Weekend Make: Pinhole Cameras

In our weekend makes for children, we explore different arts and crafts processes inspired by our collections with the support of a short video and activity sheet. See what you can make. Be inspired by the FORMAT exhibition to make your own pinhole camera. We’ll show you some of the science behind how cameras work!

Scroll down to see the materials you will need. You can also download an activity sheet that accompanies the make here.

Suitable for children aged 7+ with their grown-ups.

This online session is free of charge, however, if you are able to consider making a donation, this will help us to continue to conserve our heritage and re-open our doors for future generations. All of your generous donations will be matched pound for pound by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Donate here.

View the activity film below, subtitles are available.

Materials List

For this session, you will need:

• Black paper (thick art paper if possible)

• Scissors

• Pencil

• Sticky tape

• Tracing paper or baking paper

• A spice jar, or something of a similar size to measure the paper

Click the image to download the activity sheet