The Hobbies Workshop
It is never too late to pick up something wonderful. Watch a quick how-to, follow a simple starter guide, and sign up for free lessons. More than one hundred hobbies, all made for life after 50.
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Creative & Crafts
► 14 how-to videosWatercolor Painting
Loose, forgiving, and gloriously relaxing
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► 14 how-to videosDrawing and Sketching
All you need is a pencil and a few quiet minutes
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► 14 how-to videosCalligraphy and Hand Lettering
Turn everyday words into something beautiful
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► 14 how-to videosKnitting
Cozy, portable, and deeply satisfying
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► 14 how-to videosCrochet
One hook, one hour, endless possibilities
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► 14 how-to videosQuilting
Stitch warmth and memory into every square
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► 14 how-to videosPottery
Get your hands in the clay and make something real
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► 14 how-to videosEmbroidery & Cross-Stitch
Paint with thread, one calm stitch at a time
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► 14 how-to videosJewelry Making & Beading
Make beautiful jewelry with your own hands
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► 14 how-to videosSoap Making
Turn oils and color into bars you'll love
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► 14 how-to videosScrapbooking & Card Making
Turn photos and keepsakes into lasting memories
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► 14 how-to videosAcrylic & Oil Painting
Bring color and calm to your canvas
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► 14 how-to videosDiamond Painting
Place sparkling gems into a glittering picture
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► 14 how-to videosMacramé
Soft cord, simple knots, beautiful things
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► 14 how-to videosSewing & Dressmaking
Make and mend clothes you love
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► 14 how-to videosWeaving & Loom Craft
Turn simple thread into cloth you made yourself
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► 14 how-to videosNeedle Felting
Sculpt soft, lifelike creations from wool, one gentle poke at a time.
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► 14 how-to videosStained Glass
Turn plain glass and light into glowing, colorful art for your windows and home.
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► 14 how-to videosOrigami & Paper Crafts
Turn a single square of paper into cranes, flowers, and boxes, using only your hands and a little patience.
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► 14 how-to videosWood Carving & Whittling
Turn a simple block of wood into something you made with your own two hands
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► 14 how-to videosGardening
Fresh air, gentle movement, and things that grow
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► 14 how-to videosBird Watching
A quiet adventure right in your own backyard
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► 14 how-to videosPhotography
See the world more closely, one photo at a time
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► 14 how-to videosFishing
Patience, peace, and the tug on the line
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► 14 how-to videosHiking & Nature Walks
Fresh air, gentle miles, good company
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► 14 how-to videosBeekeeping
Keep bees, make honey, help the planet
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► 14 how-to videosKayaking & Canoeing
Glide across calm water at your own pace
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► 14 how-to videosCamping & RVing
Sleep under the stars, travel on your terms
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► 14 how-to videosGeocaching
A real-world treasure hunt outdoors
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► 14 how-to videosMetal Detecting
Walk, dig, and uncover history
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► 14 how-to videosCycling
Get back on a bike and enjoy easy, healthy rides on gentle trails and quiet roads near home.
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► 14 how-to videosForaging & Wild Edibles
Learn to safely find, identify, and gather free wild food on gentle walks close to home.
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► 14 how-to videosNature Journaling
Slow down, look closely, and record the small wonders of the natural world in words, pictures, and simple notes.
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► 14 how-to videosBackyard Chickens
Keep a small flock of friendly hens for fresh eggs, gentle daily purpose, and a lot of quiet joy.
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► 14 how-to videosChess
The grandest game, and a wonderful workout for the mind
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► 14 how-to videosGenealogy
Discover the people you came from
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► 14 how-to videosCreative Writing
Your stories are worth telling
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► 14 how-to videosLearning a New Language
It is never too late to learn
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► 14 how-to videosAstronomy & Stargazing
Wonder you can reach from your backyard
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► 14 how-to videosPuzzles & Crosswords
Sharpen your mind, one clue at a time
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► 14 how-to videosMagic & Card Tricks
Amaze your grandkids with a deck of cards
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► 14 how-to videosBook Clubs & Reading
Read, gather, and talk about great books
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► 14 how-to videosPoetry
Turn a lifetime of feeling and memory into words that last.
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► 14 how-to videosTrivia & Quiz Games
Fun facts, friendly rivalry, and a sharper memory
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► 14 how-to videosLearning History
Explore the endlessly fascinating story of the world, one book, documentary, or museum visit at a time.
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► 14 how-to videosWoodworking
Build something solid with your own two hands
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► 14 how-to videosBaking
Fill the house with something wonderful
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► 14 how-to videosCandle Making
Pour warmth, light, and a little magic
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► 14 how-to videosCooking & Home Chef
Cook real meals with confidence
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► 14 how-to videosHome Brewing & Winemaking
Patient, rewarding, and wonderfully social
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► 14 how-to videosHome Canning & Preserving
Put up your own food, safely
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► 14 how-to videosLeathercraft
Make handsome leather goods that last for years
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► 14 how-to videosCake Decorating
Turn an ordinary cake into a gift that makes people smile
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► 14 how-to videosCoffee & Home Barista
Turn your morning cup into a small, satisfying craft you look forward to every single day.
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► 14 how-to videosCheese Making
Turn a pot of milk into fresh, delicious cheese right in your own kitchen.
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► 14 how-to videosDIY Home Improvement
Learn to fix, refresh, and improve your own home, save real money, and feel proud every time you walk through the door.
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► 14 how-to videosGrilling & BBQ
Fire, smoke, and food worth gathering around
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► 14 how-to videosLearning Piano
It is never too late to make music
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► 14 how-to videosUkulele
The happiest instrument, and the easiest to learn
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► 14 how-to videosYoga for Seniors
Gentle movement for strength, balance, and calm
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► 14 how-to videosTai Chi
Gentle, flowing movement that steadies body and mind
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► 14 how-to videosBallroom & Social Dancing
Glide across the floor with a partner
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► 14 how-to videosGuitar
Make music with your own two hands
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► 14 how-to videosSinging
Your own voice, no equipment needed
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► 14 how-to videosGolf
Fresh air, good walks, lifelong fun
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► 14 how-to videosHarmonica
Slip a whole instrument in your pocket and be making music by the end of the afternoon
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► 14 how-to videosHand Drumming
Feel the rhythm in your hands and let the drum do the talking.
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► 14 how-to videosPilates
Gentle, low-impact exercise that builds core strength, better posture, and steady balance.
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► 14 how-to videosLine Dancing
Step in time to great music, no partner needed
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► 14 how-to videosSwimming & Water Aerobics
Slip into the pool for a gentle, refreshing, full-body workout that is wonderfully kind to sore joints.
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► 14 how-to videosBridge
The world's greatest partnership card game
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► 14 how-to videosMahjong
A warm tile game and a standing date
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► 14 how-to videosPickleball
America's fastest-growing, easy-to-learn court game
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► 14 how-to videosBoard Games & Strategy
Gather round the table, have fun, think a little
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► 14 how-to videosBilliards & Pool
A friendly table game for life
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► 14 how-to videosDominoes
The friendly click of tiles, a lifetime of good company.
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► 14 how-to videosPoker
A friendly game of skill, memory, and reading people
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► 14 how-to videosTable Tennis
A fast, friendly game that keeps your reflexes sharp and your spirits high.
Start this one →Collecting & Curiosities
► 14 how-to videosCoin Collecting
History you can hold in your hand
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► 14 how-to videosStamp Collecting
A quiet window into history, one stamp at a time
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► 14 how-to videosAntiquing & Thrifting
Hunt for treasure, history, and a deal
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► 14 how-to videosModel Railroading
Build a whole little world that runs
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► 14 how-to videosVinyl Records & Music Collecting
Rediscover music you can hold in your hands
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► 14 how-to videosSports Card Collecting
Chase the cards you loved as a kid, and maybe strike gold along the way.
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► 14 how-to videosComic Book Collecting
Rediscover the heroes and stories you loved, and turn the thrill of the hunt into a collection all your own.
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► 14 how-to videosRock & Mineral Collecting
Slow down, look closely, and discover the beauty hidden in stone
Start this one →Wellness & Mindfulness
► 14 how-to videosMeditation & Mindfulness
Calm your mind in five minutes
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► 14 how-to videosJournaling
Put your thoughts on the page
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► 14 how-to videosAdult Coloring & Zentangle
Screen-free calm, one page at a time
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► 14 how-to videosAromatherapy
Fill your home with calming, natural scents, gently and safely.
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► 14 how-to videosQigong
Gentle, flowing movement that calms the mind and eases the body.
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► 14 how-to videosTea & Mindful Rituals
Slow down, warm your hands, and savor a daily cup — the gentle art of tea.
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► 14 how-to videosLearning to Code
It is never too late to teach your mind a brand-new language
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► 14 how-to videos3D Printing
Design and make almost anything, one layer at a time
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► 14 how-to videosPodcasting
Share your voice, stories, and know-how, right from your desk
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► 14 how-to videosBlogging & Writing Online
Share your stories and know-how with the world, right from your favorite chair
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► 14 how-to videosVideo Editing & Family Movies
Turn your home videos and photos into movies the whole family will treasure.
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► 14 how-to videosCommunity Theater & Acting
Step into the lights, make wonderful friends, and tell stories on your local stage.
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► 14 how-to videosStorytelling
A lifetime of stories, waiting to be told
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► 14 how-to videosStand-Up Comedy
Turn a lifetime of stories into laughs, one open mic at a time.
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