Learn the fundamentals of soldering by designing and building a one-of-a-kind copper pipe lamp!
Overview
Skill Level : Beginner — no previous experience is required.
Tools and techniques : You’ll use some simple hand tools to cut copper pipe. We’ll then teach you the art of soldering, using a propane torch to connect the pieces of your lamp.
Length: 3 hours for individuals, 4 hours for Date Night couples
Class size: 8 – 12 people
Prices
Guest – $225 per person: You will make one lamp. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Buddy Up – $295: You and a friend will design and make ONE lamp together. At least one person must be 18+.
Buddy Up+ – $365: You and a friend will EACH make one lamp. At least one person must be 18+.
Date Night – $355: You and your guest will design and make ONE lamp together and get a pizza and a bottle of wine to share during the workshop. At least one person must be 18+.
Date Night+ – $435: You and your guest will EACH make one lamp and get a pizza and a bottle of wine to share during the workshop. At least one person must be 18+.
Our Copper Lamp workshop gives you the tools, materials, and inspiration to craft an actual working lamp and light up your life with a funky awesome Edison bulb. If you want visitors to your home to know you made this lamp with your own two hands, you are going to have to find a way to work it into conversation organically, because it isn’t self evident.
This is your new identity. You are the cool friend that makes their own lamps!
Many in the Craftsman Ave community consider the Copper Lamp workshop to be the “gateway” into maker life. Be warned: You are likely to catch the maker fever, and the only cure is MORE WORKSHOPS!
Crafting a Copper Lamp is a delicious taste of dopamine rush from creating with fire.
Yes! Not only will you play with shiny copper pipes and manipulate them into the design of your choice (this is where a childhood spent among building sets will pay dividends), you will also control the power of fire as you solder together the copper joints of your creation.
This is a “beginner” level workshop, meaning that no knowledge of copper pipe fitting and soldering is required, but the sky is the limit for your creative design!
What Our Workshop Guests Are Saying
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An INCREDIBLE experience- so much fun, such welcoming hosts/instructors, and what a beautiful final product we ended up making. I cannot recommend Craftsman Ave enough for one of the date nights my partner and I have ever had. – Andrew B.
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We had a 10/10 experience building our own copper lamp! Rager was a blast and did a great job of leading the class. Everything was relaxed but done well and we had a lot of liberty to create a design we were excited about! Definitely a fun activity to do with a partner or a friend and would like to come back for more classes! We were really happy with the outcome! — London S.
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One of the best date nights I’ve had in a long time! My boyfriend and I took the date night soldering workshop, where you learn how to build a lamp, and it was a ton of fun with amazing instructors, wine and pizza. I would highly recommend to any couple, group of friends or just someone looking to complete a unique project. — Christa S.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these classes for beginners?
These classes are for all levels. No experience necessary!
Are there any age restrictions?
18+. Check out our Buddy Up option if you’re a minor with an accompanying adult.
What should I wear?
Please wear comfortable clothes and closed toe shoes. Protective equipment will be provided.