Bring a fantastical character to life: Be led through sculpting basics by Wētā Workshop crew & bring a 3D character to life! Learn how to craft a sculpture: From household materials and modelling clay. Take your sculpture home to finish and display!
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
In demand: 56 of the next 60 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Wētā Workshop Creative Workshop: Intro to Sculpting lasts about 1h 30min.
Prices start at $34 per person for this Wellington experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 12:45 PM and 2:45 PM.
Children aged 12–14 pay from $19, adults from $34.
It can: 56 of the next 60 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Check in for your experience at our retail store the Wētā Cave, located at 1 Weka Street, Miramar Wellington. Please allow time to find a car park as these can fill up. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 16 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Very engaging workshop for the kids and the tour was awesome, not just for LOTRs fans.
Kia ora, Thank you for your lovely review. We’re so glad to hear the workshop was engaging for the kids and that you enjoyed the tour as well. It’s great to know the experience appealed beyond just LOTR fans and had something for everyone. Ngā mihi nui, Wētā Workshop Reservations Team
Fun, laid back workshop. Tools are made available and you are given some tips on creating a head with modeling clay and replicate textures with monster clay. The clay is oil based and therefore does not set up permanently, but you are given your modeling clay to take home to continue practicing. One item I would like to see added is something from the main tour, the Wētā workshop does amazing sculpting work with aluminum. While we had a chance to play with aluminum sculpture in the main tour, it would be nice to see it featured in some way in the sculpting class. Even a mention with some examples and a brief demonstration would be nice, especially since aluminum is so readily accessible to most anyone.
Kia ora, Thank you for your detailed and thoughtful review! We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the relaxed, hands-on nature of the workshop and appreciated learning techniques for sculpting and texture work. It’s great to know having clay to take home added value to the experience. We also really appreciate your suggestion about incorporating more reference to aluminium sculpting within the class. Feedback like this is valuable as we continue to review and evolve our workshop offerings, and we’ll be sure to share your idea with the team. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. Ngā mihi nui, Wētā Workshop Reservations Team
This was my third visit to Weta Workshop in Wellington, I have no advice for them to improve what they do. We went to learn about the magic involved in creating the most amazing characters and props for the movies, we were not disappointed. I took my grand-kids who are 7,9,14 and 15 they loved it. What they make look easy and so realistic in the movies, comes together after hours, years of dedication to creating the perfection we love to watch. The Gallipoli display at Te Papa is one of the very best things I have ever seen (4 times) it was initially only supposed to be there for 5 years and it's still there 10 years later drawing crowds everyday. This is a magnificent and emotional experience of which I doubt, can be equaled anywhere and it's all down to Weta's incredibly talented, dedicated team. I can't say enough about the Te Papa team for the way this display has been set up, one visit is not enough to take in all. Weta is one of my favourite visits of all time.
Kia ora, Thank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful and generous review. We’re honoured to hear this was your third visit and that each experience has continued to be so meaningful. It’s wonderful to know your grandchildren enjoyed the tour and were able to appreciate the dedication, time, and craftsmanship that goes into bringing characters and props to life on screen. It is also wonderful to hear about the impact the Gallipoli exhibition at Te Papa has had on you over multiple visits. Hearing how strongly this work resonates is incredibly affirming for the talented and dedicated teams involved. Thank you for your continued support, it truly means a great deal to us to be counted among your favourite visits of all time. Ngā mihi nui, Wētā Workshop Reservations Team
Inspired me to try clay sculpting more at home. Enthusiastic presenters. Also enjoyed looking around the Weta Cave. Thanks
Kia ora, Thank you for your review! We’re so pleased to hear the experience inspired you to explore clay sculpting at home. It’s great to know the presenters’ enthusiasm made an impression, and that you also enjoyed spending time in the Wētā Cave. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Ngā mihi nui, Wētā Workshop Reservations Team
Informative and enthusiastic instructor. Only 10 people in the workshop, allowed for clear guidance and support. 90mins, with hardly any time sitting just listening, before being able to start creating. Supportive to all attempts and styles. Light hearted and easy going environment.
Kia ora, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the small group size and found the workshop both supportive and engaging. It’s great to know the instructor’s enthusiasm, clear guidance, and light-hearted approach helped create such a welcoming environment, especially with plenty of time to jump in and start creating rather than just listening. We really appreciate your kind feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon! Ngā mihi nui, Wētā Workshop Reservations Team
Really awesome experience overall. Staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. Would definitely recommend a visit
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wētā Workshop Creative Workshop: Intro to Sculpting | 1h 30min | 4.7 (6) | $34 | |
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