Darkroom Introduction – Process & Print B&W Film - 13th June 2026

£140.00

10am–3pm (30 minute lunch break)

Maximum 4 participants

Learn the essentials of traditional darkroom practice in this black and white darkroom workshop in Manchester, covering both film developing and photographic printing.

You’ll begin by developing a roll of black and white film that you have already shot, gaining a clear understanding of each stage of the process. After producing a contact sheet, you’ll select your favourite images to print.

Using a darkroom enlarger, you’ll create your own black and white prints, starting with focussing the engager, you will produce test strip(s) to establish exposure and then produce a series of finished prints on photographic paper.

Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided. Please bring your own lunch. Please wear old clothes.

All materials are included except film which you will have already shot.

10am–3pm (30 minute lunch break)

Maximum 4 participants

Learn the essentials of traditional darkroom practice in this black and white darkroom workshop in Manchester, covering both film developing and photographic printing.

You’ll begin by developing a roll of black and white film that you have already shot, gaining a clear understanding of each stage of the process. After producing a contact sheet, you’ll select your favourite images to print.

Using a darkroom enlarger, you’ll create your own black and white prints, starting with focussing the engager, you will produce test strip(s) to establish exposure and then produce a series of finished prints on photographic paper.

Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided. Please bring your own lunch. Please wear old clothes.

All materials are included except film which you will have already shot.