Open Lab Series: Intro to B&W Darkroom Printing

Join us for our Open Lab Series at The Darkroom Chicago inside Tuley Park Cultural Center, located near East 90th Street & South King Drive on Chicago’s South Side.

This series is designed for photographers, artists, and community members who want to learn or strengthen foundational analog photography skills in a supportive darkroom environment. Whether you are new to film or returning to the process, Open Lab is a space to build confidence, ask questions, and practice your craft.

Sessions may introduce foundational skills such as black-and-white printing, film development, color development, negative handling, contact sheets, enlarger use, and darkroom workflow.

What’s Included:

• Introductory support with the session’s featured process or skill
• A supportive environment to learn, practice, and ask questions

Please Bring:

• An developed roll of B&W film/negatives

Spots are limited to ensure quality access and support for all participants. Reserve your place and continue building your photography practice—one roll, one print, and one process at a time.