Peace of Mind: AWCI Replaces Last HVAC Unit Original to Headquarters Building
By James Sprague TAWCI has a lot of momentum as we move into 2024, and we have the numbers to prove it. That issue has since been rectified. AWCI, in […]
The Ornamental Lathe
By G. Phil Poirier Editor’s Note: This is the fourth part of a four-part series of articles from G. Phil Poirier, metalsmith, goldsmith, and master gem cutter, which was originally […]
Building a Foundation: Students Receive Introduction to World of Clocks and Watches
By James Sprague The 2023 AWCI educational calendar ended much in the manner that it began—with two sold-out courses of enthusiastic students seeking a foundational knowledge in both clocks and […]
An Interview with Marc Ferland of Audemars Piguet
By Kevin Boyd While delving into the design aspects of guilloché dials, I was directed to Marc Ferland, the individual who, according to Audemars Piguet, supervised the tapisserie dial workshop […]
The Straight-Line Engraving Machine
By G. Phil Poirier Introduction The straight-line engraving machine has a long and rich history in the jewelry manufacturing industry. Its capabilities were exploited by many of the great companies […]
Recapping the 2023 AWCI Fall Symposium
By James Sprague The third time, as they say, was a charm last month for AWCI. The 2023 AWCI Fall Symposium was held September 28-30, for the third year in […]
A Glimpse of the New Watchmaking Generation
By James Sprague As with any profession, there will come a time for the current generation of watchmakers to pass the horological baton to a newer generation. And, with that […]
The Parts and Processes of a Rose Engine in the Modern Shop
By G. Phil Poirier Editor’s Note: This is the second of a four-part series of articles from G. Phil Poirier, metalsmith, goldsmith and master gem cutter, which were originally presented […]
AWCI Membership Renewal Kicks off 1 Nov 2023
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