Blackpool Community Darkroom: Film Development workshop (afternoon)

Learn how to develop your film with the help of our practitioners.

Join Blackpool Community Darkroom Collective to learn the basics of black and white film development in a friendly and welcoming environment of Blackpool Community Darkroom.

In a small group, our practitioners will guide you step by step through processing black and white film.
You will be taught how to load your film on to a spool in a dark bag, the importance of temperature and the mechanics and timings of chemical agitation.
With a focus on developing darkroom confidence and skills, you will leave the workshop with the knowledge of basic black and white film processing.

What do I need?

• You will need to bring a black and white film that you have shot previously.
• We will supply the chemicals, equipment and PPE required to develop the film, plus a negative sleeve for you to take home.
• Suitable old clothing is recommended as a staining developer is used.
• This workshop can be booked as part of an introductory series to darkroom practice, including a photo walk and print making, or as a stand alone unit.

This is a pay what you feel activity – suggested fee £5.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
Booking is essential.

Suitable for age 16yrs+

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ACCESS & VENUE
Access: If you have additional access needs (e.g. large print resources, BSL interpreter) Please let us know by emailing [email protected]

Important info: Please note that this session is upstairs. We’re inthe process of installing a lift, which should be ready by late February 2024.The darkroom is up a single flight of 14 steps then you go around the corner and there are two small steps. Once you’re upstairs there’s a loo. You shouldn’t need to come downstairs for anything until the end of the activity.

Getting here

• Tram to North Pier
• Bus: No 3,4 or 6 bus to Topping St. No 2, 2C, 3, 7, 7, 11, 14, 17, 18 or 20 to Church St (Stanley Buildings)
• Driving: The closest pay and display car parks are on East Topping St and Talbot Road multi storey. There is also parking at the nearby Sainsbury’s supermarket, please make sure that you check the terms before you use the car park. Free parking is available on most streets around the venue from 6pm, please make sure to check signage before leaving your car.