Darkroom Small Group Lessons
Develop your analogue practice
Darkroom Lessons are small-group sessions for 4–6 participants, offering a focused introduction to black-and-white printing. Each 3-hour session provides guided instruction, hands-on making, and time to work independently within a supportive studio environment.
Price: NZ$ 95 per participant
About the Sessions
Designed for photographers at a similar stage of practice, these lessons emphasise clarity, process, and material understanding. Participants learn foundational darkroom techniques through demonstration and supervised printing.
What You Will Learn
Preparing the darkroom and working safely
Understanding negatives and print potential
Exposure testing, contrast control, and tonal decisions
Dodging, burning, and refining a print
Producing contact sheets
Archival washing and finishing
Who It’s For
These sessions suit photographers seeking a structured introduction to analogue printing, or those returning to darkroom work after time away. No prior experience is required.
Session Details
Duration: 3 hours
Group size: 4–6 participants
Chemistry is provided. Participants are to bring their own paper.
NZ$ 95 per participant
What to Bring:
Black-and-white negatives (35mm, 120, or sheet film).
Black and white silver gelatin paper. This can be purchased in Hamilton or Auckland or online and we may have some extra for sale in the studio.
A sample negative can be provided if needed.
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Halide Studios.All Rights Reserved.