What will I learn?

• How to set up a Darkroom, equipment, chemicals and workspace.
• How to process your Black and White Film
• 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.

“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

Showcasing Creative Photography from our courses

To mark the creative success and share the enjoyment of the learning experience, a selection of photographic work from course participants will be displayed on Photo Museum Ireland’s recently launched Flickr platform.

By taking part in our workshops you are invited to participate with one image from your workshop experience. We will email you after the workshop with an image request. You can view the album at any time to see recent participants’ work.