Further to the presentation given on Engine Turning or Guilloché at the 2016 AIC/CAC-ACCR conference, the presenters are hosting workshops on the practice of Engine Turning at the Memoria Technica Workshop in Seattle Washington, USA.
Conservators can learn the practice of Guilloché and the different techniques applied to decorative objects to achieve a better understanding of how an object was made. There are three levels being offered - class descriptions below: More information on how to sign up here: https://mechanicalcurios.com/classes/ Classes are over two days from 9am - 5pm with a lunch break. Due to small students numbers, our classes offer one on one tutor feedback and optimal machine time. Learn this fascinating craft on two early 20th century machines from the original Bulova watchmaking factory - a Lienhard rose engine and straightline machine. You'll also have access to the workshop library - with many books on the practice of ornamental and engine turning. We also welcome inquiries for private classes in groups of up to 10 people and can accommodate most specialized projects. Beginners Engine Turning | Tutor: Brittany Nicole Cox ($400) | Limited to 4 Students | March 2nd & 3rd | March 5th & 6th This class aims to provide students with a basic understanding of engine turning, set up, and simple pattern development. Whether students are looking into how historic objects were made, decorative arts, watch dials, jewelry, or are just curious about guilloché work in general, this class offers a good foundation. Most students leave with at least one finished project, such as a writing pen or pendant, and a set of guilloché medallions with different patterns. Engine Turning II | Tutors: Brittany Nicole Cox + David Lindow($600) | Limited to 6 Students | March 12th & 13th | March 16th & 17th This class is designed for those with a rudimentary knowledge of engine turning or guilloché work. It will include lessons on surface preparation, demonstrate integration of divergent patterns, how to work with borders, laying out work that requires more than one center, and other advanced concepts. Whether you are interested in decorative arts, making watch dials, jewelry, or pens this class will further your understanding and skills. The projects will vary depending on the students interest, and the course will take a hands on approach. This class allows the use of an elliptical chuck and other attachments. Each student will leave with at least one completed project. Engine Turning III | Tutors: Brittany Nicole Cox + David Lindow ($600) | Limited to 6 Students | March 19th & 20th This class picks up where Engine Turning II left off. You'll have the opportunity to use a Hauser Jig borer, Schaublin lathes, and a lathe mounted microscope to layout and execute your patterns and projects. ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to consdistlist-le...@cool.conservation-us.org Archives through August 2016 at http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/ Archives from September 2016 onward at https://www.mail-archive.com/consdistlist@cool.conservation-us.org/
