Intro to Darkroom Class

Option 1: One Day
March 22, 2025, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Option 2: Two Day
March 3 and 10, 2025, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Franklin Foto
8953 N Lombard St
Portland, OR 97203
Wednesday – Sunday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
https://www.franklinfoto.org/

$130.00

Our “Intro to Darkroom” workshop is a hands-on class designed for those who are new to the world of film photography and want to learn the fundamentals of black and white film processing.

You’ll be guided through the entire process of developing your own film negatives using traditional darkroom techniques. From loading your film into a developing tank to working with chemicals, you’ll gain confidence in transforming your exposed film into negatives ready for printing.

The workshop also covers the essentials of photo enlarging. You’ll learn how to use a professional-grade photo enlarger to transfer your developed negatives onto photographic paper. This step will introduce you to the artistry of creating prints, where you’ll experiment with exposure times, contrast filters, and cropping to achieve the desired look in your final image.

The workshop provides 1 roll of film, and 10 sheets of photographic paper for developing and printing during class time. The workshop also includes 3 additional weeks of membership so you can continue to come in and develop more film and make more prints.

View more information and sign up for classes at our website, https://www.franklinfoto.org/