Basic Black and White Film Development

When

10 AM – 12:30 PM
Saturday, September 12 2026
6 – 8:30 PM
Tuesday, September 29 2026
10 AM – 12:30 PM
Saturday, October 24 2026
6 – 8:30 PM
Thursday, October 29 2026
11 AM – 1:30 PM
Saturday, November 7 2026

Format

In-Person

Cost

$50

Class number

49597 Sep 12, 2026
49595 Sep 29, 2026
49598 Oct 24, 2026
49596 Oct 29, 2026
49599 Nov 7, 2026

Fall 2026 registration opens:
August 15th, 10 AM

Priority registration for scholarship recipients:
August 12th, 10 AM

Course description

Learn the basics of black and white film development! In this quick workshop students will be taught how to properly process their black and white film (35mm and/or 120 formats) There are no prerequisites and beginners are encouraged to sign-up. No class time will be spent in the printing darkroom, and color film development will not be covered in this class. In order to participate in the workshop, students must provide their own roll of black and white film that has already been shot through a camera before the start of the workshop. Films such as Ilford HP5+ 400 or Kodak Tri-X 400 are recommended.

Requirements

Students must provide their own roll of black and white film that has already been shot through a camera before the start of the workshop. Photo Center Orientation is not required for this class, and after the film is developed, students will be given an orientation on the Photo Center by the teacher to allow for memberships or day passes

Good to know

Registration is handled by San Francisco Recreation & Parks. Search by the class number above if the Register button does not take you straight there.

Scholarships are available for most classes, with priority registration before general registration opens.

Questions? Email harveymilkphotocenter@sfgov.org or call (415) 554-9522.

Register for this class

Spots are limited and classes fill quickly once registration opens. Register through SF Recreation & Parks using the button below.

Need a hand with the fee? See our scholarship program.

New to the Photo Center?

Members and day-pass users take a one-hour Photo Center Orientation before using the darkroom and labs. Some classes count as your orientation; the requirements above will say so.

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