Darkroom Workshop: Developing Color Film

In this workshop you will learn a key step in analog photography: developing your color film (C-41).

We focus entirely on the practical process — from opening the cartridge in complete darkness to the finished, drying negative strip.

You'll learn how to mix chemicals and develop your film cleanly and safely. For everyone who finally wants to develop their films themselves at home instead of sending them to a lab.

Topics & Content:

Introduction to the darkroom

Film preparation & working in the dark

Winding onto the spiral

Developer, stop bath, Blix: Mixtures & order

Development times determined

Watering & wetting agent

Drying & handling after development

Avoid mistakes: scratches, light exposure, stains

Duration:

approximately 3.5 hours

Number of participants:

1-2 people

Requirements:

Prior knowledge is not absolutely necessary, but it is helpful to have developed a black and white film yourself before.

→ An exposed color film (35 mm or 120) is required

Appointments will be arranged individually.