Family Workshop: Printing the Past - Make Your Own Pinhole Camera
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Family Workshop: Printing the Past - Make Your Own Pinhole Camera

Inspired by the Hamlet’s past, make your own pinhole camera and capture an unique other-worldly image of this historic industrial site

By Sheffield Museums

Location

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet

Abbeydale Road Beauchief Sheffield S72QW United Kingdom

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Highlights

  • 50 minutes
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Inspired by the Hamlet’s past, come and make your own pinhole camera and capture an unique other-worldly image of this historic industrial site.

We’ll show you how to make to make a pinhole camera, which doesn't use a lens, then help you find opportunities to take your own photo using light sensitive papers.

Suitable for the whole family to do together. All materials will be provided and no experience required.

Previous attendees have said:

  • “It’s good for children (and adults) to try something different.”
  • “The best thing about it was the freedom for the kids to choose what they wanted to create. Also, great craft supplies.”
  • “It’s useful to try something new at a reasonable price.”
  • “I liked that it gave us some wholesome family time.”

Sessions run for 50 minutes. Please arrive at the start time of your ticket to ensure maximum time during the workshop. Please book a ticket for each child and a ticket for each adult who will be participating in the workshop. All ticket holders will be creating a camera each.

All children need to be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for ages 7 +

Check out our other family activities taking place at the hamlet this summer on our website

Please read the cancellation policy here before booking. We are unable to give refunds or ticket transfers with less than 7 days' notice before the session takes place.

Frequently asked questions

Does each adult and each child need a ticket?

Adults don't need to take part if they don't want to, but these are family workshops and they are designed so that adults and children can participate together. You will get one set of materials per ticket, so please book a ticket for each person who is participating.

Can I share a set of materials with my child?

Yes - if you want to create one item together, just book one ticket and you will get one set of materials. If you would like to create an item each, please book a ticket for each person and you will get one set of materials each.

Do children need to be supervised?

Yes - children need to be supervised during the workshop. Kids might need some help from their adults with some of the trickier parts of the workshop.

What age range is the workshop aimed at?

The workshop is best suited to kids aged 6 - 99+! The activities are designed so that kids, teens and adults can all take part. Littler visitors might need some help from their adults with the trickier parts.

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Please email events@sheffieldmuseums.org.uk if you have any queries about this event.  The cancellation policy is available here. The privacy notices are available here.

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