In this 3-session workshop, students learn how to develop black and white film and make black and white darkroom prints from their negatives. We go over best practices with your camera and metering so that you can capture optimal negatives for making darkroom prints.

In the first session, participants arrive with their exposed (but not yet developed) roll of film and learn how to process it. If you need instruction on how to load and properly expose your film, we can help you get started.

From there students are introduced to the fundamentals for exposing, developing, fixing, washing, and drying your prints. Darkroom discoveries will include how to manually operate an enlarger to expose a sheet of light-sensitive paper, how to calculate exposure times, and how to control contrast.

On day 3, students have the opportunity to continue printing in the darkroom in an Open Studio+ format, with hands-on instruction for refining your printing skills.

Bring your B+W exposed (but not yet developed) roll of film to the workshop. Paper and darkroom chemicals are included in the cost. Maximum 6 students. Parental consent required for children under 18 years old (minimum age is 12).

Instructors: Phyllis B. Dooney, Rachel Jessen + Jack Kadis
Wednesdays, Sept 23, 30 and Oct 7: 6:30pm-9pm
Maximum capacity: 6
Minimum capacity: 2
Cost: $275 ($250 plus $25 lab fee)