Photography Darkroom Experience

Learn the art of developing your own stunning prints, uncovering the magic of the darkroom.



2.5 hours Class size 1 to 2 guests       £60

Designed for beginners, this workshop will alleviate any fears you may have by providing step-by-step guidance and support. Our friendly and knowledgeable instructor will lead you through the process, ensuring a relaxed and enjoyable environment.
Over the course of the class, you will learn how to develop your photographs using traditional darkroom techniques. From developing film to printing your images, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the process from start to finish.
Working with high-quality materials, you'll experience the satisfaction and joy that comes from creating something truly unique. Through this immersive activity, you may find yourself feeling inspired, amazed, and even a little nostalgic as you witness your images come to life.
Black and white film with Edinburgh images will be provided. Alternatively, you can bring your own black and white developed film.
At the end of the workshop, you'll proudly take home your very own professionally finished prints.
This workshop involves the use of photographic chemicals such as developer and fixer in small quantities. They are safe when used correctly and under supervision, but participants with very sensitive skin, allergies, asthma, or chemical sensitivities should be aware.
Please wear comfortable clothes and avoid your best outfit, as photographic chemicals may occasionally cause small stains. All materials will be provided during the workshop.

Upcoming dates for Photography Darkroom Experience

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 16 Oct 2026, 5:07am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

8 upcoming dates between 21 Oct 2026 and 16 Dec 2026.

  • Wed 21 Oct 2026, 4pm-6:30pm
  • Wed 28 Oct 2026, 4pm-6:30pm
  • Wed 4 Nov 2026, 4pm-6:30pm
  • Wed 11 Nov 2026, 4pm-6:30pm
  • Wed 18 Nov 2026, 4pm-6:30pm
  • Wed 2 Dec 2026, 4pm-6:30pm
  • Wed 9 Dec 2026, 4pm-6:30pm
  • Wed 16 Dec 2026, 4pm-6:30pm
What you'll get
You will take home a few 8x10 prints.
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Knowledge required
Designed for beginners but not only
What to bring
You can bring your own b&w developed film. Although ready negatives will be provided from which you can make your first prints
Location

Summerhall 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh, EH9 1PL

Lothian Bus Routes 3, 5, 7, 8, 29, 31, 47, 49 (to/from South Clerk Street) and 9,12 (Buccleuch Terrace).Car There is pay and display parking around the vicinity of Summerhall and also at the nearby Meadows.

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Recent reviews of Photography Darkroom Experience

  • 5/5 from Robbie Laird, attended Aug 2026: Loved this experience. Daniel was very friendly and knowledgeable and a great teacher. Would recommend this to anyone who has ever wanted to experience the magic of developing real print photographs.
  • 5/5 from Winifred Gronkowski, attended Jul 2026: Great darkroom experience. Daniel was very informative and I've learned a lot from the whole process. Everything was explained in detail and enough options for questions being answered too. Great fun seeing your pictures taking shape. Highly recommend for real photography lovers.
  • 5/5 from Christopher Solley, attended Mar 2026: Excellent, interesting and informative
  • 5/5 from Aoife Buggy, attended Feb 2026: The one on one format makes for great learnings on how to develop photos. Daniel is really passionate about the craft and will answer any question. My partner got this as a gift and I recommend for any solo or couples activity.
  • 5/5 from Stuart Murray, attended Dec 2025: The class was an amazing experience! Daniel is an extremely good teacher and a talented communicator. The session is really practical and we were into making prints really quickly. Daniel combined expert tuition with some hands-off teaching which allowed me to get to grips with the process myself and left me with confidence. I would thoroughly recommend this class to anyone who wants to step into the darkroom.
  • 5/5 from Stuart Stott, attended Dec 2025: Daniel patiently explained all I needed to know in easy to understand terms so hopefully I’ll remember it all when it comes to doing it myself
  • 5/5 from Annemey Heyns, attended Jul 2025: What an awesome experience! 10/10 for the teaching. Everything was explained in a simple yet compelling manner making for an easy learning experience. The photos available to play with were interesting and relevant to where the class took place adding a nice touch. Daniel was great and obviously knew his stuff, guiding us through the steps but also letting us learn at our own pace. Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Amanda Harvey, attended May 2025: We had a brilliant time during our darkroom experience. Daniel was super friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. We had no prior experience of developing photographs and with Daniel's great guidance we produced some lovely prints. We'd highy recommend!
  • 5/5 from Katie Gibson, attended May 2025: Fantastic class! Daniel was a very patient teacher who found a good balance between being hands on, through to leaving me to do it myself. Would recommend anyone interested in photography to give this a go!:)
  • 5/5 from Olive Ivanoff, attended May 2025: Daniel was a great teacher! He explained everything really well and was very patient. The workshop was well organised and everything ran smoothly. Lots of fun- would definitely recommend!
  • 5/5 from Kirsten Cherry, attended Apr 2025: Great class. Daniel was amazing - we learned a lot and had a lot of fun developing our own prints!
  • 5/5 from Tobias, attended Jul 2024: Amazing experience with Daniel. My girlfriend got the session for me as a gift and it was far exceeded my initial expectations. He was super nice, knowledgeable and humble. Daniel taught me a lot about the process. First, he showed me all the steps and then allowed me to try each of them myself. Taught me different tips and tricks that I had never heard of in my online learning. Would highly recommend for people of all levels of knowledge.
  • 5/5 from Miss Michelle Rae, attended Jun 2024: Very friendly and informative. Such an amazing tactile experience a wonderful calming experience....a chance to slow down
  • 5/5 from Pinelopi Metaxa, attended Mar 2024: This was such a hands-on workshop! Daniel was very informative and his way of teaching was learning by doing. He showed us the entire process from start to finish, starting from taking photographs with a cool film camera, then step-by-step treating the film and finally developing it into photographs. I was blown away! Thank you for this learning experience Daniel, you are a fantastic teacher!
  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Jan 2024: This was undoubtedly a most brilliant workshop! Thank you so much for everything, Daniel Dobrowski! :)
Your teacher

Daniel Dabrowski
Daniel Dabrowski

4.9 (34)

I have been involved in photography since I got my first camera when I was 8 years old. Then, the art high school and later the Academy of Art taught me how to best explore the 'secrets' of this medium.
I've lived in Edinburgh for almost 20 years and a big part of that was photographing the city and the rest of Scotland. I was doing it initially on negatives and then digitally.
At the beginning of 2023 I decided to return to this beautiful place called darkroom and use as little new technology as possible to blend into the red light... and so a darkroom space was created on this occasion and I am ready to share my knowledge.
''shoot, process, develop, print'' that is the motto
If you are ready to learn the secrets of taking photos on black and white film, then feel invited. During my workshops we will mainly focus on photos and images. The camera is only a tool to achieve the best possible result.
Small and medium format, large format camera, photographic emulsion, pinhole camera, Polaroid and many other interesting ways of recording images.

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