Fovea is pleased to make available a professionally equipped and maintained black-&-white darkroom for use by photographers with all levels of darkroom experience. Darkroom and refresher classes to be announced for fall 2011.
HOURS The Darkroom is available to rent by by the hour by appointment from noon till 6pm, Friday Saturday & Sunday, or through Fovea’s Darkroom Membership, offering unlimited* darkroom access through the end of this year for a special rate of $250. Limted to 10 people, 4 spots remain. (*Excludes scheduled events)
EQUIPMENT
Fovea’s darkroom facilities are equipped with:
· 2 Omega D2 enlargers for printing 35mm to 4x5” sheet film.
· 1 Bessel enlarger with an Aristo cold head for printing 35mm to 4x5 sheet film
· Tanks & reels for development of 35mm & 120mm & 220mm film, and 8x10 sheet film.
· A variety of negative carriers from 35mm to 4x5”
· Easels, printing trays, and drying racks for paper up to 20”x24”
· Basic chemistry for film and paper processing
· Glass contact printers (?)
· Tongs, scissors, thermometers, and other related darkroom tools
· State of the art aluminum sink with built in temperature control, and complete water filtration system
· Archival print washer
· Fiber paper print dryer
HOURLY RENTAL RATE
$8/Hour to Friends of Fovea Members or $12/hour non-members.
Rental fee includes standard chemistry for black-and-white printing and film processing. Individual darkroom renters are responsible for any damage that occurs during use
FOVEA MEMBERS
Members also receive 15% off Fovea Workshops and Classes, and 10% off Fovea Bookstore. See 'BECOME A MEMBER'
WHAT TO BRING:
Film or negatives, paper, negative sleeves, canned air, towels, & any special chemicals and toners you may use.