A free public event March 8 will mark the formal launch of a new space for students and recent graduates of the University of Windsor and St. Clair College to stretch their imaginations and creativity muscles.

The EPIC Makers’ Base, a program of the Entrepreneurship Practice and Innovation Centre (EPICentre), is equipped with 3-D printers, a CO2 laser cutter and engraver, and other tools to create prototypes — or simply to tinker.

The grand opening is set for 9 a.m. Thursday in room 1133, Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering Innovation, but the space opens for sneak peeks Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m. Becoming a member is fun, practical and free.

Find more information regarding EPICentre’s programs, services, and events at www.epicentreuwindsor.ca.