Note: this workshop is for just a small number of people (max. 5 people; 4 students and a tutor) but we will struggle to keep social distance at all times as it's a practical workshop. The darkroom is well-ventilated, and we have a second, smaller darkroom that can be used if needed. Please see the Conditions and Payment page for more information.
All Photocourse NZ tutors are double-vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19.

Black & white photography: camera, film & darkroom weekend workshop

Running autumn & winter 2023
Please book your place now, as this workshop is limited to 4 people.
You will need to pay a deposit to confirm your place (details below).
This workshop will be run by John Williams
We also offer a short course on this, over 4 Monday evenings
Overview
Most people taking up photography this century will have started out on a digital camera. Marvellous tools that they are, there remains a great attraction to doing things the old way - silver-based analogue photography.

This workshop will uncover the mysteries of the darkroom, and you will find it's relatively simple to get started and add a new dimension to your photography. Anyone wanting to give their photography a lift should try shooting black & white film and experience developing and printing it themselves, by hand.

If you haven't used a darkroom for a few years, or decades, this workshop will provide you with a good brush-up on techniques. It is also suitable for those teaching photography as an art subject and wanting practical darkroom skills and an understanding of how the process works, and to pass on the knowledge.
Day 1
10.30 - Coffee, introductions, camera handling
11.30 - go out shooting a roll of film
12.30 - meet back at Photospace - lunch
1.00 - developing film
3.00 - afternoon tea
3.30 - proof sheet & printing demo
4.30 - finish.

Day 2
10-30-4.30 - Making proof sheets, editing, printing enlargements.

Note: lunch is not provided. James will make you coffee on the Saturday and we'll have a tea kettle & biscuits available the rest of the time.

Film and darkroom materials are provided. If you need to borrow a film camera, or plan on shooting 120 film (rather than 35mm) please let us know in advance.

Workshop fee: $360.00 including GST
- A deposit of $100.00 will be required to confirm your place.
- Limit: 4 students.
- Materials are covered by the course fee.
- 35mm film cameras are available to borrow for Saturday if needed.
- Please see Conditions & payment information before paying your deposit for the course.

Please email James Gilberd now to register your interest. Places on this workshop are very limited. Contact us.
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