B&W DARKROOM

The Art Studio features a black & white darkroom for rental to members with printing and film processing experience. Facilities include a group darkroom, a private darkroom and a film processing station.

    Each darkroom features:
  • Beseler 45MX enlargers
  • 35mm, 6 x 4.5cm, 6 x 6 cm, 6 x 7 cm, 6 x 9 cm and 4 x 5” negative carriers
  • Prints up to 11 x 14” (group darkroom) or 16 x 20” (private darkroom)
  • Chemistry, easels, grain focuser and contrast filters provided
  • Lab staffed by professional artists
    What to bring:
  • Your negatives
  • Black & white printing paper
  • Dodging and burning tools
  • Canned air or other negative cleaning accessories, as needed
  • Latex or vinyl gloves (required for film processing)

The Art Studio sells photo paper, film and other supplies. Click here for information.

Would you like to learn to print and process your own black & white photographs? The ASUC Art Studio offers a class!

Click here for more information.



Availability
The black & white darkroom
is available for rental 7 days a week:

Monday - Thursday Noon—10:00 PM

Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Noon—5:00 PM


Membership fee: Only members of the ASUC Art Studio may use the facilities. There are three membership sessions each year: Spring semester, Summer session and Fall semester.

Membership fee, per membership session: $40 / $30 UCB students
Members may rent the darkroom at any time during the membership session.

Group darkroom rental fees, per hour: $7 / $5 UCB students

Private darkroom rental fees, per hour: $10 / $7 UCB students

16 x 20” set up, private darkroom, per hour: $10 / $7 UCB students
(Please note: Due to the cost of chemistry, 16 x 20” darkroom reservations must be paid for in advance. Reservations must be canceled 24 hours prior to receive a refund. No refunds for late cancellations and no-shows)

Film processing fees, per roll: $3.00 / $2.50 UCB students

Please note the darkroom may be unavailable for use due to classes or holiday closings. Members may call the Art Studio at 510-642-3065 to check availability.