1-to-1 Basic Darkroom Printing Workshop Berlin

1&1 Basic Darkroom Printing Workshop Berlin is a private 4-hour session designed for photographers who want to experience the magic of analog darkroom printing. In this 1&1 Basic Darkroom Printing Workshop Berlin, you will learn the traditional process of creating black and white prints from film negatives using professional darkroom equipment.

Working side by side with an experienced printer, you will discover how light, chemistry, and photographic paper interact to transform a negative into a finished silver gelatin print. The 1&1 Basic Darkroom Printing Workshop Berlin is structured for beginners but also ideal for film photographers who want to deepen their understanding of analog printing.

By the end of the session, you will have produced your own contact sheet, several test strips, and at least one final print created entirely by hand.

What You Learn in the 1&1 Basic Darkroom Printing Workshop Berlin

During the 1&1 Basic Darkroom Printing Workshop Berlin, you will explore the complete workflow of black and white darkroom printing. The workshop is hands-on and guided step by step, allowing you to learn at a comfortable pace while developing real prints.

Topics covered include:

✔ Safe and confident work inside the darkroom

✔ Creating contact sheets from your negatives

✔ Making test strips to determine exposure

✔ Using contrast filters to control image tone

✔ Dodging and burning techniques for creative control

✔ Enlarging and printing on silver gelatin paper

✔ Understanding paper types and chemistry timing

✔ Evaluating print quality and improving results

✔ Proper washing and drying for archival prints

This 1&1 Basic Darkroom Printing Workshop Berlin focuses on practical learning, giving you the confidence to continue printing independently.

What’s Included

• Private 4-hour session (1 participant)

• All chemistry and darkroom materials

• 1 contact sheet and multiple test strips

• 1 final silver gelatin print (13×18 cm or 18×24 cm)

• Protective equipment and darkroom introduction

• Personalized guidance during the session

Participants only need to bring a developed black and white film. If you don’t have one ready, you can shoot and develop a roll with us beforehand.

Who This Workshop Is For

The 1&1 Basic Darkroom Printing Workshop Berlin is ideal for:

• Beginners curious about analog photography

• Film photographers who want to print their own images

• Artists exploring tactile photographic processes

• Anyone interested in traditional darkroom techniques

The workshop is designed to create a calm learning environment where participants can slow down and experience photography in a more tactile way.

Location

📍 Berlin Photo Studio

Nazarethkirchstraße 41

13347 Berlin

🧪 Fully equipped black and white darkroom

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