Mar
30
5:30 PM17:30

Intro to Electrical

Take the first step in understanding your home electrical system! This class will introduce you to the basics, and you will come away with an essential understanding of how your home’s electrical system works and how to do simple troubleshooting and repairs.

Topics covered: 

  • How to be safe when working with electricity

  • How circuits work

  • How to map your house

  • What kind of electrical wires you’re likely to have in your home and what the colors mean

  • The difference between volts, amps, and watts and why that matters

  • Hands on practice on how to replace outlets

Skill level: This class is great for beginners ages 18 and over

Special note: This class covers the fundamentals and will be required for anyone taking future Intermediate Electrical classes at the ReBuilding Center

Class schedule: Class will run for 3 hours with no planned break

Price: We have moved to a sliding scale pricing model while funding allows! Choose which tier fits your situation best:

$120 - Pay-It-Forward Ticket: Helps fund access for others.

$95 - True Cost Ticket: Covers the actual cost of running the class.

$70 - Neighborly Rate Ticket: For those with limited expendable income.

$45 - Low-Barrier Access Ticket: For those facing financial hardship.

To learn more about our sliding scale model - check out the full explanation here.


READ OUR SHOP SAFETY GUIDELINES
What you should and should NOT wear

READ OUR FAQS
Including class location, where to park, and refund info

READ ABOUT OUR CLASS ACCESSIBILITY

READ OUR LIABILITY WAIVER
Each student will be required to sign this form upon arrival in class


Questions? Email us at education@rebuildingcenter.org

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Mar
2
5:30 PM17:30

Build a Lamp

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 class is ideal for beginners ages 18 and over as well as 16 and 17 year-olds with parent or guardian permission.

Class Schedule: Class will run for 3 hours and no breaks are planned

Price: We have moved to a sliding scale pricing model while funding allows! Choose which tier fits your situation best:

$150 - Pay-It-Forward Ticket: Helps fund access for others.

$120 - True Cost Ticket: Covers the actual cost of running the class.

$90 - Neighborly Rate Ticket: For those with limited expendable income.

$60 - Low-Barrier Access Ticket: For those facing financial hardship.

To learn more about our sliding scale model - check out the full explanation here.


READ OUR SHOP SAFETY GUIDELINES
Including masking rules and what you should and should NOT wear

READ OUR FAQS
Including class location, where to park, and refund info

READ ABOUT OUR CLASS ACCESSIBILITY

READ OUR LIABILITY WAIVER
Each student will be required to sign this form upon arrival in class


Questions? Email us at education@rebuildingcenter.org

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Feb
21
3:00 PM15:00

Routers

Introducing one of the most versatile tools in the shop: the router! Whether you're looking to add a decorative edge to corners or learn to utilize the router for joinery, this class provides a great overview of the essentials of safely operating different styles of routers and router bits. These tools, when used for all their worth, will absolutely save you time and money. Come join us!

This is a skills-based class where you will learn how to use routers but you will not make a project to take home.

Topics covered: 

  • Differences between a trim router and plunge router.

  • Setting up a router table

  • Basics of mortising

  • Much more!

Skill level: This is for adults aged 18 or over as well as 16 and 17 year-olds with parent or guardian permission. While not required, some familiarity with basic woodworking skills is a plus.

Class Schedule: Class will run for 3 hours and no breaks are planned

Price: We have moved to a sliding scale pricing model while funding allows! Choose which tier fits your situation best:

$120 - Pay-It-Forward Ticket: Helps fund access for others.

$95 - True Cost Ticket: Covers the actual cost of running the class.

$70 - Neighborly Rate Ticket: For those with limited expendable income.

$45 - Low-Barrier Access Ticket: For those facing financial hardship.

To learn more about our sliding scale model - check out the full explanation here.


READ OUR SHOP SAFETY GUIDELINES
Including masking rules and what you should and should NOT wear

READ OUR FAQS
Including class location, where to park, and refund info

READ ABOUT OUR CLASS ACCESSIBILITY

READ OUR LIABILITY WAIVER
Each student will be required to sign this form upon arrival in class


Questions? Email us at education@rebuildingcenter.org

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Jan
18
10:00 AM10:00

Build a Lamp

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 class is ideal for beginners ages 18 and over as well as 16 and 17 year-olds with parent or guardian permission.

Class Schedule: Class will run for 3 hours and no breaks are planned

Price: We have moved to a sliding scale pricing model while funding allows! Choose which tier fits your situation best:

$150 - Pay-It-Forward Ticket: Helps fund access for others.

$120 - True Cost Ticket: Covers the actual cost of running the class.

$90 - Neighborly Rate Ticket: For those with limited expendable income.

$60 - Low-Barrier Access Ticket: For those facing financial hardship.

To learn more about our sliding scale model - check out the full explanation here.


READ OUR SHOP SAFETY GUIDELINES
Including masking rules and what you should and should NOT wear

READ OUR FAQS
Including class location, where to park, and refund info

READ ABOUT OUR CLASS ACCESSIBILITY

READ OUR LIABILITY WAIVER
Each student will be required to sign this form upon arrival in class


Questions? Email us at education@rebuildingcenter.org

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