workshop
noun
work·shop
ˈwərk-ˌshäp 
1
: a small establishment where manufacturing or handicrafts are carried on
2
: workroom
3
: a usually brief intensive educational program for a relatively small group of people that focuses especially on techniques and skills in a particular field
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He's in his workshop working on the lawnmower.
a workshop for making high-end furniture
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
The Godfather filmmaker took a workshop-like approach to Megalopolis, encouraging actors to improvise within a loose script, as Figgis’ documentary shows.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Across four main sessions, midday skill-building workshops and networking opportunities, participants will have the chance to explore urgent narratives shaping the end-of-life experience.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
The Institute created workshops, labs, and mentorship programs designed to nurture independent voices in film.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
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workshop
noun
work·shop
ˈwərk-ˌshäp
1
: a shop where manufacturing or the production of handicrafts is carried on
2
: workroom
3
: a usually brief educational program for a small group of people that focuses especially on techniques and skills in a particular field
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