Darkroom Essentials & Processes
When
Thursdays, Sept 10 – Oct 15 2026
6 – 8:30 PM
Tuesdays, Oct 20 – Nov 24 2026
6 – 8:30 PM
Format
In-Person
Cost
$230
Class number
49602
Thursdays Sept 10 – Oct 15 2026
49601
Tuesdays, Oct 20 – Nov 24 2026
Fall 2026 registration opens: August 15th, 10 AM
Priority registration for scholarship recipients: August 12th, 10 AM
Course description
This introductory class covers all of the key basics in Black and White Darkroom printing: Film development, printing, and critique. Learn the essential steps and key processes to get you on your way to printing your images! Students will gain the techniques to grow in skill and confidence in film development and darkroom printing. The instructor will go over the needed materials in the first class. Students can optionally bring an assortment of existing negatives to class, if they already have them.
This class contains the same information as our Film Camera Basics and Basic Black and White Film Development one-day workshops, in that usage of film cameras will be addressed, and the second day of the class is dedicated to hand processing B&W film.
Requirements
Photo Center Orientation is not required for this class. Students are considered oriented for membership or day-pass purposes after the second week of the class.
Good to know
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.