ANALOGUE DARKROOM WORKSHOPS/

Discover the magic of traditional black & white photography

The Hague | 18 January – 25 March 2027

Experience the magic of making your own black-and-white photographs in a traditional darkroom.

In my 40 m² darkroom, you can learn to develop film and make your own photographic prints using traditional analogue techniques.

With four fully equipped, partitioned workstations and Durst 601 and 605 enlargers, there is plenty of room to experiment and learn in a relaxed, personal setting.

Workshops are taught in English, in small groups of 2–4 participants. All sessions take place on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 7:00 to 9:30 pm. (no workshops between 22 and 26 February)

1. LEARN TO MAKE BLACK & WHITE PRINTS

€55 per person | 2.5 hours

Discover how to transform your negatives into beautiful black-and-white prints.

During this hands-on workshop, you will learn:

• How to use a photographic enlarger.
• How to focus and expose your image.
• How to make test strips and determine exposure times.
• How to develop, stop and fix your photographic prints.

All necessary chemicals and photographic paper are included.

No previous darkroom experience is required.

2. LEARN TO DEVELOP BLACK & WHITE FILM

€45 per person | 2.5 hours

Learn how to develop your own black-and-white film using traditional darkroom techniques.

During this workshop, you will learn:

• How to load film onto a developing reel.
• How to prepare and use photographic chemicals.
• How to develop, stop and fix your film.
• How to wash and dry your negatives.

Please bring your own exposed black-and-white film. T-max 400 iso/ asa

All necessary chemicals and equipment are provided.

3. OPEN DARKROOM – INDEPENDENT PRINTING

€80 for 4 evenings | €35 for a single evening

Already know how to make black-and-white prints? Come and work on your own photographs in a fully equipped darkroom.

You will have access to your own enlarger and workstation. Work independently at your own pace, with help and technical guidance available when needed.

Previous darkroom printing experience is required.

Photographic paper is available at €0.50–€2 per sheet. Chemicals are included.

THE DARKROOM

All enlargers are set up for 35mm negatives. Would you like to print medium format (6×6) or larger negatives? Please let me know in advance so I can prepare the appropriate enlarger.

There is also a table with free darkroom supplies and a selection of second-hand photographic equipment for sale.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Dates: 18 January – 25 March 2027 (no workshops between 22 and 26 Februari)
Days: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings
Time: 7:00–9:30 pm
Location: Centre of The Hague, Wagenstraat, The Netherlands
Language: English
Group size: Minimum 2, maximum 4 participants.

All workshops are organised on request. Choose your preferred evening and get in touch to arrange a session. Workshops will be confirmed once a minimum of two participants have registered.

BOOK YOUR DARKROOM EXPERIENCE

Interested in learning traditional black-and-white photography or returning to the magic of the darkroom?

Send me an email with the workshop you are interested in and your preferred dates.

Come and experience the art of analogue photography!