Make Your Own Camera Light
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Make Your Own Camera Light

We love helping you turn an old film camera or movie camera into an unique light. Hands on visual refurbishment, drilling and assembly.

By Rosie's Workshop

Date and time

Saturday, July 19 · 1 - 3pm EDT

Location

4322 Butler St

4322 Butler Street Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Do you have an old camera in your family? We love helping you turn that treasure into a meaningful and unique light. Blair leads small groups through the process of visually refurbishing the leather, metal and glass of a film-camera or movie camera. Then he helps you drill holes to accommodate component UL listed lighting parts and vintage fabric cord.

At Rosie's we are known for giving you a complete experience at our workshops. This includes bits of background and knowledge to give your context about your project. Always hands-on in creating your special object you will take home at the end. You will also make new friends with people working along side you who have similar interests and passions.

Examples of Rosie Camera Lights using old 35 mm cameras.

Examples of 8mm movie cameras turned into access lamps.

High quality cord and lighting kit including Edison bulb is included in the workshop to ensure you go home with a beautiful piece of art ready to start conversations and brighten your day and nights!

Note:Tripods not included in workshop fee.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to bring?

An old camera that is meaningful or you think is really cool. We provide everything else including cord kit, hardware, lightbulb and tripod.

How long does this take

Please plan about 2-hours. We show you how to visually refurbish old film equipment with a variety of solvents, cleaners and techniques. Then it's time to drill necessary holes and to wire the cord and socket through the camera. Then it's light up time!

What's the best way to park in Lawrenceville?

There is free street parking North of Butler Street on 43rd, 44th, 45th, 46th streets. This heading down the hill towards the river. Paid parking on Butler is limited to 2 hours Monday - Saturday. Free parking on Butler on Sundays (excellent day for brunch and shopping on Butler).

Organized by

A Creative Hive and Learning Hub. We bring cool people who love to create and learn together.

 

 

$99