Fernando Sacdalan

Fernando Sacdalan learned to make Filipino lanterns, or parol, growing up in the Philippines. The lanterns reflect the hybrid culture of the Philippines, combining Asian & Spanish Catholic influences. Each winter in the weeks before Christmas, Fernanco's family would make lanterns. Traditionally, the lanterns are made from bamboo and have candles for the light but Fernando now uses foam core, tissue paper, & low-wattage bulbs. He holds a certificate in sculpture from the Pacific Northwest College of Art and brings a wide range of artistic experience to his parol workshops.

Area: Statewide
Type: Residencies, Workshops
Grades K-12
Costs: See fee schedule for residency and workshops

• Grades K-3 - Students will make a modified version of the lantern tail, or buntot, with a simple spinning shape on top in place of the five-pointed star.

• Grades 3-8 - Students will create a modified version of the traditional lantern with key traditional elements: a five-pointed star inside a circle with a tassel-like tail. The finished lantern is a 12-inch circle with a 20-inch tail.  Supplies: about $6 per student with light; $3 without
  

• Grades 6-12 -- Students will make a traditional Filipino lantern: a five-pointed star inside a foam-core circle with a tassel-like tail. The finished lantern is a 24-inch circle with a 20-inch tail. Students will use basic artistic concepts of color, symmetry and design.  Supplies: about $10 per student (includes low-watt bulb and electrical cord)