Learn the craft of traditional black and white photography and darkroom printing with Finn Studio in Colyton. This intensive two day course takes students on a journey from the basics of loading and using a classic 35mm SLR camera, shooting on film in around the East Devon countryside, to finally developing your own black and white prints in our fully equipped darkroom.
With a maximum of three students per class this course allows one on one tutorials of all technical and creative techniques to produce beautiful B+W images. Taking place in a professionally equipped ventilated darkroom, the course will cover everything to get you up and running to becoming a proficient analog photographer.

1. All SLR cameras, 35mm film rolls, photographic paper and chemicals are provided but do feel free to bring your camera if you prefer.

2. The first day of the course involves walking through the East Devon countryside to take pictures so please bring appropriate clothing and footwear.
   Note: If the weather is too bad to go outside, the studio at Finn Studio can be used and a still-life photography workshop will take place.

3. The second day will be spent in the darkroom, making contact sheets, editing and selecting negatives to print. You will be making prints by enlargement on resign-coated paper as well as on fibre-based paper. You will gain confidence and proficiency using photographic black and white materials alongside and in addition to their printmaking practice.

4. There will be an 1 hour break for lunch on each day so please do bring a pack lunch or do explore the town centre.

5. There is coffee shop attached to the studio where you can buy artisan coffees, teas, cakes and soft drinks.

6. Course duration 10.00am - 3.30pm