Alternative Processes Darkroom

About:

Our Alternative Processes Studio is perfect for those exploring historical processes such as Cyanotypes, Vandyke, Gum Bichromate, Wetplate, etc. This studio has easy access to the outdoors and is especially enjoyed by folks who prefer to work with natural UV light. The outdoor studio is equipped with large rolling tables, running water, and a 4'x5' vacuum frame for extra large work. 

One of the most exciting features of our Alternative Processes Studio is the work that was done by visiting artists Jennifer Gioffre, DE Todd and Sandy King. They created digital negative workflows for a number of historic processes and papers. These fine folks did extensive testing and created digital negative profiles designed to give us an easy start point for our digital negative workflow. 

Equipment List:

NuArc 26-1k UV Exposure Unit with Vacuum System for prints up to 20"

Digital negative printing up to 24" wide

Densitometer - X-Rite 418

LightMeasure PPM-2 meter

30x40” Light table

6’x2’ sink  

3'x8' sink

Light tight drying racks with fan and open air drying racks

Contact printing frames up to 22x24

Multiple paper coating areas

Rolling tables 3' x 8' 

Stove and microwave for heating chemicals, wax, etc.

Food processor, blender, strainer, filter

Electric hand mixer

Mortar and Pestle

Glass bowls and cookware

Low temperature oven for curing and drying glass negatives and plates

18x23” Heat Press

Brushes, paper & general supplies such as glass bottle, droppers, etc. available for purchase at wholesale cost