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A photograph of a young girl smiling while holding a glue stick. An adult man sits to her right and the table in front of them is full of crafting materials A photograph of a young girl smiling while holding a glue stick. An adult man sits to her right and the table in front of them is full of crafting materials

Image Credit Andy Brown

Image Credit Andy Brown

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

Sat 23 August 2025 , 1pm-4pm

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet

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.  

Check out our other family activities happening at the Hamlet this summer on our website here 

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 each adult who will be participating in the workshop.  All ticket holders will be creating a pinhole camera each.  All children need to be accompanied by an adult. 

Event Info

Where

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet

When

23 August 2025 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM

23 August 2025 02:00 PM - 02:50 PM

23 August 2025 03:00 PM - 03:50 PM

How to Book

£7

Booking essential

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