The Darkroom
The Bristol Folk House has a purpose-built wet-based photography facility, which is available to both darkroom members and general users. The darkroom also offers a programme of exciting traditional photography courses and workshops throughout the year.
MEMBERSHIP
Becoming a darkroom member grants you access to a creative photography space in the city centre. Members enjoy greater flexibility and benefits:
BOOKINGS
To become a member, book an induction or to book a darkroom session please ring 0117 926 2987 or email darkroom@bristolfolkhouse.co.uk
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Darkroom Facilities
- - 7 black and white enlargers 35mm/ medium/ large format.
- - Black and white film development facilities.
- - Print finishing facilities.
- - Technical support and all chemicals to enable you to process and print.
- NOTE: You will need to bring your own photographic paper.
- For a full equipment list please contact the Darkroom Manager.
Fees
- Session Fees
- - £5 an hour for Members.
- - £7 an hour for Non-Members.
- Membership Fees
- - £30 for 6 months
- - £40 for 12 months
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NOTE: We advise booking sessions in advance to ensure access to the equipment.
All darkroom users share the workspace and must use the enlarger they have booked. There is a £5 deposit payable upon booking. If you miss your session this fee is non-refundable.
As a user of the Darkroom facility, it is your responsibility to:
- Attend a short free induction before using the darkroom facility.
- Read and familiarise yourself with the induction booklet, health and safety, fire evacuation, and our policies and procedures.
- Ensure you have sufficient darkroom experience to use the space without assistance or supervision.
- Understand that no individual aged 18 and under can be allowed access to the darkroom facility.
- Understand that all attendees must have had an induction and paid for the session.
- Adhere to our no food policy in the darkroom.
- Ensure you provide your own paper and negative files during your booked sessions.
- Leave the darkroom clean and tidy for the next booking.
- Return the keys and any lenses back to reception.
Our responsibility is to:
- Provide a free induction 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 to 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.