By now, weve baked our umpteenth banana bread, binged through Netflixs catalog, and organized and reorganized our closets. Its time to get a hobby. Take advantage of this time to learn a new skill, but dont worry about being the best. Its more about growing as a person and having fun. Here are some ideas.
Kitsch Stitch
Lycette Designs isnt your grandmothers needlepoint project. Founded by a Palm Beach millennial, the cozy, inspirational shop offers everything to get started supply-wise from fibers in a rainbow of hues to canvases with witty sayings such as No Tan Lines Allowed. Beyond throw pillows and framed artworks, needlepoint can be applied to most lifestyle items like picture frames and handbags. https://www.lycettedesigns.com/
Grow a Garden
Whether youve always wanted your own pleasure flower or vegetable patch, Florida gardens and farms are ready to help through online seminars, videos and guides for adults and children. Little River Cooperative, an organic farm in Miami, regularly posts tips on subjects such as off-season cover crops. Mounts Botanical Garden arranges garden-to-go packages and teaches how to make a frog bog. https://littlerivercooperative.com/ https://www.mounts.org/ https://fairchildgarden.org/
Master Chef
With restaurants a no-go zone these days, best to broaden your recipe repertoire. Daniel Boulud and Burgundy wine festival La Paule partnered in a three-part, virtual summer cooking series for American Express card members. Packages include recipes, paired wines and tasting notes. Sur La Table took its wonderful cooking classes online. Sign up for themes like Chinese takeout, Greek and Baja tacos. https://www.lapaulee.com/amex-summer-series https://www.surlatable.com/cooking-classes-1/
Arts & Crafts
Have you ever passed artists painting at their easels en plein air and thought how tranquil they seem? One doesnt have to be Van Gogh to grab a brush and have a go at it, but you may want to start with some pointers. The Artists Nook Studio in Stuart leads socially-distanced classes in several mediums, among these options. https://artistsnookstudio.com/ http://www.fatvillagecenterforthearts.com/ https://www.artserve.org/
PHOTO BY CRAIG HOUDESHELL courtesy of Palm Beach Florida Weekly 
Write Now
Reading has surged during the pandemic as people rediscover the joy of a good book. Some are even considering writing their own work. It doesnt have to be an 800-page novel, however. Maybe begin with a haiku. The Miami Book Fairs year-round Creative Writing Workshops further focus on genres including fiction, memoirs, young adult, poetry and more. https://www.miamibookfair.com/
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