Introduction to Black and White Darkroom Evenings Workshop

Over four weeknights, you will learn the basics of black-and-white photography – from capturing images through to printing in the darkroom. You will learn how to develop film, make contact sheets and print individual images. Whether you are a first-time film photographer, or are looking for a refresher course, this workshop is the perfect way to delve into the world of black and white photography darkroom printing.

This workshop is for the complete beginner right through to advanced photographers who want to learn the full black and white process, from shooting a roll of film using a traditional analogue SLR camera right through to developing your very our prints in the photo access darkroom.

Program

Week 1
Participants will meet at photo access and will be provided with a SLR camera and roll of 35mm B&W film. A few hours will be spent shooting as a group.

Week 2
Developing your 35mm and or 120 B&W film and an introduction to the photo access darkroom.

Week 3
Intro to scanning film. Creating a contact sheet from your roll of film in the darkroom.

Week 4
Printing your images in the photo access Darkroom

What's provided

All required equipment and materials will be provided, including an analogue SLR 35mm Camera, a role of black & white 35mm film, photographic paper and all the chemicals and equipment required to process and print your negatives and photographs.

You’ll have a notebook & pencil to take notes and will receive to take home digital PDF guide to black & white darkroom photography (just in case you forget something after the workshop!).

What to bring

Your enthusiasm (and your lunch)! We supply you with a 35mm camera, film, paper and all other materials.

However, if you would like to bring along your own film camera, 35mm or medium format (120 film) you are more than welcome (HP5 or FP4 35mm recommended), but please make sure that your camera is in good working order!