The Darkroom
The Bristol Folk House has a purpose-built wet-based photography facility, which is available to darkroom members. The darkroom also offers a programme of exciting traditional photography courses and workshops throughout the year (Due to Covid-19 these are currently not running, please check back with us in the new year).
MEMBERSHIP
In order to use our darkroom you must have had an induction, which then automatically puts you on to our members list. To continue using our space you will need to renew your membership yearly.
BOOKINGS
To book an induction and become a member 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.
- We do have a small supply of photographic paper which can be purchased at the time of your booking, we also have a supply of negative sleeves for 35mm & 120mm.
- For a full equipment list please contact the Darkroom Manager.
Fees
- Induction fees
- - £5 per person
- Session Fees
- - £6 an hour for Members
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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.
As a user of the Darkroom facility, it is your responsibility to:
- Attend an 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 an 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.