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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Its jade is carved by small family workshops in Asia, where techniques are passed down rather than outsourced or rushed, preserving cultural knowledge that fast production often erases.
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Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Promoting the preservation of centuries-old skills that have been passed down for generations—like Al-sadu (geometric embroidering) and Talli (hand-weaving)—the center offers educational workshops and training courses as well as daily artisan showcases.
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Play Haven, an incubator for new dramatic works from Atlanta writers, recently announced at a Theatrical Outfit event the inaugural round of new plays that will receive readings and development workshops.
—Benjamin Carr, AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2026
One recent week night, Bjerknes, who had a few days’ stubble and wore Buddy Holly glasses, teamed up with Katie English, a friend and copywriter who also works on Oh Hi, to co-host a free personals-writing workshop.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
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Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Promoting the preservation of centuries-old skills that have been passed down for generations—like Al-sadu (geometric embroidering) and Talli (hand-weaving)—the center offers educational workshops and training courses as well as daily artisan showcases.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Play Haven, an incubator for new dramatic works from Atlanta writers, recently announced at a Theatrical Outfit event the inaugural round of new plays that will receive readings and development workshops.
—Benjamin Carr, AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2026
One recent week night, Bjerknes, who had a few days’ stubble and wore Buddy Holly glasses, teamed up with Katie English, a friend and copywriter who also works on Oh Hi, to co-host a free personals-writing workshop.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Workshop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workshop. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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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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