17th Anniversary Raffle Draws + Bus Prizes!

17th Anniversary Raffle Draws + Bus Prizes!

A giant THANK YOU to everyone who made the trip over from near and far to celebrate with us, share in the festivities at our Historic General Store, support our Pop-Up Market and enjoy the Fall Foliage.
October 11, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle
Ron Collins Custom Fit Pants Workshop

Ron Collins Custom Fit Pants Workshop

We're throwing something new into the mix before we close the show in Parkdale. We've edited Ron Collins visit to include a Custom Fit Pant Workshop!

Achieve your fit on a pair of pants you’d like to make. Join our special guest instructor, Ron Collins, for Custom Fit Pant Workshop (Special 3 Session Edition!) This workshop is open to one pattern of your choice - basic pants (draw string or elastic waist), jeans, fitted or dress lined pants.

October 10, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle
Our Second Community Fabric Exchange!

Our Second Community Fabric Exchange!

Do you have fabric that is no longer your style? Meant for a project that didn’t come to pass? Just needs to find a new home? Bring at least 1 meter of clean garment, quilting cotton or accessory weight fabric and pass it along to another community member! Embrace slow making, pay it forward and be prepared to leave with less than you brought.
October 03, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle
Indigo Immersive Weekend

Indigo Immersive Weekend

We have a special Indigo Immersive Weekend planned in Sprucedale! Join Julie Sinden from Friday-Sunday, September 27-29 and discover the magical world of dyeing with indigo while exploring two surface design techniques that go wonderfully with indigo - shibori and clay resist.
August 09, 2024 — Karyn Valino
Seventeenth Anniversary Celebration in Sprucedale!

Seventeenth Anniversary Celebration in Sprucedale!

We'll be celebrating our Seventeenth Anniversary surrounded by the magic of the Fall colours in the Almaguin Highlands!

Save the date and join us on Saturday October 5, 2024. We're working behind the scenes to bring together a community of artisans, food trucks, friends and a raffle during this extra special fun day.
August 08, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle
The Next Chapter For the workroom

The Next Chapter For the workroom

Deep Breath. This is a big one.

I'm going to start with immense gratitude to everyone in our community. We've done so many great things together this past year! We moved twice and set up two very special locations - in Parkdale and Sprucedale. Since we moved into our cute Parkdale Studio on Cowan last September, we have hosted over two hundred and twenty workshops, including Ron Collins guest teaching in the Fall and the Spring, our annual Heart Crafted Maker's Market, a community fabric swap, twenty long arm appointments, four Sewing Dates, eleven Member Stitch Nights, and a very special baby shower. My heart is full and proud looking back on that list knowing all the wonderful things and connections that were made in less than a year.

July 15, 2024 — Karyn Valino
Handmade Getaway in Sprucedale!

Handmade Getaway in Sprucedale!

the workroom Sprucedale invites you to join us for an immersive weekend of Fabric, Friends & Food at our very first Northern Handmade Getaway in the Almaguin Highlands. 

Attendees will spend the weekend sewing in our Historic General Store second floor studio. Bring one project or many to work on with access to all the space, tools and equipment you need. Whether you choose to work on patchwork, garments, accessories, or hand work -   one on one guidance, advice and tutorials will be available to help you reach your making goals for the weekend. Pop down to the first floor retail space to purchase additional supplies at any time over the weekend. 
June 20, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle
the workroom Sprucedale Grand Opening!

the workroom Sprucedale Grand Opening!

We're making plans to welcome everyone, from everywhere, up to the workroom Sprucedale Grand Opening on Saturday April 13, 2024, 12-5pm!

Shop the workroom in person, support the special local Maker Market we're putting together for the occasion and other fun festivities!

We're chartering a bus to bring a small group of our community from the workroom Parkdale to the workroom Sprucedale for the day. Check out details and preorder your ticket here

Read on for the vendor list for our Maker's Market...
February 15, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle
Tags: Sprucedale
Heart Crafted Show 2024

Heart Crafted Show 2024

Connect with a community of creative people and show some love for Local Makers at our Parkdale Studio. Remember to save the date and join us for this year's Heart Crafted Show on Sunday February 11, 2024 from noon-5pm.

Keep an eye on our Instagram feed @_theworkroom as we begin to profile our group of vendors for this year!

January 24, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle
Our First Community Fabric Exchange

Our First Community Fabric Exchange

Our first Community Fabric Exchange at our Parkdale Studio is happening! If you have Garment, Quilting and Accessory fabric that needs a new home, save the date for Friday January 26 from 5:30pm-8:30pm.

Embrace the spirit of slow making, clear out fabric from your collection that will energize another maker and pay it forward by leaving with less than you brought... bring snacks!

Check out details and participate by registering for our Community Fabric Exchange!
Please Note - Minimum fabric amounts and donation fee are required to participate. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Parkdale Community Food Bank.
January 05, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle
1267 Queen West Is Officially Closed

1267 Queen West Is Officially Closed

We are currently packing up and preparing to move to our two new locations in Parkdale & Sprucedale. We are offering final curbside pickups at 1267 Queen West of online orders on the following days:

CURBSIDE PICKUPS at 1267 Queen Street West
Wednesday August 23, 11am-5pm
Thursday August 24, 11am-5pm
Friday August 25, 11am-5pm
Tuesday August 30, 11am-5pm

Please call 416-534-5305 or knock and we will bring your order to the door. 

August 23, 2023 — Karyn Valino
Sweet Sixteen Sale & Celebration : August 19th

Sweet Sixteen Sale & Celebration : August 19th

Sweet Sixteen Anniversary Festivities on August 19, 2023, 11am-5pm
Save the date on your calendar here!

If you joined us for our ten year anniversary back in 2017, the day will be very similar. Doors open at 11am with the first one hundred customers receiving a ticket they can redeem at the cash desk on their way out for a special swag bag filled with goodies from our generous vendors, friends and neighbours with any $50 purchase.

August 15, 2023 — Karyn Valino