Hola, mis Amores. All of us desire to be creatively active, there are hardly any exceptions here. The only trouble is that not all of us are good at it so we try to stay away. But if you ask me, being creative is not about creating some masterpiece, it can also mean relaxing, trying something new, and a whole new level of a productivity boost. So what I’m saying is you don’t have to be a world-famous artist to keep doing something creative, you could also utilize that creative side to boost your work productivity. It is more useful than you think to have a hobby.

Plus, it’s become more essential to quench your creative thirst during this Corona pandemic as most of us confined to our homes. Entonces, I’ve made a list of creative online workshops you could join with a friend or a family member. Hope these online workshops will excite you.

Online workshops

1. Natural color making

The first-ever workshop I joined is this natural color making one. This was super fun and colorful. You can look over my previous blog post about it to know more; Making a natural color palette from flowers. My mom and I enrolled in this together and the quality time we have spent during this workshop is so memorable.

2. Pottery

Have you ever watched pottery making videos on Instagram? They are so calming and satisfying. Just imagine if it’s that satisfying to watch, how would it be to make some.

As I always, it is pure happiness to learn something new. I remember my mom trying her hands at pottery at some local exhibition and the happy-look on her face afterward is unforgettable.

3. Soapmaking

I recently saw an Instagram ad for one such workshop and I was really interested in joining this. But I couldn’t make time for it. At least, you will try this if you are interested in soapmaking. And when I soapmaking, don’t think of the regular soap you use, there are so many creative ways of making a soap that is pretty to look at and to use.

4. Foreign language

There are study groups on the internet. If you are the studious kind, then this is your kind of creativity. I understand that not everyone is inclined to do physical work, some would love to do mental work. So, learning a new language can excite you and push your productivity levels.

I participated in one such virtual event on Duolingo and I liked it. Meeting new people and learning a new language at a time.

Ain’t that amazing!

5. Salsa

Dancing. Yes, there are so many forms of dance in the world. And in this age and day, it is also possible to find a way to learn anything you want. Some time ago, I saw an Instagram live teaching Salsa dance. The girl teaching in the video did a fantastic job that I couldn’t help watching it until the very end.

If you are a dance, choose a form of dance and search for relevant virtual courses. Trust me, there are some brilliant teachers online.

6. Calligraphy

Calligraphy is the art of handwriting. Seriously, I get mesmerized every time I watch a calligraphy video. How can someone have such beautiful handwriting!

Anyway, there’s that. Calligraphy.

Is this something you like?

7. Baking

Baking and cooking are probably the number one activity we did during this Corona pandemic. Confined to four walls, all we could think of is food.

If you have acquired an affinity for cooking and baking, then you can find some virtual cooking classes and join along with someone you know.

It is always nice to have someone to do things together.

8. Knitting

When in college, I remember making pom-poms with my friend. It took so much time and effort to make a few of them but it is such a good memory.

Want to make memories with someone? Try doing an activity together.

9. Bookmarker making

For you bookworms, this may be the best workshop ever. You could do your own bookmarkers instead of using someone random card as a bookmarker.

10. Mobile photography

A lot of people are interested in photography, but not many can afford a DSLR. But talent is talent even if you don’t have a DSLR. Just your phone can take amazing shots. If you are genuinely interested, you can join some relevant workshops. Believe me, there are so many workshops that teach mobile photography.

11. Journaling

I believe “anything can be something”. If you can put a little effort, anything will become something to cherish. Journaling is so much more than just scribbling down a few sentences. It could be so much more and it is something to be learned.

These are my thoughts when I found there are journaling workshops on Skillshare. Up until that moment I  genuinely had no idea, this is something to learn.

12. Interior designing

I don’t have to say much about this as we all want to decorate our personal and professional spaces. And why not? We spend so much time there that it needs to be comfortable, beautiful, and organized.

Ergo, many workshops teach you how to design your home and work spaces.

13. Candlemaking

Just like soapmaking, candlemaking is also so much more than just pouring wax into a mold. You can play with it, create something unique, scribble on it, embellish it, and so on.

14. Doodling

Do you doodle when stressed or bored? Then this is it.

15. Fabric dyeing

Anything that involves lots of colors and techniques has to be creative and relaxing. Hence, fabric dyeing is something to learn if you are bored of your regular activities and crave for something unique.

16. Kitchen garden

The last one on our online workshops list is growing your own kitchen garden. No more buying vegetables and herbs from market. This is the most practical workshop you can join. Even after the end of the workshop, you will continue to use the tricks and tips to nurture your kitchen garden, and level up your cooking skills.

These are the various online workshops I’ve come across on the internet. You do the rest of the research on Google to find the perfect workshop for you.

I hope you liked the ideas I shared. I’ll see you next time with another interesting topic.

Chao!

 

Lots of LOVE,

Nikki. 

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*Thank you for your time*