The Darkroom facilities include 2 fully equipped, ventilated and lightproof black & white Darkrooms 1st Darkroom called Mella’s Darkroom houses 9 professional enlargers for 35mm to Large film formats, film processing sink and dryer a collection of prime enlarger lenses ranging from 50mm – 150mm. You can book into this shared darkroom or contact us if you want to book it out for private use only.
The 2nd Darkroom called Louis Darkroom has 2 large format Enlargers from 35mm to 8X10 film formats and can be hired out for private use
Darkroom Rental
Mella’s Darkroom
Houses 9 enlargers a film processing area and a separate printing area
3 hour sessions – Students €17 /Public €20
Evening slot from 6pm to 9.30pm Students €20 /Public €23
Full day from 11.00am to 5.30pm (shared) – Students €30.00 /Public €35
Full day (solo booking) Students €60 /Public €80
If book more than 4 sessions in one go, you get a reduced rate
Louis Darkroom
Houses 2 large format enlargers and printing area
Sessions Day Time 11.00am to 2pm or 2.30pm to 5.30pm
Evening 6.30pm to 9.30pm
All black and white chemicals are included, as well as assistance by darkroom technician.
Film processing
1-2 rolls: Member €8 Non Member €10
1-4 rolls: €15 Non Member €18
additional rolls: €3.50 each Non Member €4.50