Photography
Beginners Photography Film & Darkroom Short Course
A beginner photography course covering camera handling, film scanning and black-and-white darkroom printing techniques.
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Upcoming classes
8 classes
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
29 Sept 2026 Tuesdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | Short course10 weeks | ChrisOuld | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £740.00 | Book now |
7 Nov 2026 Saturdays | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course5 weeks | ChrisOuld | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £740.00 | |
14 Dec 2026 Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course5 days | ChrisOuld | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £740.00 | |
12 Jan 2027 Tuesdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | Short course10 weeks | ChrisOuld | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £740.00 | |
16 Jan 2027 Saturdays | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course5 weeks | ChrisOuld | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £740.00 | |
24 Apr 2027 Saturdays | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course7 weeks | ChrisOuld | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £740.00 | |
12 Jul 2027 Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course5 days | ChrisOuld | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £800.00 | |
23 Aug 2027 Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course5 days | ChrisOuld | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £800.00 |
Sat 7 Nov, 10:00 - 16:00
5 weeks5 weeksSat 10:00£740ChrisOuldCentral Saint MartinsMon 14 Dec, 10:00 - 16:00
5 days5 daysMon 10:00£740ChrisOuldCentral Saint MartinsTue 12 Jan, 18:30 - 21:00
10 weeks10 weeksTue 18:30£740ChrisOuldCentral Saint MartinsSat 16 Jan, 10:00 - 16:00
5 weeks5 weeksSat 10:00£740ChrisOuldCentral Saint MartinsSat 24 Apr, 10:00 - 16:00
7 weeks7 weeksSat 10:00£740ChrisOuldCentral Saint MartinsMon 12 Jul, 10:00 - 16:00
5 days5 daysMon 10:00£800ChrisOuldCentral Saint MartinsMon 23 Aug, 10:00 - 16:00
5 days5 daysMon 10:00£800ChrisOuldCentral Saint Martins
About this course
The course introduces camera handling alongside the processes involved in working with photographic film. Digital cameras and the scanning of colour and black-and-white film are discussed, while the practical work focuses on using learners’ own negatives in a black-and-white darkroom.
What you'll learn
- Improve camera handling skills
- Explore black-and-white darkroom processes
- Apply different photographic printing techniques
- Experiment with image-making processes using negatives
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for complete beginners as well as learners with a basic understanding of photography, including those with some digital camera experience. It suits learners who want to explore film-based image-making and black-and-white darkroom work.
- Suitable for complete beginners
- Also accommodates learners with basic digital photography experience
Before you go
- Practical work uses learners’ own negatives in a black-and-white darkroom.
Where this course runs
- Selected class
Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA
1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA
Nearest station: King's Cross
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