Drawing Clock Escapements

Duration: 4 Days
Location: Upton Hall

This practical course immerses students in the design and drawing of clock escapements, focusing on the Recoil Anchor and Graham Dead Beat types. You’ll explore escapement design principles, understand their action, and learn how to construct pallets and escape wheels with precision. Through hands-on exercises and guided practice, you’ll develop confidence in layout and design application, supported by feedback sessions to refine your technical skills.

Ideal for those with basic drawing knowledge, this course blends structured learning with practical experience to strengthen your understanding of clock escapement design. Students are encouraged to have a basic understanding of technical drawing and may benefit from completing the Introduction to Technical Drawing – Part 1 course beforehand.

What You’ll Learn

Designing Clock Escapements
Learn how to design common clock escapements from first principles, focusing on accuracy and proportional layout.

Traditional Drafting Techniques
Gain hands-on experience constructing escapements using classic drafting tools and professional drawing methods.

Understanding Escapement Operation
Develop a clear understanding of how the most common clock escapements function and interact within a movement.

Construction Methods
Explore different approaches to constructing and illustrating escapement mechanisms with technical precision.

Take Home

The knowledge and confidence to accurately design and draw key clock escapement types, plus a deeper appreciation for the geometry and mechanics behind their operation.