Is it time you gave yourself a new creative outlet or took up a new hobby to shake up the old and find some new inspiration?
If you’ve always had a longing to fulfil your artistic side but never had the opportunity or the opportunity, now could be your chance as we look at some practical creative pastimes to try out that don’t need a steep outlay but might just uncover a talent you never knew you had.
Watercolours
Thanks to the advent of YouTube and craft bloggers there are hundreds of water colour painting tutorials online that you can follow whether you’re a total beginner, who’s never so much as picked up a paintbrush or have some rusty skills that need dusting off.
You don’t have to stick to just landscapes either, whether you paint bowls of fruit, sports, fast cars or your family pet the sense of achievement you’ll feel seeing your subject emerge is second to none.
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Pottery
If you’ve got a class in your area, why not go and see if you’ve got what it takes to produce some beautiful bowls, mugs or plates or go the whole hog and aim for the entire dinner service.
Check out https://deneenpottery.com/pottery for helpful advice, tricks and tips to get into this skilful but impressive hobby.
Knitting
If you thought this was something your granny did to while away the hours, then you’ve missed the growing movement of people taking up this activity and producing some incredibly stylish knitwear.
No longer the remit of woolly Christmas socks and ill-fitting sweaters, knitting patterns now come in an all shapes and sizes from funky jumpers to stylish hats and ponchos.
The great thing about knitting is that it is totally portable and can be pulled out of a bag whenever you get a moment’s downtime. Far more profitable than spending time cruising through social media channels on your phone.
Puzzling
You might secretly quite enjoy the odd Sudoku or crossword but you can take puzzling to the next level with online challenges and Apps on your phone or tablet that challenge your brain power.
Helping to keep your mind focused and sharp, completing puzzles and games online and in books, like all creative hobbies, carries with it a host of other benefits. From de-stressing and distracting you to feeling a sense of pride and achievement in completing a particularly tough challenge.
Whether you’re a painter, a sketcher, have green fingers or want the challenge of figuring out a tough number puzzle, taking up something new has huge advantages for your mental and physical health.
Calming and soothing us from the whirlwind of our busy lives, taking a few minutes or hours a day to give us a break from the day-to-day routine of life can be a slice of heaven.
You might uncover long forgotten skills, find new ones you never knew you had or simply enjoy the moment’s peace and quiet it affords you. Give it a go today and set your creative side free
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