MONDAY, MARCH 17 - SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2025

Presented by Hawaii Craftsmen and founded in 1977, Raku Ho'olaule'a (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. This year’s guest artist and juror will be Scott Stockdale.

Sunday, February 9 from 9-10am there will be a meeting for anyone interested in participating in Raku Ho’olaule’a with the Hawaii Potters’ Guild group, in the upstairs handbuilding area at HPG. Even if you have participated before, you are encouraged to attend this meeting.

Hawaii Potters’ Guild will organize a group of potters to attend this annual event. All attendees must register for Raku Ho'olaule'a with Hawaii Craftsmen and must also register with the Hawaii Potters’ Guild to share in the labor and costs to set up camp, fire, glaze and eat with the HPG group.

STEPS TO PARTICIPATE:

Register for Raku Ho'olaule'a with Hawaii Craftsmen.
Be on the lookout for post-registration communication from Hawaii Craftsmen about demos from this year’s jurors, the Community Kiln and the Exhibition.
Decide on your lodgings.
Camping is free for the registrant. Please see the Craftsmen section on camping fees for friends and family members under REGISTRATION. You may also reserve a tentalo, cottage or room with Camp Mokuleia.
Pay for your Hawaii Potters’ Guild fees below.
Your $60 purchase covers our rental van and kiawe wood. You’ll also be asked to bring some communal supplies (1 table per person required), to make a small selection of tea bowls and sake cups for public events, and to sign up for two Kuleana areas related to setup and breakdown. As the event approaches, you’ll also be asked to sign up for firing, glazing, cleanup shifts.
Pay for any meals you’d like to eat with HPG.
Purchase all meals from Thurs dinner through Sun breakfast for $77, or pay a la carte for the meals you’d like. See below.
Consider purchasing a t-shirt too!
T-shirt options below. Website will be updated with 2025 design and the launch of t-shirt orders soon. Hawaii Craftsmen will also have their own t-shirt design for sale.