Make a Pinhole Camera

Online via Zoom

Use some basic bookbinding materials and techniques to make your very own pinhole camera. We will begin the workshop looking at some images produced using the “camera obscura” effect, with a brief discussion of the history and mechanics of the process. We will then use bookboard and bookcloth to construct a pinhole camera, using a kit provided. There will be plenty of time during the workshop to experiment with the process and to produce pinhole photographs with amazing results! No previous bookbinding or photography experience required.

This workshop requires a kit that will be mailed to registered students via USPS 2-Day Priority.

(This kit only includes materials to construct the camera. An additional kit, which will include materials to make photographs from your pinhole camera, will soon be available for purchase at cost).

Level: This class is appropriate for adult students at all levels.
Dates & Times: 3 Thursdays, November 4th, 11th, & 18th; 6-7:30pm (CST)
Registration ends: Thursday, October 28th at 5pm
Max. no of students: 10
Instructor: Matthew Magruder
Cost: $100 tuition & materials + $10 postage fee
Members receive a 10% discount off the cost of the workshop, among other benefits.
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SUPPLY LIST

In addition to a tablet or computer with a reliable Internet connection and a well-lit space in which to work, students will need to provide the following:

[1] Sharp pencil with eraser
[2] Metal ruler or straight edge, 12” minimum length
[3] Self-healing cutting mat or several layers of cardboard to protect table surface
[4] PVA glue or other suitable white craft glue and glue brush
[5] Bone folder or back of spoon for creasing
[6] Scalpel or x-acto knife
[7] Waste paper for gluing out. Newspaper or junk mail will work.

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Early registration is encouraged.
• This workshop is designed for adults. Older teenagers, age 16-17, may also register. For information on resources for younger children, please click here.
• At this time, we are only mailing kits to the continental US. A detailed list of materials in the kit can be emailed to a registered student living outside the continental US, prior to the workshop.
• Registered students will receive a link to the Zoom meeting in the confirmation email. Students will also receive detailed instructions on how best to participate via Zoom, helpful if one is unfamiliar with the platform.
• Zoom meetings for this workshop will be recorded. Students will have private access to the recordings for 90 days.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

More information about Matthew Magruder may be found on his website: https://matthewmagruder.com/