25 ideas for a new hobby, and 50 resource-mates
Inspiration / / December 26, 2019
1. Calligraphy - the art of beautiful writing
If you think that calligraphy - it's just the characters, you are mistaken. Erect signs letters to the rank of art and can be in Cyrillic, and Arabic script, and Hebrew. And it's always more than drawing. Calligraphy - it's pure creation and Zen.
To pump in calligraphy:
- «Ultramarine"- the online magazine of graffiti, street art, design, art and street culture in Russia and abroad. A separate section is devoted to calligraphy.
- Calligraffiti.nl - the site of one of the most popular street artists and calligraphers Niels Molmana known as Shu (Shoe). He is considered the inventor of the style Kalligraffiti.
2. Dudling and zentangl - irrational painting
This activity is suitable for those who are beginning to display scribbles once takes the writing medium at hand. Dudling with English and translated - "Doodle» (doodle). This irrational drawing style, which develops memory and creativity, as well as have an independent form of contemporary art.
To pump in dudlinge and zentangle:
- Tanglepatterns.com - a well-known site with a huge number of patterns to create zentangl tiles.
- Zendoodle - a large community for lovers of dudling and zentangl.
3. Marbling - drawing on the water
Have you ever looked for in the sky bizarre shapes of the clouds? Then it's a hobby for you: insoluble paints pattern is created on the surface of the water, and then transferred to the paper, cloth or any surface. It turns out very unusual and beautiful, and the process is truly mesmerizing.
There are two basic techniques marblinga: ebru Persian and Japanese suminagashi. The first is dominated by abstract patterns, and the second - circularity divorce.
To pump in art marblinga:
- Marbling.org - the international community of fans marblinga with a library, a gallery and a forum.
- Suminagashi.com - site dedicated suminagashi and other types marblinga.
4. Freezelight - the frozen light
Perhaps you have met a strange young people who conjure lanterns in front of cameras. It frizlaytery. From English freeze - «freeze» and light - «light». Light really seemed frozen in the freezing air, when it is removed at slow shutter speeds. Using this technique creates both beautiful abstraction and solid shaped composition. Importantly, no computer processing.
To pump in frizlayte:
- Lpwa.pro - World Alliance of depicting light.
- Freezelight.ru - is the author's Russian-speaking art project dedicated to drawing with light. On the site you will find video tutorials and a gallery with cool work.
5. Mehndi - henna painting on the body
Ancient Eastern tradition that in the XXI century again on a wave of popularity. There are more artists in developing mehendi, and if you too are looking for new forms, be sure to try to paint henna on the body. Another form of mehendi hobbies - photography in based on it images, including nude-style.
To pump in mehendi:
- Mehendischool.ru - online training henna painting.
- Nidhi's MehndiART - the author's YouTube-channel video tutorials for beginners mehendi.
6. Kanzashi - ornaments from ribbons
Kanzashi - a traditional Japanese hair ornament that women wear a kimono. We have this term has acquired a new meaning - kanzashi - and a new meaning. Kanzashi - is a technique of needlework, by which create beautiful hair clips, brooches and other jewelry. To try myself in this direction, you will need some satin ribbons, candle or cigarette lighter, and a needle and thread.
To pump in kanzashi:
- Kanzashi.club - site, which contains workshops and literature kanzashi.
- «Arts and crafts fair"- in the section on kanzashi, there are plenty of photos and video tutorials.
7. Felting - felting wool
Felting (Felting) - a technique of needlework, when wool creates three-dimensional figures, toys, panels and other decorative elements. Several distinct areas: dry, wet felting, Nuno-felting. To work required fleece, a special needle or a soap solution. Hobbies ideal for women and children.
To pump in felting:
- Woolwares.ru - site of felting for beginners with videos, and master classes.
- Club.osinka.ru - section of the forum about felting on popular sites about needlework.
8. Izografika - embroidery on cardboard
We do this activity is also called textile graphic or just izonityu, and in English-speaking countries - embroidery on paper ( «embroidery on paper"). All you need to do in this area - thick paper and thread. Great for sharing creative work with children.
To pump in izografike:
- «country masters"- this site has collected a lot of master-classes and examples of finished work, including in the textile engineering graphics.
- «Favorite lesson"- a series of master classes on izoniti.
9. Patchwork - Patchwork
View crafts with centuries-old traditions, when the scattered patches of cloth transformed into a complete mosaic canvas. The technique patchwork (quilt, quilting) may be crosslinked not only covers, but the bag or, for example, a toy.
To pump in patchwork:
- Jacquelynnesteves.com - Jacqueline Steves blog that just loves to quilt.
- Loskut.handmadecrafts.ru - workshop patchwork with materials from the same paper magazine.
10. painted gingerbread
A hobby for those who love to cook and paint. This can be done at the same time, if you do painted gingerbread icing (special icing). If you really get carried away and to get the hand, it is possible even to earn.
To pump in the painting of gingerbread:
- «Arts and crafts fair"- the most famous in RuNet marketplace with hendmeyd-products, which among other things contains workshops on baking and decorating gingerbread.
- julia Mylle - the author's YouTube-Channel of the painting gingerbread.
11. Brewing - the preparation of beer at home
Brewing - is a science. Many successfully master it right in their kitchens. First egged result: a tasty beer in the afternoon with fire will not find. But then it tightens and the process itself.
To pump in brewing:
- «Guide to cooking homemade beer"- a detailed guide for beginners.
- «Russian "Wikipedia" about home brewing"- all about how their own cook drink from malt and hops.
12. The second life of old things
Recycle translated to English means "re-use things." So called ecological direction, implying the separation of waste, responsible consumption and energy saving, as well as the direction of the applied arts. Why throw away the old grandmother's chest of drawers, cargo pallets, Plastic bottles or wine corksIf they can be given a second life? Just be fantasy.
Pumped to recycle:
- Recyclemag.ru - Internet edition of the eco-friendly lifestyle. The site contains news, articles and tips on how to care for the planet and live in accordance with minimalist philosophy.
- Pinterest.com - in the most creative of all the social networks you will find many master classes in alteration and decoration of old things. Query - DIY recycle.
13. Customizing - from jeans to bikes
Customizing - a remake of clothes. customizers redraws jeans skirts, shirts - dresses, shirts and mediocre converted into the design. A hobby for those who want to be on the style, but not willing to spend lots of money on clothes.
Men Customizing is often expressed in the transformation of motorcycles and cars. Custom bikes - true works of art and their creators usually just suffer their enthusiasm.
To pump in customizing:
- «second street"- the same name and the site community, where thousands of artists spread their work on remaking things and inspire each other's ideas.
- Customoto.com - a site where there is everything on the establishment of exclusive motorcycles.
14. Modding - transformation technique inside and outside
The term "modding", ie the modification, variation, traditionally used in relation to the alteration of the computers. The peak of fashion for this hobby came in the middle of zero. Now they rule the smartphones and tablets, so modified and, as well as other gadgets. For modern modders is important not only appearance, but also the performance of the devices.
To pump in modding:
- Modding.ru - a large portal to the modding forum.
- Topmods.net - one of the oldest Russian-language sites about this hobby.
15. Growing butterflies
Beautiful and unusual hobby for biologists and romantics. In addition to the expertise you need insectarium, humidifier, thermometer and other devices to fluttering beauties feel good. But if it happens, the breeding of tropical butterflies can be a lucrative part-time job.
To pump in the cultivation of butterflies:
- Wikihow.com - a detailed tutorial on how to create beauty out of the cocoon.
- Raisingbutterflies.org - English-language blog of the person who cultivates butterflies for more than 30 years.
16. Contemporary - self-expression through dance
Contempo - a dance line that combines classical, jazz and oriental art nouveau movement (Qi Gong, yoga and Tai Chi). In it there are no clear boundaries, the main thing - self-expression. Contemporary learns to understand your body, hold them and movements to express his inner world.
To pump in Contempo:
- «Kontemporari.rf"- site about the history, theory and practice of Contempo. A lot of useful information about the movements, methods and techniques.
- Contemporary-dance.org - a major English-language website of the Contemporary.
17. Dancehall - Music and dance from the heart of Jamaica
This is a music and dance style, which grew out of reggae. Especially popular are now enjoys exactly dance dancehall. Its dynamics and emancipation captivate from the first seconds. If you are tired of the routine, you need a splash of energy and you want to compete in dance battles, this passion for you.
To pump in dancehall:
- Dancehallreggae.com.au - Australian website dedicated to the Jamaican culture. There are a lot of music, video and news from the world of reggae and dancehall.
- Dancedb.ru - site, which contains video tutorials and information on the different dance styles, including dancehall.
18. Zumba - a dance fitness
At the junction of hip-hop, salsa, samba, merengue, mambo, flamenco and belly dancing was born zumba. This direction invented Colombian Alberto Perez in the late 1990s. In Zumbe involved the maximum amount of muscle - is not only a great pastime, but also an effective way to lose weight.
To pump in Zumbe:
- Zumba.com - the official website of the brand Zumba fitness.
- Zumba.pro - Internet poster zumba events. Here you will find like-minded people, information about parties and workshops.
19. Bukkarving - carving books
Bukkarving - is the creation of volumetric compositions of multi-paper manuscripts. Carving in the translation from English means "thread», book - «Book". Carving books are popular throughout the world, but it requires patience, diligence and accuracy. It is a hobby for diligent people with artistic thinking. Maximum height in this art reached Brian Dettmer, Nicholas Galanin, Guy Laramie, Kylie Stillman and Robert Te.
To pump in bukkarvinge:
- Briandettmer.com - the official website of Brian Dettmer with photos of the magnificent works of the master and the video of his performances.
- Artifex.ru - a collection of articles about the book carving in this creative almanac.
20. Bukkrossing - book exchange
Bukkrossing can be called one way beautiful getting rid of old books. The bottom line is this: a person who has read the book, leaving it in any public place (library, cafe, bookstore, subways, and so on). A passer-selects it, takes himself to read, and the return "lost" somewhere in another book. Monitor the movement of books you can on the project website. His mission - to popularize reading and respect for nature.
To pump in Bukkrossing:
- Bookcrossing.com - International website Bukkrossing.
- Ballycumber.ru - Russian-language website to support the international movement of book exchange.
21. Postcrossing - card from a stranger
Postcrossing - it is a global project, the essence of which is the exchange of paper cards. The system gives you a random address, you send a card to a person, and themselves get from someone else (one of the schemes). As of 2017 on the official website postcrossing registered over 676,000 people from around the world. People exchanged more than 40 million cards. Postcrossing very popular in Russia and Belarus, it's romantic and helps to find new friends.
To pump in postcrossing:
- Postcrossing.com - the official site of the project.
- Postcross.ru - Russian-language portal postcrossing lovers.
22. Geocaching - treasure hunt
This international tourist game, which are in search of "treasures." Some players make caches, and others using GPS they are looking for. For almost twenty years the game has created millions of fans. Plus the fact that this hobby can be practiced not alone, but the whole family or group of friends.
To pump in geocaching:
- Geocaching.com - the official website of geocaching movement.
- Geocaching.su - Home page Russian geokesherov.
23. Survivalism - survival skills
Survivalistami call people who are going to survive in any emergency - from natural and man-made disasters to the epidemic. It happens to them something like that or not - it does not matter. It is important to be prepared! Survivalisty collect your anxious briefcase, Organize games, training and acquire a number of useful skills (to provide first aid, make a fire, to disinfect water and so on).
To pump in survivalism:
- Odnagdy.com - blog about the survivalist movement.
- Survivalbook.ru - Forum about survival and preparation for post-apocalypse.
24. historical reconstruction
You want to feel like a brave Roman legionnaire or fighting for the prince Russian druzhina? Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of historical reconstruction. This is both a science and artistic creativity. Some restore ancient technique and restore the armor, others arrange representation. To recreate all authentically, need deep knowledge and patience. There are many historical reconstruction fans are clubs, hosts a variety of festivals.
To pump in historical reconstructions:
- Rushistory.org - the official website of the Russian Historical Society, the portal for professionals and lovers of history.
- Reconlog.ru - catalog of historical reconstruction clubs, as well as activities associated with them.
25. Volunteering - grant aid
Volunteer work is multifaceted. It is not only the work in national parks and at sports and cultural events, but also, for example, orphans or homeless animals. You can select the scope of volunteering for the soul, and every day through good deeds receive a portion of new knowledge, experience and love.
To pump in volunteering:
- «The European Volunteer Service"- an international volunteer program.
- «Dobrovoltsyrossii.rf"- the main Russian volunteer resource.
And what you are fond of? Talk about his unusual hobby in the comments.
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