Darkrooms
Facilities include traditional black and white darkrooms, 32” RA4 colour print processor, thirteen DeVere enlargers (35mm to 10x8 negative formats), and equipment to aid disabled users. Labyrinth Photographic share the space so darkroom members can work alongside highly experienced professional printers.
Take a virtual tour of our communal darkroom.
Darkroom Opening hours: Monday – Saturday: 10.00-18.00
Hire fees (inclusive of VAT):
B&W per 4 hours: £25.00
Colour per 4 hours: £30.00
To use our darkrooms you will need to become a member and have a short induction
Annual membership: £50 / £30 (concs)
Membership includes: 25% discount on Labyrinth pro lab services, 20% discount at Bayeux, 5% discount at Silverprint, invitations to exhibition openings, talks and events
Discounts for longer hires
33% off a four week block booking with access six days per week, 10am-6pm, Monday to Saturday.
5 sessions for the price of 4 if you pay in advance. Sessions can be used anytime.
Please contact us to discuss this further.
Frequently asked questions
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- When can I have an induction?
30 minute darkroom inductions are held every Saturday morning at 11am but can be flexible in some circumstances.
- What chemistry is supplied?
Multigrade Dev, Stop & Fix is provided for traditional B&W printing which is included in the session fee.
- Do you provide chemistry for alternative proceeses?
Liquid emulsion, Lith, Toners and Antiquarian processes etc, can be used in the darkroom but members need to bring these chemicals with them.
- What size masking frames do you supply?
We provide 2 blade, Beard masking frames up to 20x24 inches.
- What are the biggest trays available for black and white printing?
Max B&W trays/print size 20x24 inches.
- What type of colour processor do you have?
RA4 colour print processor is dry to dry in 4.5 minutes.
- What is the maximum colour print size ?
Max Colour print size 30x40 inches (using Kodak corners).
- What is covered in the session fee?
We supply everything except negatives and paper.
- How can I pay?
Darkroom hire can be paid by card or cash.
- Can I book on the day?
To guarantee a place, it’s best to book darkroom sessions at least 24hrs in advance.
- Is there a cancellation fee?
A 100% cancellation fee is charged against all NO SHOWS.