Paint a Metal Miniature
Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
Our 60 minute painting workshops offer an enjoyable and relaxing way to spend some time on your own, with your children, or in a group.
When you arrive we will give you a live demonstration on how we Cast (make) a metal model.
Now the fun begins as you can now watch us make the model of your chooseing. You can choose the mould you want us to cast for you (e.g. toy soldier, cavalry, ballerina, fairy, Castle & Fairy doors etc). Once your model is casted you then visit our creative corner, choose your colours and just start painting your model.
Once you have finished painting, you take your masterpiece home.
Suitable for adults and children over 7 years of age.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not recommended for child aged under 6 years and under
dress appropriately for a painting class
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Staff cast with liquid metal in a hard rubber mould that the customer chooses from a list and then the customer paints the primed version of that figure with acrylics at the visitor center and keep it as a souvenir of your visit.
What‘s Included
Handmade miniature model souvenir
Includes admission to the Toy Museum exhibits
Drinks
Options
Paint a figure Workshop
Reviews
33 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth a stop between Cork and Killarney
jhtellers,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice time small town between Cork and Killarney painted and figures even the modern Goku as well as Santa, fairies, Lord of the rings characters plenty to choose from. Charming staff.
Had a Blast
463virginiag,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I brought three girlfriends to paint Christmas ornaments with me and we had a blast! We booked online so we had fresh popcorn! All of us will be back, either with friends, families, or visitors. This is truly an enjoyable experience for any age, and one you can do side by side. Great value also. ❤️
Toy Soldier Factory Fun
E111EJkims,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Toy Soldier Factory paint your own miniature was a super fun experience. My husband and I both enjoyed choosing a figure, watching it be made and then painting it. We booked online and the price was very reasonable (less expensive if booked during non-peak hours). We took our time painting as we were the only ones there during the off season on a rainy day and it was very relaxing. The staff was great and offered us free popcorn since we booked online. I would recommend for young and old alike! #finnandpippin (travel companions)
Fantastic family fun in Macroom
552lancee,Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic time! It was neat to see the process for making the figures and my wife and son really enjoyed painting theirs. Not part of the “paint your own” the LOTR scenes available in the shop are incredible!
Amazing experience!
N9782QWpaulam,Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Off the path but really worth going! Painted a souvenir and it was all demonstrated how they are made. Chess sets and pewter
10/10 would visit again
Scenic34472482799,Dec 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing experience coming here, the staff are incredibly friendly, accommodating and are obviously very passionate about the process and are happy to talk about it. Popcorn was offered part way through and we were walked through the whole process, the staff are very patient and excellent with kids. Our host was wonderful and very entertaining, overall couldn't ask for a better trip.
Great family experience
Ashling G,Aug 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We stumbled across this place on a Google search on things to do. We participated as a family of 2 adults and 2 children and it was a fun family activity. We each got to pick a door and miniature figure to paint. The children were given two big bowls of popcorn while painting. It's a great experience and well worth a visit
Fun time for families with older kids
hq5xxfhwrh,Jul 28, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots 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.
Great time painting miniatures
3dimitrijl,Jun 13, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a lovely day that we spend at the toy soldier factory. Me and my wife were on honeymoon in Ireland when we heard about this lovely place. We both took a painting workshop and painted up some miniatures (were bat for me, Leprechaun for her). We loved it! It is a great afternoon spend for young and old.
Fantastic
Jane C,Aug 16, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What can I say. Well on the orning we were due to go to the toy soilder factory we had an emergency and could not make the time we were booked in for. So I rang and explained I had to cancel but the staff were great and made sure we had oue visit. Staff went above and beyond for us. Kids had a great time and I would highly recommend a visit for any family. Thank you so much for making our day
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