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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.
We're looking forward to seeing familiar and fresh faces walk through the door at the workroom in Sprucedale this Spring!
Introducing our Pop-Up Maker Market vendors, food and beverage trucks. Show these creative folks some love, explore their profiles below and connect with them at the workroom Sprucedale Grand Opening on Saturday April 13, 2024, 12-5pm! Drop in and meet the makers, shop their tables full of hand-crafted work and refuel with a snack or beverage!
@birchnotescreative
@dwnchocolate
@fallingtoland
@hec.ynot
@jen.manuell
@_lizlott_
@lovenorthmedicinals
@maddy.from.earth
@mirandabritton
@moon.over.water
@muskokafritter.co
@ravenwoodsfarmstead
@winninthewoods
@bangerfoodtruck
@wheelie_goodcoffee
CANCELLATION POLICY : In order to reserve the bus for this event, ticket fees are non-refundable. Should you need to cancel, store credit will be issued only if your spot can be filled by another participant.
In the meantime, if you're in the Muskoka or Almaguin area and want to drop in for a visit, remember to check our weekly posted shop timelines here.
Local Pick Up + Shopping in Sprucedale
If you're in the Almaguin Highlands, Parry Sound, Huntsville area and want to drop by for a visit, we'd love to see you!
We are located in the former McManus General Store in Sprucedale.
2501 ON 518 West, on the corner of Stisted Road
across the street from the Sprucedale Post Office
705-685-7467
Check our limited days & hours (more dates to come) to drop by and shop in person.
Saturday March 16 - 12-3pm
Tuesday March 12, 12-5pm
Wednesday March 13, 12-5pm
Thursday March 14, 12-5pm
Saturday March 23 CLOSED
Outside of our current schedule, feel free to contact us to schedule a time for a visit or to pick up your order.
We'll be updating this page often, so check back to see when additional times and days are added.
Don't miss our GRAND OPENING EVENT on Saturday April 13, 12-5pm.
Local Pick Up at Cowan Avenue
We are officially moved into 207 Cowan Avenue, Studio A.
Our current pick up schedule for our Parkdale Studio is:
Drop in to the workroom Parkdale and pick up your online order or visit our mini shop for a curated selection of tools, notions and supplies.
Friday March 15, 11am-5pm
Saturday March 16, 11am-5pm
Sunday March 17, 12pm-3pm
Monday March 18, 3pm-6pm
Tuesday March 19, 11am-6pm (Place Order by 5pm for Parkdale Local Pick-Up on Saturday March 23)
Wednesday March 20, 12pm-6pm
Thursday March 21, 12pm-6pm
Friday March 22, 11am-5pm
Saturday March 23, 11am-5pm
Orders must be placed by 5pm Tuesday March 19 in order to make this week's Parkdale Local Pick Up and class supply schedule beginning Saturday March 23.
We'll be updating this page weekly, so check back to see when additional times and days are added.
Do not hesitate to email or call outside of these hours to see if another pickup time is available for you - 416-534-5305
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!
Our First Community Fabric Exchange
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.
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.
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.
the workroom Sprucedale
the workroom Parkdale
Moving Forward
Has the workroom changed your life? Do you feel more community because of our welcoming space, our workshops, our events and our team members? If the answer is 'Yes!" - Can we can count on you to help us?!
- Join our online membership community - the workroom studio
- Sign up for a workshop!
- Shop the store in person or online.
- Buy a gift card.
- Hug a workroom team member!
the workroom studio membership
Community + Gathering + Connecting
1. Yearly Members Only - Exclusive discounts on in-person workshops
2. Monthly virtual & in-person Members-Only Stitch Nights
3 Connect with the Workroom team
4 Advanced previews on new fabric, classes and upcoming events
5 Three Hours of Free Sew By the Hour Studio Time Per Month