BW Darkrooms
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Medium availability
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$8 – $12 per hour
- Availability Calendar (off-site)
Photographic Center NW
http://pcnw.org/ 900 12th Ave., Seattle
Front Desk
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206-720-7222
| Accessibility | ADA compliant No stairs Loading zone |
| Parking | Onsite parking (paid) Street parking (free) Street parking (paid) |
| Flooring | Concrete |
Type
Studio Art, Workshops / Classes
Disciplines
Photography
Production / Fabrication
Photography darkroom
The Space
OUR BLACK AND WHITE DARKROOM FEATURES FILM LOADING ROOMS, A MAIN FILM PROCESSING SINK, A PRIVATE FILM PROCESSING SINK, A SPLIT DARKROOM WITH A TOTAL OF TWENTY ENLARGERS, A PRINT VIEWING BOARD, A LARGE LIGHT TABLE, AND MORE.
Darkroom one is a large classroom style darkroom with 14 Omega condenser enlargers capable of enlarging negatives up to 4×5.
Darkroom two has eight enlargers including four Saunders color-head enlargers, four Omega condenser enlargers, and a Super Chromega F 8×10″ enlarger. Prints can be made up to 20″x 24″ with easels, trays, and archival washers large enough to accommodate. Advanced students and members use Darkroom 2 for multiple purposes including lith printing, large format negative printing, and fiber black and white printing.
Both Darkrooms are set up for both fiber and RC printing.
Photo Center’s darkrooms are setup to be as ecological as possible. Our chemistry is Eco Pro a low odor, low toxicity black and white chemistry. We have a silver recovery system that extracts harmful silver from exhausted fixer, and we use standing archival print washers that reduce the amount of water needed for washing prints. Come visit our darkrooms to learn more.
All of the equipment and chemistry necessary for printing in the black and white darkroom is provided by Photo Center NW and is included in the facility rental rates. (Members and students are expected to provide their own paper for printing.)
Hourly Rental
$8 – $12 per hour
Students and members receive a discounted rate. For more information about hours and rates, please see our website:
http://pcnw.org/facilities/hours-rates/
Rental Requirements
The facilities at Photo Center NW are open to all individuals from amateurs to professionals to hobbyists. Individuals may reserve a space in the darkroom, digital lab, or studio up to a week in advance of the desired appointment date. If you are new to Photo Center NW, you will be asked to participate in a free orientation of the facilities which covers equipment use, check-in procedure, safety issues and policies. Students currently enrolled in courses and Members of Photo Center NW receive special discounts on rental rates for the facilities. Enroll in a class or become a Member and take advantage of this great benefit! To schedule an orientation or training session, contact the front desk at 206.720.7222 x10.
Rules & Regulations
Rules and Etiquette will be detailed during orientation session.
The Basics
Photographic Center NW
900 12th Ave., Seattle
http://pcnw.org/
Availability Calendar (off-site)
The Building
PCNW facilitates creation, conversations, and sharing of significant photography through our Certificate Program in Fine Art Photography, exhibitions, and an array of public programming. We foster dialogue in the region through the global language of today.
Our school serves students of all levels with a full range of coursework in film and digital media, and a rigorous certificate program encompassing theory, aesthetics, and technical mastery. The
provides access to the photographic arts, to professional and amateur photographers, and to the public at large.
Hours
MON | 5PM-9PM
TUE – FRI | 12-9PM
SATURDAY | 12-6PM
SUN | CLOSED
Parking
Parking in the Photo Center lot (managed by Diamond Parking) is up to $15/day (hourly rates vary and are subject to change). Free two-hour, on-street parking is also available around the Photo Center. Parking in the Capitol Hill neighborhood can be limited, so please plan to arrive early when visiting the Photo Center to allow time for parking.
Security
Security cameras at all entrances.
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