Wētā Workshop Unleashed - Intro to Worldbuilding
Overview
Step into the world of movie special effects at Wētā Workshop Unleashed in Auckland and discover how artists bring film magic to life. In this hands-on beginner workshop, you'll learn introductory techniques from the Wētā Workshop Unleashed crew, in a small group with plenty of one-on-one guidance.
Choose from two options.
Intro to Scars and Scrapes - create your own realistic special effects makeup using professional techniques used in film production.
Intro to Worldbuilding - create real miniature environments and landscapes using recycled materials. It’s cinematic worldbuilding scaled down and made hands-on.
During this interactive 90-minute workshop, you'll learn how to or how to cut, shape and sculpt materials like cardboard and foil, then paint, texture and weather your creation to tell its story. No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided.
What's Included
- Take home your finished creations
- Small group sizes with one-on-one guidance
- Suitable for beginners, no experience needed
- Expert instruction from the Wētā Workshop Unleashed crew
- All materials provided
- Certificate of Creativity upon completion
Meeting Location
Level 5/88 Federal Street
Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check in at the Wētā Cave 10 mins before your workshop starts.
- Duration: 60 minutes (Scars and Scrapes) or 90 minutes (Worldbuilding).
- Getting there: Central Auckland, 10-min walk from Britomart. Paid parking at SkyCity car park.
- Bring: Your camera or phone (photos and video welcome).
- Allergy note: materials may include latex, silicone and foam.
- Minimum age: 12 years
- What to wear: avoid clothes you don't mind getting messy or painted
- All materials provided.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Activity code: C-6611P12
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Take home your finished creations.
- Small group sizes with one-on-one guidance.
- Suitable for beginners, no experience needed.
- Expert instruction from the Wētā Workshop Unleashed crew.
- All materials provided.
- Certificate of Creativity upon completion.
The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Wētā Workshop Unleashed - Intro to Worldbuilding is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Wētā Workshop Unleashed – Intro to Worldbuilding will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Take home your finished creations
- Small group sizes with one-on-one guidance
- Suitable for beginners, no experience needed
- Expert instruction from the Wētā Workshop Unleashed crew
- All materials provided
- Certificate of Creativity upon completion
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check in at the Wētā Cave 10 mins before your workshop starts.
- Duration: 60 minutes (Scars and Scrapes) or 90 minutes (Worldbuilding).
- Getting there: Central Auckland, 10-min walk from Britomart. Paid parking at SkyCity car park.
- Bring: Your camera or phone (photos and video welcome).
- Allergy note: materials may include latex, silicone and foam.
- Minimum age: 12 years
- What to wear: avoid clothes you don't mind getting messy or painted
- All materials provided.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
