Take a respite from the digital age and step back in time on this unique field trip to the studio of an antiquarian horologist. Join us for an introduction to the decorative art of guilloché using the Rose engine and Straightline machines from the esteemed Bulova watch factory. In this intimate workshop, students will create their own one-of-a-kind guilloché brass spinning top or pendant necklace..

In addition to exploring these machines, field trippers will have the opportunity to play with a drawing machine and tops, mechanical optical illusion slides and a gear loop toy. If you have an interest in engineering, design or history - this is the field trip for you!

Rose engines are hand-operated machines developed in the 16th century for the decorative turning of wood, ivory, metal and ceramics. The engraving technique, called engine-turning, produces precise, intricate geometric patterns. The geometry of these patterns is determined by mathematical sequences often associated with sacred geometry and the golden mean.

All supplies included ($55 value).

Nico Cox has studied Swiss, American and British horology for over a decade and is a certified Antiquarian Horologist, aka a clock and watchmaker who specializes in the conservation and restoration of antique automata and mechanical musical objects. As owner and operator of Memoria Technica, she is passionate about sharing these heritage crafts.