Randolph, Vermont
Darkroom Photography Studio
The White River Craft Center proudly offers the only public community darkroom in Central
Vermont. We are equipped for developing and printing 35mm, 120, and 4x5 film.
Our black and white, fully analog darkroom in downtown Randolph is a space to slow down,
step away from screens, and create lasting works of art.
Facility
Our 262 square foot darkroom features:
- 7 enlarger bays
- Omega D5 (set up for 35mm, 120, or 4x5)
- Beseler CB7 (up to 4x5, set up for 35mm)
- Beseler 45MX (up to 4x5, set up for 35mm)
- Beseler Printmaker 67 (up to 6x7, set up for 35mm)
- 2x Beseler Dichro 67S (up to 6x7, set up for 35mm)
- Beseler 23C (up to 6x9, set up for 35mm)
- 7’ stainless steel Arkay sink with temperature regulated water supply
- Arkay Dual-Dri print dryer
- Tanks and Reels for developing 35mm, 120, and 4x5 film.
- Cameras
- We have 35mm cameras available to rent for $30/week with a card on file for deposit.
- Pentax K1000
Membership
WRCC has several membership options to best meet the needs of the community. All darkroom
users must complete an orientation to our space (30 minutes–1 hour).
Fees include stock chemistry and archival negative sleeves. A limited amount of expired paper is
available for learning, experimentation, and alternative process.
Hourly, daily, monthly, and yearly rates available.
- Hourly: $10/hour
- Day rate: $50 Sundays only
- Monthly: $80 Unlimited access during open hours
- Yearly: $500 Unlimited access during open hours
- Walk-ins are welcome
- Contact info@whiterivercraftcenter.org to reserve a time slot.
Open community hours are:
- Tuesday 10-2 open studio
- Thursday 10-2 open studio; 6-9 monitored
- Friday 10-2 open studio
- Sunday 2-9 monitored
- Further hours by appointment.
Hours are subject to change based on volunteer availability and winter weather.
Classes
Classes are offered a few times a year. Check our website for upcoming classes. Please contact
info@whiterivercraftcenter.org to request a one-on-one darkroom refresher course. ($50/2 hours)
Volunteer
Experienced darkroom photographers may volunteer supervising hours in exchange for
darkroom use. If this sounds like you, please contact .