Essential Skills & Knowledge:
• Darkroom Setup & Safety - Proper darkroom organization, chemical handling, and safety protocols for working in low-light conditions
• Film Development Process - Complete step-by-step workflow from exposed film to finished negatives, including proper timing, temperature control, and agitation techniques
• Chemistry Fundamentals - Understanding developer, stop bath, and fixer solutions - what they do, how to mix them, and proper storage methods
• Equipment & Tools - Hands-on experience with developing tanks, reels, thermometers, timers, and other essential processing equipment
• Loading Film - Techniques for loading 35mm or medium format film onto developing reels in complete darkness
• Processing Variables - How time, temperature, and agitation affect image quality and contrast
• Washing & Drying - Proper techniques for final wash cycles and safe film drying methods
• Troubleshooting - Common problems and how to avoid them, including uneven development, scratches, and chemical contamination
• Negative Evaluation - Reading and assessing your developed negatives for exposure and development quality
By the end of this workshop, you'll have the confidence and skills to process your own black and white film from start to finish, giving you complete creative control over your photographic process.
Limit 6 per workshop.
Essential Skills & Knowledge:
• Darkroom Setup & Safety - Proper darkroom organization, chemical handling, and safety protocols for working in low-light conditions
• Film Development Process - Complete step-by-step workflow from exposed film to finished negatives, including proper timing, temperature control, and agitation techniques
• Chemistry Fundamentals - Understanding developer, stop bath, and fixer solutions - what they do, how to mix them, and proper storage methods
• Equipment & Tools - Hands-on experience with developing tanks, reels, thermometers, timers, and other essential processing equipment
• Loading Film - Techniques for loading 35mm or medium format film onto developing reels in complete darkness
• Processing Variables - How time, temperature, and agitation affect image quality and contrast
• Washing & Drying - Proper techniques for final wash cycles and safe film drying methods
• Troubleshooting - Common problems and how to avoid them, including uneven development, scratches, and chemical contamination
• Negative Evaluation - Reading and assessing your developed negatives for exposure and development quality
By the end of this workshop, you'll have the confidence and skills to process your own black and white film from start to finish, giving you complete creative control over your photographic process.
Limit 6 per workshop.