Fall is here, which means winter is around the corner and you may be looking for hobbies you can do at home for when the weather gets cold. Luckily, in Northern Nevada, there are many places where you can learn about hobbies you can do at home or buy supplies for these kinds of activities. Here are four fun ways to get a home-based hobby in our community.
Hobbies You Can Do At Home: Arts & Crafts
If you’ve always wanted to learn how to paint with watercolors, make textiles or sculpt clay, then check out the E.L. Cord Museum School at the Nevada Museum of Art. From printmaking to mixed media to photography, this school offers a huge variety of classes for all ages. Click here for a full class schedule and to learn more.
Hobbies You Can Do At Home: Beer Brewing
If you’ve got some extra space in your garage and love to try new beers, why not make your own? Beer brewing is a hobby you can do at home all year long. If you’re new to the whole process, check out Reno Homebrewer on 4th Street. There, you'll find a helpful staff who can provide expert advice, free instructions, and all the supplies you need. And, if beer isn't your beverage of choice, they also offer winemaking supplies. If you’re in the Carson City area, check out Just Brew It, which also offers brewing supplies and information.
Hobbies You Can Do At Home: Knitting or Crocheting
If you get started knitting or crocheting now, you could be handing out hand-made gifts this holiday season. To learn how to wield a needle, check out the Yarn Refuge on Lakeside. This shop features a welcoming atmosphere, weekly workshops, intimate size classes, great teachers, the latest in knitting, crochet, and fiber arts, and a beautiful yarn selection. Another great business to check out is Jimmy Beans Wool, a Reno-based company that offers online instructional articles and a wide variety of yarn, needles, patterns, kits and more that you can order online.
Hobbies You Can Do At Home: Gardening
Fall is the perfect time to learn more about gardening and prep your yard. It’s also the best time of year to plant any tree or shrub. To learn more about gardening and get supplies, check out Moana Nursery, which has been in Reno since 1967. This shop hosts regular seminars and events and also has a wide variety of plants and supplies you can buy.
