Do you love tinkering?

Been longing to learn your way around a 3D printer, table saw or pottery wheel but don’t want to invest in expensive equipment? Or are you simply looking to expand your horizons in the company of avid creators of all ages and backgrounds?

One of Maine’s makerspaces may be just the ticket.

A makerspace is a cross between a lab and a workshop, a place that gives hands-on creators, from novice hobbyists to expert engineers, the equipment and support they need to bring their ideas to life—and forge community in the process.

As makerspaces gain in popularity, if you don’t see any in your area now, there may well be one soon. (A word of caution: if you are unfamiliar with how to use a particular tool the correct and safe way, ask an experienced fellow maker or staff member—they’ll be glad to help.)

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