35mm Analogue Course – Photography teaching

Black & White SLR and Darkroom Weekend Course

Saturday 28 February & Sunday 1 March 2026 – £180 inclusive
10:30am – 4:30pm
Weekend Course (limited to 6 participants)
35mm SLR Shooting, Developing & Darkroom Printing

Tutors: Nicola Stead BA Photography & Steve Elliott MA Photography

This two-day weekend course provides a complete introduction to black & white analogue photography, covering film shooting, developing, and darkroom printing. It’s ideal for complete beginners or anyone looking for a clear, practical refresher.

In a small group of six, you’ll gain hands-on experience using a 35mm film SLR camera, developing your own film, and producing darkroom prints by hand.

The venue is based in Greenock, with free parking available.

It is a short walk from Greenock Central Station, with regular local bus services stopping nearby.

What you’ll learn

Day 1 – Shooting & Film Developing

How a 35mm SLR camera works
Understanding shutter speeds/aperture and their creative effects
Setting correct exposure using the camera’s light meter
Film ISO explained and how to load film
Practical shooting in the local area using a 24-exposure film roll
Introduction to film processing equipment
How to load and develop black & white film

Day 2 – Darkroom Printing

Introduction to the darkroom environment, including enlargers and chemistry
Health & safety guidance for working in the darkroom
Making black & white enlargements from negatives (up to 10″ × 8″)

What’s included

One roll of black & white 35mm film
All chemistry and photographic paper for developing and printing

Equipment

Cameras can be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own 35mm SLR camera
Please bring your developed black & white negatives for the printing session

Important information
This course will only run if fully booked. If it does not go ahead, a full refund or an alternative date will be offered. Terms & conditions.

If you didn’t get on to this course, email us at info@photoalchemy.co.uk as we intend to run similar courses throughout 2026. We’ll be in touch with links to them as soon as dates are confirmed.