In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create miniatures with Worbla, a heat-activated plastic material, under the guidance of artist Ara Bentley.
When
Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 10am - 2pm
Where
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
Cost
$65 per person
Capacity is limited. Advance registration is required. Please review the additional information on this page prior to registering.
Additional Information
Worbla is a heat-activated plastic material that has been used in the costuming world for many years, but it can also be used in creating miniatures with organic shapes! If you would like to give Worbla a try, this class will be a great introduction. In this class, you will create 2 types of hats, a pair of sandals, a purse, and an umbrella with Worbla. Also included is a Hall Tree (kit to be constructed in class) to display your miniature pieces, 2-3D printed canisters and a few books. You will have enough Worbla left over from this class to try out some of your own designs and ideas afterwards.
Ara Bentley’s foray into miniatures stemmed from her experience building models as an architecture student. When she began working in the field, she soon realized that making models was not a common architectural practice, and it became something she missed. Seeking to share her passion with others, Bentley joined an online group of miniature enthusiasts which provided a forum for indulging in her new project and an opportunity to enhance her skill. When the online forum closed in 2016, she started her own YouTube channel to share miniature tips and tutorials. The popular channel,