of 10 exhibits per school for each schedule class entered.
Fruit and Vegetable Creativity
Class 49 A flower arrangement in a jam jar Age 3-6 years
Class 50 A flower arrangement in a jam jar Age 7-10 years
Baking
Class 51 Homemade biscuits ie. Cookies, ginger Age 3-7 years
Class 52 Savoury scones Age 8-14 years
Handwriting
Maximum of 10 exhibits per school for each schedule class entered (not class teacher class)
Class 53 A piece of handwriting of your own choice 7 years and under
Class 54 A piece of handwriting of your own choice 8-11 years
Group work
Class 55 Group or classwork 3-5 years
Class 56 Group or classwork 6-7 years
Class 57 Group or classwork 8-11 years
Floral Arrangement (Adult Section)
Beginners Class:
Class 25 A display using the theme ‘Tea for Two’. An arrangement for the centre of the table.
Class 26 ‘A Seasonal Floral Ring’ (door wreath). Size is optional. It may be brought already assembled.
Have a Go Class:
Class 27 An arrangement of ‘Flowers in a Shoe’. It may be brought already assembled.
For more experienced lovers of flowers:
Class 28 ‘Crown Jewels’ – A petite exhibit. This exhibit may be submitted already prepared, but must not exceed Width 25cm, depth 25cm x 37cm Height.
Class 29 A display depicting ‘A Sport at the Commonwealth Games’ using natural plant materials and appropriate accessories. Width 75 x depth 75cm, Height optional
You may stage your arrangement in the marquee on Friday 26th June before 6pm, or early morning of the show June 27th before 8.45am A table will be provided in the marquee.
Homecraft (Adult Section)
Baking
Class 12 A sourdough loaf of bread
Class 13 A plate of Brownies or Blondies
Class 14 A vegetable cake of your choice ie. Carrot cake. (Please present your ingredients list)
Class 15 A dish using puff pastry
Class 16 A decorated celebration cake
Class 17 A no-bake tray bake
Preserves
Class 18 Jam
Class 19 Jelly
Class 20 Marmalade
Class 21 Lemon/Lime/Orange/Strawberry Curd
Class 22 Chutney
Class 23 Pickles
Class 24 Homemade fruit Gin
Sponsors:
We are delighted that thanks to the generous sponsorship of all Children’s classes by Richard O’Hara Joinery Ltd:
www.rohjoinery.com, we are able to award a gift voucher to all 1st place winners in the Children’s section.
Sue Asher
Richard Carter – the original hand tool manufacturer. Neiley Works, 72, New Mill Rd, Honley, HD9 6QQ
CAT Alarms, Moorside Rd, Honley, HD9 6ER
Calder Art Supplies. www.calderartsupplies.co.uk
Andrew’s Greengrocers. 64, Huddersfield Rd, Holmfirth HD9 3AZ
Bea Maynard
Tracy Peto Hair. Tracypeto66@hotmail.com
TL Dallas & Co Ltd. www.tldallas.com
Chain Reaxtion. Find us on Facebook – Chain Reaxtion, Honley.
Drop In Centre, Sycamore Ave, Golcar, Huddersfield HD3 4SA
Linda Needham
Cozy Paws Cattery. info@cozypawscattery.co.uk
Changes Beauty Therapy. 1 Eastgate, Honley HD9 6PA
Colne Valley Museum, Golcar www.colnevalleymuseum.org.uk
Sue, Hayley, Thomas and George Starr
Ashten and Mason Breadquarters Sandwich Shop 27, Westgate, Honley, HD9 6AA