Lamp Rewiring Workshop

89 Lexington Avenue,Albany NY 12206

13 November, 2022

Description

Learn basic rewiring methods and practices for repairing old lighting fixtures and lamps. We will have table lamps and tools for you to practice with, but of course, feel free to bring your own table lamps to fix (please nothing too fragile or valuable). Workshop leader Mo will be on hand to guide you through the process Please note - This will be a beginners class, and we do not encourage anyone to handle their house wiring, nor try to install built in lighting without expert supervision. Mo is not a licensed electrician, rather he has done this as an avocation for several decades. We always promote safety first - especially where electricity is concerned! Meet your Presentor - Mo Kafka Mo Kafka started rehabilitating old houses alongside his parents over 40 years ago and has had a career preserving period homes and as a consultant for old homeowners for many years. He has kept a workshop where he refurbishes old lighting since he was first hired as a youth to assist the owner of a vintage store. He and his partner have received a Preservation Merit Award for their work on a significant historic home at risk in Albany. They have also maintained a presence at the Coxsackie Antique Center for a number of years. He holds a degree in Art History from Rutgers College, was a long Historic Preservation Board member and has authored a number of articles and booklets on various historical sites.