Beginner Workshop: First Black and White Print

In this workshop you will immerse yourself in the magic of the darkroom.

You will learn how to create a finished black and white print on photographic paper from a developed negative – entirely without a computer, scanner or screen.

Step by step we'll show you how to work with enlargers, contrast filters, exposure times and chemicals until your first photo slowly becomes visible in the developer bath – a moment you'll never forget.

Contents:

Introduction to the darkroom and its equipment

Safety, Light, Temperature & Chemicals

Inserting and focusing the negative in the enlarger

Exposure & Test Strips

Working with gradation filters (contrast control)

Developing, stop bath, fixing & washing the paper

Drying & Archiving

Tips for later independent work at home

Duration:

approximately 4 hours

Number of participants:

1-2 people

Requirements:

Basic knowledge of film development is helpful, but not required. Participants should bring their own developed black and white negatives (35mm or 120).

The price includes all chemicals, paper and materials.

Appointments will be arranged individually.