Workshop的意思

老是收到科大一堆关于xxx workshop的邮件。按照以往打游戏的经验，workshop貌似是制造武器的工厂.......
今天终于忍不住上wikipedia查了一趟，发觉还有这个意思：
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.

BTW: Symposium 是 座谈会 的意思。