The darkroom can feel like a sacred space, but at the Photography Studio we demystify the classic art of film development and help you feel comfortable even in the dark. Basic knowledge of using a darkroom is required before using this studio. If you don’t have previous experience that’s fine, just take one of our photography workshops to get started!
Tools Available
- Developing trays
- Tongs
- Film reels
- Grain focuser
- Light table
- Timer
- Loupes
- Enlargers
- Film and photo developing chemicals for black & white film
- 35mm black & white film is available for purchase
- Some photo paper is available for purchase
Open Studio Hours
Open Studio hours are available for participants who have completed an orientation or studio approval process.
Hours are subject to change and may vary from week to week.
Week One (March 30 - April 5)
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 12pm - 8pm
Thursday: 12pm - 8pm
Friday: 12pm - 5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Week Two (April 6 - April 12)
Monday: 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday: 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 8pm
Thursday: 12pm - 8pm
Friday: 12pm - 5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Week Three (April 13 - April 19)
Monday: 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday: 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 8pm
Thursday: 12pm - 8pm
Friday: 12pm - 5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Week Four (April 20 - April 26)
Monday: 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday: 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 8pm
Thursday: 12pm - 8pm
Friday: 12pm - 5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Week Five (April 27 - May 3)
Monday: 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday: 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 8pm
Thursday: 12pm - 8pm
Friday: 12pm - 5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Week Six (May 4 - May 10)
Monday: 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday: 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 8pm
Thursday: 12pm - 8pm
Friday: 2pm - 5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Week Seven (May 11 - May 17)
Monday: 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday:12pm - 8pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 8pm
Thursday: 12pm - 8pm
Friday: 12pm - 5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Week Eight (May 18 - May 24)
Monday: 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday: 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 8pm
Thursday: 12pm - 8pm
Friday: 12pm - 5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Week Nine (May 25 - May 31)
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 8pm
Thursday: 12pm - 8pm
Friday: 12pm - 5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Week Ten (June 1 - June 7)
Monday: 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday: 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 8pm
Thursday: 12pm - 8pm
Friday: 12pm - 5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Finals Week (June 8 - June 14)
Monday: 12pm - 4pm
Tuesday: 12pm-4pm
Wednesday: Studio Closed (Project pick-up 12pm-5pm only)
Thursday: Studio Closed (Project pick-up 12pm-5pm only)
Friday: Studio Closed (Project pick-up 12pm-5pm only)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
The Craft Center will be closed for from June 13 through July 5. We will reopen for Summer Term on July 6. Staff will not always be present on-site during that time. For questions, please email craftctr@uoregon.edu.
Studio Information
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Photography Studio Orientation Information
Studio Orientations
Please visit the Craft Center home page to view registration dates for orientations including Photography Orientations (Darkroom). To register, visit myemu.uoregon.edu.
You must have previous experience to take a Photography Orientation.
For the darkroom, that experience must include the following:
- Understanding of camera settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO).
- Familiarity with darkroom processes (e.g., developing film and making prints (knowing how enlargers work)).
- Ability to safely handle and maintain photo chemistry.
Photography Studio Policies
Orientation Required: First-time users need to complete a studio orientation to review tools, safety, and cleanup procedures.
Materials: There is only black and white processing allowed. No color film.
Some materials are available to purchase at the front desk including 35mm black and white film, select photo paper, and film negative sleeves.
Respect Shared Space: Noise should be kept low. If using headphones, listen at a low enough volume to hear announcements from staff. Do not move other people's items without the help of a Craft Center employee.
Clean Your Workspace: Users are responsible for cleaning any materials and surfaces they use, disposing of trash in designated bins, and leaving the space ready for others.
Drying & Storage: Work can be left to dry in the designated cubbies, but must be labeled with a Project Storage Card and removed or given an updated Project Storage Card every two-weeks. Items left without an updated Project Storage Card will be recycled.
End of Term Clean Up: All stored projects and/or materials, even if labeled, must be removed by end of day of Friday during Week Ten of the current term. Studio clean out will happen during Finals Week of the current term. All stored projects and/or materials left behind will be recycled.
No Food or Drink: For safety reasons, no food or drink is allowed in the studio. Lidded containers are fine.
Closed-Toe Shoes: The Craft Center requires closed-toe shoes to be worn in every studio. If you do not have proper footwear, you will be turned away.