THE DARKROOM: 

OUR OLD BASEMENT DARKROOM IS OPEN! 


 

BOOKINGS

We are now taking individual bookings. We require everyone to have done an induction before using the space alone. This does not include tutition in how to print or develop films. We recommend you book one of our courses or workshops before you get inducted if you have never used a darkroom before. 

 

Please email sophie@bristolfolkhouse.co.uk to an induction

 

If you need to get in touch please ring:

0117 926 2987 or email Sophie@bristolfolkhouse.co.uk

 

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To listen to our dakroom manager, Sophie Sherwood  talking about the Folk House Darkroom and their environmentally concious photography practice on Is that Really Photography? podcast via this link.

Darkroom Facilities

  • - 5 black and white enlargers for 35mm and 120mm film
  • - Black and white film development facilities.
  • - Print drying facilities.
  • - Technical support and all chemicals to enable you to process and print.

Fees

  • £7.50 per hour per person (includes chemicals)
  • Please bring your own photographic darkroom paper to use.
Darkroom terms and conditions

As a user of the Darkroom facility, it is your responsibility to:

  • Understand that no individual aged 18 and under can be allowed access to the darkroom facility.
  • Adhere to our no food policy in the darkroom.
  • Leave the darkroom clean and tidy.

Our responsibility is to:

  • Provide an introduction to all new users, which gives a full run-through of all available equipment, our policies, procedures, health, and safety.
  • Provide black and white film chemicals to enable users of the darkroom facility to process their films and produce black and white prints.
  • Provide all the equipment you need, to enable your darkroom session to be productive.
  • Maintain all equipment in the darkroom for use.
  • Inform you of any changes to these terms and conditions promptly.

Please refer to our general terms and conditions for more details.

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