Lamp Lab (Fixperience)

Brighten up your DIY game by learning how to rewire and repair lamps.

Perfect for beginners ready to spark their creativity.

Want to learn some handy repair skills? Join us for our Lamp Lab Fixperience Workshop! This workshop is a fun, hands-on way to jump into DIY repairs, cut down on waste, and keep a little extra cash in your pocket.

The workshop is designed for those with little to no prior experience, so don’t worry if you’re new to this.

Each session is small and friendly, with up to six people per workshop. So whether you come solo or with friends, you’re in for a relaxed, supportive environment. With one to two facilitators for each group, you’ll get plenty of one-on-one guidance as you learn the ropes.

We do not make a profit from Fixing Factories - all money raised is reinvested into running our sites, and helping to make repair the norm across the UK.

Lamp Lab - £40

In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to safely rewire and repair lamps, pick up practical wiring techniques, and discover simple fixes that can bring old lights back to life. It’s a perfect way to build confidence with small electrical repairs while keeping useful items out of landfill.Whether you’re a complete beginner or already handy with DIY, Lamp Lab will give you the skills to spark your creativity - and maybe even save your favourite lamp.

Frequently asked questions

• What are Fixperience Workshops?

Affordable repair skills workshops for the fixcurious. An opportunity for those with no prior experience to learn basic repair skills that they can put into practice in their everyday lives - helping them to save money, time and carbon.

• How many spaces are there?

Up to six people can join a workshop. You can attend with a friend (or group of friends) or alone - it will be a friendly and relaxed environment. Our ratio of six participants to 1-2 workshop facilitators ensures each participant will get plenty of 1:1 attention and be able to try activities.

• Are there any restrictions on who can join?

No one under the age of 18 is allowed to join a Fixperience Workshop.

• What preparation is required for the workshops?

No prior training or complex registration is needed - just turn up on the day. All workshops will include a Health and Safety briefing at the start.

• Do participants need any special equipment/clothing?

No - all equipment will be provided on the day. Wear clothes suitable for hands-on activities, that you don’t mind getting a bit messy. Don’t wear open shoes, and tie up long hair. We’ll send an email confirmation before the workshops with final details of what to bring.

• Are the workshops accessible for me?

The workshops are designed for the general public, so don’t require any special level of fitness. You’ll need to be able to handle and see items on a table in front of you. If you have accessibility requirements, let us know before booking and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

• What if I can no longer attend the event? 

Bookings are only refundable up until a week before the event. After that point they are non-refundable. This is because we are a charity and need to pay our staff and facilitators/fixers to run events, so we lose charitable income from last-minute cancellations. It may be possible to reschedule your booking, but this is entirely at the workshop manager's discretion and may depend on overall numbers and availability for the particular workshop.

Contact us on ana@therestartproject.org if you want to reschedule.