Filmriss x Stattlab Darkroom Workshop
Schedule
Sat Apr 11 2026 at 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
UTC+02:00Location
Ackerstraße 116A | Berlin, BE
About this Event
(EN)
Spend a full day in the darkroom and experience the complete analog black & white workflow, from developing your own film to learn to enlarge your negatives into positive B&W photographs.
This workshop is perfect for beginners as well as photographers with some prior darkroom experience who want to deepen their understanding of printing techniques.
Language for the Workshop: English
11:00 – Welcome & Introduction
We begin the day with coffee and a relaxed introduction:
- Getting to know each other
- Basic theory of black & white film development
- Overview of chemicals, equipment, and safety
- Explanation of the full day’s process
11:45 – Film Development (Hands-on)
- Develop one or two black & white films together
- Step-by-step guidance through the entire process
- Working with tanks, chemistry, timing, and temperature
- Practical tips and common troubleshooting
13:00 – Drying Time & Lunch Break
- Hang the freshly developed negatives in the drying cabinet
- Take a moment to admire the beautiful results
- Lunch break outside the lab (not included in ticket price)
14:30 – Cutting & Archiving
After returning from lunch:
- The films are dry and ready to handle
- Cutting the negatives
- Sleeving them in archival sheets
- Best practices for organizing and storing your archive
15:15 – Making a Contact Sheet
- Print a contact sheet from your freshly developed roll
- Learn how to expose contact sheets properly
- How to read and evaluate your negatives
- Select images for enlargement
16:00 – Darkroom Printing
- Introduction to enlarger setup
- Exposure and development of your first print
- Start with single contrast (classic) printing technique
If time and concentration allow, we will also explore:
Split Grade Printing (Advanced Technique)
- How to control contrast using multiple exposures
- Practical demonstration and guided application
Wrap-up (around 19:00)
We close the workshop with:
- Reviewing your print
- Final Q&A
- Tips for continuing your darkroom practice
After the workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for membership at Stattlab and gain access to the darkroom to continue printing independently.
What’s Included
- Full use of the darkroom and equipment
- All chemistry for film development and printing
- Printing paper: Ilford Multigrade V Pearl 13×18 cm
- Personal guidance throughout the entire day
Please note that tickets are non-refundable. We appreciate your understanding, as workshop spots are limited and reserved per participant.
Where is it happening?
Ackerstraße 116A, Ackerstraße 116A, Berlin, GermanyEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
EUR 98.00 to EUR 140.00
