Put down the phone, pick up the - knitting needles? Weathered tome? Battle-axe? You decide. Let's make this year a year of wonder; of reconnecting with creativity, curiosity, and trying something new. I can say from experience that it's much easier to limit screen time when you have something you'd rather be doing!
Let me know in the comments which of these you're going to be trying in 2026 - AND please feel free to add to the list, OR if you've got a background in anything we're talking about, share relevant info for newbies just getting started!
P.S. - you don’t have to do all 100, lol!
P.P.S. - DO NOT HURT YOURSELF. Practice good safety principles and get proper training when attempting ANY OF THESE HOBBIES. Okay? ILY. Take care of yourself.
Resources used:
Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro
Graphic design: Canva
Music/Sound/Motion Graphics: Uppbeat.io
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https://www.instagram.com/bayliefortier/
https://ca.pinterest.com/bayliefortier/
RELEVANT LINKS & RESOURCES:
100 Fantasy-Core Things to do When You're Bored: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfDek5B2ukw&t=79s
Lost Wax Casting:
https://www.thecrucible.org/guides/metalworking/lost-wax-casting/
Metal Clay Beginner guide:
https://www.metalclayacademy.com/home/metal-clay-beginners-start-here/
Horn Carving (Drinking Horns & Decorative Objects)
Step-by-step project guide:
https://www.instructables.com/Carved-drinking-horn/
Stained Glass Inspiration (Artists to Follow on Instagram):
https://www.instagram.com/@taysglass
https://www.instagram.com/@wisemanwindows
https://www.instagram.com/@holdmanstudios
https://www.instagram.com/@runeglass
Printmaking / Linocut Inspiration:
https://www.katflint.com/stories-tales
https://www.instagram.com/lino_squirrel/
https://www.instagram.com/ladyepi/
Clockmaking (Beginner Project Guide)
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-make-a-clock
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA):
https://www.sca.org
Tabletop Miniatures – Bedazzled Warhammer
https://www.instagram.com/p/DNK8vnCsCkS/
Cosplay (Beginner-Friendly Starting Guide)
https://www.kamuicosplay.com/startingwithcosplay/
Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA)
Find clubs, training resources, and events:
https://www.hemaalliance.com
Becoming an Amateur Naturalist beginner guide:
https://buroaklandtrust.org/becoming-an-amateur-naturalist-part-1-getting-started/
Geocaching (Real-World Treasure Hunting)
https://www.geocaching.com
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:08 HOBBITCORE
01:12 Horticulture & houseplants
01:25 Beekeeping
01:34 Mead brewing
01:40 Soapmaking
01:55 Gardening
01:56 Pottery
02:10 Candle making
02:21 Medieval & fantasy-inspired cooking
02:32 Sourdough baking
02:39 Cheesemaking & yogurt
02:45 Handmade paper
02:53 Canning & food preservation
03:06 Furniture making
03:24 DWARF CORE
03:36 Bladesmithing
03:58 Lost wax casting
04:13 Metal clay
04:27 Armorsmithing
04:38 Chainmail weaving
04:42 Gilding & gold leaf
04:54 Stained glass
05:10 Horn carving
05:24 Wood carving
05:33 Jewelry making
05:46 Linocut & block printing
05:59 Turkish mosaic lamps
06:06 Clock making
06:26 HUMAN CORE
06:51 LARP
07:01 Society for Creative Anachronism
07:23 Tabletop RPGs
07:54 Fantasy video games
08:02 Fantasy worldbuilding
08:12 Warhammer & tabletop miniatures
08:37 Cosplay
09:01 Fantasy dioramas
09:17 ELF CORE
09:28 Historical sewing
09:39 Costuming
09:49 Embroidery
09:55 Shoemaking
10:01 Corsetry
10:12 Millinery
10:18 Beadwork
10:28 Cross stitch
10:36 Tatting & lace
10:44 Needle felting
10:55 Spinning yarn
10:58 Knitting & crochet
11:22 Rug tufting
11:32 WIZARD CORE
11:43 Illuminated manuscripts
11:50 Parchment making
11:57 Bookbinding
12:08 Calligraphy
12:09 Astronomy & star charting
12:21 Heraldry
12:31 Historical & fantasy languages
12:52 Genealogy
12:59 Cartography
13:11 Chess
13:16 Mythology & folklore
13:19 Cosmology
13:29 Quantum physics
13:39 Medieval & ancient history
13:50 Board game design
14:03 FIGHTER CORE
14:12 Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA)
14:27 Fencing
14:29 Jousting
14:41 Quarterstaff
14:49 Knife & axe throwing
15:10 Obstacle & ninja training
15:13 Martial arts
15:31 BARD CORE
15:41 Choral singing & Gregorian chant
15:47 Medieval & courtly dance
16:01 Ballet
16:26 Aerial silks & circus arts
16:35 Fire performance (BE SAFE!)
16:44 Medieval instruments
16:56 Bardic music arrangement
17:02 Theater & improv
17:12 Diving
17:18 Clowning
17:36 DRUID CORE
17:44 Plein air painting
17:50 Nature photography
17:56 Falconry
18:02 Crystal growing
18:05 Rock polishing
18:14 Foraging
18:26 Taxidermy
18:40 Herbology
18:45 Amateur naturalism
19:00 Natural fabric dyeing
19:17 RANGER CORE
19:26 Tracking & scouting
19:39 Leathercraft
19:50 Gymnastics & tumbling
19:57 Bouldering
20:11 Fire starting
20:23 Archery
20:33 Mounted archery
20:43 Backpacking
20:50 Horse riding
21:04 Fishing
21:14 Geocaching
21:27 Closing thoughts & farewell
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