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• Abaca

  Also known as Manila Hemp. It is easy to work with because of its flexibility and durability. These materials are mostly used in furniture and decor.
• Bamboo

  A versatile material in creating art. Aside from being used in different pieces of furniture, bamboo is also sturdy and can give your home a laid-back tropical vibe. As a bonus, it can last a lifetime, too.
• Buri Palm

  It is an excellent material for crafting art. Many industrial products are derived from buri palms. The young leaves of the plant are made into strips. Raffia is the skin stripped from the leaf segments of the buri shoots before the blade unfolded.
• Coconut Shell

  They are natural and will break down over a long time, more so when exposed to severe elements. An example of these are lampshades and plant holder.
• Rattan

  Also known as reed, is one of the most popular materials used in art because it is readily available. It is pliable and very sturdy when woven correctly. Another advantage of using reed as material is that it can be dyed easily.
• Capiz Shell

  The shells are used as a glass substitute because of their durability and translucence. They are also used in the manufacture of decorative items such as chandeliers and lampshades.
• Kiping Folding

  A leaf-shaped multi-colored rice paste wafers which are used to decorate facades of houses along with fruits and flowers during Pahiyas Festival.
• Sanikulas Cookie Mold Carvings

  These are used to make Sanikulas cookies with the image of St. Nicolas which is considered "the healer". it is carved in wood or cast in ceramic.
• Pabalat or Pastillas Wrapper Cutting Art

  It may be said that it is a dying art, but this art has been a part of the artistry of Bulacenos. Japanese paper is cut beautifully and wrapping the pastillas candies.
• Singkaban or Bamboo Art

  The art of shaving bamboo into artful creations that can be used as decor for arches or for the home.
• Wood Carving

  Laguna and Pampanga are known for having skilled artisans for this craft. it's transferred from generation to generation. from this skill, many pieces of furniture were made and exported internationally, including miniature sculptures and wall hangings.
• Pottery

  This skill is very much alive within the Kapampangan locals from the province of Pampanga. Pottery is the profession of making pots, dishes, and other products in Sto. Tomas.
• Critiquing

  • Thought more than felt.
  • Concerned with the process of creating art.
  • Considers the artist's technique.
  • More objective than subjective
• Criticizing

  • Felt more than thought.
  • Concerned with what is perceived through the senses.
  • Considers the artist as good or not good.
  • More subjective than objective.
• Availability

  An art material must be obtainable, ready for use at hand. Simply put the art material exist or is physically present for the artist to use. It is already there; this is the quality of being able to be used or obtained.
• Accessibility

  An art material must be within the artist reach, easily acquired without much effort or difficulty for the artist. It is the quality of being acquired or used easily.
• Affordability

  An art material must be within the financial capacity of the artist to be purchased or bought. The artist can bear or meet the expense of acquiring the needed art material. Though a cheap good quality art material is good, but an art material acquired for free is still the best.
• Appropriateness

  The manner by which the artist is going to apply in creating an artwork should be suited to the kind of art materials that will be used as well as suited to the kind of art technique.
• Mastery

  It is expected that the artist is skilled and highly knowledgeable of the art technique. The right art materials are there, and the suited art technique is appropriate to the art form.
• Practicality

  Art technique should be functional and sensible for the objectives or purpose set by the artist for the creation of the artwork. Practicality makes the art technique truly appropriate when it is needed useful for the artist and when it is understandably fit for the kind of art materials and for the conceived artwork.
• There are ten (10) arts that the province is also famous for, namely

  • Kuran ampong Pasu,
  • Pukpuk,
  • Dukit,
  • Parul,
  • Burarul,
  • Dase,
  • Kupia,
  • Santos,
  • Gitara,
  • Gawang pande.
• KURAN AMPONG PASU

  This pot and vase-making art is famous in the municipality of Sto tomas in Pampanga. Sto Tomas is considered as the provinces Pottery  Center for a lot of skilled pot and vase makers are found. According to oldtimers, one pioneer potter was Apung Sindung Mercado who made “pilones”, clay jars used in the manufacture of molasses.
• PUKPUK

  Betis artisans mastered the art, locally termed as ‘pukpuk’ (to hammer) as designs were created by chasing and using the repoussé method,  in which designs are raised on a metal sheet by pounding a pattern from the back using a sinsil (blunt chisel). Artisans spread the art to Apalit which once had the largest number of ‘pukpuk’ shops.
• Dukit

  This art is famous in the town of Betis, Pampanga. Woodcrafters not only carve quality religious sculpture, but they also make quality house furniture and decorative pieces. One of the famous woodcarver is Apung Juan Flores who carved mumbles for the Malacañang Palace during the term of President Marcos.
• Burarul

  The paper and wood aircraft are flown mainly for leisure and play—but they were said to be used also for measuring distances and for military communications. In Pampanga, they are called “burarul”, from the Spanish “volador”,  one that flies. Mang Eloy of Angeles won for his kite creations, he made different variety of kite like national heroes, birds, fishes, angels, and saints.
• Parul

  The lantern industry owes its popularity to San Fernando lantern maker pioneers who evolved the parul from the simple wooden and paper star lanterns for the “lubenas” (procession)  to the giant kaleidoscopic lanterns that the world marvels at, every December’s Giant Lantern Festival. San Fernando known as The Christmas capital of the Philippines.  
• Dase

  The Dase making known as pamag-lala. This art is famous in Candaba, San simon and San Luis, Pampanga. The magdadase use buri palm leaves to form a mats,they also dye the leaves for design and variety. These mats are used to cover the floor, or sheet to sleep.. 
• Kupia

  The Kupia (hat) making which is famous in Apalit, Pampanga. Kupia maker also use buri palms in making the hats. Kupia is used for protection from the heat or even from the rain. These said hats were usually used by farmers when they go to their farms, these wide cone-shape hats provide shades and protection to the farmers.
• Santos

  The Santos (Saints) making. This art is famous in various parts of Pampanga like in Betis, Macabebe, Bacolor, and Apalit. The santero (craftsman) uses different kinds of material like cement, wood, ivory and glass fiber to form an image of the saints, Jesus Christ or Mother Mary. Pablo “Ambo” Bautista, a local businessman, is credited with promoting santo-making in the town by gathering local artists and putting them to work in a talyer he opened just for them. 
• Gitara

  The pioneer guitar maker in Pampanga is a Matuang Bacani who managed to copy an old Spanish guitar. He passed on his techniques to his son-in-law, Angel Lumanog who mastered the craft of guitar-making. Cebu may have a reputation as the Philippines’ guitar industry leader, but the more well-known guitar brands are made in Guagua, Pampanga.
• Gawang Pande

  Apalit takes pride in continuing this smithing tradition and is the leading source of world-class steel crafts in the province,  such as bolo, machete, all types of knives and daggers, plus home and garden implements like rakes, hoes, spades, and other tools. The industry gave Apalit town its nickname, “The Blacksmith Capital of Pampanga”. In Floridablanca, smiths produced aluminum crafts, using “aluminyu” that are heated and pounded into shape, using molds.
• Diversity

  It extends to the integration of various artistic mediums and technologies, creating a rich and interactive artistic experience.
• Reflect on Society

  Contemporary Artists use their creations to offer commentary, critique, or explore various issues. This characteristic address current events, societal norms, and the human experience.
• Multimedia Approaches

  Frequently blend different mediums and technologies, including video, performance, installations, and digital media, to craft immersive and multidimensional experiences.
• Conceptual Focus

  It is characterized by an emphasis on ideas, concepts, and intellectual exploration, often prioritizing the underlying meaning over traditional aesthetic consideration.
• Continuous Evolution

  Artist readily exchange and influence one another, fostering a dynamic interchange of ideas and perspectives that enriches the ongoing evolution of artistic expression.
• Technique


  The way artists use and manipulate materials to achieve the desired formal effect, and communicate the desired concept, or meaning, according to his or her personal style
• Technique


  • Involves tools and technology, ranging from most traditional (for example carving, silkscreen, analog photography, and filmmaking) to the most contemporary (digital photography, digital filmmaking, music production, industrial design, and robotics)
• Collage


  The technique of an art production used in the visual arts where the artwork is made from on assemblage of different forms, thus creating a new whole
• Collage materials


  • Magazines and newspaper clippings
  • Ribbons
  • Paints
  • Bits of colored or handmade papers
  • Portions of other artwork or texts
  • Photographs
  • Other found objects