The Workshop was created in 2012 in response to the needs of three individuals who were interested in finding meaningful alternatives to community-based employment.  Since its beginning, the Workshop has been animated by a vision of “making friends, making art, and making peace.” The group typically spends mornings out in the wider community engaging in social activities together, and focuses on creative pursuits in the afternoon at their “home base” in Circle Drive Alliance Church.  

Core members play an active role in determining activities, outings, and new avenues for the group to explore.  Most of the core members participating in the Workshop do not live in a L’Arche home.