COVID-19 Note: this class will be in person in our shop. See below for health and safety precautions.
Do you have a lamp that doesn't work anymore? Would you like to learn some basic electrical skills? Join us for this hands-on lamp repair class being held in collaboration with Repair PDX!
You can bring your own lamp to repair* or use the practice lamps provided in class. All leftover repaired lamps will be donated to Community Warehouse after the workshop.
Instructors from Repair PDX will cover these topics:
The basics of electricity
Safety when working with electricity
Using wire stripping tools effectively
The parts and techniques necessary to rewire a lamp
(*Please bring table or floor lamps only. This class is not intended to repair ceiling or wall-mounted light fixtures.)
Cost: $10
ReBuilding Center offers two half-price scholarships for every class:
A BIPOC Scholarship for all BIPOC community members interested in taking a class with us
A Need-based Scholarship for all community members whose income is less than $35,000/year for an individual or $70,000 for a two-earner household
To apply for either scholarship, please choose the appropriate option in the “Event Admission” section on the second page of the registration process.
Skill level: This class is ideal for beginners ages 18 and over.
Maximum size of class: 14 students
Class Schedule: Class will run for 2 hours and no breaks are planned.
COVID-19 SAFETY
Masks are required for all students and staff per Oregon Health Authority regulations, regardless of vaccination status.
Safety glasses are required in most of our classes and wearing a mask with a wire nosepiece will help reduce fogging.
Class sizes are limited.
Hand Sanitizer available in two locations within the shop.
SHOP SAFETY
Plan to arrive 5-10 min early if possible. For safety reasons we cannot allow students into class more than 15 minutes after it has begun.
We will provide safety glasses for all students, though you are welcome to bring your own from home if you prefer.
Hearing protection is strongly encouraged when using saws and other tools. We will provide several options for hearing protection, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Wear closed-toe shoes — no sandals! (no exceptions).
Long hair must be tied back.
Do not wear any dangling jewelry or baggy clothing.
CLICK HERE TO READ OUR FAQ PAGE FOR INFORMATION ON TOPICS SUCH AS:
When and where to arrive
Parking and public transportation
Scholarships
Refund policy
And more!
Questions? Email us at education@rebuildingcenter.org