Make a Drinks Can Pinhole Camera (CSC187)

Create a DIY pinhole camera using recycled materials, then take and develop photographs to bring home!

What will you learn on this course?

Existing hundreds of years before modern cameras, a pinhole camera is a light proof device without a lens, just a small hole that allows light to pass inside. 

Taught by an experienced photographer, on this one-day course you will: 
•    Learn about analogue photography and how pinhole cameras work
•    Build your own pinhole camera out of recycled drinks cans
•    Take images of the park and MAC building with your pinhole camera
•    Discover how to develop images using sustainable materials 

Children will be guided through the entire process, from creating the drinks can cameras to developing final photographs. You will learn the basics of traditional photography, create images using MAC and the surrounding area as a backdrop and mix your own developer fluid using easily available materials. 

At the end of the workshop all participants will leave with a DIY camera they can re-use at home, as well as all the photos they created during the class.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for ages 8 - 12 It is open to all ability levels and children don’t need previous experience, as full instruction and guidance will be provided by the Tutor. We provide a learning support worker and all our staff are DBS checked. Parents are not expected to accompany children on the course.

The course is accessible for children of all abilities who can participate in practical art and craft activities. A parent or companion may assist their child if required but must book a complimentary ticket if attending a course to provide support. The room is wheelchair accessible.

Age ranges are set carefully to consider key age developments, materials being used and course stimulus. It is very important that age ranges are not too large or across key stages and therefore need to be adhered to.

Do you need to bring anything?

All materials and equipment are provided. Children should dress appropriately as some of the visual art workshops can get a bit messy. Children should bring a warm clothing and suitable footwear for going outside to take images. 

Please note that lunch is not provided. Children will need to bring their own lunch to eat on a supervised one-hour break.  

Are there any additional costs?

There are no additional costs.

Who teaches this course?

Tom Godwin