Foundational Clock Repair Skills is a foundational class that offers to those new to clocks a basic understanding of the most fundamental operations involved in clock repair, restoration, and conservation and to those more advanced a deeper understanding and exposure to different techniques.
The AWCI 2023 Fall Symposium
Registration now open! The annual AWCI Fall Symposium returns September 28-30, 2023 at AWCI Headquarters! We want to see as many of you as we can fit in the building! We’re actively working on the lectures and classes we will be offering during the event, so stay tuned for those details in the coming weeks!
2026 NAWCC National Convention
The 2026 NAWCC National Convention will be held in Lexington, Kentucky! Join us for a great exhibit, great programs and a wonderful two day trading mart.
Introduction to Basic Clock Repair Skills
Introduction to Basic Clock Repair Skills is a foundational class that offers to those new to clocks a basic understanding of the most fundamental operations involved in clock repair, restoration, and conservation and to those more advanced a deeper understanding and exposure to different techniques.
Servicing the Platform Escapement
The course is designed around the needs of clockmakers, who frequently don’t have the training to service the jeweled lever escapement. The class will begin with an understanding of the values and adjustments to proper escapement function. This will include a study of stop motion drawings of the escapement in action, the definition of terms and functions, followed by the hands-on portion of the class.
Herschede Tubular Bell Clocks
Michael Gainey, CC21, will share his knowledge gained from 40 years of experience through his extensive PowerPoint presentation, with over 200 photos focusing on examples of issues before and after a rebuild that are unique to most common Herschede Tubular Bell movements.
Hairspring 1: ETA Chron System
Join AWCI in the new series on hairsprings. An in-depth discussion of what makes the ETA Chron System unique and user friendly. Free for AWCI members $15 for general […]
Watch Basics 7: The Quartz Watch
Join AWCI in the continuing series of Watch Basics for the quartz watch. An in-depth discussion of what makes a quartz watch tick and how it is so accurate. […]
Explore Watchmaking II
Explore Watchmaking – Level II The Escapement In our Level 2 Watch Making Exploration remote workshop we study the escapement and the winding and setting components of the watch. Successful […]
Explore Watchmaking I
Explore Watchmaking – Level I Basic Assembly In our Level 1 Watch Exploration remote workshop we help you disassemble and reassemble the gear train of a hand-wound mechanical watch without […]
