3 Day Darkroom Summer Camp
About this Event
Ever wondered what it’s like to paint with light, create one-of-a-kind prints without a camera, or make gallery-quality photographs in a darkroom? This 3-day summer camp at Dako Darkroom is your chance to dive into the depth and range of analog photography, whether you’re a complete beginner, a curious artist, or a seasoned photographer looking to refine your craft.
In these intimate sessions (maximum 4 participants), we’ll explore the possibilities of darkroom photography, from photograms and chemigrams to advanced printing techniques and eco-friendly practices. Each day is designed to be hands-on, experimental, and deeply personal, giving you the space to explore, learn, and create.
We’re not just focused on the final prints, we’re here to celebrate the process. Whether that’s experimenting with light and chemistry, refining your printing skills, or discovering how to make your darkroom practice more sustainable, this workshop is about the joy of making.
Each day will begin from 10am till 4pm with a lunch break, however lunch will not be provided.
Head over to https://www.dakodarkroom.com/workshops#SUMMERCAMP to learn more and see more deals!
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
20 August - Day 1 - Darkroom Basics
Host: Dako Darkroom
Info: Morning: Learn how to develop your black-and-white film. We’ll cover the basics to give you the skills to process your own film.
Afternoon: Step into the darkroom to learn the basics of printing. Develop and enlarge negatives to make your first silver gelatin prints.
Bring an undeveloped B&W film roll for the morning session.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
21 August - Day 2 - Advanced Printing Techniques
Host: Dako Darkroom
Info: Morning: Focus on advanced printing techniques such as dodging and burning, split-grading, and understanding how to achieve perfect prints. We’ll also enlarge images to bigger print sizes.
Afternoon: Continue refining your skills in the darkroom, putting your new techniques into practice.
Enjoy the whole day just pure printing!
🕑: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
22 August - Day 3 - Site Specific Darkroom Practices
Host: Dako Darkroom
Info: Morning: Dive into sustainable darkroom practices and discover how to create your own plant-based developers. We’ll explore the possibilities of plants like mint, nettle, and other natural alternatives to traditional chemicals, and test their effectiveness in developing film.
Afternoon: Put your new knowledge into practice by using your homemade plant-based developer to create prints in the darkroom.
Learn how to work with the landscape and reduce your environmental impact
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 152.38 to GBP 412.40
