The Passing Vessel - Workshop in ceramics, perfumery & candles

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.

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.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

SNEFERU | Luxury Ceramics Décor & Fine Fragrance, Rua de Ferreira Cardoso, 49, Porto, Portugal