neo: darkroom

Black and white photographic darkroom: Our black and white darkroom can accommodate 35mm and medium format film (up to 6×7), and print sizes up to 16in x 20in.

Applications are now being taken for our Facilities User membership schemes. The schemes are for experienced artists who would like to use the Photography Darkroom, Printmaking and Sculpture facilities on a regular basis, but do not need a permanent work space at neo: studios.

It is up to you to provide your own photographic film, chemicals and paper, but they can also be purchased from our studio shop.

Equipment includes:
  • 2 x Photo enlargers
  • ‘Ilford MULTIGRADE 400HS’ enlarger
  • ‘Durst M805 Color’ enlarger
  • 50mm, 75mm, 105mm enlarger lenses
  • A selection of 3, 2 or 1 reel film developing tanks
  • 8 film spirals, up to medium format film
  • Marrutt film drying cabinet
  • Light box, 36cm x 43cm
  • Ceramic Belfast sink 83cm x53cm
  • Plus darkroom paraphernalia (clips, squeegees, measuring vessels, trays, etc.)
  • 1 x print drying rack, 7 shelf capacity, 62cm x 32cm
  • 1 x print drying rack, 7 shelf capacity, 85cm x 35cm

Access:
The studio is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We regret there is currently no disabled access but funding is being applied for to remedy this situation.