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QUICK REFERENCE CALENDAR 2008
Days	January		Tutor	Workshop
Mon-Fri	28^th - 1^st	Making Clock Parts	R Egan	Clock
	February
Sat-Sun	16^th – 17^th	Skills for the Clock/Watchmaker-Machine/Hand tools	J Reynolds	Clock
Mon-Fri	25^th – 29^th	Basic Clock Part I	R Egan	Clock
	March
Mon-Fri	3^rd – 7^th	Basic Watch Mechanical	J Murphy	Watch
Mon-Fri	10^th – 14^th	DLC Open School	A Midleton	C/W
Sat-Sun	15^th – 16^th	Engineers’ Small Lathe, Drilling & Milling Machines	J Reynolds	Clock
Sat-Sun	29^th – 30th	Service Repair Platform Escapements 1 & 2	P Shrouder	Watch
	April
Sat-Sun	5^th - 6th	Service Repair Platform Escapements 3 & 4	P Shrouder	Watch
Mon-Fri	7^th – 11^th	Recoil Deadbeat Escapement Making/Wheel & Pinion Cutting	J Reynolds	Clock
Mon-Tues	14^th – 15^th	Open Clock Workshop	J Reynolds	Clock
Sat-Sun	19^th – 20^th	Watch Water Resistance Testing	V Light	Watch
Mon-Fri	21^st – 25^th	Basic Clock Part II	J Reynolds	Clock
Sat-Sun	26^th – 27^th	Making Jewels for Clock/Watchmaking Part I	J Arnfield	Watch
	May
Fri-Sun	2^nd – 4^th	Watchmakers’ Lathe	J Hatt	Watch
Sat-Sun	10^th - 11^th	Making Jewels for Clock/Watchmaking Part II	J Arnfield	Watch
Mon-Fri	12^th – 16^th	Antique Clocks Part I	J Reynolds	Clock
	June
Mon-Fri	2^nd - 6^th	Pocket Watch Restoration	J Hatt	Watch
Sat-Sun	7^th – 15^th	150^th SHOW
Mon-Fri	23^rd – 27^th	Service/Repair Day/Date Automatic Watches	J Murphy	Watch
	July
Mon-Fri	7^th – 11^th	Basic Watch - Mechanical	J Murphy	Watch
Sat-Sun	26^th – 27^th	Cylinder Escapements	J Arnfield	Watch
Mon-Fri	28^th – 1^st	Turret Clocks	C McKay	Clock
	August
Sat-Sun	2^nd – 3^rd	Vintage Watch & Collectors Open Workshop	J Arnfield	Watch
Mon-Fri	4^th – 8^th	Making Clock Parts	R Egan	Clock
Mon-Fri	11th – 15^th	DLC Open School	A Midleton/J Reynolds	C/W
Sat-Sun	16^th – 17^th	Making Jewels for Clock/Watchmaking Part I	J Arnfield	Watch
Mon-Tues	18^th – 19^th	Open Clock Workshop	J Reynolds	Clock
Fri-Sun	29^th – 31^st	Watchmakers’ Lathe	J Hatt	Watch
	September
Mon-Fri	8^th – 12^th	Basic Clock Repair I	R Egan	Clock
Mon-Fri	15^th – 19^th	Franklin Clock	J Reynolds	Clock
Sat-Sun	20^th – 21^st	Making Jewels for Clock/Watchmaking Part II	J Arnfield	Watch
Sat-Sun	27^th – 28^th	Skills for the Clock/Watch Maker – Machine/Hand Tools	J Reynolds	Clock
Mon-Fri	29^th - 3^rd	Watch Servicing for the Retailer/Technician Part 1	M Selley	Watch
	October
Mon-Fri	6^th – 10^th	Basic Clock II	J Reynolds	Clock
Sat-Sun	11^th – 12^th	Service Repair Platform Escapements 1 & 2	P Shrouder	Watch
Sat-Sun	18^th – 19^th	Service Repair Platform Escapements 3 & 4	P Shrouder	Watch
Mon-Tues	20^th – 21^st	Open Clock Workshop	J Reynolds	Clock
Mon-Fri	27^th – 31^st	Watch Servicing for the Retailer/Technician Part 2	M Selley	Watch
	November
Fri-Sun	7^th – 9^th	Basic Quartz Repair – Theory & Practical	M Selley	Watch
Mon-Fri	10^th – 14^th	Antique Clocks Part II, incl Longcase/Fusee/Bracket	J Reynolds	Clock
Mon-Fri	24^th – 28^th	Conservation & Restoration – Theory & Practical	A Midleton	Clock/Watch
	December
Mon-Fri	1^st – 5^th	Basic Watch Mechanical	J Murphy	Watch
Mon-Fri	8^th – 12^th	Basic Clock Part I	R Egan	Clock

BHI SEMINAR PROGRAMME 2008

We have access to a whole range of specialist horological skills. We can run any course on request, subject to demand. Choose from any of the scheduled courses below, or contact Zanna on Tel: 01636 817603 or email: zanna@bhi.co.uk to arrange a seminar to suit your needs.

AMERICAN CLOCKS
The repair of these clocks, plus a comprehensive history of their growth and development.

ANTIQUE CLOCKS PART I
Research, conservation practice, historical development of movements, dials cases etc. Replace missing parts, train and count wheels

ANTIQUE CLOCK PART II
Longcase, Fusee and Bracket Clocks. Includes replacement of missing parts. Ideal for preparation of Records of Repair/Portfolios.

BASIC CLOCK PART I
For members with little or no experience, dismantling, assembly, cleaning, bushing, pivot repairs and general servicing.

BASIC CLOCK PART II
For more experienced members and those pursuing the DL course. Includes replacement of missing parts. Westminster Chiming Clocks/French Marble/ may also be covered if required.

BASIC WATCH COURSE – Mechanical
For beginners wishing to further their knowledge. Practical help and instruction on the basics of watch repairing and servicing.

BASIC WATCH COURSE – Quartz
To equip beginners with the basics of dealing with quartz watches, covering both theory and practical work.

CYLINDER ESCAPEMENT
Aimed at all levels. Learn how cylinders are made and understand the finer points of how they work. Particularly of interest to the Final Grade Parts I and II students and members carrying out repairs on antique watches and antique platform escapements.

ENGINEERS’ SMALL LATHES, MILLING AND DRILLING MACHINES
Safe use of the small engineers’ lathe, drilling and milling machines and how to sharpen and set tool bits.

MAKE A MOVEMENT FOR A FRANKLIN CLOCK
This is a pure clock making course for the member with some experience but who has never made a complete clock movement.

MAKING CLOCK PARTS
Learn the techniques of making clock components to replace missing or damaged clock parts.

MAKING JEWELS FOR CLOCK/WATCH MAKING
To show some of the history of horological jewel making and to demonstrate how clock and watch jewels can be made with simple tools in the workshop.

OPEN SUMMER SCHOOL DLC STUDENTS
The BHI is offering a flexible Open Summer School covering aspects of the DLC course. Tutors John Reynolds and Alan Midleton will also assist students preparing for examinations, record of repairs and portfolios.

OPEN CLOCK WORKSHOP
For any member professional or amateur who may have a troublesome clock project and requires assistance with various aspects of design and/or construction, or attempting a repair, which requires guidance on techniques or help with machinery.

RECOIL & DEADBEAT/WHEEL & PINION CUTTING
For members and DLC students wishing to manufacture running parts i.e. train wheels, recoil and deadbeat escapements.

SERVICE/REPAIR DAY/DATE AUTOMATICS
For watch technicians with basic skills who wish to extend their knowledge of day/date automatics and improve the quality of service on the mechanical watches.

SERVICE/REPAIR OF PLATFORM ESCAPEMENTS parts 1 & 2 and parts 3 & 4
2 weekends- students will handle and repair a Swiss lever platform diagnosing faults and correcting them. Instruction will be given in the correct way to remove the platform from the clock, in diagnosing faults and in practical correction of these faults.

SKILLS FOR THE CLOCK/WATCHMAKER–HAND & MACHINE TOOLS
Designed to help beginners, first year DL students and those wishing to take horology as a hobby. Advice on tools and equipment needed for basic clock and watch making and repairing. Includes hardening and tempering/polishing and bluing.

TURRET CLOCKS
Particularly useful for professional clock repairers, who from time to time are invited to do some work on a turret clock installation. Also suitable for those who are passionate about turret clocks and/or have a collection of turret clocks. Diocesan clocks advisors who have practical skills may find the course useful.

VINTAGE WATCH & COLLECTORS OPEN WORKSHOP
Suitable for members interested in antique watches. Expert tuition for watchmakers and collectors interested in antique watches.

WATCHMAKERS’ LATHE
Acquire the knowledge and skills required to use the watchmaker’s lathe. Beneficial to students following the DL Final Grades I & II and members, amateurs or professionals wishing to learn how to correctly set up and use a watchmakers lathe.

WATCH SERVICING FOR THE RETAILER PARTS 1 & 2
Essential topics include types of watch, watch cases, watch batteries, button and stem fitting, glass fitting, movement replacement, spring bars and straps, dismantling and reassembling a typical quartz analogue movement.

WATCH WATER RESISTANCE TESTING
Everything you need to know about waterproof testing with air pressure testing and wet testing up to 130 bars.

All seminars require 4 bookings before it is confirmed.

If you would like to receive a detailed syllabus and/or speak to the tutor before committing to a course, please contact Zanna (details above).

Seminar Prices

PRICE PER PERSON as of January 2005

Duration Members only

5 days (4 nights) £550
Tuition only £450

3 days (2 nights) £320
Tuition only £270

2 days (1 night) £205
Tuition only £180

1 day £90

* The following discounts are available

20% Discount for Distance Learning Students
20% Discount for under 19s

The full price includes tuition costs and accommodation on a bed, continental breakfast and lunch basis.

The tuition only price covers tuition costs and lunch only.

Click here for the booking form. Please print out and post to The BHI or fax to 01636 812258

Training

Page address http://www.bhi.co.uk/seminars/seminar.htm
Last Updated 15^th January 2008

QUICK REFERENCE CALENDAR 2008

Service/Repair Day/Date Automatic Watches

AMERICAN CLOCKS The repair of these clocks, plus a comprehensive history of their growth and development. ANTIQUE CLOCKS PART I Research, conservation practice, historical development of movements, dials cases etc. Replace missing parts, train and count wheels

ANTIQUE CLOCK PART II Longcase, Fusee and Bracket Clocks. Includes replacement of missing parts. Ideal for preparation of Records of Repair/Portfolios.

BASIC CLOCK PART I For members with little or no experience, dismantling, assembly, cleaning, bushing, pivot repairs and general servicing.

BASIC CLOCK PART II For more experienced members and those pursuing the DL course. Includes replacement of missing parts. Westminster Chiming Clocks/French Marble/ may also be covered if required.

BASIC WATCH COURSE – Mechanical For beginners wishing to further their knowledge. Practical help and instruction on the basics of watch repairing and servicing.

BASIC WATCH COURSE – Quartz To equip beginners with the basics of dealing with quartz watches, covering both theory and practical work.

CYLINDER ESCAPEMENT Aimed at all levels. Learn how cylinders are made and understand the finer points of how they work. Particularly of interest to the Final Grade Parts I and II students and members carrying out repairs on antique watches and antique platform escapements.

ENGINEERS’ SMALL LATHES, MILLING AND DRILLING MACHINES Safe use of the small engineers’ lathe, drilling and milling machines and how to sharpen and set tool bits.

MAKE A MOVEMENT FOR A FRANKLIN CLOCK This is a pure clock making course for the member with some experience but who has never made a complete clock movement.

MAKING CLOCK PARTS Learn the techniques of making clock components to replace missing or damaged clock parts.

MAKING JEWELS FOR CLOCK/WATCH MAKING To show some of the history of horological jewel making and to demonstrate how clock and watch jewels can be made with simple tools in the workshop.

OPEN SUMMER SCHOOL DLC STUDENTS The BHI is offering a flexible Open Summer School covering aspects of the DLC course. Tutors John Reynolds and Alan Midleton will also assist students preparing for examinations, record of repairs and portfolios.

OPEN CLOCK WORKSHOP For any member professional or amateur who may have a troublesome clock project and requires assistance with various aspects of design and/or construction, or attempting a repair, which requires guidance on techniques or help with machinery.

RECOIL & DEADBEAT/WHEEL & PINION CUTTING For members and DLC students wishing to manufacture running parts i.e. train wheels, recoil and deadbeat escapements.

SERVICE/REPAIR DAY/DATE AUTOMATICS For watch technicians with basic skills who wish to extend their knowledge of day/date automatics and improve the quality of service on the mechanical watches.

SKILLS FOR THE CLOCK/WATCHMAKER–HAND & MACHINE TOOLS Designed to help beginners, first year DL students and those wishing to take horology as a hobby. Advice on tools and equipment needed for basic clock and watch making and repairing. Includes hardening and tempering/polishing and bluing.

VINTAGE WATCH & COLLECTORS OPEN WORKSHOP Suitable for members interested in antique watches. Expert tuition for watchmakers and collectors interested in antique watches.

WATCHMAKERS’ LATHE Acquire the knowledge and skills required to use the watchmaker’s lathe. Beneficial to students following the DL Final Grades I & II and members, amateurs or professionals wishing to learn how to correctly set up and use a watchmakers lathe.

WATCH SERVICING FOR THE RETAILER PARTS 1 & 2 Essential topics include types of watch, watch cases, watch batteries, button and stem fitting, glass fitting, movement replacement, spring bars and straps, dismantling and reassembling a typical quartz analogue movement.