A B&W film processing workshop on mixing dry chemicals to make a fixer and developer, as well as an introduction into shooting on a Bolex 16mm camera. The workshop will be held from 1.30 – 5pm on Saturday 30th of July. The event is limited to 10 people. Reserve your ticket here by emailing: rowenacrowe@gmail.com

What we will do:

• ~ Shoot some 16mm film on a Bolex
• ~ Load a LOMO tank (similar to a Paterson tank but for Super 8, 8mm and 16mm film processing)
• ~ Make up B&W developer and a fixer solution from our dry chemicals
• ~ Develop the film we shoot on the day

Theory covered:

1. ~ How the artist run lab Workshop for Potential Cinema works
2. ~ Introduction to theory of processing B & W film negative

What is included:

1. ~ 16mm film to shoot
2. ~ Bolex camera (we will shoot as a group)
3. ~ Light meter
4. ~ Development and fixer chemicals
5. ~ Equipment for processing (LOMO tank etc)

What to wear:

1. ~ Closed toe shoes
2. ~ Regular clothing

Cost: $50 

Address: We are situated in archway 4 facing Jubilee Park Oval (near the Tramsheds food hall) in Glebe. We share the space with Big Fag Press, another artist run initiative you may be familiar with.

A B&W film processing workshop on mixing dry chemicals to make a fixer and developer, as well as an introduction into shooting on a Bolex 16mm camera. The workshop will be held from 2 – 5pm on Sunday 27th of February. The event is limited to 15 people. Reserve your ticket here:

 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bw-film-processing-workshop-tickets-267128868637

What we will do:

• ~ Shoot some 16mm film on a Bolex
• ~ Load a LOMO tank (similar to a Paterson tank but for Super 8, 8mm and 16mm film processing)
• ~ Make up B&W developer and a fixer solution from our dry chemicals
• ~ Develop the film we shoot on the day

Theory covered:

1. ~ How the artist run lab Workshop for Potential Cinema works
2. ~ Introduction to theory of processing B & W film negative

What is included:

1. ~ 16mm film to shoot
2. ~ Bolex camera (we will shoot as a group)
3. ~ Light meter
4. ~ Development and fixer chemicals
5. ~ Equipment for processing (LOMO tank etc)

What to wear:

1. ~ Closed toe shoes
2. ~ Regular clothing

Cost: $50 

Address: We are situated in archway 4 facing Jubilee Park Oval (near the Tramsheds food hall) in Glebe. We share the space with Big Fag Press, another artist run initiative you may be familiar with.

Learn how to process your own 16mm film using household ingredients such as coffee, washing powder and vitamin C. The workshop will cover the hand processing of B&W 16mm film, an introduction to the use of chemicals, loading the LOMO tank and film handling techniques.

​When:  Sunday, 28^th March, 2 – 5pm

What we will do:

1. Shoot some 16mm film on a Bolex camera
2. Load a LOMO tank (similar to a Paterson tank but for Super 8, 8mm and 16mm film processing)
3. Make a Caffenol developer (non-toxic recipe of instant coffee, washing powder and Vitamin C) and a fixer solution from our dry chemicals store
4. Develop the film we shoot on the day

Theory covered:

1. How the artist run lab Workshop for Potential Cinema works
2. Introduction to theory of processing B & W film negative

What is included:

1. 16mm film to shoot
2. Access to Bolex camera (we will shoot as a group)
3. Use of light meter
4. Development chemicals
5. Use of equipment for processing (LOMO tank etc)

What to wear:

1. Closed toe shoes
2. Regular clothing

Cost: $50

Where: “Archies”, Archway 4, Jubilee Park Oval, Chapman Road, Glebe. We are situated in archway 4 facing Jubilee Park Oval (near the Tramsheds food hall) in Glebe. We share the space with Big Fag Press, another artist run initiative you may be familiar with.

Cost: $50

To book your place, get in touch via our contact form