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Dry January is a campaign that encourages people to abstain from alcohol for the month of January. If you’re one of the many people staying in for Dry January this year, never fear! There are plenty of fun activities you can try at home that don’t involve drinking. We’ve created a list of hobby-oriented books to help you see it through!
Featuring a series of stunning illustrations, Anne Anson’s booklet is an invaluable guide to the craft of cake decorating. Anne Anson shares tips on how to cover cakes with different types of icing and how to pipe delicate flowers, rosettes and trellis work. Whatever the occasion, whether for a wedding, birthday or Christmas celebration, this book is the perfect guide to creating a stunning cake. With patience and practice, you’ll soon become an expert at the craft.
Have you ever wanted to try bread making? If so, then maybe it’s time to give it a go. This book contains a collection of easy-to-make recipes, from wholemeal loaves and Irish soda bread to brioche, croissants and panettone. The authors provide detailed instructions on how to knead, prove and baking each bread and the essential equipment required to create the perfect bake. Bread making doesn’t have to be complicated and time consuming. Anyone can learn to make it and enjoy the process too.
Painting as a Hobby shows that painting doesn’t have to be a serious pursuit. It can simply be enjoyed as an after work hobby or an occasional creative outlet. If you’re staying in for Dry January, then it could be the perfect hobby for you. British artist Adrian Hill teaches amateur painters how to work with different mediums. He covers the basic principles of painting, teaching the art of sketching, composition and perspective. Hill is an excellent tutor and his experience as an artist, writer and art therapist is evident in this book.
Containing over 350 patterns and step-by-step drawings, this book will teach you all you need to know about needlecraft. You might already know how to darn socks and knit a scarf, but have you ever learnt the art of dressmaking or embroidery? The authors of this volume can teach you a whole host of creative skills, such as crotchet, knitting, tatting, weaving, dressmaking and embroidery. You can even learn how to make rugs and soft furnishings. Brimming with patterns and advice, this book is the perfect Dry January companion.
On cold, dark evenings at home, playing a game can provide great entertainment. If there’s no one to play with, don’t let that stop you. This collection of 40 Patience Games may come to your rescue. You’ll be surprised by the number of variations you can play, including Single Solitaire, Cribbage, Clock Patience and more! It goes without saying that you should always shuffle the cards well between games for the best results!
Cacti and succulents require very little maintenance. If you’re looking for something do after work, why not start your own collection. In this book, S. H. Scott lists over 300 types of cacti and succulents and includes a series of photographs and illustrations. He also offers advice on growing your own collection from seed or from cuttings, best grown indoors or in a greenhouse. Even if you buy fully-grown plants, this book can teach you about the different species and how to care for them.
Though Dry January is already underway, it’s not too late to try a new hobby. If you’re already bored of watching TV and reading, the creative hobby’s detailed in this list can teach you new skills and keep you entertained for the remainder of the month.
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