Raku Ho'olaule'a 2025
About Raku Ho'olaule'aFounded in 1977, Raku Hoʻolauleʻa (a celebration of raku) brings together ceramic artists to participate in raku and related firing techniques at a campout which is held in a beautiful beach setting on the North Shore of Oʻahu. Objects glazed and fired at the beach are juried by experts in contemporary and traditional raku for an exhibition. Additional events include a tea bowl workshop, demonstrations by our guest artist, and a community kiln where the public can glaze tea bowls and watch them being fired.
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Raku Hoʻolauleʻa Campout
THURSDAY, MARCH 20 - SUNDAY, MARCH 23Camp Mokulēʻia
68-729 Farrington Hwy, Waialua, HI 96791
www.campmokuleia.org
PROSPECTUS AND ARTIST REGISTRATION
If you are not planning on being a participating artist, the public is invited to come visit us while we fire our raku masterpieces. Don't forget to bring your swimming gear! The best days to visit are Friday and Saturday. Overflow parking is available along Farrington Hwy, directly in front of Camp Mokulēʻia. Visitors are asked to check in at the office and pay a $7 day use fee.
Guest ArtistSCOTT STOCKDALE
GUEST ARTIST PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS Free and open to the public, these demonstrations are just before the campout. No registration required, but please bring a potluck item to share. Monday, March 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm Scott will present and discuss his work while we stuff our faces with yummy food. Tuesday, March 18, 5:00pm - 8:00pm Scott will demonstrate one of his signature techniques where glass is fired directly on to the raku-ware.
Ceramics Studio in Hale Palanakila 45-720 Keaahala Rd, Kaneohe, HI 96744 |
Tea Bowl WorkshopIn this exciting one-day workshop, master ceramic artist Yukio Ozaki will teach you how to make your own chawan tea bowl. No experience necessary. Clay, tools, and bisque firing will be provided. Sunday, February 23, 10am - 2pm University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa ceramics studio Art Building, 2535 McCarthy Mall Rm 142, Honolulu, HI 96822 Registration is required and space is very limited! SORRY, SOLD OUT INSTRUCTOR: YUKIO OZAKI
Yukio Ozaki is an award-winning artist who was born in Tokyo, Japan. He holds a MFA from the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa and a BA from Gakushuin University, Tokyo. Named as a Living Treasure of Hawaiʻi by Honpa Hongwanji of Hawaiʻi, Ozaki is not only a renowned artist, he is a renowned teacher who is recognized nationally by the Carnegie Foundation as Professor of the Year. Known primarily as a ceramicist, he also works with wood and stone. |
Exhibition
We are very excited to be partnering with Honolulu Printmakers for a shared exhibition at the Downtown Art Center during the month of April.
HEAT AND PRESSURE
A shared exhibition with Honolulu Printmakers and Hawaiʻi Craftsmen’s Raku Hoʻolauleʻa
April 4 - 26
Downtown Art Center, 1041 Nuʻuanu Ave, Honolulu
Opening Reception and Award Ceremony, Friday, April 4, 6pm - 8pm
EXHIBITION JURORS
Contemporary Category - Scott Stockdale
Traditional Category - Yukio Ozaki
Community Kiln
During the The HEART of Honolulu Street Festival in Chinatown, the public is invited to get “hands on” with raku in this family friendly activity! Participants get to glaze ceramic tea bowls under the direction of Hawai’i Craftsmen members, see them fired using the raku process, and take their finished tea bowls home that day.
Saturday, April 12, 10 AM - 2 PM
$15 per bowl, includes blank tea bowl, glaze, and raku firing. No reservation required, but supplies are limited, so come early!More Information
Contact Hawaiʻi Craftsmen at RakuAdmin@HawaiiCraftsmen.org with any questions.
HAWAII CRAFTSMEN IS SUPPORTED BY THE HAWAI’I STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS, THE HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE ATHERTON FAMILY FOUNDATION, THE COOKE FOUNDATION, THE MCINERNY FOUNDATION, THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, THE LAILA TWIGG-SMITH ART FUND, SEVERAL PRIVATE FAMILY FOUNDATIONS AND OUR MEMBERS
HAWAI‘I CRAFTSMEN 1110 NUUANU AVE, HONOLULU, HI 96817 • info@hawaiicraftsmen.org • 808-521-3282