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Black & white film developing workshop

Black & white film developing workshop

£75.00
£75.00
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Film included

Bring a friend and you both receive 20% off!

Workshop dates

Your order confirmation will include a unique booking link, which you can use to book a timeslot that suits you. Evening and weekend slots over the next month are available. For any bookings beyond the next month, please get in touch with us directly. 

  • A roll of 35mm or 120 black & white film to be shot before attending the workshop.
  • High-res scans and fully archived negatives.
  • Full staff support during the entire process of retrieving, and processing your roll of film.

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 traveling by car.

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

M40 7QX

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.

Gifting

Colour film developing can seem complicated from the outside, but it doesn’t have to be. Our new C41 film developing gift box is designed to make it approachable and enjoyable — combining tools, materials, and guidance in one place. It’s an ideal starting point for beginners or anyone looking for a creative, tactile project to dive into.

 

    This workshop can be purchased as part of a bundle, which groups multiple lessons into a single package. Bundled workshops offer a more in-depth learning experience spread over multiple dates and provide better value compared to booking each one separately.

    Introduction to film photography bundle
    This workshop bundle introduces you to black & white film photography and developing. You'll learn how to shoot on film then return to develop it by hand - and ideal way for absolute beginners to explore the full process, from camera to negatives.
    More info

    Introduction to black & white darkroom bundle
    This workshop bundle offers a hands-on introduction to the full black & white process - from developing your own film then returning to printing your images in the darkroom. It's an ideal starting point for beginners.
    More info
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This workshop provides everything you need to explore the art of hand developing your black & white film.

You receive a roll of 35mm film to shoot at your own pace before returning to our community darkroom where our experienced staff will guide you through the entire film development process.

At the end of the workshop, you'll not only leave with newfound skills, collection of developed negatives and high-res scans, but also with a deeper appreciation for the art and heritage of black & white film photography.

Roll of film included

We send out a roll of film to shoot before your workshop date, and all chemistry and consumables are provided during the workshop.

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Available as a gift box

Colour film developing can seem complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Our new C41 gift box makes it approachable and enjoyable — combining tools, materials, and guidance in one place. It’s perfect for beginners or anyone seeking a hands-on creative project.

More info

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.