New Year, New Hobbies & Skills

Tue, Jan 11th, 2022

Is 2022 the year you pick up or master that hobby? These upcoming winter days are the perfect time to learn something new and these local shops are the perfect place to start.


COOKING & BAKING

Creating delectable treats is a creative hobby that comes with a truly sweet reward at the end. Here’s where to find the tools or classes for your at-home creations:

LaRina 387 Myrtle Avenue

Indulge Kitchen Supplies -469 Myrtle Ave.

Green in BKLYN – 432 Myrtle Ave.

LaRina Pastificio – 387 Myrtle Ave. – Pasta making class with head chef Silvia Barban

Brooklyn Sweet Spot – 466 Myrtle – Baking classes for kids. Call for details at (347) 916-0494


FITNESS FOR FUN

or just for fun, we have some good options for you on Myrtle Avenue.

CKO Clinton Hill, 525 Myrtle Avenue

CKO Clinton Hill – 525 Myrtle Ave. 

  • Southbridge Fitness Center – 322 Myrtle Ave 
  • Move with Grace Yoga – 341 Myrtle Ave 
  • Champion’s Tae Kwon Do – 334 Myrtle Ave
  • Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – 412 Myrtle Ave

AT HOME ARTIST

From origami to water coloring to cross-stitching, arts and crafts are some of the most fun hobbies to do during the winter months. You can find supplies to start your at-home art project at: 

Blick, 536 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205

  • Blick Arts and Materials – Myrtle Ave.
  • Green in BKLYN – 432 Myrtle Ave.

 FLOWER ARRANGING

If you like plants, consider taking up flower arranging to express yourself through this unique medium-plus you bring some color to the winter inside your house. 

Bella Rosa Flower Shop, 566 Myrtle

  • Bella Rosa Flower Shop – 566 Myrtle Ave.