{"id":38553,"date":"2020-04-21T09:17:38","date_gmt":"2020-04-21T16:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/?p=38553"},"modified":"2020-04-24T11:03:44","modified_gmt":"2020-04-24T18:03:44","slug":"7-hobbies-you-can-learn-for-free-while-in-quarantine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/guides\/7-hobbies-you-can-learn-for-free-while-in-quarantine\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Hobbies you can learn for free while in quarantine"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p>Are you tired of watching TV? Are you getting bored of the same, stay-at-home routine everyday? Have you lost track of what day is it? Break out of the cycle of coronavirus tedium and learn a new hobby! You just might find something you love to do.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, why spend money on learning a new hobby when there are resources online that will help you for free? Check out seven hobbies that you can learn for free while in\u00a0quarantine.<\/p>\n<h3>Learn Photography<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/nikon-school.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-38559\" src=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/nikon-school-1024x671.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"nikon-school\" width=\"620\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/nikon-school-1024x671.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/nikon-school-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/nikon-school-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/nikon-school.jpg 1298w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you have a DSLR or are simply looking to get better shots with your smartphone camera, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nikonevents.com\/us\/live\/nikon-school-online\/\">Nikon&#8217;s online camera school<\/a>. Nikon typically holds in-person classes, but during coronavirus, they have made a number of their classes free to watch.\u00a0While some of the classes are specifically targeted at Nikon owners, check out topics like photographing kids \/ pets, macro photography, and landscape photography to step up your game.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some more free resources to check out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lifehacker:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/basics-of-photography-the-complete-guide-5815742\">Basics of Photography: The Complete Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Future Learn: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.futurelearn.com\/courses\/commercial-photography\">Commercial Photography: Still and Moving Image<\/a><\/li>\n<li>BluePrint: <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.mybluprint.com\/photography\/classes\/professional-family-portraits\/35738\">Professional Family Portraits<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Alison: <a href=\"https:\/\/alison.com\/tag\/photography\">7 Photography Courses<\/a><\/li>\n<li>YouTube: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/theartofphotography\/videos\">The Art of Photography<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Learn Origami<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/origami.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-38565\" src=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/origami-1024x545.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"origami\" width=\"620\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/origami-1024x545.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/origami-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/origami-768x408.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/origami.jpg 1307w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Got a big stack of printer paper or construction paper nearby? Grab a sheet and check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesprucecrafts.com\/origami-4162885\">free, online tutorials<\/a> for Origami folding at the Spruce Crafts. Great for party tricks and it&#8217;s also a fun activity to kill an afternoon with the kids.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some additional resources on YouTube:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/AdamsSara\/videos\">Happy Folding<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/jeremyshaferorigami\/videos\">Jeremy Shafer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC_tl_KpH_fwqrE98HOnQ-8g\">Tadashi Mori<\/a> (Make an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nkeFJgQDpjQ\">origami Darth Vader<\/a>!)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/kcorigami\">Kade Chan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Learn Cooking \/ Drink Mixing<\/h3>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"620\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PKz70B4O4ig\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Tired of eating cold sandwiches? Want to give your microwave a break from frozen meals? You really can&#8217;t go wrong with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=d7-rHrgqqiE\">Bon Appetit YouTube channel<\/a>. There are hundreds of videos that walk you through the steps of making both simple and complex meals.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding drink mixing, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCfEJUzPnT-HdNqOqdX3A0lA\">Steve the Bartender&#8217;s YouTube channel<\/a>. His straightforward style walks you through making delicious cocktails with the most common household ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some additional resources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/bgfilms\/videos\">Binging with Babish<\/a> (awesome for creative recipe recreations)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC1rIOwTqDuWkFj87HZYRFOg\/videos\">New York Times Cooking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/howtocookthat\/videos\">How to Cook That<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCJFp8uSYCjXOMnkUyb3CQ3Q\">Tasty<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Learn a new Language<\/h3>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"620\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SUz6oBiRlxk\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Adding a second language to your skill set can be ideal in areas where bi-lingual speaking is an important job skill. Or it can just be fun to learn a new language before visiting another country.<\/p>\n<p>We like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.duolingo.com\/\">Doulingo<\/a>. The ad supported version of the software is completely free (ad-free is $7 a month) and it teaches you reading \/ writing and speaking the new language. The company estimates that 34 hours of using the app is the rough equivalent of taking a language course at college.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some other resources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.openculture.com\/freelanguagelessons\">Open Culture<\/a> (Great for popular languages)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learnalanguage.com\/\">Learn a Language<\/a> (Great for basic phrases)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surfacelanguages.com\/\">Surface Languages<\/a> (Great for learning common phrases \/ pronunciation)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Learn Fitness \/ Yoga<\/h3>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"620\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SPXYfGV0i-Y\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>While the stay-at-home exercise equipment market segments has exploded over the last couple years, there are plenty of ways to learn proper fitness techniques and stay active without spending a dime. Fitness trainers have flooded Youtube with free workouts, everything from pilates to boxing.<\/p>\n<p>If you are just getting started, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/FitnessBlender\/videos\">the videos at Fitness Blender<\/a>. With workouts for both men and women, this channel really excels at walking you through the basics. There are tons of options, with varying levels of intensity. There&#8217;s even videos that require zero equipment.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some other great channels:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCpQ34afVgk8cRQBjSJ1xuJQ\/videos\">MadFit<\/a>: Real-time workouts, all types<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/blogilates\/videos\">Blogilates<\/a>: Focuses on core, arms, legs.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/ToneItUpcom\/videos\">Tone it Up<\/a>: Focuses on female fitness.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/yogawithadriene\/videos\">Yoga with Adriene<\/a>: Huge variety of Yoga tutorials.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/walkathomemedia\/videos\">Walk at Home<\/a>: Good for beginners, low intensity \/ no -equipment workouts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Learn Gardening<\/h3>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"620\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4xGtg5yLIVU\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Getting outside during quarantine is ideal, even if it&#8217;s just spending 20 to 30 minutes outside tending to a new garden. We like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/MIgardener\/videos\">the MIgardener channel<\/a> as they offer general tips videos as well as walkthroughs on what they are planting.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some other great channels:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/CaliforniaGardening\/videos\">California Gardening<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/OneYardRevolution\/videos\">OYR Frugal Gardening<\/a>: Good saving money tips.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCbYFhcKSE2mWYB0yD_Qr_8A\/videos\">Urban Gardening<\/a>: Great for gardening in small spaces.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/growingyourgreens\/videos\">Growing Your Greens<\/a>: Great for food growing tips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Learn Knitting \/\u00a0Sewing<\/h3>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"620\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rH4COUKOSVM\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>We were a bit shocked at how quickly sewing machines have sold out on Amazon, during the coronavirus pandemic. Perhaps a large number of people are taking up crafting during quarantine?<\/p>\n<p>Anyway, you don&#8217;t need to pay for any courses when learning to knit or fix your own clothing via sewing. We recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/sheepandstitch\/videos\">the Sheep &amp; Stitch YouTube channel<\/a> to get started. They offer videos with beginner tips as well as full tutorials on making things like hats and scarfs.\u00a0 On the sewing side, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/madetosew\/videos\">Made to Sew<\/a>. Excellent walkthroughs on specific types of stitches as well as different techniques.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some other great channels:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/ProfessorPincushion\/videos\">Professor Pincushion<\/a>: Excellent sewing how-to video collection<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/naztazia\/videos\">Naztazia<\/a>: Excellent knitting how-to videos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you tired of watching TV? Are you getting bored of the same, stay-at-home routine everyday? Have you lost track of what day is it? Break out of the cycle of coronavirus tedium and learn a new hobby! You just might find something you love to do. 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