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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Weta Workshop Unleashed
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
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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