Welcome to The Sheffield Darkroom - the city’s only purpose-built, publicly rentable darkrooms. A quiet haven for anyone who loves the slow craft of film photography and traditional printing.
Thank you for believing in the power of process and for being amongst the first to join our community.
Workshops
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4 Hour Assisted Darkroom Session
Perfect for those with some darkroom experience who’d like a little extra support as they get going. This 4-hour session includes access to Sheffield’s only publicly rentable darkroom, plus up to 2 hours of dedicated 1-to-1 assistance from a member of our team.
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Half Day Printing Workshop
Already got your own negatives and ready to bring them to life? This session is all about printing. Bring your black and white negatives and spend a half day in the darkroom learning how to enlarge and perfect your images under expert guidance. Whether you’ve never printed before or just want a refresher, we’ll walk you through each step and help you get the most out of your work.
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Half Day Photo & Processing Workshop
Experience the full analogue process in just a few hours — a perfect introduction to film photography or a hands-on refresher. You’ll shoot a roll of black and white film (camera and film provided if needed), process it in the darkroom and create your very own contact sheet to take home.