Black & white darkroom printing workshop

Explore the full process of creating prints from your black & white negatives in our darkroom printing workshop. Learn how to make test strips, adjust contrast, and refine exposure to craft expressive, well-balanced prints. All paper, chemistry, and equipment are provided, so you can focus on the creative process from first test to finished print.

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RA-4 colour darkroom printing workshop

Discover the craft of colour darkroom printing in our RA-4 workshop. You’ll learn how to make colour prints from your negatives, adjusting filtration and exposure to achieve balanced tones and vibrant results. All materials and chemistry are provided, giving you everything you need to explore colour printing from start to finish.

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Darkroom Location

Hosted within SeeSaw, our community darkroom sits right at the heart of Manchester city centre. It’s a short walk from either Oxford Road or Manchester Piccadilly train station, making it simple to reach and easy to fit into a day of creating, experimenting, and printing.

Join our community

Join a thriving community of passionate photographers from Manchester's creative scene. Our darkroom isn't just a facility; it's a collaborative space where ideas flow, skills are honed, and supportive friendships are forged.

Membership is free, and we invite analogue photographers of all skill levels to apply.

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Still have questions?

If you have any questions about our workshops, membership scheme or the facilities available in our community darkroom, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

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