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Introduction to film photography course

Introduction to film photography course

£90.00
£90.00
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Sessions

1x Introduction to Film Photography (2 rolls of film included)
1x Film developing workshop (all chemistry and scanning included)

Bring a friend and you both receive 20% off!

Workshop dates

After purchasing, you will schedule each workshop date using our booking calendar. We offer evening and weekend time slots for your convenience.

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. We have on-site parking available for guests, and welcome drop-in visitors every Saturday 11am-5pm.

Unit 61, Pollard Yard, 
15 Pollard Street East,
Manchester

M40 7QX

Gifting

A darkroom workshop can be the perfect gift for someone with an interest in film photography. We've made the process as simple and flexible as possible to ensure both the buyer and the recipient have an enjoyable experience. 

 

Step 1: Select the workshop

Begin by choosing the workshop or course that best suits your recipient's interests and skill level. Decide whether you also want to attend the workshop - you'll benefit from a 20% discount for each additional attendee.

 

Step 2: Complete checkout

Once you've selected your workshop, proceed to checkout and complete your purchase. You will receive an order reference number in the format #N1234D which serves as confirmation of your booking and can be used to manage the next steps.

 

Step 3: Receive your welcome pack

We'll send you a welcome pack by post shortly after your purchase. This pack contains detailed instructions, and overview of the workshop, and everything your recipient needs to know to book and attend their session.

 

Step 4: Flexible scheduling for the recipient

The workshop time slot can be selected at any time after purchase using our booking calendar. We recommend gifting the welcome pack alone with the order reference number so your recipient can book a date and time that works best for them. There's no time limit between purchase and booking, allowing them to schedule at their convenience. 

 

Step 5: Enjoy the experience

The recipient will receive a reminder email 24 hours before the session. This ensures they won't miss out on their special gift. Our community darkroom can be found on the outskirts of Manchester city centre - location.


By following these steps, you can gift an experience that's as enjoyable to give as it is to receive. For any further queries, please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly. 

Group bookings

We run a small community darkroom and recommend any bookings of more than three people per session be booked via email. Contact us directly to discuss any small group bookings.

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Curious about film photography but not sure where to begin? This course brings together two essential workshops to help you master the basics. It’s the perfect introduction for anyone looking to learn how to shoot and develop film with confidence.

We begin with an introduction to film photography, where you’ll get familiar with analogue cameras, learning how to handle film, properly expose your shots, and compose interesting photographs. You’ll also get hands-on practice during the session with a roll of film we provide, allowing you to shoot as you learn. At the end of this workshop, we’ll give you another roll to shoot at your own pace, which you’ll bring back for the next session.

In the second workshop, you’ll take a deep dive into the magic of black & white film developing. Here, you’ll learn to process the two rolls you shot, working through each step of hand development, from loading film into the developing tank to mixing chemicals and completing the process for either 35mm or 120 film.

If you’re keen to explore beyond the basics, we offer additional sessions where you can experiment with more advanced techniques. Options such as pushing or pulling film, double exposure, or film souping are available, though sticking with standard developing is always a solid choice if you prefer to keep things simple.

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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.

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.