Finding New Hobbies for Adults and Teens

Start the new year by trying a new hobby! We've collected great new books highlighting new crafts and activities you can try in 2026.

Updated January 5, 2026
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DIY resin crafting projects : a beginner's guide to making clear resin jewelry, paperweights, coasters, and other keepsakes
Petkova, Teodora
Paper Book
Keep and craft memories made by nature, whether it's a four-leaf clover, a bird's feather, beautiful blooms from a wedding bouquet, or something your child found for you! This complete guide includes 20 fun and beginner-friendly projects that are perfect for anyone who is looking to make gorgeous...
Raising resilient bees : heritage techniques to mitigate mites, preserve locally adapted genetics, and grow your apiary
McEwen, Eric
Paper Book
"Right from the start, this book takes you on a journey that is fascinating and thought-provoking. . . The McEwens demonstrate creative, out-of-the-box thinking and challenge traditional ways of keeping bees."--American Bee Journal With over 100 color photographs and...
Making pottery without a kiln : happy little projects to make for your home
Schmidt-Kohl, Daniela
Paper Book
You don't need a kiln and an expensive at-home pottery rig to start crafting amazing pots and jars! In Making Pottery Without a Kiln: Happy Little Projects to Make for Your Home , author Daniela Schmidt-Kohl will teach you how. You'll discover a start-to-finish approach for beautifully...

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