Clock Repair Workshop

Course intent

This workshop will give you a short introduction to the clocks and clock repairing. You will explore a clock, its mechanisms, and how to look for faults and problems. You will then carry out key repairs using a variety of techniques, hopefully to get it into working order.

What will I learn?

You will learn:

• how a clock works
• how to safely dismantle and reassemble a clock
• typical repair procedures
• how to clean, oil and assemble to working order

  Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

  This course is for beginners or those who need to brush up their skills.

Please note, due to the specific restoration requirements of each project, it may not be possible for each clock to be repaired in one session. For longer projects, please sign up to a term time course.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

You need to bring:

• a clock with a pendulum to work on
• plastic boxes with sealable lids to put parts in
• any tools you might have (screwdrivers, pliers, tweezers, small spanner(s) or an adjustable spanner etc.)
• a notebook and pen
• closed toe shoes
• apron or wear old clothes

For any queries, please email adultlearning@surreycc.gov.uk

What can I do when I finish the course?

Learners can progress onto many opportunities to take up other art & craft classes, including longer clock repair and horology courses.

Additional information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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