Learn about clock repairing and cleaning

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3 hours of discovery with Jan

Knowledge in clockmaking

Your own repaired clock and better advice on how to repair your clock

€75

per person

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Privatise the workshop

The workshop in detail

15 years min.

1 to 2 participants

Up to 2 people for a privatization

In Jan's workshop, you will discover a world full of clocks!

This workshop is a great opportunity to repair your own clock! Whether it is a long-forgotten family heirloom or the one you have in your living room that hasn't worked for years.. it's time to work at that beauty and give it a new life – exposed, valued and useful!

If you don't have any, no worries, Jan will lend you one from the workshop, so you can learn how to repair one.

During this workshop, Jan will teach you to dismantle and reassemble a clock but also learn to adjust, lubricate and polish the different elements.

You don't need any previous requirements to book this workshop, all levels are welcome! Jan is passionate and knows many different techniques. He has studied in Switzerland, where he also learned how to work on his techniques.

During this workshop you will learn how to repair a clock and at the end of 3 hours you will go home with a lot of new knowledge about clocks and how any repair is done at the clockmaker.

Workshop location

The workshop is easily accessible by public transport.

This place is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Additional information

Language of the workshop

Nederlands

This Christmas, gift them an experience!

Meet Jan

Clockmaker

With more than 30 years of experience, Jan is a talented and passionate clockmaker.

He received his training in a 4-year program with a specialization in clockmaking at the jeweller's trade school of Schoonhoven.

Moreover, he has worked for Swiss companies where he excelled!

Now based near Antwerp, he helps his customers in his own workshop but also does antique clock restorations, sales, and appraisals. Whether it's appearance, sound or technique, he knows what to do to repair any clock! Every clock is a challenge!

Nowadays, a clock is also a work of art that you display in your living room. He is always proud to share his passion with others.

Meet Jan

3 comments

Rita P

10/1/2023

Wat een fantastische ochtend! Heel veel geleerd en zelf mogen doen en ondervinden, Jan is een zeer geduldige en inspirerende leraar, !Bedankt om ons zo thuis te laten voelen!

Pascal R

3/29/2023

Een heus atelier vol met tikkende klokken die eigenwijs de uitleg van Jan onderbraken om ook hun stem eens te laten horen. Daar zat ik dan. Achter mijn klok. Met een heerlijke kop koffie, koekjes, pincet en oogloep. Zoals het hoort. Mijn klok uit elkaar halen was bijna kinderspel. In een oogwenk hadden we een bakje vol onderdelen. Ze werden gereinigd, ontvet en ondergingen een echte verjongingskuur. Toen moesten al die stukjes terug klok worden. Ik overdonderd. Jan erudiet. Jan rustig en ik met bibberende handen. Het terug in elkaar ‘prutsen’ was hele klus. Maar dankzij het vakmanschap van Jan brachten we het tot een goed einde . Zoals het klokje bij Jan tikt, tikt het nergens. Dank voor de fantastische voormiddag. Pascal.

Pieter V

3/8/2023

Heel fijne workshop met een herstelde klok als mooie extra. Jan is een heel aangename docent die jou als deelnemer zowel uitdaagt als aanstuurt. De voormiddag is voor mij voorbij gevlogen. Aanrader, ik zou het zo opnieuw doen.