B&W Film Processing and Printing (6 hrs)

Whether 1 to 1 or 1 to 3, this workshop will give you a great start to get familiar with the darkroom and the process. If working single or as a group, you will be shown all stages from film processing to printing, how to use the darkroom equipment, and how to mix and safely use photographic chemistry.

Groups will work on 1 enlarger at the same pace so all learning and questions are dealt with as a group, this keeps the conversation flowing smoother between all.

From your workshop you will come away with your film in archival sleaves and a couple of contact prints and a handfull of hand prints, and most importantly, the joy and experience of working in a darkroom. 

PLEASE NOTE: There will be a lunch break at approx 2pm.  This will be when your processed film will be drying.  Lunch break for 30mins.

What to bring: 

• 1 already shot B&W roll of film, 35mm or 120 (to use for development).
• 1 already processed set of negatives, as a backup.
• Old clothes that you do not mind being stained.

What you'll learn:

B&W Film Processing.

• A demonstration of whats in the darkroom and how to use it.
• What chemicals does what
• Using the timer
• Setting up the darkroom for film processing
• How to use Paterson Film Processing  tanks
• Loading film onto spirals
• The correct way to measure chemicals for film processing
• The best method for hand processing black and white films for optimal results
• Washing and drying your film
• Sleaving and storing your film for longevity

B&W Contact Printing.

• Judging your negatives
• How to use a darkroom enlarger
• Making contact sheets on RC paper
• Tutorial on different contrast grades and how these will effect your final print

B&W Printing.

• Making test strips to judge your contrast and exposure
• Printing several negatives to learn how to make a basic work print
• Learning the basic techniques of dodging and burning
• Creating several finished RC prints from negative to dried print
• Understanding the importance of proper development times, wash times and drying

At the completion of this workshop: 

• You will be able to rent our Private darkroom space for your own developing and hand printings sessions. 

All Images crediteded to Jade Smith @jadesm1th