Tutorial 1
Orientation to the Darkroom
Introduction to Photography Darkroom 
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Tutorial 3.1
Black & White Film Development
Hand developing BW 135 / 120 film
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Tutorial 3.2
Colour C-41 Film Development
Hand developing Colour 135 / 120 film
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 Module 1.2
Black & White Darkroom Print
Making your first 8x10 inch hand print
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Equipped with 3 enlarger workstations, for both 135 & 120 formats up to 6x7. The darkroom also has film developing tank and flatbed film scanner.

Workshops Available Daily
Four workshops are now available on demand, with more coming soon. Whether you're new to film photography or looking to refine your darkroom skills, our hands-on sessions are designed to guide you through each process with practical instruction. Please register at least one day in advance using the provided Google Form. Evening sessions are also available for those attending after work hours.

Orientation

BW Film Development

Colour Film Development

BW Darkroom Printing

Kanta Darkroom Membership
Being a member gives you access to enlarger workstations, film developing and scanning facilities, along with exclusive product offers and private tutoring sessions. Ideal for photographers of all experience levels, membership provides regular access to an equipped darkroom and a supportive environment to practise, experiment, and refine your craft. Membership plans start from RM175 per month, with flexible 6- or 12-month options. Make an enquiry here.

Signup for Term Courses
Enjoy special savings by enrolling in our term courses. Start with the first five modules to become a Darkroom Practitioner, then progress through the next five modules in the Darkroom Printer programme. For the complete learning experience, enrol in all 10 modules and an additional masterclass to achieve a Darkroom Master Print, comprising a total of 11 classes. Course fees start from RM160 per month, with one weekend class held each month. Make an enquiry here.

Rent a Workstation
Available exclusively to our term course participants and alumni, our facilities provide access to photographic enlargers for 35mm and 120 film formats, along with film developing and scanning equipment. Designed as a dedicated practice space, these sessions allow students to apply what they've learned, and refine their darkroom techniques. Rental sessions are available in 3-hour blocks during the morning, afternoon, or evening, with rates starting from RM135 per session. Make an enquiry here.

I  N  T  E  R  M  E  D  I  A  T  E

Modules include- Contrast filters & colour heads / Split-graded printing / Perspective correction

C  R  E  A  T  I  V  E

Modules include  Black & White experimental techniques / Cross Colour processing / Silver Lumen & Cyanotype

Jeffrey Lim is a photography artist and darkroom practitioner dedicated to silver printing. Since his first encounter with darkroom printing in 2002, he has explored hand-printing through traditional and experimental methods. Through Kanta Darkroom as a learning platform, he shares knowledge in film processing, silver printing, and creative darkroom practices.

Nurul Huda graduated with a Diploma in Photography in 2015 and focuses on analogue processes, handmade cameras, and darkroom practices. Her work explores experimental image-making and portraiture, while she facilitates workshops in film developing and darkroom printing with Kanta Darkroom, sharing hands-on knowledge of analogue techniques.

Arman Wan Nordin is an analogue photographer and film practitioner based in Jitra, Kedah, running his home film lab, Kanta Karat. Since 2017, he has explored film photography, event documentation, developing, and scanning. As an instructor with Kanta Darkroom, he leads workshops on C-41 colour film processing and darkroom processes.

Alumni / Term Course students enjoy exclusive access, member privileges as part of our growing darkroom community. We are also home to the Heirloom Photographs Preservation, Restoration, and Conservation Volunteers (PRV) initiative. More than a learning space, we hope to bring together creative practitioners to share knowledge, collaborate, and support. Internship and trainee opportunities available.