Ipsey Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I'm getting tired of my current, sedate hobby. I want to learn something new--wood working? Stained glass? I don't know, but I would love to hear hobbies y'all have, or your friends have, or you've heard about, or imagined in your head. :) Maybe something I've never even heard of! I already cook and bake, knit, write, quilt, crochet, do yoga, swim. I've crafted and scrapbooked in the past. Anyway, please, share! And maybe we can all be inspired to try something new. I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLMom Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 candle making, soap making, refinishing/restoring old furniture, biking, hiking, home made gifts, making jewelry, photography Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Tatting? My cousin can do that. I do most of what you listed. Dh does Woodworking, I assist him with it. We have done Stained glass too. Can't do that with little kids around due to the lead. Gardening? Art journaling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Genealogy , also researching your house if old can be fun. I like to make detailed family history books at Shutterfly with old photos and info I glean from Ancestry.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moxie Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I took a stained glass class before kids and it was wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 You've listed a couple I do. I call myself a serial crafter because I go in spurts with one thing, then switch after a while. What about: Beer making Wine making Canning Soap making Stained glass Gardening Refinishing furniture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyS Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I already cook and bake, knit, write, quilt, crochet, do yoga, swim. I've crafted and scrapbooked in the past. You knit and crochet. Girl, the answer is obvious...you need to learn to SPIN now so that you can make your own yarn! You will never look at a hairy creatures the same way again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathermomster Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Weave, acid dye your yarn, make dolls, traditional rug hooking, and floor cloth making from canvas.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I'm always up for a new challenge. Sounds like you've explored a lot of different activities. I guess it depends on what kind of time, space, money limitations you have. Personally, for health and energy levels, I would take up a new sport rather than a craft/product hobby. I'm still young enough to be mobile and relatively injury-free, so it's a perfect time to learn something new. My dh and I just got back to playing tennis after a couple decades away from the sport. It's wonderful! There are usually lots of public courts available in the US, and you can supplement with a few private or group lessons from a pro at a local club. You may want to try running, as it's very independent training-wise, inexpensive and there are a lot of fun/theme racing opportunities or many different distances to look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Archery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 If you knit and crochet already, how about spinning your own yarn? Wheels can be a bit expensive, but drop spindles are very cheap and very portable! You can even make your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 TammyS beat me to it, I see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Needle felting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingiguana Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Accordion. I'm just getting into it. It's not sedate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shukriyya Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Weaving, beading, birding, modern dance, authentic movement, drumming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I've developed an interest in mosaics which is kind of overlapping into tiling and masonry, so it can be sedate (small mosaics) or physical (stone masonry, casting) depending on what my life can handle at the moment. Also landscaping, especially gardens. It has a lot of different elements; architecture, building, gardening, decorating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I started ice skating last fall. It was humiliating at first, but now I love it. But, the cold never bothered me anyway... I am sorry, I had to :laugh:!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Sewing? Tennis? Belly dancing? Clogging/step dancing? Digital scrapbooking? Choir? Oh, and ITA about gardening. I started doing it out of necessity and I can't even say how much satisfaction I get from even my pitiful little pots of flowers. Portulacas are a very gratifying plant to grow. They have such happy, sunny little faces, and the plants expand rapidly to fill a pot with flowers. They need pretty much zero maintenance around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkyandtheBrains. Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Spinning, weaving, dying, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Another thing that would cover a bunch of categories: join a pipe and drum band! Most of them teach you the instrument so you'd learn to play, get exercise and have a social outlet! I looked into in a while ago and there were board members here whose kids do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Is there an instrument you have always wanted to learn? I recently started fiddle lessons and it has been a wonderful experience learning an instrument as an adult. Also, curling is a fun sport you can start at any age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyS Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 If you knit and crochet already, how about spinning your own yarn? Wheels can be a bit expensive, but drop spindles are very cheap and very portable! You can even make your own. Nah, wheels are cheap. Drum carders, hand combs, hackles....that's where the dollars go! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I play guitar and go to a bluegrass/Celtic jam. Is there an instrument you've always wanted to play? I also want to learn to make soap. A sport would be fun...tennis lessons? How about learning a foreign language? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 http://wiki.tinycorelinux.net/wiki:getting_started You can have lots of fun and learn at your own pace without needing any dedicated hardware. It doesn't cost any money and might just restore your faith in humanity. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess5 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 How about photography? Check free classes at. Creative live.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closeacademy Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Going to suggest spinning as well. To which you can also add dyeing and weaving just to give you more things to do with your fiber. Which could possibly lead to things like wanting your own sheep and/or alpacas or other wooly creatures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 With my avatar I would be remiss not to mention roller skating and roller derby. It's a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ipsey Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 Hahah! This has been wonderful! So many great ideas! There's an antique store here that has tons of old chairs. I might look on Pinterest and see what I can do with one of them. So many possibilities. Keep 'em coming. Thanks, everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 My neighbor used to have almost no hobbies. Then she took up gardening. And then soapmaking. Then raising rabbits for food. Then they moved out to the country so they wouldn't have to worry about the HOA saying "No livestock!" and so they could get chickens and more dogs and . . . What I'm saying is: you could start a mini-farm. That would keep you *really* busy! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymonster Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I like useful hobbies, so I look around the house for inspiration. I'm currently in furniture refinishing mode. I'm running out of furniture needs, though... Next on my list is to re-upholster some brilliant purple couches. After that, refinishing staircase rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Gosh, I feel so boring next to many of you! I enjoy reading, playing the piano, and knitting (when I am making something practical). Reading this thread makes me feel like I need to find something new to do! When do you guys do all this?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 DH has always wanted to do stained glass so I'm getting him a class to learn how for his birthday. It looks like a lot of fun! Accordion. I'm just getting into it. It's not sedate. Or bag piping! Your friends will all wear kilts ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I do martial arts and hobby farming, and used to make stained glass pieces. Before Babyman came along (you know, when I had time to do things other than chase a toddler) I would take continuing education classes at the local trade school. That's where I learned stained glass. I have welding on my list when I'm able to go again because I want to build a travel trailer/tiny house on wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Adding to the list: Wood burning embroidery sculpting macro photography shibori (indigo dyeing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Tatting!! I always wanted to learn this soap making candle making zumba weight lifting pottery glass blowing gardening weaving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Going to a canvas painting party inspired me to try painting as a hobby. I read the subject line as "hubby" the first time and thought, "No way! You can't have mine!" ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Going to suggest spinning as well. To which you can also add dyeing and weaving just to give you more things to do with your fiber. Which could possibly lead to things like wanting your own sheep and/or alpacas or other wooly creatures. This could also lead to your dogs getting more frequent combings, in an attempt to supplement your fiber stash. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claire up north Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I vote for learning to play an instrument. That's on my list... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Mine that I am working on now, or will start soon: Crocheting beaded jewelry This will be my first project http://knot-cha-cha.blogspot.com/2010/06/tutorial-for-understatement-necklace.html Kayaking and canoeing Teaching myself violin Watercolor- both western and Asian styles (not new, but coming back to it) Cardio dancing (I think like Zumba, but I have Crunch videos and LOVE them) Balance ball and medicine ball Herbal glycerin soap pouring-much easier than traditional soap-making and gentler on the skin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Making Pysanky eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maela Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Mine are Spanish and the fiddle. I think learning a new language or new instrument is always a good challenge. And very satisfying when you're doing well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Glass blowing is on my someday list. Pottery is fun if you have a studio you can go to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyS Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 This could also lead to your dogs getting more frequent combings, in an attempt to supplement your fiber stash. :) Don't tell my Great Pyrenees! She thinks she's a flock guardian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Learn to play the harp. It is impossible to make a harp sound anything but beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 No one has mentioned QUILLING?! Pros: can start off cheaply with cutting your own paper and using toothpicks. Or you can buy paper and tools for probably under $10-$20. You can be creative or not, whatever you want (you can follow other people's designs if you don't think you're creative or you don't want to be). It doesn't take much space. You can do it piecemeal. It looks good! If you get good at it you could probably give them away as gifts for weddings, new home gifts, baby gifts, etc in frames. Here is the website from one of the top quilling artists: Yulia Brodskaya: http://www.artyulia.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I weave and make soap...love both. I have made wine in the past - enjoyed it but never did it again. Since you already do fiber arts of some kind - what about learning to spin and dye your own yarn? dh wants to learn glassblowing (we have a studio not too far away). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyThreeSons Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Anyway, please, share! And maybe we can all be inspired to try something new. I would love to get back into an old hobby: Origamic Architecture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vettechmomof2 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 martial arts dog training Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa R. Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 You know, 90% of the hobbies listed here require artistic ability. What about hobbies that one can pursue if a person doesn't have any artistic ability? Many of don't have artistic ability and actually aren't interested in pursuing something artistic. We appreciate people that are able to create beauty, and we are just smart enough to know that it's less frustrating to leave these areas to other people. :) So.....are there any hobbies that aren't artistic or sports related? Other than reading? Hard question, but I know someone here is up to the challenge of answering!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 When do you guys do all this?!? A couple of years ago, I challenged myself to do something creative everyday for a year. It could be baking cute cupcakes, developing a new recipe, knitting a few rows, or coloring with my kids. But I had to create something new each day. It changed my life. I stopped saying "I used to...", and started doing things that I love. I am more confident, more accepting of myself, and happier in my daily life. I know myself better and respect myself more. It didn't cost me anything, and only took a few minutes a day. I'm sure there are days that I missed, but it became, not a habit, but a redefinition of my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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