
Wētā Workshop Creative Workshop: Intro to Scars and Scrapes
Pick your date
Highlighted days have spots open. Grey days are sold out or not running.
September 2026
Loading live availability
Who is going?
Adults
Age 13 and over
Children
Age 12 and under
Select a highlighted day to see live departure times and the exact price for your group.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Same price on Viator, Outty earns a commission.
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 5 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Wētā Workshop Creative Workshop: Intro to Scars and Scrapes worth booking?
Wētā Workshop Creative Workshop: Intro to Scars and Scrapes is a 1-hour experience in Wellington, New Zealand, from $34 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 60 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (5)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $34 per person
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to create a gruesome wound and use prosthetic effects to apply it to your arm? Learn the art of crafting convincing special effects by mixing blood and sculpting your own scar
What you get
- Small group sizes with one-on-one guidance
- Suitable for beginners, no experience needed
- Wear your movie-worthy makeup home
- Expert instruction from Wētā Workshop's crew
- All materials and professional tools provided
About this experience
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to create a gruesome wound and use prosthetic effects to apply it to your arm? Learn the art of crafting convincing special effects by mixing blood and sculpting your own scars and scrapes at our Intro to SFX workshop.
What's included
Included
- Small group sizes with one-on-one guidance
- Suitable for beginners, no experience needed
- Wear your movie-worthy makeup home
- Expert instruction from Wētā Workshop's crew
- All materials and professional tools provided
Not included
- Entrance fee to the Wētā Workshop Tour (purchase separately)
- Transport
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Wellington
Check in for your experience at our Wētā Cave, located at 1 Weka Street, Miramar. Please allow ample time to find car parking as spaces are limited.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Check in for your experience at our Wētā Cave, located at 1 Weka Street, Miramar. Please allow ample time to find car parking as spaces are limited.
Options you can book
Scars and Scrapes at 12:45 pm
Create chilling movie makeup in this 1 hour Intro to Scars and Scrapes Creative Workshop
Scars and Scrapes at 3:45 pm
Create chilling movie makeup in this 1 hour Intro to Scars and Scrapes Creative Workshop
Scars and Scrapes at 1:45 pm
Create chilling movie makeup in this 1 hour Intro to Scars and Scrapes Creative Workshop
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 16 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Weta Workshop
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age: 12 years
- Location and meeting point: 1 Weka Street, Miramar, Wellington 6022, about a 20-minute drive from the city centre. Please arrive 15 minutes early
- Duration: 60 minutes
- What to wear: comfortable clothes you don't mind getting messy
- All materials provided
- Allergies and sensitivities: please notify the team of any sensitive skin or known allergies.
- Photography is permitted in some areas but not others due to production requirements; your guide will advise
- Please note luggage storage is not available on site
Photos






Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 12+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $34 to $65
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 60
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Wētā Workshop Creative Workshop: Intro to Scars and Scrapes: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Wellington.
How much does Wētā Workshop Creative Workshop: Intro to Scars and Scrapes cost?
+
Prices start at $34 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Wellington usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Wētā Workshop Creative Workshop: Intro to Scars and Scrapes take?
+
Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Wellington is not rushed.
Is Wētā Workshop Creative Workshop: Intro to Scars and Scrapes worth it?
+
It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Wellington, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Wētā Workshop Creative Workshop: Intro to Scars and Scrapes?
+
Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Wētā Workshop Creative Workshop: Intro to Scars and Scrapes suitable for kids and families?
+
The operator sets a minimum age of 12. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 1-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Wētā Workshop Creative Workshop: Intro to Scars and Scrapes?
+
Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Wellington can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
+
Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Wellington and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Wētā Workshop Creative Workshop: Intro to Scars and Scrapes start and how do I get there?
+
The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Wellington within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Wellington?
+
On Outty we rank every Wellington experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Overnight Experience Tour on Kapiti Island, Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour, Martinborough Wine and Wild Coast Tour from Wellington. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Wellington?
+
Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Wellington?
+
Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
+
Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
Ready to lock in your spot?
Pick a date, choose your group, and see the exact price for Wētā Workshop Creative Workshop: Intro to Scars and Scrapes.
Pick your date




