Intro to the Colour Darkroom Workshop

Make Your First Colour Darkroom Print

In this short workshop you'll learn how to make a true colour RA4 darkroom print from your own colour negative.

Working in Sequence's rare colour darkroom facility, you'll learn how to use a colour photographic enlarger, light and RA4 chemistry to create a full-colour photographic print by hand. You'll explore how exposure and colour balance work in the colour darkroom, and see how your negative is transformed into a physical print.

You'll leave with a unique, one-of-a-kind colour print, a new understanding of the RA4 darkroom process and, hopefully, a few new photography friends too.

We believe the darkroom should be an accessible, welcoming and collaborative space. Whether you're making your very first colour print or returning to analogue photography after many years, you'll be warmly welcomed at Sequence.

What to bring

• Your own developed colour negatives, 35mm,120 or 5x4

What's included

• RA4 photographic paper

• All chemistry and equipment

• Expert tuition

Please note

• This workshop is designed for participants using already developed colour negatives. Film processing is not included.

• No previous colour darkroom experience is necessary.

• Places are limited and booking is essential.

• Please arrive 10 minutes before the workshop starts.

• The workshop involves standing for extended periods.

• If you have any accessibility requirements, please let us know in advance and we'll do everything we can to accommodate you.

• A short health and safety induction will be given at the beginning of the session.