
Sculpting the Predator Suit for Predator: Badlands at Weta Workshop
In 2023, I was invited to join the team at Weta Workshop to help build
Javier Murcia runs figurative sculpting workshops across New Zealand and Australia — Workshops are hands-on immersive experiences, working in clay, and open to beginners and experienced sculptors alike.
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With 30 years of experience spanning fine art and major films, Javier Murcia brings rare expertise to figure sculpture. His background in both fine arts and medical anatomy, plus five years at legendary Weta Workshop, gives him a unique perspective on the human form. Javier’s teaching style? Rigorous yet relaxed—helping you grow confidently from wherever you start.

In 2023, I was invited to join the team at Weta Workshop to help build

If you don’t have much experience, you might be tempted to mix materials. Before you

I decided to put theory into practice and explore how I could apply these ideas
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