Randolph, Vermont
Community Darkroom
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 11-6 monitored
- Further hours by appointment.
Hours are subject to change based on volunteer availability and winter weather, inquire here with any hour related questions, info@whiterivercraftcenter.org.
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.
Volunteer
Experienced darkroom photographers may volunteer supervising hours in exchange for
darkroom use. If this sounds like you, please contact .
Summer 2026 Programs
Analog Photo Mixers
June 24 • July 23 • August 26
6pm
Did you know the White River Craft Center has one of the only community darkrooms in Vermont?
We had so much fun doing this mixer last year, we're bringing it back monthly for the summer. Come out of the woods to meet your fellow photographers!
Have you been shipping film off to a lab for scans but never touched chemistry yourself? Are you a digital photographer or newbie curious to step back into the past? Have you been cranking out prints in a closet and want some breathing room? A community darkroom needs a community, so come one, come all!
Bring some work to share. Can be contact sheets, drugstore prints, polaroids, gallery frames, or still drying. Analog, hybrid, alt process!
We'll have snacks and wine on offer.
Intro to 35mm Analog
Tuesdays • July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug 4 • 6pm
Learn the art, craft, and magic of analog photography.
In this 5 week class, you'll learn the fundamentals of analog black and white photography. Starting with how to use a manual film camera, you'll be shooting film by the first class. But taking the shot is just the first step. We'll explore hand developing the negatives in liquid chemistry, and see your photos come to life in the darkroom.
Film, paper, and chemistry are included. Bring a camera or borrow one of ours (limited number, deposit required).
$250/person. Limit 5 students, age 16 and up.
To register, email info@whiterivercraftcenter.org
Scholarships available
À La Carte Thursday Classes
1st Thursday • Shoot film/learn your camera
$75/day - 6pm-8pm
Learn the ins and outs of operating your film camera and the fundamentals of a good exposure.
2nd Thursday • Develop B&W film
$75/day 6pm-8pm
Hand develop your own black & white film (35mm or 120) in liquid chemistry. Bring an exposed roll of B&W film to learn this simple yet delicate process. Chemistry and negative sleeves are provided.
3rd Thursday • Open Hours
6pm-9pm
Monitored open studio time. Drop in to see the space, develop film, or get some prints made. Hourly rates apply; open to monthly and members.
4th Thursday • B&W Printing
$125/day - 5:30-8:30pm
Learn the art and magic of darkroom printing. Bring black and white negatives (any size) and see them come to life in handmade prints. Great for photographers with a backlog of work or those looking to explore family photos. Chemistry and paper will be provided.
To Register email info@whiterivercraftcenter.org
Scholarships available