When I called to see if I could drop in, the person who answered asked me sceptically if I knew how to use a sewing machine (I have one, but was there for the sergers) and said unapologetically not to come in even though they were open because there was a class.
When I arrived to work on my project during non-class hours, quite excited to play, the staff person pointedly emphasized their closing time in a way that suggested I should probably just go away. I'm also pretty sure she rolled her eyes when I wasn't entirely sure how many metres of material I needed.
Despite dropping $200 on fabric as well as booking work time, I received no orientation to the space and had to poke around or tentatively ask for basics. I worked in uncomfortable silence except when I needed to buy more fabric, enthusiasm gone.
If only I'd had the same quality of experience at the Workroom as most of you Yelpers! But if you need a sewing machine, serger or rotary cutter and mats, brace yourself and head in to the Workroom. And when you take a break, Boreal Gelato just down the block offers a warmer vibe as well as chilly gelato.