Creative Workshop
Intro to Leatherwork
Online price from $55 60 mins 12+ Wellington
Creative Workshop
Intro to Leatherwork
Online price from $55
60 mins 12+
Wellington
Craft beautiful leatherwork
Learn techniques employed by Wētā Workshop’s costume crew as you refine, design and dye your very own leather keepsake.
Craft beautiful leatherwork
Learn techniques employed by Wētā Workshop's costume crew as you refine, design and dye your very own leather keepsake.
Creative workshop
For over 20 years, Wētā Workshop has crafted beautiful leatherwork for the big screen. Having kitted out countless armies with chainmaille and leather-adorned costumes, our crew have brought to life many films, such as The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, The Chronicles of Narnia and more.
Step into the world of handcrafted costume design and discover the art of leatherwork in our hands-on workshop. Craft side-by-side with our crew learning techniques that bring timeless leather accessories to life on screen as you refine, design and dye your own creation.
In this beginner workshop you’ll also learn how to stamp and emboss, adding personalised design to genuine leather using traditional techniques. Then dye and finish your sample, exploring colour application with professional dyes to give your keepsake character. Then take your creation home!
Our creative workshops cater to small groups to allow for one-on-one learning with our crew.
No creative experience is necessary.
"I loved the experience and had great fun. Our instructor was amazing to work with, always helping and figuring out how to work with our ideas.
Thank you for the experience."
Tina
Yonder
Creative workshop
For over 20 years, Wētā Workshop has crafted beautiful leatherwork for the big screen. Having kitted out countless armies with chainmaille and leather-adorned costumes, our crew have brought to life many films, such as The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, The Chronicles of Narnia and more.
Step into the world of handcrafted costume design and discover the art of leatherwork in our hands-on workshop. Craft side-by-side with our crew learning techniques that bring timeless leather accessories to life on screen as you refine, design and dye your own creation.
In this beginner workshop you’ll also learn how to stamp and emboss, adding personalised design to genuine leather using traditional techniques. Then dye and finish your sample, exploring colour application with professional dyes to give your keepsake character. Then take your creation home!
Our creative workshops cater to small groups to allow for one-on-one learning with our crew.
No creative experience is necessary.
"I loved the experience and had great fun. Our instructor was amazing to work with, always helping and figuring out how to work with our ideas. Thank you for the experience."
Tina
Yonder
Questions
Find out everything you need to know about our creative workshop.
Our creative workshops are held at 129 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington.
Miramar is located a 20-minute drive from Wellington city centre.
Getting the bus? Catch the number 2 (Miramar) bus and get off at stop 6234 on Park Road. From there it’s a short stroll to 129 Park Road. Find out more on the Metlink website.
On street parking is free but limited. Please allow ample time to find a car park.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your workshop starts.
Yes and no! Your guide will let you know when you can use your camera. There are certain rooms of our tour and workshop space where photography is permitted, however there are some rooms where we ask for you to not take photographs. Wētā Workshop is an active workshop and photography is strictly prohibited in certain areas due to production requirements.
Our creative workshops are recommended for children 12 years and above.
Our spaces are wheelchair accessible. We also have accessible bathrooms and mobility parking spaces available.
Please notify us if you have sensitive skin or known allergies. For more on the products we use, please email us.
Sorry, we are unable to store your luggage at the Wētā Cave or within our 129 Park Road workshop space.
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Some of our other creative workshops
Browse the other hands-on workshops we have on offer at Wētā Workshop Experiences.
Intro to Scars and Scrapes
Learn the art of crafting convincing scars and scrapes with special effects makeup under the guidance of our crew.
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Intro to Sculpting
Roll up your sleeves and bring a 3-D character to life with modelling tinfoil and plasticine.
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Combo: Tour & Leather Workshop
Craft your own keepsake in small groups, then if you're lucky catch an artist at work on our tour.
From $99 NZD
Questions
Find out everything you need to know about our Intro to Leather workshop.
Our creative workshops are held at 129 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington.
Miramar is located a 20-minute drive from Wellington city centre.
Catching the bus? The number 2 bus stops at 6234 on Park Road. From there it’s a short stroll to 129 Park Road. Find out more on the Metlink website.
On street parking is free but limited. Please allow ample time to find a car park.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your creative workshop starts.
Yes and no! Your guide will let you know when you can use your camera. There are certain rooms of our tour and workshop space where photography is permitted, however there are some rooms where we ask for you to not take photographs. Wētā Workshop is an active workshop and photography is strictly prohibited in certain areas due to production requirements.
Our creative workshops are recommended for children 12 years and above.
Our spaces are wheelchair accessible. We also have accessible bathrooms and mobility parking spaces available.
Please notify us if you have sensitive skin or known allergies. For more on the products we use, please email us.
Sorry, we are unable to store your luggage at the Wētā Cave or within our 129 Park Road workshop space.
Book online and save
Some of our other creative workshops
Browse the other hands-on workshops we have on offer at Wētā Workshop Experiences.
Intro to Scars and Scrapes
Learn the art of crafting convincing scars and scrapes with special effects makeup.
From $55 NZD
Intro to Sculpting
Roll up your sleeves and bring a 3-D character to life with modelling tinfoil and plasticine.
From $55 NZD
Combo: Tour & Leather Workshop
Craft your own keepsake in small groups, then if you're lucky catch an artist at work on our tour.
From $99 NZD
Group bookings
FOR LARGE GROUPS LOOKING FOR A TOUR
Visiting for a special occasion or celebrating as a team?
Exploring imaginary worlds is better when you're together—book as a group of 20 or more in our purpose-built tour space.
Looking for a gift voucher?
Treat friends, family or yourself to a creative workshop. Redeem online or in-store.
Looking for a gift voucher?
Treat friends, family or yourself, to one of our tours or creative workshops. Redeem online or in-store.
Group bookings
FOR LARGE GROUPS LOOKING FOR A TOUR
Visiting for a special occasion or celebrating as a team?
Exploring imaginary worlds is better when you're together—book as a group of 20 or more in our purpose-built tour space.
Open hours
7 days (except Christmas Day)
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Open hours
7 days (except Christmas Day)
Plan your visit
Stay up to date