Darkroom Workshop: Developing Black and White Film

In this workshop you will learn a key step in analog photography: developing your black and white negative film.

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 prepare chemicals, determine development times, and develop your film cleanly and safely. For everyone who finally wants to stop sending their films to a lab and develop them themselves at home.

Topics & Content:

Introduction to the darkroom

Film preparation & working in the dark

Winding onto the spiral

Developer, stop bath, fixer: Mixtures & order

Development times determine

Watering & wetting agent

Drying & handling after development

Avoid mistakes: scratches, light exposure, stains

Duration:

approximately 2.5–3 hours

Number of participants:

1-2 people

Requirements:

No prior knowledge required.

→ An exposed black and white film (35 mm or 120) is required.

Appointments will be arranged individually.