Master the Precision Arts of Glass Blowing and Watchmaking
Step away from the screen and into the furnace or the watchmaker's bench. These workshops turn complex, industrial-grade crafts into hands-on weekend discoveries.
Feel the heat and shape something beautiful from molten glass. In our glass blowing workshop, you will work with furnaces reaching 1400 degrees to transform raw material into a delicate keepsake. This elemental craft is a truly unforgettable experience, and no prior skill is needed.
Watch glass come alive in the flame. Under the guidance of our expert artisans, you will learn the basics of flamework, manipulating glass rods in a torch to create your own delicate beads or small sculptures. This is a hands-on introduction to the mesmerizing art of glass blowing.
Explore the microscopic world of gears, springs, and jewels that makes a watch tick. Our horology experience is a journey into the art of fine watchmaking, where you get to disassemble and reassemble a mechanical watch movement under expert guidance.
Delve into the world of fine watchmaking with a loupe to your eye and tweezers in hand. This workshop is a unique opportunity for watch enthusiasts to get a hands-on understanding of the intricate components that power a mechanical watch.
A glimpse into our Wonders of Horology session, where curiosity meets craftsmanship. Participants learn about the history and mechanics of timekeeping before diving into the hands-on process of assembling a watch movement.
Time has a way of drawing us in. Here, participants in our Bangalore watchmaking experience study the anatomy of a mechanical watch, gaining a new appreciation for the art and science of horology.
The joy of discovery is clear as two watch enthusiasts share a moment of insight during our workshop. It's a space to connect with fellow collectors and learn about the intricate world of timekeeping together.
About this collection
These crafts look intimidating, but you do not need an engineering degree or years of artistic practice to join us. We provide all the professional tools and safety gear—from 1400-degree furnaces to specialized horology kits—so you can focus entirely on the process of creation rather than the complexity of the equipment.
Crafting with Fire and Time
Our glass blowing and watchmaking sessions are designed for those who appreciate the 'how' behind the 'what'. In our glass blowing workshops, you will face furnaces hitting 1400 degrees Celsius. It is an elemental, physical process where you learn to shape molten glass into paperweights or delicate sculptures using professional blowpipes and pontils.
In contrast, our horology sessions demand absolute stillness. You will work with professional eye loupes and precision tweezers to understand the anatomy of a mechanical watch. We guide you through the intricate world of gear trains, balance springs, and crowns, turning a seemingly chaotic cluster of metal parts into a logical, functional system.
Practical Details
- Who is this for: These are beginner-friendly sessions. We believe curiosity is the only prerequisite you need.
- Equipment: We manage all high-grade safety gear, from heat-resistant gloves for glass work to precision tools for watchmaking.
- Outcomes: Glass blowing sessions yield a unique, cooled object for you to take home. Watchmaking focuses on the mechanics of the craft, offering a technical deep dive into horology where you learn to disassemble and reassemble movements.
- Locations: We rotate these specialized sessions across Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, and Goa.
Trove Experiences
We are a group of curious people who believe weekends should be about more than just relaxing. We curate these workshops to help you step out of your routine and get your hands dirty, whether you are shaping molten glass or deconstructing the complex gears of a mechanical watch.
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