A workshop is a room or building which provides both the area and tools (or machinery) that may be required for the manufacture or repair of manufactured goods. Apart from the larger factories, workshops were the only places of production in the days before industrialisation. In transport industries, workshops can be distinguished from garage, which are primarily used for storage, servicing and minor repairs. Workshops are generally used for more substantial repairs on vehicles. A workshop is also a gathering or training session which may be several days in length. It emphasizes problem-solving, hands-on training, and requires the involvement of the participants. Often Symposium, a lecture or a meeting can become a workshop when it is accompanied by a practical demonstration. A workshop in theater is a part of the creative process of playwriting when a playwright first hears actors read his/her play fo