Current Events
Wood Centre Events
We are thrilled to announce our Fall 2025 event roster! Whether you're looking for educational workshops, fun social gatherings, or inspiring guest speakers, we have something special planned for everyone.
IdeaLab Sprint
Dream of being your own boss but don’t have an idea yet? In this fast-paced, hands-on crash course, you’ll learn how to spot real problems, uncover opportunities, and start shaping innovative solutions. Walk away with the tools every entrepreneur needs to kickstart their journey.
Date: October 8
Time 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
MakerSpace Workshops
3D Model with TinkerCAD
Date: September 16th
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Create your own 3D object using 3D modelling software.
Bead Orange T-shirt Pins
Date: September 23rd
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Create an orange t-shirt pin with an Indigenous artist.
Design Embroidery Files
Date: September 30th
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Design a stitch file using Artistic Digitizer
Use the Embroidery Machine
Date: October 7th
Time: 12 PM - 2PM
Make a U of G branded patch.
Customize a Tote Bag
Date: October 21st
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Customize a free tote bag with Heat Transfer Vinyl and the Cricut.
Use a Sewing Machine
Date: October 28th
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Bring in your own fabric and sew a pumpkin for Halloween.
3D Scan a Toy Model
Date: November 4th
Time: 12 PM - 2 PM
3D Scan your custom Play-Doh creation with the revopoint.
Learn to 3D Print
Date: November 11th
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Use Ultimaker Cura and 3D print a figure
Laser Engrave an Ornament
Date: November 18th
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cut your own ornament using the XTool laser cutter.
Make Holiday Cards
Date: November 25th
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Use the Cricut to make custom holiday cards.
Wood You...
Build a Greener Business Model?
Date: October 16th
Time: 12 PM - 1:30 PM
This workshop will guide you through incorporating sustainable practices into your business venture using an interactive case study.
Have a Profitable Business?
Date: October 23rd
Monday: 12 PM - 1:30 PM
Learn how to build budgets, manage cash flow, and make sure your business is profitable in this hands-on workshop with Beck’s Broth.
Be a Good Co-Founder?
Date: November 6th
Time: 12 PM - 1:30 PM
Learn what makes strong co-founder relationships, and whether teaming up is the right move for you.
Start Your Own Business?
Date: November 13th
Time: 12 PM - 1 PM
Do you have a business idea? Discover how the Hub Incubator Program can help you launch and grow your business and how to apply to the LaunchLab program (W26).
The John F. Wood Centre for Business and Student Enterprise is developing innovators and entrepreneurs at the University of Guelph. We look for innovative and sustainable solutions to economic, social and environmental problems. It is through this mission that we empower a new generation of business leaders committed to community engagement and a sustainable future. We instill in our students a sense of social responsibility and leadership, character-building values that help develop citizenship. We help to bring ideas to life!