Assembly Darkrooms

89a Shacklewell Ln, London E8 2EB Official website Instagram page

About this darkroom

Assembly Darkrooms (formerly E5 Process), is a membership based open-access darkroom in Dalston, East London.

With a strong focus on supporting independent analogue processes and experimentation, we offer a unique space and community for artists, photographers and creatives.

Facilities include traditional black and white wet printing, colour printing and a dedicated space for printing projects such as books & zines, commercial work or exhibition work.

Run and maintained by volunteers, Assembly Darkrooms is charitable unincorporated association and relies on membership to offer its unique range of facilities.

Opening hours

DayHours
Monday10.00 - 18.00
Tuesday10.00 - 18.00
Wednesday10.00 - 18.00
Thursday10.00 - 18.00
Friday10.00 - 18.00
Saturday10.00 - 18.00
SundayClosed

Open weekends (Saturdays only)

Pricing

Membership fee

Not needed

Induction

Mandatory for all new users

Printing

From £45 for 4 hours session, and £65 for 8 hour session

Discounts for bulk booking

B&W printing facilities

Print from 35mm, medium format, large format (5×4″).

Print on paper up to 20″x24″.

Colour printing facilities

Print from 35mm, medium format, large format (5×4″).

Print on paper up to 16″x20″.

Additional services