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.

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

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. Choose which tier fits your situation best:

*2 Neighborly rate Tickets available per class

$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.

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

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. Choose which tier fits your situation best:

*2 Neighborly rate Tickets available per class

$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.

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

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) are an important safety feature in your home! Required by building code to be on circuits near water such as in bathrooms and kitchens. They can also be retrofitted in older homes to add extra safety.

This is a skills-based class where you will learn how to use tools with a mix of hands-on tasks and demonstrations, but you will not build a project to take home.

Topics covered: 

• Basic Theory: How GFCIs work and why they’re so important

• Where they are required in new construction, and where they’re recommended for existing, older homes

• How to identify the beginning of a circuit

• How to identify Line vs. Load conductors

• Replacing a standard receptacle with a GFCI

• Testing GFCIs

Skill level: This is an intermediate class. We STRONGLY recommend that you take Intro to Electrical: Safety and Simple Repairs before registering for this class. Students in this class are expected to be familiar with the following concepts and skills:

• Identifying the hot, neutral, and ground

• Basic circuit theory

• How household wiring works

• Using a non-contact voltage tester

• Making good connections and splices

For ages 18+ as well as 16 and 17 year-olds with parent or guardian permission.

Class schedule: Class will run for 2.5 hours with no break 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.

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

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. Choose which tier fits your situation best:

*2 Neighborly rate Tickets available per class

$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.

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

Brighten up your life with a new light fixture! Wall and ceiling lights can be simple or ornate, but behind the scenes there are (usually) some standardized parts and typical wiring configurations.

This is a skills-based class where you will learn how to use tools and replace lamps with a mix of hands-on tasks and demonstrations, but you will not build a project to take home.

Topics covered: 

• Common light fixtures and mounting hardware 

• Types of boxes & enclosures 

• Typical cabling & switching configurations 

• How to identify hot, neutral and switched conductors

• Testing & troubleshooting

Skill level: This is an intermediate class. We STRONGLY recommend that you take Intro to Electrical: Safety and Simple Repairs before registering for this class. Students in this class are expected to be familiar with the following concepts and skills:

• Hot, Neutral & Ground - what they do and how to identify them

• Basic circuit theory

• Household wiring types

• Using a non-contact voltage tester

• Using wire strippers; Making good connections and splices

For ages 18+ as well as 16 and 17 year-olds with parent or guardian permission.

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

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

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

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. Choose which tier fits your situation best:

*2 Neighborly rate Tickets available per class

$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.

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