The Gate Darkroom - photography

04/06/2026

Coming up this weekend Sat 6th -Sun 7th June we’re opening our doors as part of the open studios!

We’re opening our between 11am-5pm both days and will have taster workshops and demonstrations so you can get a flavour of how we work with analogue photography.

💙 11am-1pm Cyanotype drop-in workshops. Come and make a print with us using this fun photographic technique. All ages welcome!

🖤 2-4pm Darkroom printing demonstrations. Come and see our working darkroom in action and see a print being made from a negative and developed.

You can find out all about our upcoming courses, workshops and joining us as a member.

10/05/2026

Another body of work printed at the Gate is currently on show!

Jon Blower's exhibition 'Grey Scale Rock Climbs' is on at Woolwich Centre Library Analogue until the end of May.

You can visit during library opening hour:
Mon 9:00–19:00
Tues 9:00–17:30
Weds 9:00–17:30
Thurs 9:00–19:00
Fri 9:00–17:30
Sat 9:00–17:00
Sun 12:00–16:00

12/03/2026

📸JUST ONE SPACE LEFT!! ✨ Our next introduction to darkroom photography course runs monthly and is very nearly fully booked for 21st March!

Who’s going to grab the last spot and join us for a day of analogue photography magic?

DM for the details 🥰

24/02/2026

🎞️ Come and learn darkroom photography in our friendly community darkroom in South East London 🥰

During this intensive one day darkroom photography course, you’ll bring along a roll of black and white film and learn how to process it step-by-step in our fully equipped darkroom. We will cover how to develop your negatives, create a contact sheet, and make your first print from start to finish.

By the end of the day you leave with a practical understanding of black and white darkroom photography, including:

♦️How to develop your own roll of black and white photographic film.
♦️How to work safely with photographic chemicals and equipment.
♦️Using photographic enlargers to make a contact sheet and a print from your own negatives.
♦️Ideas for further experimentation and how to develop your darkroom practice creatively.

Come and join us on Saturday 31st March! DM us for the details 🥰

27/01/2026

📸 Want to learn some new darkroom photography skills, or do you need a refresher? Come and join the next one day film photography course

Introduction to black & white darkroom photography - 22nd Feb

Discover the magic of analogue photography with our hands-on black and white film photography course at the Gate Darkroom.

This one day film photography course takes place in our community darkroom in London and is perfect for anyone wanting to learn more about black and white film photography in a friendly and supportive environment. We welcome beginners alongside those with more experience, or if you are returning to darkroom photography and are in need of a refresher.

Email [email protected] book or find out more, we can’t wait to welcome you to our darkroom 🥰

24/12/2025

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05/11/2025

https://youtu.be/OxyMpU70UJA?si=zyyjqsZ7TGFuvy8l

From writer/director Mark Gill (England is Mine), RAVENS is a profound exploration of love and loss, inspired by the life of acclaimed Japanese photographer ...

12/09/2025

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOYcXahjYii/?igsh=MTRsZTRhNXd4aXh6NA==

12/09/2025

Chris Steele-Perkins’ photos connected us with the humans behind the headlines

The Magnum photojournalist captured the Troubles, teddy boys and Thatcher, but it was one shot of a 1970s Wolverhampton dancehall that resonated loudly with me

04/08/2025

📸 PLEASE SHARE ! Next date available to book for our monthly Intro to B&W Film Photography course! 💫

Saturday 23rd August 10am-6pm

Learn the magic of analogue black and white photography on our intensive one day course.

Develop your own photographic film, make a contact sheet and print from your negatives.

Held in our community darkroom and taught in a small group, this course is perfect for anyone wanting to discover analogue photography for the first time, or for those who need a refresher.

The 1 day course runs from 10am-6pm and costs £120. Lower prices available.

We'd love to hear from you!

For booking details or any questions please just send us a message or email [email protected]