# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Darkroom 101: Silver Gelatin Printmaking
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 am – Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 am
- **Event Description**: In this 3-hour immersive workshop, learn how to create silver gelatin prints from your own black and white film negatives. Participants will receive hands-on instruction and guidance to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to produce their own prints using an enlarger and darkroom techniques.

You will learn about silver gelatin printing and its unique qualities and aesthetics. You will get to know common darkroom equipment, including enlargers, trays, easels, and safelights, find out how to set up the darkroom for printing, and learn about printing papers and contrast filters. Step-by-step instruction will take you through evaluating and preparing black and white negatives for printing; basic darkroom techniques, including contact sheets and test strips; practice using an enlarger to create prints; techniques for exposing, developing, and processing prints; how to dodge and burn for creative control; how to fine-tune print quality, evaluate results, and achieve desired aesthetics; and how to troubleshoot common issues during printmaking.

All materials are included and no prior experience in silver gelatin printing or darkroom techniques is required.

Participants are required to bring 35mm or 120 6x6 developed black and white film negatives for printing.

Tickets are $40 per person.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/darkroom-101-silver-gelatin-printmaking/200029197422238
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Christchurch
- **state**: CA
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Photosynthesis Darkroom, 13/400 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011
- **lat**: -43.5365
- **long**: 172.65247
- **full address**: Photosynthesis Darkroom, 13/400 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011, New Zealand

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Darkroom 101: Silver Gelatin Printmaking
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Darkroom 101: Silver Gelatin Printmaking being held?
  - **A:** Darkroom 101: Silver Gelatin Printmaking takes place on Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 am to Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 am at Photosynthesis Darkroom, 13/400 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Darkroom 101: Silver Gelatin Printmaking?
  - **A:** Darkroom 101: Silver Gelatin Printmaking is organized by Photosynthesis.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Darkroom 101: Silver Gelatin Printmaking is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Christchurch, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Darkroom 101: Silver Gelatin Printmaking sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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