KIT FORM DARKROOM

Welcome to KIT FORM DARKROOM, a community-led, black & white DARKROOM in the Heart of Stokes Croft.

We are a shared, DIY photography darkroom with an experimental and sustainable soul. Whether you want to print with chemicals or discover alternative processes, our darkroom is the space for you. 

INDUCTIONS

Join us for an induction session, become a member and book your first session! 
KIT FORM DARKROOM is your space to print, experiment, and develop.

Darkroom induction sessions are £5 and run from 18.30 - 20.30 on the following dates:

  • Monday 8th June

  • Monday 15th June

Limited spaces! Please email kitformdarkroom@gmail.com to book your place.


WORKSHOPS

Making the most of our wonderful photography community, we run our own Darkroom workshops and also collaborate with Negative Thinking who have made a special programme of workshops for us to launch our DARKROOM. Please check out both listings below, book your place or contact kitformdarkroom@gmail.com with any questions.


KIT FORM DARKROOM Workshops

1. Basic Principles:
Film Processing Workshop
 

Come and develop your black and white films at this workshop and leave with a beautiful set of negatives ready to print! Beginner Friendly with all equipment and chemistry provided.

KIT FORM DARKROOM
Sunday 7th June, 10:00 - 13:00
£30

2. Basic Principles:
Black & White Printing Workshop

With an introduction to equipment, chemistry and materials provided, come and develop your printing techniques and some magical black and white photographs. This is a beginner friendly workshop - but please do bring a small selection of black and white negatives to print from.

KIT FORM DARKROOM
Sunday 14th June 10:00 - 13:00
£30


Book your place for one (or both!) at kitformdarkroom@gmail.com

Negative Thinking Workshops
@ KIT FORM

Negative Thinking workshops at KIT FORM DARKROOM are fun and accessible, and have been designed to help those who are new to the darkroom to develop the skills they need to make glorious hand made photographs in a variety of beginner-friendly methods.

Our expert tutors are members of the Negative Thinking community, and will guide you through your chosen workshop with care, supporting you at every stage of the learning process.
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Plant-Based Developers‍ ‍
Saturday 13th June

Cyanotypes‍ ‍
Saturday 20th June

First Steps - Film Processing‍ ‍
Sunday 12th July

First Steps - Printing‍ ‍
Sunday 26th July

These workshops take place at KIT FORM DARKROOM, Jamaica Street, Stokes Croft. ‍