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workshop Definition

work·shop (-s̸häp′)

noun

  1. a room or building where work, as home repairs or light manufacturing, is done
  2. a seminar or series of meetings for intensive study, work, discussion, etc. in some field

workshop Synonyms

workshop

n.

  1. A place where manual work is done

    plant, works, laboratory, foundry, studio, yards, establishment, mill.

  2. A meeting for study or discussion

    seminar, discussion group, study group, class.

workshop Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • attend: Here is a full list of those who attended the workshop.
  • organize: The book was born out of a workshop organized by the US National Research Council's Committee on the Human Dimensions of Global Change.
  • run: A workshop run by UKOLN in conjunction with UK Web Focus.
  • hold: Peter Jones ' Fashion advisor, Penny James will be holding fashion advice workshops on the 2nd floor.
  • lead: In the afternoon all of the pupils take part in a dance workshop led by a male professional dancer from Dunbar.
  • organize: On this weekend as with any other we will organize the workshops to match the ability of the students attending the course.

Adjective modifier

  • one-day: The one-day workshop will take place at London Metropolitan University's Graduate Center, 27th April 2005.
  • two-day: In December, 2005, I conducted a two-day workshop with men who had recently been released from prison for domestic violence.
  • hands-on: The hands-on workshop will take place on 31 May between 2-4pm.
  • interactive: Each performance lasts 40 minutes and is followed by an interactive workshop with the cast.
  • practical: Content: A practical workshop which aims to combine delegates experiences with tutor led input.
  • intensive: A specific residency might, for example, take the form of a series of intensive workshops.

Modifies a noun

  • facilitator: This can be used to cover costs such as travel, publicity and workshop facilitators.
  • participant: By breaking down inhibitions and focusing energy, Anjali inspires and motivates workshop participants.
  • session: The aim is to deliver twelve blocks of three x three hour workshop sessions i.e. 36 workshops in total by September 2005.

Noun used with modifier

  • half-day: In the case of medium risk projects a shorter half-day planning workshop is usually more appropriate.
  • drama: Teach it through Drama - Year 5 As part of Year 5's project on Victorians, there will be a drama workshop in school.
  • craft: With story telling, giant games, and craft workshops our Autumn Kids Week should prove to be a hit with families.
  • participatory: The participatory workshops were enjoyed by young people and researchers alike.
  • circus: As well as providing a whole range of activities including circus skills workshops in juggling, plate spinning, unicycling, Diablo and trapeze.