Electrical Home Renovation Class

With David Cooke

This electrical class is part of our Knowing Your Home Series. See what other upcoming classes we offer in the series here.

Wonder what projects you can handle without calling an electrician? Want to know how to do those projects without electrocuting yourself? This workshop covers the essentials of home electrical safety, tools, and techniques. Leave with the practical experience to replace a light fixture, install a new outlet or switch, and make smart, safe upgrades around your house. Join this supportive beginner-friendly workshop, expand your handy DIY skillset, and connect with a community of fellow makers!

Skills & Concepts You’ll Learn:

• Understanding single-phase wiring and “60 cycles”

• Service panels, circuit breakers, and GFCIs

• Receptacles, wall switches, 3-way switches, and dimmers

• Adding outlets or switches using “old work” boxes

• Fishing wire through walls

• Using Romex cable: cutting, stripping, and connecting

• Swapping out light fixtures

• Mounting ceiling fans

• Choosing and using the best tools

• Safely testing electrical circuits

Equipment & Tools You’ll Learn:

• Wire strippers, voltage testers, screwdrivers, drills, and more

Class Outline:

1. Prep & Planning: Electrical theory, key terms, tool overview, layout planning, and material selection

2. Demonstration: Retrofitting a ceiling fan box, replacing a light fixture, wiring a dimmer switch, and safely opening a service panel

3. Hands-On Practice: Wiring an outlet, stripping Romex, and making secure connections. Please be aware that due to the nature of teaching plumbing in a workshop setting, hands-on practice will be limited.

4. Wrap-Up: Review and Q&A

Other Class Details:

• Prerequisites: None. No Experience Required.

• Class Capacity: 12 maximum, 5 minimum

• Materials Provided?: Yes

• Age Limit: All Ages (guardian required if under 18)

• Partner Ticket Available?: No

• Available for a Private Class?: Yes (info)

• Clothing/Equipment Requirements?: None