jpberger
Established
Apologies for the shameless plug, and possible cross posting
On behalf of the not-for-profit Vancouver Darkroom Co-op I Just wanted to let you know that the Co-op now has new lower monthly rates for our facilities.
We now offer reduced monthly fees for 6-months and 1year memberships.
Monthly fees are
$63 per month for a 6 month membership and
$48 per month for a 12 month membership
A one time co-op share is $145. Month to month fees are $95 per month for unlimited access.
Darkrooms are available 24/7/365, with convenient online booking.
Co-op facilities include roll film developing reels and tanks, sauders lpl enlargers, negative carriers and rosentock enlarger lenses for 35mm, medium format, and 4x5 negatives. Developing trays up to 24" and last but not least Vancouver's only public 30" Kreonite colour printing machine.
We offer regular introductory courses in colour and black and white printing-- the cost of these courses can be applied against the cost of your co-op share.
We also have regular social events and workshops, an extensive library of photography books and a convenient location on Kingsway near Fraser steps away from the world's best Vietnamese sandwiches and bubble tea.
Simply put: if you are serious about printing your own work in Vancouver, the Darkoom Co-op is your best and most affordable option.
Visit the Co-op website for more information
http://darkroomco.zoomshare.com/1.html
On behalf of the not-for-profit Vancouver Darkroom Co-op I Just wanted to let you know that the Co-op now has new lower monthly rates for our facilities.
We now offer reduced monthly fees for 6-months and 1year memberships.
Monthly fees are
$63 per month for a 6 month membership and
$48 per month for a 12 month membership
A one time co-op share is $145. Month to month fees are $95 per month for unlimited access.
Darkrooms are available 24/7/365, with convenient online booking.
Co-op facilities include roll film developing reels and tanks, sauders lpl enlargers, negative carriers and rosentock enlarger lenses for 35mm, medium format, and 4x5 negatives. Developing trays up to 24" and last but not least Vancouver's only public 30" Kreonite colour printing machine.
We offer regular introductory courses in colour and black and white printing-- the cost of these courses can be applied against the cost of your co-op share.
We also have regular social events and workshops, an extensive library of photography books and a convenient location on Kingsway near Fraser steps away from the world's best Vietnamese sandwiches and bubble tea.
Simply put: if you are serious about printing your own work in Vancouver, the Darkoom Co-op is your best and most affordable option.
Visit the Co-op website for more information
http://darkroomco.zoomshare.com/1.html
Gary Sandhu
Well-known
Thanks! Now only if I can find the time....
Brian Legge
Veteran
A shame I don't know of anything like this in the Seattle area. I haven't done any color printing before - that would be an interesting education.
jpberger
Established
Brian, colour printing is a blast, and no harder than black and white if you've got decent gear. It opens up all kinds of spontaneous possibilities for interpreting your negatives you don't get when you are relying on someone else to print your stuff or printing digitally. It's a shame that its not more accessible to more people in more places. It's certainly possible at home but having the machine makes it a lot more convenient, and allows bigger prints than any sane person would want to make.
The Vancouver Co-op got started by inheriting equipment from a lab that went out of business. Getting gear is the easy part-- getting enough regular members to cover rent and hydro and chemistry can be tricky.
The Vancouver Co-op got started by inheriting equipment from a lab that went out of business. Getting gear is the easy part-- getting enough regular members to cover rent and hydro and chemistry can be tricky.