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Darkroom Innovation
November

B&W Film / 5 Weeks / Intermediate

Bring your negatives and dive into an array of amazing darkroom printing techniques that will blow your mind! Crank your creativity up to 11 and transform your B&W prints into works of modernist art, as we take you on an epic analog journey of discovery into the possibilities of the darkroom.

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Film / Darkroom

Camerability
November

B&W Film / 5 Weeks / All Levels

Take full control of your analog photography with this Film and Darkroom class. A fresh look at creatively using camera aperture and shutter speed to shoot better, more powerful shots and make glowing back and white prints in our brilliant darkrooms.

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Film / Darkroom

Crystal Magic
December 6th

Saturday Workshop

Step into a winter wonderland of chemical cameraless creativity with this brand new class. We'll show you how to make fantastic crystalline structures straight onto film and then reproduce the gorgeous, intricate patterns as black and white photo prints. Just like snowflakes, each image will be unique!

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ALT PROCESS

Into the Dark
January 10 + 11, 2026

Weekend Workshop

Our acclaimed black & white film and darkroom foundation workshop is back! Learn how to shoot with a film camera, process your negatives perfectly and make beautiful prints in our awesome darkroom.

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Film / Darkroom

LA Noir
January

B&W Film / 7 Weeks / All Levels

Whether it's after dark, pre-dawn, or in the twilight, Los Angeles has so much to offer the imaginative film photographer looking into the shadows. Whether employing flash, long exposure, or push-processing film, we have an array of shooting and darkroom approaches to help you tell your own moody LA story.

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Film / Darkroom

Film Forever
January

B&W Film / 5 Weeks / All Levels

Our ever popular film and darkroom class returns for 2026. Open to all levels from beginner to professional, this class is the essential gateway to the joys of shooting black and white film.

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Film / Darkroom

Advanced Photograms
January / Online Class

Analog / 4 Zoom Sessions / All Levels

You don't need a camera or a darkroom to create unique and intricate black and white prints in this brand new class. Explore the endless creative possibilities of light and shadow at home, with no special equipment or materials.

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Alt Process

Color Film Forever
January 24 + 25

Weekend Workshop

Step into our new color darkroom and take the complete film journey with us. See, shoot and process in color, then make vibrant prints by hand from your negatives. You'll never want to scan again!

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Film / Darkroom

Mural Printing
January 31 + February 1

Weekend Workshop

Bigger is better! Join us for a unique workshop where you can learn how to supersize your black and white prints. Push the envelope and create amazing black and white enlargements on beautiful photographic paper.

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Film / Darkroom

Advanced Liquid Lumens
February / Online Class

Analog / 4 Zoom Sessions / All Levels

Explore the possibilities of the lumen printing process and create the most vibrant color images from the least likely materials. No professional environment is necessary and only the most basic of photographic materials are required in this fascinating cameraless class.

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Alt Process

An Eye for Film
February

B&W Film / 6 Weeks / All Levels

A masterclass in black and white composition, this is the course you need to refine your vision and make your photographs speak volumes. Aimed at all levels of experience, we'll introduce you to better, clearer ways to express yourself behind the lens, on film, and in our fully equipped darkroom.

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Film / Darkroom

Darkroom Foundation
One on One

B&W Film Photography / All Levels

Immerse yourself in the craft and magic of black and white film photography in our state of the art darkroom. Process your own films, then make beautiful black and white prints in the classic manner.

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ONE ON ONE

Color Darkroom
One on One

Color Film Photography / All Levels

Process color film and make vibrant full color analog prints from your negatives on our beautiful color enlargers.
Choose from 1 or 2-day One on One Workshops to print from your existing color negatives, or get the full introduction package to include processing and contact prints.

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ONE ON ONE

Photography Tutorials
One on One

B&W Film and Digital / All Levels

Whatever aspect of B&W film or digital photography you’re interested in, we’ve got a one on one workshop for you. Whether it’s Advanced Darkroom, Alternative Processes, Large Format, Building a Portfolio, Studio or Portrait.

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global

Online Study +
One on One Mentorship

Jump into the resurgent world of film and alternative processes with our online study program. Whatever your level of experience, our world-renowned One on One classes and workshops will enliven your photographic journey and are accessible from anywhere.

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Darkroom Rental
Develop Yourself

Come to the Dark Side

Process film, or print from your negatives in our beautiful 500sq ft darkroom, now available to rent. Fully equipped with all you need to indulge your passion for B&W film photography. A super clean, laid back atmosphere allows you to relax concentrate, and focus on your work.

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Film / Darkroom

Gift Certificates
Give the Gift of Light  

Step Into the Light

Treat a friend, loved one, or even yourself to a photography class, workshop, or one-on-one tutorial. With no expiry date, it's the perfect gift for anyone who loves photography, and wants to learn more.

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teens

Darkroom Tutorials

Black and White Film Photography

Discover the Magic of Analog Film!
Our Teen Darkroom Program is your chance to master this creative and fun art form. Open to students from 6th-12th grade, learn how to shoot, develop and print from your own negatives in our state-of-the-art darkroom.

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labNotes

Darkroom Study Guides

Downloadable Resources

Be part of our groundbreaking darkroom and alternative processes program from anywhere! Our LabNotes series distill our best-known darkroom techniques into easy to follow step-by-step guides. Each topic is explained and fully illustrated with original photography.

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