The Passing Vessel - Workshop in ceramics, perfumery & candles
- UNDER 16 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
Create your own candle, glaze a vessel for someone else, and become part of a shared story through scent, ceramic, and connection
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SNEFERU | Luxury Ceramics Décor & Fine Fragrance
Rua de Ferreira Cardoso, 49 4300-096 Porto PortugalRefund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes
- UNDER 16 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
- Paid venue parking
What is The Passing Vessel?
The Passing Vessel is Sneferu’s signature workshop:
An immersive creative experience built around three acts:
RECEIVE:
In the first act, you will choose and receive a handmade ceramic vessel from a curated selection - glazed and decorated by guests from previous sessions.
Each vessel carries a small note from its maker, creating a fleeting connection across time and space.
CREATE:
In the second act of creation, you will become a master perfumer.
We will teach you the art and science of perfumery, and guide you as you create your own original fragrance and pour a bespoke scented candle.
While the wax sets, you’ll enjoy snacks and drinks in our magical private garden.
GIVE:
You will glaze a new porcelain vessel to leave behind for a future guest.
We provide all materials, glazes, and guidance.
At the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with your own scented candle poured into a vessel once glazed by another, and pass on a vessel of your own.
This is Sneferu’s most personal, hands-on experience to date.
It offers a window into our handcrafted creation process, a chance to make something of your own, and a way to connect with guests from all over the world by leaving something meaningful behind.
Why This Is One of the Most Unique Ceramic Workshops in Porto
The Passing Vessel is special in many ways:
Here you will not focus on making a mug or a plate. This experience lets you explore the art of ceramics and high end perfumery, while forming a creative link between people who will most likely never meet.
It’s hands-on, creative and collaborative.
• Explore ceramics by choosing a pre-glazed jar by another participant
• Blend a personal fragrance using a curated scent palette
• Learn the art of candle-making and fragrance design
• Enjoy sun, snacks & drinks in our beautiful private garden
• Glaze your own porcelain vessel, which will be fired by us, and chosen by a future guest for their own bespoke candle.
• Leave with a finished candle and the memory of having added to a global chain of shared creativity
Whether you're seeking a ceramic workshop, candle-making workshop, or a creative activity in Porto, this experience brings it all together.
Frequently asked questions
It’s a 2-hour creative experience where you choose a ceramic jar glazed by someone else, create your own scented candle in a ceramic vase to take home with you, and glaze a new jar to pass on.
Unlike a typical ceramic class, The Passing Vessel combines perfumery, candle-making, and personal storytelling. You’ll create your own fragrance blend, pour a candle with it, and join a shared tradition of artistic exchange.
Yes. You’ll take home a finished candle, poured into the jar you chose. The jar you glaze will be used by someone in a future workshop.
Not at all! The workshop is designed for complete beginners. You’ll be guided at every stage.
All materials, a personalized scented candle, a glazed porcelain jar for the next guest, and tea/snacks during the session.
The full experience lasts about 2 hours.
Normally this shouldn't be a problem. But if the wax needs more time to set, you can return later that day or the next - or arrange local pickup.
At Sneferu Atelier in Bonfim—Porto’s vibrant creative neighborhood, 10min from Rua Santa Catarina and 3min from Heroísmo metro station.
We speak fluently English, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Hebrew and a bit of everything else - let's get creative!
Yes, absolutely. The format is welcoming for solo guests, couples, and small groups alike.
We recommend it for ages 12 and up due to tools and focus required.