TEENS ONLY How to Develop Black & White Film | Nov. 1st

Date  | Sunday, November 1st, 2026

Register early to help ensure your class runs. Courses that do not meet minimum enrollment may be cancelled.

Time  |   1 PM – 4 PM

Location |  Colorado Photographic Arts Center

1200 Lincoln Street, Suite 111, Denver, CO 80203

Cost  | $108 Member and $120 Non-Member

Additional Materials Fee  | $15 (includes 35mm roll of b&w film and costs associated with in-class use of the darkroom)

Instructor  |  Em Warnock

Skill Level  | High School Students Only — Freshmen through Seniors

CPAC adheres to a strict payment, cancellation, and refund policy. Please review our Payment & Refund Policies prior to registration.

Objective:

High school students will learn the fundamentals of black-and-white film photography and development, including how film works, how to properly expose a roll of film, the materials and chemistry used in the darkroom, and the complete process of developing black-and-white negatives.

By the end of the workshop, students will have hands-on experience exposing and developing their own roll of 35mm black-and-white film.

Description:

Designed specifically for high school students in grades 9–12, this hands-on workshop introduces the process of shooting and developing black-and-white film in CPAC’s darkroom.

Students will begin by learning how to load a 35mm film camera, properly set their ISO, and make well-exposed photographs. The class will then head out on a short photo walk, giving students the opportunity to expose their roll of black-and-white film.

Back in the darkroom, students will learn the complete film-development process—from loading film onto a reel and preparing chemistry to developing, washing, and hanging negatives to dry.

Along the way, students will learn about common black-and-white film stocks, how exposure affects the final negative, and the materials and equipment needed to continue developing film at CPAC.

Each student will expose and develop their own roll of film with guidance from the instructor.

No previous film or darkroom experience is required. This class is open exclusively to current high school students, freshmen through seniors.

Materials Needed:

If you have questions about camera equipment or resources, contact us at edu@cpacphoto.org in advance of the class.

• 35mm film camera – CPAC can provide a loaner 35mm SLR film camera if you do not have your own
• Dedicated work apron
• Additional materials and supplies, not covered by the materials fee for the class, are the responsibility of the student