Horological Society of New York Melbourne Watchmaking Classes
The Horological Society of New York (HSNY) is bringing its travelling watchmaking education program to Melbourne, Australia, offering enthusiasts a hands-on introduction to mechanical watchmaking. The four-hour classes will be held at the Time+Tide Discovery Studio from October 30 to November 1, allowing participants to learn from professional watchmakers and assemble/disassemble a real watch movement.
- Classes held October 30 - November 1
- Four-hour sessions
- Hands-on experience with a mechanical watch movement
- No prior watchmaking experience required
- Places are limited
The Horological Society of New York, founded in 1866, is one of the world's oldest watchmaking organizations dedicated to horological education.
Participants will construct and deconstruct a mechanical watch movement, exploring its gear train, winding and setting mechanisms, and escapement.
The Melbourne classes consolidate material from three separate courses normally taught at the HSNY's New York headquarters into a single immersive session.
The classes are designed to be accessible to enthusiasts of all experience levels, from seasoned collectors to those simply curious about mechanical movements.
The sessions will take place at the Time+Tide Discovery Studio located at Level 1, 178 Collins Street, Melbourne.
Specific session times include Friday, October 30 at 17:00; Saturday, October 31 at 17:00; and Sunday, November 1 at 09:00 and 14:30.