The Passing Vessel - Workshop in ceramics, perfumery & candles

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.