Darkroom Experience Workshop
$150.00
— 2-hour hands-on experience
• No camera, no experience, nothing to bring
• Choose a real historical negative and print it yourself under red safelight
• Take home silver gelatin prints, ready to frame
• Friday and Saturday evenings in small groups
• On the 96 tram line, 91 Nicholson Street, Brunswick East
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Your two hours in the darkroom
No camera, no experience, nothing to bring. We set up the darkroom, you make the prints.
Choose a real historical negative
Browse our archive of found and estate negatives, from 1900s Switzerland to 1950s Tokyo, and pick one or two that speak to you.
Print it yourself under the red safelight
Your instructor shows you how to expose the paper, then you watch your image appear in the developer tray.
Take home prints you made
Leave with silver gelatin prints ready to take home and frame.
The negatives archive
Kaneiji Temple
Jeffrey Pine
Yosemite National Park, California · 1950–1959
Holden Motorsport
Penrith Race Track, NSW · 1970s
U.S. Southern Pacific · 1920–1930
St. Paul's Cathedral
London, England · 1900–1905
Cat
San Jose, California · 1960-1969
Made for a night out
Date night
Two hours side by side in the red light, and a print each to take home.
Birthdays & groups
Private group bookings available for birthdays, catch-ups and team nights.
A gift they’ll remember
Gift vouchers available. An experience beats another thing.
Visiting Melbourne
A hands-on slice of Melbourne’s creative scene, on the 96 tram from the city.
5.0 stars on Google, 40+ reviews
★★★★★
“Space was so welcoming and Vinnie walked us all through with incredible patience and expertise. Left with some prints that I’m really proud of and skills that I’m hoping to apply back home.”
Ben D, Google, May 2026
★★★★★
“One of the greatest experiences, I did a beginner course and it was absolutely brilliant; the setup and environment is so professional and the attention giving to helping me understand and build on knowledge and skills was amazing. Cannot recommend enough.”
Rupert S, Google, Mar 2026
★★★★★
“The introduction workshop is so much fun and Dylan is a very laid back instructor. The facilities are lovely, clean, well ventilated with all the basic equipment needed to get any beginner started. Highly recommend for anyone to try!!”
Nakita I, Google, Jan 2026
“A magical Saturday spent with my Son and I, learning an artful process.”
Merc M, Google, Jul 2026
Before you book
Do I need a camera or any experience?
Neither. We provide the negatives, paper and everything else. If you’ve never held a camera, you’re in exactly the right place.
What should I wear?
Closed-toe shoes. We provide gloves, goggles and aprons.
Is it safe?
Your instructors set up and pack down all the chemistry. You handle prints with tongs in the trays, so your hands stay out of it.
How do I get my prints home?
Can I frame them?
Frames are available to buy on the night, along with Velcro Command strips, a rental-friendly way to hang them without damaging paint or plaster.
Can I book for a group or buy a gift?
Yes. We offer gift vouchers and private group bookings for birthdays, parties and team nights.
