When & Where

Quick Facts

  • Availability Yes
  • Tutor Manon Droz
  • Course Code C24PGYC03A
  • Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

If you are interested in printing photos from a black and white film this short workshop is just for you. The sessions will take place in our well-equipped b/w darkroom and will cover to the fundamentals of black and white printing. As this course is for mixed level students you will be able to work at your own pace. You will build on the printing skills according to your level and produce b/w prints. The course will include topics such as photograms, test strips, contact sheets, printing on multi contrast resin-coated paper using filters. As the course covers printing photographs from already processed film, participants should bring b/w negatives that they can use. In case that you wish to process your black and white film independently, you could do so, but not in the first session.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Produce well-exposed b/w prints
  • Use filters to achieve the desirable contrast in your prints
  • Review and decide on the correct exposure time, and filter to produce b/w prints
  • Review prints for further development

Cost

  • Full fee
    £90
  • Concession fee
    £90
  • Class format and activities

    This is a hands-on course and will be delivered in our well-equipped B&W darkroom in Chelsea Centre. You will learn actively and will practice the demonstrated skills during the sessions with continuous support by the tutor

    Entry requirements

    The course is suitable for beginners, and those who have had experience in B&W printing

    What you need to know before you enrol

    If you have a passion for B&W Darkroom printing this workshop is just for you as you will develop printing skills at your own pace

    What you can do next

    You will need to have your own B&W negatives to use. You will also need B&W paper to print, however you could purchase that in in the darkroom on the first day of the course