Basic Lamp Repair

The class will cover repairs of typical 110V household floor, desk, and table lamps. Topics will include safety, the anatomy of typical lamps (including electrical parts), the various types of common lamp switches, as well as instructor-guided replacement of lamps brought by students. Time and resources permitting other kinds of lamps may be discussed, but primary focus is on normal 110V types.

Students are welcome to bring their lamps in need of repair, or watch and learn. If you are bringing a lamp that are doesn't have a brass socket, you may want to bring your own replacement socket with the right color. Likewise, if you need a cord replaced that is not the typical black, you may want to get one of your preferred color.

About the instructors, Bruce Cozens, Cathal Cunningham, and Ashley Parker: Bruce, Cathal, and Ashley are active Fixers at our monthly Fix-It Night events, and spend much of their time doing all kinds of small household appliance repairs.

Our sliding scale for classes helps to reduce barriers for participation while retaining sufficient income for Seattle REconomy, which owns and operates the NE Seattle and Shoreline tool libraries. Please choose the level that best fits your family’s income.

ACCESSIBILITY: 

• The venue is wheelchair accessible and has an all-gender restroom. The restroom is ADA compliant.
• Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
• Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests. 

GETTING THERE:

• By transit: Served by King County Metro bus Rapid Ride E Line on Aurora Ave N and N 165th.
• By bike: The venue is located one block west of the Interurban Trail. Shoreline Light Rail stations are each about 2 miles away. A bicycle rack is available outside the building. 
• Car parking: There is an asphalt parking lot that fits up to 20 cars. There is one ADA van accessible parking space with an access aisle. 

Children are welcome at some classes with their parent or guardian on a case-by-case basis, either as a student or as an observer. If you would like your child to attend a class with you, please email info@seattlereconomy.org with their age and experience. Let us know if they will be a student or an observer, the name and date of the class, and we will determine if it is appropriate.