Here at Negative Thinking, we’re so impressed by the incredibly diverse range of approaches to photography and printmaking adopted by our creative community. As a reflection of this, our specialist darkroom space is available to be used for many alternative and historic processes, along with oversize large format printing in both black and white, and C-Type.
From Albumen to Ziatype, our specialist darkroom can be used to produce prints of fine exhibition quality in any particular process you wish.
Our specialist darkroom offers the dedicated printmaker a private space to make their work, with the freedom of creative exploration set as standard. Of course, our dedicated technicians are always on hand to help you out and to offer advice, but whilst you’re with us, the space is yours.
Equipment available in the specialist darkroom includes
DeVere 5108 floor standing enlarger for black and white printing from negatives up to 10”x8”
DeVere 507 wall mounted enlarger for producing extremely large colour or black and white prints from negatives up to 5”x7”
DeVere 504 bench top enlarger with colour head
UV Exposure Unit for producing prints up to A2
Lightbox
180cm sink and mains water
The enlargers come equipped with a selection of lenses to cover all formats from 35mm up to 10”x8”.
To utilise the specialist darkroom to its full potential, a short induction will take place during your first booking.
Basic black and white or RA4 processing chemistry is included with your booking, but all specialist or alternative process chemistry and materials must be supplied by the attendee, and must comply with our health and safety charter.
