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POSTPONED: Basic Lamp Repair Workshop with Repair PDX - $20

  • ReBuilding Center 3625 N Mississippi Ave Portland, OR, 97227 United States (map)

Due to concern about rising COVID-19 rates, this class has been postponed and new date will be announced soon. Please check our class calendar or contact education@rebuildingcenter.org for more information.

COVID-19 VACCINATION & MASKING REQUIREMENTS

Starting January 1, 2022, all students participating in in-person classes at the ReBuilding Center Education Shop will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test performed within the prior 72 hours. Check out our FAQs & Safety Guidelines for more details.

In addition, masks are required for all students, staff, and volunteers per guidelines announced by the Oregon Health Authority on August 11. Please note: safety glasses are required in most of our classes and wearing a mask with a wire nosepiece will help reduce fogging.

See below for additional health and safety precautions.


CLASS DESCRIPTION

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: $20
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.


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:

  • Details on COVID-19 vaccination requirements

  • When and where to arrive

  • Parking and public transportation

  • Scholarships

  • Refund policy

  • And more!


Questions? Email us at education@rebuildingcenter.org

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