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C-41 film developing workshop

C-41 film developing workshop

Regular price £85.00
Regular price Sale price £85.00
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Film Included

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 C-41 colour negative 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

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 a unique booking link in your confirmation email. This link allows you to select an appointment to attend your workshop. Share this link with the recipient, or book a suitable timeslot for them.

 

Step 3: 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. 

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This workshop provides everything you need to explore the art of hand developing your C-41 colour negative 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 colour film photography.

Roll of film included

You will receive a roll of film to shoot before your workshop date, and all chemistry and consumables are provided during the workshop. Any additional rolls of film purchased alongside the workshop can be developed and scanned for no additional cost!

*we suggest no more than 5 rolls per session due to time constraints

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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.

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