Outdoor Studio
Coming May 2026.
About:
When working with UV processes, there is nothing better than sunlight. During the warmer months, our outdoor garden studio is available to artists who enjoy working in the fresh air and sunshine. The outdoor space is ideal for alternative process printing, toning, staining, and any process that requires handling items from nature that might be dirty or wet.
Equipment List:
4’x8’ rolling table.
Trays from 8x10 through 30” x 40
Injet printer for digital negatives up to 44” wide.
UV Exposure Meter - PPM 2
Contact frames 5x7 up to 20x24.
Vacuum easel 24x28
Plexiglass - 11x14 through 36x48
Digital Timers.
Chemical coating area for paper and fabric in nearby walk-out basement.
Stainless steel sink, 8 ft x 3 ft.
Hose-fed print washer.
Print drying rack with screens up to 20x24.
Paper moisture reader.
We are in the process of building Tilt Top Vacuum Tables that can be easily rolled around the garden for large to x-large prints on paper.
We can arrange access to a local makerspace with a woodworking studio to build custom printing
Silver Darkroom
About:
Designed by working photographers, the Silver Darkroom is well ventilated, spacious, and a pleasure to work in. Our professional darkroom is equipped with everything you need to make silver prints and develop film 35mm up to 8x10 negatives.
Darkrooms are assigned to one artist at a time. You must have prior darkroom experience to reserve the darkroom for an independent retreat. If you are just getting started or need a refresher, request information on the retreat request form or register for one of our private darkroom workshops.
Equipment List:
Besler 45MXII with 8x10 cold head enlarger (B&W) - 35mm up to 8x10
Beseler 45MXII condenser enlarger (B&W) - 35mm up to 4x5
UV Exposure Unit covers up to 20x24.
Contact frames 5x7 up to 20x24.
High-volume exhaust/ventilation.
GraLab Timers.
Poly-Contrast filters, Magna Sight grain focuser, and digital and analog timers.
Dodging, burning, and vignetting tools.
Adjustable 4-blade easels for prints 5x7 up to 16x20.
Vacuum easel up to 24x30.
Trays up to 30x40.
Paper cutter up to 25"
Dry mount press up to 20x24 prints
Contact frames 5x7 up to 24x28
Sprint Systems Chemistry for B&W film and paper processing. Photographer provides thier own paper and film developers.
High-volume ventilation.
Darkroom sink, 8 ft x 3 ft.
Water temperature control panel/regulator.
Archival print washer up to 16x20.
Print drying rack with screens up to 20x24.
Dedicated film drying cabinet.
High-volume air purifier with HEPA filter.
Paterson tanks & reels for developing 35mm up to 4x5.
Stainless steel tanks & reels, 35mm and 120.
Jobo CPP-2 with lift for B&W and Color film processing - 35mm, 120, 4x5, 5x7, 8x10 (this equipment is old and quirky and requires gentle use).
CineStill Immersion Circulator/Thermostat for precision color film processing.
X-Rite i1 Pro Rev E Spectrophotometer w/ Case
X-Rite 408 Color Reflection Densitometer
Paper moisture reader.
We can arrange access to a local makerspace with a computerized mat board cutter and a woodworking studio for constructing frames.
Darkroom Rental
If you plan to attend a retreat or residency, darkroom rental is included. See retreat rates here. If you live locally and would like to schedule a darkroom workshop, click here.
