Introduction to 35mm SLR Film Photography and Darkroom Printing
Have you ever wanted to learn film photography and darkroom printing?
Well this is the perfect course for you, over two Saturdays you will dive into this fascinating world of film photography and darkroom printing and learn new skills that will improve your way of seeing.
We are delighted to offer this new course with experienced analogue photographer and master printer Eduardo Vargas.
“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!”
Photographer’s Darkroom at Photo Museum Ireland
What will I learn?
These hands on workshops are split into three educational modules, The Camera, The Negative & The Print.
October 21st, 11am - 3pm
Workshop one - The Camera
Learn how to
Hold your camera
Load your 35mm film into your camera and use your manual settings to make a photograph
Read your light meter, setup your camera for the correct exposure in all daylight conditions
Understand what film speeds are and how to choose them
Understand your lenses and focal lengths,
Get familiar with Fstops, shutter speeds, depth of field and composition
How to use a tripod
Camel Fair, by Edu Vargas
Setting up your enlarger
October 28th , 11am - 3pm
Workshop two - The Negative & The Print
Learn how to
Set up the different areas of a darkroom, best practices for effective print making
Process your own roll of film and produce the perfect negative
Set up an enlarger and prepare to make your first contact sheet
Understand the difference in photographic papers and learn which one to choose
Understand the chemistry involved, watch your images come alive!
How to make a working print and see your photographs potential
Work a print, learn some basic techniques to advance your photographic print
Fibre based photographic print by tutor Edu Vargas
“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!”
What we provide?
PDF of course notes.
Photo Museum Ireland. will provide all photographic 35mm film, photographic paper and chemicals
You will need to bring your own SLR camera but get in touch if you need any advice with this.
There is a max of 4 students places available for booking on this course, it’s the perfect class.
Lola, Photographic print by tutor Edu Vargas
Processing the photograph in the print chemicals
Photograph by Edu Vargas
Experiment with different photographic paper types
Photographic print by tutor Edu Vargas
Photographers Darkroom is available to hire
Tutor Eduardo Vargas
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?
This workshop is held over two consecutive Saturdays,
New dates Saturday July 20th & 27th 11am - 3pm, now booking
you must be available for both Saturdays.
How can I book a spot?
Where?
Photo Museum Ireland
Who is the tutor?
Eduardo Vargas
How many students?
4
How much?
€245 Individual rate
€221 Museum Members, Students, Unwaged, Artists & OAPs
What do I need to bring?
All photographic film and paper will be provided for you.
Please use your own SLR camera, if you need advice please email.
Do I need previous experience?
No experience necessary, this is an introduction to SLR camera, film photography and darkroom printing course.