Colour darkroom printing workshop
Explore RA4 hand printing the easy way. We provide everything you need to discover the art of printing colour negatives, including enough paper and chemistry to print multiple images.
Black & white darkroom printing workshop
Bring your images to life in our black & white printing workshop. We provide everything you need to explore the art of B&W darkroom printing, including enough paper and chemistry to print multiple images.
Introduction to film photography
Start your journey with analogue photography the right way with our introduction to film photography. The perfect workshop for those with an unused camera inherited or thrifted long ago. We help film test your camera and answer any question you have.
Darkroom Location
Hosted within Pollard Yard, on the outskirts of Manchester city centre, our community darkroom is a mere 2-minute stroll from the Holt Town tram stop, and a leisurely walk from the scenic Ancoats marina.
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.
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.