HUACO ARTE
Pre Columbian Pottery Studio
Huaco Arte is a private pottery studio and shop owned by Sandra Elena Pardo – ten Zijthoff, a Peruvian-Dutch ceramist based in Tumbaco, Ecuador.
SERVICES
Here are a few of the services offered through Huaco Arte.
ONLINE CERAMICS CLASS
Learn to make clay instruments (Peruvian whistling vessels, flutes, whistles) in an online ceramics class.
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COMMISSIONED CERAMIC PIECES
Handbuilt ceramic pieces by yours truly. Inquire to discuss further and please do so far in advance!
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ceramic tours in ecuador
Visit and learn from traditional ceramists in Ecuador on weekend or weeklong experiences.
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In-person ceramics classes and workshops
Nothing beats learning in-person. Get in touch to discuss projected costs, curricula and more.
featured online ceramics class
How to make Peruvian whistling vessels - Level 1
Description
A 2-day online ceramics class where you’ll learn to build a two-chambered Peruvian whistling vessel.
This is not a pre-recorded class, we will be crafting together LIVE.
Learn...
- How to make a Peruvian whistling vessel (the first of many, I am sure!)
- The history of Peruvian whistling vessels
- The air compression system that makes these vessels work
- Different traditional techniques and methodologies used to build
Hi, I'm Sandra!
When I first started playing with clay, I was immediately drawn to the pre-Columbian pottery vessels – huacos – I had seen in museums around Peru and Ecuador. I began exploring their uses and construction…
huaco pottery
(some of my favorite topics)
huaco silbadores
Sacred whistling vessels are clay instruments whose main mechanism of operation depends on the use of the water.
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huaco retrato
Sculpted ceramic portraits likely used in sacred Pre-Columbian ceremonies.
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MOCHE EROTIC ART
The Moche culture of Peru liked to represent sexual acts and genitalia in their ceramics. Find out more about "Moche sex pots."
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pre columbian pottery figures
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Peruvian Whistling Vessels
Another term to describe the huaco silbador, a pre-Columbian ceramic instrument that emits an eerie whistle activated by water. Confused? Click for more.
Peruvian Pottery
Huaco Retratos are Pre Columbian Clay Heads
CERAMIC VESSELS
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peruvian bowls
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HUACO CREATIONS
Take a look at my gallery of huaco creations and get in touch if you would like to request a custom pottery commission.
What Our Customers Say
Interested in learning more about Huaco Arte?
Get in touch for commissioned pieces, private workshops (online or in-person), interviews, or just to say hi!
HUACO ARTE
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Opening Hours
- Monday-Friday: 9am-6pm
- Saturday-Sunday: 8am-1pm
- Sunday: Closed
Get In Touch
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +593985271478