Wētā Workshop Unleashed Creative Workshop Intro to Worldbuilding
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Turn your fantasy world, into reality. Have you ever dreamed of a fantasy world and imagined every tiny detail of its landscape, colour, texture and shape? At our Intro to Worldbuilding creative workshop, our crew will teach the basic tricks of the trade to help you turn your imagination into reality. Get a taste of what it is like to be a practical effects artist, making real miniature environments and landscapes for a setting in a movie scene. Everything you need to create your fantasy world a truly believable environment will be provided. Our creative workshops cater to small groups to allow for one-on-one learning with our crew.
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Have you ever dreamed of a fantasy world and imagined every tiny detail of its landscape, colour, texture and shape? Have you ever wished you could create it, make it into something real, and explore how it would look once it's been constructed? Join our workshop and explore your artistic side and uncover the joy of creating. At our 'Intro into world building' Creative Workshop, our crew will teach the basic tricks of the trade to help you turn your imagination into reality. Experience what it’s like to be a practical effects artist, making real miniature environments and landscapes for a setting in a movie scene.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum child age is 12 years old - must be accompanied by an adult at all times
Reviews(10)
It was an interesting tour, a lot to look at and try out, we are glad we added on a combo at the end (where you create your own model.) the guides and person taking the model making were all very good at their jobs
Kia ora, Thank you for your review! We’re so pleased to hear you found the tour interesting and enjoyed having plenty to explore and try out. It’s great to know the combo workshop at the end added to your experience and that creating your own model was a highlight. We’re glad the guides and workshop facilitator helped make it such a positive visit. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Ngā mihi nui, Wētā Workshop Reservations Team
This was my second time at the awe‑inspiring Weta Workshop. I had joined the tour previously, and this time I tried the craft workshop. The instructor was very encouraging—she kept motivating us to explore unique designs and was supportive of the ideas we came up with. She shared different creative possibilities, showing how simple materials like cardboard, seaweed, and stones could be transformed into imaginative concepts, such as a model of a house. I really enjoyed the session. The only downside was that I wished it had been longer, because it was such a fun and inspiring experience. Overall, it’s one of the best creative workshops I’ve attended.
Kia ora, Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re so pleased to hear you returned for another visit and enjoyed trying the craft workshop this time. It’s wonderful to know the facilitator’s encouraging approach helped inspire creativity and explore new ideas using everyday materials. We appreciate your feedback about wishing the session were longer, it’s great to hear how engaging and enjoyable you found the experience. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Ngā mihi nui, Wētā Workshop Reservations Team
Wow, Wow, Wow. This was a fantastic experience. I do not consider myself artistic in the least, but I ended up creating a work of art that I was extremely pleased with. We started with nothing but a cardboard rectangle, some tin foil and paint...and after 90min, I'd made a model that I was extremely pleased with! The staff person who ran the workshop was outstanding. This trip was one of the highlights of our (family of 3, all adults) 2 week trip to New Zealand.
Kia ora, Thank you for your amazing review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear you and your family had such a fantastic time in the workshop — and that you discovered your inner artist along the way! It’s wonderful to know how proud you were of your creation and that our team helped make the experience fun, inspiring, and memorable. We’re honoured to have been a highlight of your New Zealand trip and hope to welcome you back again one day! Ngā mihi nui, Wētā Workshop Reservations Team
Lovely guide very friendly. Some of the resources were less than ideal. Would’ve been nice to have some masking tape and perhaps some superglue or similar.
Kia ora, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you found your guide friendly and welcoming, and we really appreciate your suggestions about the materials used during the session. Your comments about adding masking tape or superglue are very helpful, we’ll be sure to pass them on to our team as we continue refining our experience. Thank you again for joining us and for helping us improve the experience. Ngā mihi nui, Wētā Workshop Reservations Team
The teacher was so engaging and kind. She explained things so well and we absolutely loved it. Great fun for a rainy day in Auckland city centre.
Kia ora, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad to hear you had such a great time and that your teacher made the experience engaging and enjoyable. It’s wonderful to know it was the perfect way to spend a rainy day in Auckland’s city centre, we’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to the team. We hope to see you again soon! Ngā mihi nui, Wētā Workshop Reservations Team
Waste of money. Kids were given $5 worth of cardboard and glue and told to google what they wanted to do. No instruction; no assistance, no tutoring, no movie scene. None of the stuff advertised on the website. None of this promised below happened. ''You need to be creative, yes, but our Unleashed crew will help you extract your inner artist and teach you the skills you need to create your imaginary world. You’ll be guided through a Workshop brief based on our original fantasy movie, the Age of the Ever-Clan, featured in the Wētā Workshop Unleashed experience. Your crew member will take you through the brief, examine the movie scene to understand the miniature required, and then dive right into the techniques needed to bring that scene to life.''
Kia Ora, Thank you for your feedback and for clarifying more about your experience over the phone. We sincerely apologize for your disappointing experience and for not meeting the expectations set by our website. We deeply regret that the workshop did not deliver the hands-on guidance and creative experience that we aim to provide. Our team strives to offer a fun and educational environment, and it’s clear that we fell short in your case. We take your feedback seriously and will review the structure of the workshop to ensure that it aligns with the promises made. Nga Mihi | Thank You Nadine Hartl
On their site they promise “our team will teach you the basic techniques…” this is absolutely untrue. There was no teaching, support, or even help. The man in charge of the workshop instructed the guests to “look online and do it yourself” the experience we were expecting working with effects artists making something and being show at least something more than $5 worth of paint and glue and being told to “just look online”. This is a scam- nothing to do with actual artists or even a workshop.
This was so much fun!! Learned a lot and it survived the international plane ride! On a rainy day this was a great way to have fun and learn some new skills.
Fantastic experience for anyone interested in film. Tour guides know exactly what they are talking about and are extremely passionate.
Amazing experience for young and old, second time going so much to do so many things to touch! Very interactive, could spend all day there! Highly recommend.
You are amazing! We are STOKED that you enjoyed your first time around with us so much you have returned yet again for more. We hope you made just as many fun memories with our team and possibly even visit us again? Have a great rest of your day, Nga Mihi | Thank You Brooke Andersen (Duty Supervisor)
