Light ’er Up! Lamp Repair & DIY Lighting

Got a lamp that won’t work? Do you have something cool you want to turn into a lamp?

Do you want to learn a little bit about how electricity works? 

In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the basics of lamp repair and DIY lighting, whether you’re bringing an old lamp back to life or turning something unexpected into a one-of-a-kind light.

Explore how lamps work and learn basic electrical skills, from bulbs and switches to wiring, plugs, and receptacles. With guidance, you’ll troubleshoot common lamp problems, make simple repairs, or get started transforming your own unique object into a functional lamp.

Bring:

• A lamp that needs repair OR an unusual object you’d like to turn into a lamp
• A small flathead screwdriver and wire-stripping pliers, if you have them
• Extra wire, plugs, or an old lamp for parts, if you have them

Wire, lighting kits, and plugs will be available for purchase at cost.

Come ready to tinker, learn something new, and make a little light!

About the teacher:

Sarah Wagner is a builder, artist, mom and neighbor. She has been a foreman on construction crews, built scientifically accurate fake plants, installed countless bathrooms, worked as a milliner at a big city opera, renovated a city block in Detroit, and built a small house on the Tennessee River hand-carrying the wood up 80 steps. She has figured out how to build a gorgeous, rich life with her family, often wearing a tool belt and knee pads and wants to pass these skills on. Sarah consults as “The Building Doula,” is a caregiver for family, does smaller construction projects for clients, and has a thriving sculpture practice.