10 ways to start a new hobby, sport or activity.
Want to start a new hobby, sport or activity but don't know where to start ?
Where do you go to find out about taking up a new pursuit or activity? How and where do you begin a new hobby or sport. Where can you get information from ?
There are many places you can go to find out and there is a huge amount of information available all presented in a variety of ways for you to absorb. Before tackling the mountain of information you might like to consider “how do you like to learn” as this might provide a short cut that takes you straight to places where you will find a method of learning that suits you.
I can think of 10 ways to learn and take up a new hobby. sport or activity :-
- Teach yourself by reading books and magazines
- Attend adult education classes
- Attend a formal education course
- Go on a leisure learning break
- Take an on-line course
- Watch a “How to...” video
- Find a national governing body or umbrella association and follow their recommendations
- Get a friend or somebody from the family to show you
- Study guides from retailers and manufacturers
- Join a club, specialist organisation or an online forum
There are pros and cons to each method of learning. Some people, for example, find that joining a club is a daunting prospect. This is partly because they think that by being a beginner they will hold other people back. It is important to find clubs that are friendly and welcoming for beginners.
For instance we've recently come across two good examples of local groups who will help you if you're interested in weaving, spinning and dyeing. Hallamshire Guild and Kent Guild have the credentials of having a modern outlook with traditional values and a passion for the crafts. They are both affiliated to the Association of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers which is the national umbrella body. If you want to find a Guild near you, visit the Association's website and look through their list.
Which method of learning do you prefer ?
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