Unique school opens in Shoreline - Watch and Clock Repair

Open house at the Shoreline Center on Sunday August 14, 2011 from 1-4 pm for horology school.

A unique training program will be opening its doors in Shoreline on Sunday, August 14 at the Shoreline Center.

Nor'West Voc'Tech LLC operates a program in Watch and Clock Repair.

The school has been in operation for many years, most recently housed in the Old Brig Building at Magnusson Park.

"It was a challenging space, says instructor David Danielson. We could only use the room during the academic year and had to store our furniture in the summer. This was difficult and expensive. 

"We are delighted with our new space at the Shoreline Center."

The main entrance to the Shoreline Center and the flagpole are just to the right

The new space is a large room with its own entrance just north of the main entrance to the Shoreline Center on 1st NE. Some may remember it as the office of Rep. Ruth Kagi or the Shoreline PTA Council. Rep Kagi no longer maintains a separate district office, but shares space with 36th District Democrats on lower Queen Anne. The Shoreline PTA Council has moved to the Richmond Room in the south wing of the Shoreline Center.

Classroom for the Watch and Clock Repair class

The school is well equipped with modern watch repairing and clock repairing tools and machines.

They offer an introductory class on Watch Repair Fundamentals, a class on Clock Repair and a class for more advanced watch repairmen. The curriculum is designed for the beginner and for the accomplished hobbyist. Courses are created for every skill level to provide instruction in the art and science of horology.

The cost if $200 per quarter and students will need to buy or obtain about $500 worth of tools.

Work stations are ready for students

The school is holding an open house at its new classroom on Sunday August 14, 2011 from 1-4 pm. Attendees can talk with instructors, view the micro-machining workshop, and check out the upcoming Fall Quarter of classes.

NorWest Voc'Tech LLC is the Seattle area's only privately-operated, independent school for watchmakers and clockmakers.