FREE YOUTH CLASS: Build a Lamp

Does your child love hands-on activities? Are they curious about future careers in the trades? Our youth classes are designed to introduce youth to the world of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and more while fostering creativity and confidence.

Learn basic electrical skills and lamp repair, and build a table lamp to take home! Class will start by taking apart lamps provided in class to learn how all the pieces fit together. Next, students can choose from our selection of reclaimed wood and electrical parts to create their own lamp.

Students will be given basic bulbs to take home as part of their lamp, but decorative or specialty bulbs (like the one in the picture below) are BYOB: Bring Your Own Bulb.

Topics Covered:

• The basics of electrical theory

• Safety when working with electricity

• Using wire stripping tools effectively

• The parts and techniques necessary to rewire and repair a lamp

• Inspiration for how to create lamps out of other types of materials

Skill level: This workshop is open to youth ages 14-18. No prior experience is necessary. Parent or guardian permission required.

Class Schedule: This class will run for 3 hours with no break planned.

Price: Free to income-qualified families making below 80% AMI. Proof of income required with registration. ( Such as Pay stubs or earning statements, SSDI award letter, SSD award letter, SNAP award letter)