Learn to confidently process your own black and white film by hand.
What you’ll need to bring
One roll of exposed Black & White film. We recommend starting with 35mm to learn the process. (Ilford HP5 plus 400 or Ilford FP4 PLus 125 is a good place to start)
Foundation | £40
1 x 1 hour tutorial
Perfect for complete beginners wanting a simple introduction.
What you’ll cover
Loading film into developing tanks
Chemistry basics
Timing and agitation
Washing and drying negatives safely
Development | £76
1 x 1 hour tutorial + 1 support session
A balanced pathway combining guided learning with supported film processing practice.
What you’ll cover
Step 1 - Tutorial
Same as outlined in Foundation.
Step 2 - Support session
Repeating the process independently
Practice loading film.
Developing consistency and confidence
Troubleshooting.
Best value for most learners.
Comprehensive | £115
1 x 1 hour tutorial + Taster Bundle
A complete pathway combining tuition with extended supported practice.
What you’ll cover
All of the above as outlined in Development with repetition and guidance on hand.
Testing different film stocks and formats.
Pushing and pulling film
Developing more than one of the same film stock.
Independent darkroom workflow development
Most effective for learners wanting ongoing practice with tutor guidance and feedback.
To book a learning pathway, contact us and let us know what skill you would like to learn, and what option; Foundation, Development, or Comprehensive.