CultureJuly 13, 2026
atelier
/ˈæt.əl.jeɪ/
Definition
A private workshop or studio where a professional artist, designer, or craftsperson creates their work.
Etymology
Borrowed from the French word 'atelier', which originated from the Old French 'astelle' meaning a splinter or chip of wood, reflecting the nature of a carpenter's workshop.
In the news
The term is used in an event listing for a museum conversation about fashion, highlighting the space where designers develop their garments before they are featured on the runway.
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