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 Japanese tea ceremony and tea bowl workshop, a guest artist presentation and technique demonstration, and a community kiln where the public can glaze tea bowls and watch them being fired. CAMPOUT 2025 Thursday, March 20 - Sunday, March 23 |
Get ready to be inspired! Feature guest artist Scott Stockdale is bringing his passion and knowledge of primitive firing techniques to that creates various colors and patterns on Raku wares. You will be motivated by by his ability to coax serendipity from firings, to achieve a desired result, and may even try to add glass to your work! We are excited to have Scott as our guest artist for Raku Ho'olaule'a 2024!
Scott Stockdale
Holds a Master's Degree in Fine Art from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and BFA from Appalachian State University. As a full-time artist with a studio in Zebulon, NC where he continues to refine his mastery of techniques, he also teaches classes and workshops worldwide. He owned Gallery 101 in Mantoe, NC just under a decade and was the Associate Professor at The College of Albermarle, where he ran the professional clay crafts program for many years. Visit his website to learn more!
Guest Artists Lecture
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Guest Artists Demonstration
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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 AND REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
Contact Hawaiʻi Craftsmen at adminassist@hawaiicraftsmen.org for any questions.