Sustainable Darkroom Practices | Plant-Based Development with Elysabeth Cianci
August 23 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Skill Level: All levels
Capacity: 8–10 participants
PRC Members: $200 + $20 materials fee
Non-Members: $240 + $20 materials fee
Materials fee includes chemistry and film.
About the Workshop
Discover an environmentally conscious approach to analog photography by developing black-and-white film using low-toxicity chemistry made from foraged plants and common household ingredients. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll shoot, develop, and scan your own film while learning sustainable darkroom techniques that reduce chemical and water use.
No previous darkroom experience is necessary. This is an experimental process, and participants are encouraged to embrace the unexpected nature of plant-based development.
You’ll Learn
- Sustainable film development using plant-based chemistry
- Loading and developing 35mm film
- Mixing plant-based developers
- Water-saving darkroom techniques
- Troubleshooting experimental development
- Scanning film for digital output
- What to Bring
- A 35mm film camera with a working light meter
- Reusable gloves (recommended)
- A towel
If you don’t have a camera, a limited number are available to borrow through Lesley University. Please indicate this during registration.
All chemistry, film, and additional materials are provided.