Donkere Kamer (Doka) Huren Rotterdam, Studio Rik Versteeg

About Donkere Kamer (Doka) Huren Rotterdam, Studio Rik Versteeg

Doka Rotterdam is a darkroom in Rotterdam available to rent, and offers courses in analogue photography. The darkroom is fully equipped for black-and-white printing.

Renting the darkroom

The darkroom can be rented privately for half a day, an evening or a full day. A short introduction, chemicals and personal guidance are included.

• Private use of the darkroom
• 35mm and 4×4 negatives
• Chemicals for black-and-white printing, up to a maximum of 10 A4 prints

Courses

The courses cover analogue photography and printing black-and-white negatives. The day course includes taking photos, developing film and printing; the short course focuses on the printing process.

• From camera to darkroom: slow photography day course
• Printing in the darkroom: from negative to print

How it works

The courses take place in small groups with personal guidance. Participants work exclusively in black and white and take their own prints home.

• Day course: maximum 4 people
• Short course: maximum 3 participants
• Day course includes lunch and all materials
• Photographic paper is not included in the short course

Location and opening hours

Doka Rotterdam is located at Studio Rik Versteeg at Hildegardisstraat 15 in Rotterdam. The location is open Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00; weekends by request.

Cancellation

A darkroom reservation can be cancelled free of charge up to 48 hours before the start. Cancellations within 48 hours are charged in full.