dot-art operates an open access darkroom in Liverpool city centre. The dot-art Darkroom contains all of the standard components required to take black and white camera film and transform it into beautiful negatives and black and white photographs. You can discover the potential of your own analogue photography in a learning format (browse our workshops below) or through darkroom membership (suitable for darkroom pros!)

Explore each component of the darkroom, step-by-step, with a professional photographer. Whether you’re a complete beginner who has never seen the inside of a darkroom, or a more advanced artist needing an extra bit of guidance, the dot-art Darkroom has everything you need to create fantastic photographs.

Membership

Membership of the dot-art Darkroom is available to any professional photographer; those with significant experience of using darkroom equipment and for people who have attended either our ‘Introduction to the Darkroom’ OR ‘Analogue Photography Weekend’ courses.

Members have unlimited access to the dark room (subject to availability), but MUST book in advance through our members-only online calendar. You can either book a morning (9am-1pm), afternoon (2-6pm) or evening slot (7-11pm). Once you are a member you will be sent a link and password to access the calendar.

• Chemicals are included in your membership fee, but all other consumables, including paper, must be supplied by you.
• Fees must be paid by GoCardless; you will be sent a link to set up payments once membership has been set up.
• Get £10 off a monthly membership or £20 off an annual membership when you refer a friend and they sign up as a member!
• If you have not completed one of our courses in the last 6 months, you will need a short induction before your first booking to familiarise you with the dark room and its facilities. This must be booked by calling 0345 017 6660 or emailing gallery@dot-art.com.

Download our Darkroom membership information here

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