This is a TWO-DAY class that has the same start and end times on BOTH days:
Day 1 - Sunday, October 12th, 10am-1pm
Day 2 - Sunday, October 19th, 10am-1pm
Learn about Lathe anatomy and safety as well as turning tools and techniques. You'll learn to use various tools like gouges and scrapers to shape the wood and create the desired form. Start by practicing beads and coves, the foundation of woodturning. You'll be using reclaimed hardwood to make a functional lamp base!
Day 1 : Learn how to use roughing gouges, spindle gouges, and carbide tools to shape the wood into a lamp base.
Day 2: Students will learn basic electrical skills and wire their lathed base into a lamp to take home!
Then you will learn basic electrical wiring and wire your custom made base into a fully functional lamp!
This is a project-based class and you’ll take your lamp home with you.
Lathe Topics Covered:
Lathe anatomy and tools
Proper safety precautions
Techniques on turning
Electrical 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 material
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 each day with no break planned.
Price: We have moved to a sliding scale pricing model while funding allows! Choose which tier fits your situation best:
$300 - Pay-It-Forward Ticket: Helps fund access for others.
$240 - True Cost Ticket: Covers the actual cost of running the class.
$180 - Neighborly Rate Ticket: For those with limited expendable income.
$120 - Low-Barrier Access Ticket: For those facing financial hardship.
To learn more about our sliding scale model - check out the full explanation here.
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Questions? Email us at education@rebuildingcenter.org