Community workshop – The Owl’s Nest

Electricity

Electricity, or current, doesn't have to be scary. Learn what it is and how to work with it safely in our workshop.

Are you curious about how electricity works? Learn what it is and how to use it safely with us. In no time, you'll be connecting a new cord to a lamp, making your own extension cord, or replacing a broken switch in your home. Whether you've never done DIY before or are an experienced DIYer, this workshop is for everyone; Young and old, male, female, or otherwise.

What will you learn?

In a practical way, using examples and working on one or more small projects, you will learn:

• What is electricity?
• Working safely.
• Reading wiring diagrams.
• The various basic components.
• Stripping wires and cables.
• Making connections.
• Testing and troubleshooting.
• Repairing a defect.