Introduction to the Darkroom

Introduction to the Darkroom is designed for newcomers to analogue photography who wish to learn basic darkroom techniques, including black & white film development, making contact sheets and printing with an enlarger. Previous darkroom experience is not necessary, and a basic understanding of exposure, although useful, is not essential.

You are also welcome to bring along any exposed B&W films (or negatives) of your own, whether 35mm, 120 or 5x4 format. You will to be able to process and print from them on the day if you choose - paper and chemicals are supplied - and you may take prints home with you.

Intro to the Darkroom is a practical, hands-on, one-day course delivered in a fully-equipped darkroom just minutes from our Shoreditch HQ.
 
Course Content: 
Film types and sizes
ASA/ISO
Film camera functions
Metering
Loading and unloading film
Darkroom chemicals
Film development , washing and fixing
Making contact prints
Printing with enlargers
Dodging and burning
Multigrade filters
Drying and mounting prints
Care of negatives
 
Requirements: A set of developed 35mm or 120mm black and white negatives. If you don't own any, just let us know and we can provide them on the day.
 
Location: Holborn Studios Darkroom
This course is delivered from a brand new darkroom located in the iconic Holborn Studios, just a stone's throw from our premises in Shoreditch. Holborn Studios has been established for over 30 years, and has seen uncountable famous photographers coming through it's doors, including the likes of David Bailey, Terry O'Neil, Annie Leibovitz and Nick Knight.