Dave has taught clockmaking skills and lectured on the history of clocks and clockmaking throughout the US and Canada. He became an instructor in clock repair and restoration for the NAWCC in 2000. He worked as a watch repairman from 1961 to 1979 and opened the Millersville Clock Shop in 1964. If the participant cannot provide these materials, the instructor will lend them for the duration of the class.ĭescription: Participants will learn about the tools and procedures necessary to remove an American pocket watch movement from its case let down the power remove the balance and bridge remove the mainspring barrel and mainspring oil the watch and reassemble all the parts.ĭave taught high school history in the Baltimore City Public Schools from 1966 to 2003. Participant Materials Needed: Pair of tweezers, small watchmaker screwdrivers, magnification (loupe), hand remover, American pocket watch (preferably working).
NAWCC SCHOOL OF HOROLOGY REGISTRATION
Hosted by the Cog Counters Chapter.ĥ:00pm - 6:30pm Donor Recognition Reception Invitation Ticket Requiredĩ:00am -5:00pm Mart Open (Table-holders & Members)Ĩ:00am - 5:00pm Convention Registration (Lobby)ĩ:00am - 5:00pm Craft Contest Viewing Closed for judging noon to 2:00pmġ0:00am - 11:00am Lecture: The Soldiers and Sailors’ Memorial Clock His primary interest is in the career of Chauncey Jerome, and he is the host of, a website devoted to this most famous American clockmaker. Mike Bailey is a Fellow of the NAWCC, Treasurer of Great Plains Chapter 58, and also a member of Heart of America Chapter 36 and Cog Counters Chapter 194.
A newly discovered Jerome example that appears to be the most original of the known examples from this great manufacturer will be discussed. Noon: Exhibit Walkthrough Clock Lecture (Public Welcome)ġ:00pm - 2:00pm Lecture: Horology in American Folk Artĭwarf tall case clocks were made in Europe and America but are seldom shown in publications or researched.
Rory will discuss actions now underway to bring the wonders of our collections to the wider world and use them to stimulate interest and to help perpetuate the art and science of horology.ĩ:00am - 5:00pm Mart Table-holder Load-in, times pre-assignedĩ:00am - 3:00pm Auction Registration & Accepting Itemsġ1:00am - 5:00pmEarly Bird Member Mart Entrance, registration requiredĩ:00am - 11:00am Chapters Meeting with Chapter Relations and Membership Committeeĩ:00am - 5:00pm Convention Registration & Pre-registered Packet Pickup(Lobby)ġ0:00am Exhibit Walkthrough Watch Lecture (Public Welcome)
NAWCC SCHOOL OF HOROLOGY ARCHIVE
The National Watch and Clock Museum, School, Library, and Archive are world-class horological resources that could accurately be described as our best-kept secrets. Reflecting on the recent past of working remotely for the Association, he will discuss his changing perspectives from looking at the big picture to the finer points of operational management at the ground level. After five months at the helm of the NAWCC, Executive Director Rory McEvoy will share his observations and experiences as he gets to know the organization, the Museum, and the membership.