How to make Peruvian whistling vessels​ - Level 1

Have you every wondered how to build a Peruvian whistling vessel? In this beginners course by Huaco Arte, we will build a dual-chambered pre-Colombian Peruvian whistling vessel over the course of 2 days (4 hours per day).

This is not a pre-recorded  class! You will learning about Peruvian whistling vessels and following along as I show you each step in the process.

Ask all the questions you like, test your vessel live so I can help you tweak and improve your piece.

Next class: December 2024

Sign up by emailing me at [email protected]
Subject line: December class
Please introduce yourself and let me know if you have worked with clay before.
Prior to the class, I will provide a list of materials to buy and a zoom link to join the class.
Payment will be required prior to the class via Paypal, Zelle or Wise.

Classes will occur from 9am-1pm Eastern on both days.

Looking forward to claying with you 🙂

  • 8 Hours over 2 days
  • Minimum 4 - maximum 20 Participants
  • 75$ Per Participant

What You Will Learn

Apart from the obvious: learning to build a Peruvian whistling vessel from scratch, you’ll be introduced to a fascinating sub-world relating to whistling vessels and other pre-Colombian instruments.

This one class will inspire you to try and test new systems and creations – the options are literally endless.

We Will Go Over...

  • Crafting your first ceramic 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

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FAQ - peruvian whistling vessels

A few frequently asked questions I get about the mystical Peruvian whistling vessel. Fee free to contact me if you have additional questions.

A pre-Colombian ceramic instrument that uses the displacement of air by water to activate a whistle, or multiple whistles. Usually a two chambered vessel connected by a tube, though found in many different forms and systems.

Since there are many different types of whistling vessels, (and not all of them are Peruvian! Some are Ecuadorian or Colombian), there are many ways to make them. The most common model is a two chambered whistling vessel, though single and triple chambered vessels also exist.

I always have one or two Peruvian whistling vessels for sale and also offer commissioned Peruvian whistling vessels for museums, galleries, and as special gifts. Visit my shop to see what is available at the moment.

These vessels can work by blowing into them or by pouring water into them and moving the vessels from one side to another. As the water moves from one chamber to the next, the air in chamber 2 is pushed out through an embedded whistle, which causes the whistle effect.

An Incan whistling vessel would have belonged to the Incan culture, which lived predominantly in Peru but extended into Ecuador. A Peruvian whistling vessel describes a vessel found in or made in Peru or by preColombian civilizations from modern day Peruvian territory. Note that there are also Ecuadorian whistling vessels, Colombia whistling vessels and more.

The history or Peruvian whistling vessels is extensive – please read my blogs posts on the topic.

Though we may never know how they were used, the theory is that they were used in ceremonies as sacred objects and instruments, as well as in burials, often lain beside the deceased, representing an incredible important possession and possibly symbol of rank.

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