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Paint a Metal Miniature

Recommended by 97% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Cork, Ireland
  • 1 hour (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Take a creative break in County Cork with a craft lesson at Europe’s only toy soldier factory. After your instructors guide you through the process of making a miniature model of your choice, enjoy a walk through the factory’s miniature model exhibitions, including historical dioramas and Lord of the Rings characters.
  • Learn how to cast and paint your own model
  • Handmade miniature model: Bring home a souvenir
  • Enjoy the experience in a small group of no more than six
  • Popular choice for families visiting Cork

What's Included

  • Includes admission to the Toy Museum exhibits
  • Handmade miniature model souvenir
  • Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Toy Soldier Factory - Prince August
    1 Kilnamartyra, Caherdaha, Macroom P12 FN79, Co. Cork, Ireland

    Please click on the link to how to find us. https://toysoldierfactory.ie/contact/

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not recommended for child aged under 6 years and under
  • dress appropriately for a painting class
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8
based on 33 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fun time for families with older kids

hq5xxfhwrh, Jul 2023
Lots of fun seeing how the figurines were made and the quiet painting time was a nice change for me after lots of running around sightseeing.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thanks for the lovely comment. Hope to see you again. We have a large variety of workshop choices to try out.

A very worthy 5 *

Margaret_H, Sep 2020
Arrived not knowing what to expect but throughly enjoyed the experience. We stayed a lot longer than we expected and Mary who greeted us to be very informative. I would highly recommend a visit as this is such a unique experience.

From $19.02

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Book ahead!
On average, this is booked 58 days in advance.