Darkroom workshop (black and white printing)

This analog printing workshop led by Edu Vargas will give you an insight on the basics of Silver Gelatine printing. Eduardo will also explain how further workshops in toning and printing with Silver Gelatin paper can really make your negatives reach their full potential.

Setting up your enlarger

What will I learn?

How to set up a Darkroom, equipment, chemicals and workspace.
The correct use of photography enlargers for 35mm and 120mm negatives.
How to make a great contact sheet and look after your negatives.
How to make and read your test prints.
Learn how to use multi grade filters to get the best tonal range in your photographic print.
Learn burning and dodging techniques to enhance the light and shade in your photograph.
Make your final print and learn how to wash and dry our prints properly.

What we provide?

We will provide all chemicals and photographic paper needed for the duration of the workshop.

Mixing up the photography printing chemicals

“Edu is clearly a passionate analogue photography advocate! Knows his stuff and was all too happy to share past failures and successes from his own darkroom wizardry! Really went through everything with us and took time to spend some time with each of us in the class. Benefits of a small darkroom!”
— Brian F.

Photographer’s Darkroom at Photo Museum Ireland

“I had a brilliant day at Photo Museum Ireland’s workshop, I started the day with no previous printing experience at all, and I left feeling confident to use a darkroom by myself and excited to experiment further with printing. If you are wanting to “demystify” the darkroom and hone your skills in analogue processes, I would highly recommend the Photo Museum Ireland courses!”
— Susanna Dodd

Experiment with different photographic paper types

Print Dryer

Darkroom Double Exposure

Course Cancellation Policy

  • Full refunds will be given for courses cancelled in excess of 10 working days before course start date.*

  • Cancellations made 10 working days or less in advance will incur the full course fee.*

  • No refund will be made to students who fail to attend classes or who do not complete the course.

Course Transfers/Change of Date

Individuals may substitute participants prior to the start of the course without additional payment. Course transfer or change of date requires notification by phone (+35316714654) or e-mail (info@photmuseumireland.ie) received by Photo Museum Ireland more than 6 working days prior to the course commencement date.

Disclaimer: Photo Museum Ireland reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any course at any time. In the unlikely event of cancellation, fees will be refunded. Photo Museum Ireland also reserves the right to re-schedule the start dates of all courses and, if necessary, to vary the content. Except where expressly stated, all fees are non-refundable. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on the web-site, it may be subject to later alteration or amendment in the light of policy changes, course updates or other constraints.

 

When?

11am - 4pm - Ongoing, please phone to book a date that suits you.

How can I book a spot?

Please phone 01 6714654 with debit/credit card to book or drop into our shop and we will look after you.

Where?

Photo Museum Ireland

Who is the teacher?

Eduardo Vargas

How many participants?

4

How much?

€180 Individual rate

€160 Museum Members, Students, Unwaged, Artists & OAPs

What do I need to bring?

You will have to bring at least one processed roll of black and white film (e.g. Kodak TX, Ilford HP5 , Ilford FP4)

Do I need previous experience?

No

 

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