Hours / Rates
Mon – Thu | 12-9pm
Fri | Closed
Sat – Sun | 12-6pm
Hours may change during holidays or between quarters. Darkroom, Digital Lab and Studio availability varies due to class schedules. Please contact the front desk at frontdesk@pcnw.org or 206.720.7222 x0 for information about day to day availability.
Upcoming Closure Dates/Changes in Hours
>> August 10 – September 8, 2024 | Annual Late Summer Closure
>> October 5, 2024 | Post-Benefit Staff Recuperation Day
>> November 27 – 28, 2024 | Thanksgiving Break
>> December 16, 2024 – January 5, 2025 | Annual Winter Closure
Access
The facilities at PCNW are open to all individuals from amateurs to professionals to hobbyists. Individuals may reserve a space in the darkroom, digital lab, or studio up to a week in advance of the desired appointment date. If you are new to PCNW, you will be asked to participate in a free orientation of the facilities which covers equipment use, check-in procedure, safety issues and policies.
Students currently enrolled in classes and members of PCNW receive special discounts on rental rates for the facilities. Enroll in a class or become a Member and take advantage of this great benefit!
To schedule an orientation, contact us at 206.720.7222 x0 or pcnw@pcnw.org.
Rates
| RENTAL BLOCKS* | ||
| Public | Member/PCNW Student | |
| 20 hour pre-paid block | n/a | $140.00 + tax ($7/hr) |
| 40 hour pre-paid block | n/a | $200.00 + tax ($5/hr) |
| 60 hour pre-paid block | n/a | $225.00 + tax ($3.75/hr) |
| Unlimited Use Pass | n/a | $650 + tax |
*FACILITY RENTAL BLOCKS – Rental blocks are valid for hourly usage only; digital scanning and studio time is multiplied by 2 or 3 respectively when deducted from rental blocks (some exceptions for Students may apply). Digital printing fees (ink + paper) are charged separately. Rental blocks are valid for six (6) months from the time of purchase and expire at the end of this time frame. No exceptions. Not available to public users.
| BLACK & WHITE DARKROOM | ||
| Public | Member/PCNW Student | |
| Film Processing | $12/hr | $8/hr |
| Enlarger | $12/hr | $8/hr |
| ALTERNATIVE PROCESS ROOM | ||
| Public | Member/PCNW Student | |
| $12/hr | $8/hr | |
| DIGITAL LAB | ||
| Public | Member/PCNW Student | |
| Computer Workstation Rental | $12.00/hr | $8.00/hr for members and free for students |
| Printer Rental (includes computer workstation) | $12.00/hr | $8.00/hr for members/students |
| Dry Scanning | $12.00/hr | $8.00/hr |
| Wet-Mount Scanning | $20.00/hr | $16.00/hr – Students currently enrolled in a Scanning class may rent a scanner for $8/hr or deduct the hours from a pre-paid rental block |
| Print Charge / PCNW Paper | $0.06/sq inch (based on paper size) | $0.06/sq inch (based on paper size) |
| Print Charge / Personal Paper**Our lab monitors are trained to assist only with the paper that is stocked at PCNW. If a lab user chooses to bring their own paper or substrate to print on they are responsible for their own print workflow set up. ICC profiles and printing workflow settings for lab user supplied paper must be configured by the lab user themselves. | $0.05/sq inch (based on image size) | $0.05/sq inch (based on image size) |
| DAYLIGHT & LIGHTING STUDIO | ||
| Public | Member/PCNW Student | |
| Studio Rental – Please note that only current students who are taking, or have passed our Light Control class, are eligible to use PCNW lighting equipment. Other renters must provide their own equipment but may use our backdrops and modifiers. Rental times may be restricted to give preference to current students; contact our front desk for more information. | $40.00/hr | $24.00/hr – Students currently enrolled in a Studio class may rent a studio for $8/hr. All usage can be deducted from a pre-paid rental block. |
| OTHER SERVICES / EQUIPMENT | ||
| Public | Member/PCNW Student | |
| Grey Card | $12/hr | $8/hr |
| Copy Stand | $8/hr | FREE |
| Dry Mount Press | $8/hr | FREE |
| Matt Cutter | $8/hr | FREE |
| Matt Cutter Blades | $0.25/blade | $0.25/blade |
| Portable Lighting Kit | n/a | FREE to students currently enrolled in a Studio class; not available to members |
| 4×5 Camera | n/a | FREE to students currently enrolled in a Large Format class; not available to members |
| Storage Locker | $35.00/quarter + $25 key deposit | $35.00/quarter + $25 key deposit |
What’s included?
Facility rental rates include the use of equipment and materials such as an enlarger, film processing tank, darkroom chemistry, computer, scanner, studio lighting, etc. Renters are expected to provide their own materials such as film, paper (for darkroom or digital printing), digital file storage devices and means of transporting prints.