What do you like to do with your leisure time? Our Class Central Classmates enjoy a range of hobbies. @dhawal plays badminton and cricket, @suparn loves chess, @fabio likes to keep fit, @kiri (who designed our delightful Class Central calendars) makes beautiful drawings and paintings, and @pat plays the ukulele and makes crochet items.
With these diverse interests in mind, we have compiled a list of online courses and resources for many different hobbies: visual arts, music, writing, crafts, food, filmmaking, sports, and many more. We’ve included a selection from more than 250,000 in the catalog, and you can click on the links for more free and paid courses in each subject.
Looking for something to do together? Cooking, dancing, pottery, gardening, and chess are just some hobbies that make great couples activities.
Some hobbies are solitary, others are best enjoyed in a group. They can be creative, casual, such as watching movies or reading, or serious, where you commit to learning or improving a skill. And while we pursue hobbies for fun rather than financial gain, sometimes they can lead to extra income or even a new career.
Years ago, I made crochet bookmarks and sold them on eBay and through a friend’s shop for some pocket money, then in 2012, I discovered free online courses and took a wide range of them over several years purely for interest. The more courses I took, the more I learned about the online learning sphere, and this hobby eventually led to a job at Class Central.
What Are Good Hobbies?
Not sure where to start? Here are some hobby ideas by type. You’ll find fun and interesting hobbies, hobbies for adults, teens, and children, creative, musical, and active, including indoor and outdoor hobbies.
Table of Contents
This article is long. To make it easy to navigate, we’ve divided it into sections. Click on a section to jump to the corresponding topic. You’re sure to find your ideal hobby in our list!
Artsy Hobbies: Drawing, Painting & Visual Arts Courses
Learn to draw from scratch or improve your sketching with these courses. Find courses on absolute beginner drawing and painting to specific techniques and art materials such as pixel art, manga, even calligraphy for the Fans of Harry Potter, Bridgerton, or period drama lovers.
Don’t think you’re artistic? Well, I don’t believe that (we’re all born artists). But there’s also a list of collage courses if you want to start with something light.
Shortcuts:
Drawing
- Drawing for Beginners: How to Draw 25 Cartoons Step-by-Step
- Learn How to Draw: Foundational Techniques
- Cartoon Drawing: For The Absolute Beginner!
- How To Free Hand Draw with Square Drawing Grids
- The Ultimate Drawing Course – Beginner to Advanced
- Improve Anime Drawings With Leonardo DaVinci Method
- The Art & Science of Drawing / BASIC SKILLS
- The Art & Science of Figure Drawing: GESTURE
- Drawing Foundations: Fundamentals
Also see our guide to the Best Drawing Courses.
Painting
- Oil/Acrylic Painting Techniques and Color Theory
- Art for Beginners: Drawing & Watercolor Painting for FUN
- Art Essentials: Learn Watercolor Painting Basics
- Character Art School: Complete Coloring & Painting Course
- Introduction to Oil Painting (Direct Method)
- Botanical Illustration: Paint a Colorful Garden with Watercolor and Gouache
- Mastering Brushstrokes – Part 1
- Painting and Developing a Composition
- Photorealistic Digital Painting From Beginner To Advanced.
- Perfect Portraits: Painting Faces and Skin Tones in Watercolor with Ease
- Learning Digital Painting
Sketching
- Sketch Anything in 10 Minutes (or less)
- Sketching People, Places, and Landscapes
- Just Make Stuff: Getting Creative with Side Projects
- Shortcuts to Map Making for Illustrators: Illustrate Your Favorite City
- Sketching For 15 Minutes a Day
- 10 Easy Drawing Ideas – Pencil Sketches for Beginners
- Urban Sketching Techniques – Drawing What You See in the City
- Sketching a Bird – Gettin’ Sketchy Live
Watercolor
- Watercolor Magic: The Basics of Color Mixing and Color Harmony for Modern Painting
- How to Paint Watercolor Landscapes with Colin Bradley
- How to Paint Watercolour – An Entirely New Approach
- Watercolor painting with Master step-by-step: Poppy field
- STRESS buster. Basics watercolour painting from a PRO artist
- Watercolor Painting For Beginners | By Award Winning Artist
- Paint Realistic Watercolor and Botanicals – STUDIO BASICS
- Foundations for Mastering Watercolor Painting / FIRST STEPS
- Art for Beginners: How to Draw & Watercolor Paint 14 Animals
- Watercolor Textures
- Watercolor and Mixed Media
Oil Painting
- Oil Painting Basics Everything You Need to Know to Start Oil Painting
- Traditional Painting (FREE)
- Getting Started with Oil Paints
- Guide to Non-Toxic Oil Painting Methods
- Oil Painting Techniques; Vermeer
- Oil Painting for Beginners
- The Oil Painter’s Handbook
- How to Paint a Still Life in Oil (FREE)
- Dare to Paint: Advanced Oil & Acrylic Painting (Live Online)
See more Oil Painting courses →
Acrylic Painting
- Acrylic Painting: How To Paint Using A Limited Color Palette
- Modern Acrylic Painting: Explore Techniques to Create On-Trend Art
- Painting Foundations: Acrylic
- Acrylic Painting: Learn the Basics For Beginners
- Acrylic painting for beginners – making a lasting sketchbook of colour recipes and techniques
- Abstract Acrylic Painting Techniques
- Painting Wildlife: Acrylic & Mixed Media
- Acrylic Painting Essentials For Beginners With Easy Step-By-Step Project
- Acrylic Painting for Beginners: The Complete Guide to Your First Acrylic Painting
- Acrylic Painting Techniques For Landscape
- Acrylic Painting: How To Paint An Abstract Landscape
See more Acrylic Painting courses →
Digital Art & Painting
- Art Fundamentals – Building Blocks of Digital Painting
- Artistic Digital Portrait Painting
- The Ultimate Digital Painting Course – Beginner to Advanced
- Foundation for Digitally Sketching a Face
- Intro to Digital Painting: Procreate to Photoshop! A Beginner-Friendly Guide
- LFashion Illustration: Digital Drawing with Attitude
- Turn your pencil drawing into an unique digital illustration!
- Develop Your Digital Art Style: Draw One Illustration Six Ways
- T-Shirt Design Workshop 3: Photos & Type in Procreate App, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Digital Illustration: Communicate with Color, Pattern and Texture
See more Digital Art courses →
Also see our guide to the Best Digital Art courses.
Calligraphy
- Calligraphy: The Basics
- Calligraphy for Beginners 1 – The Foundational Styles of Calligraphy
- Faux Calligraphy Masterclass: With any Pen or pencil
- Introduction to Modern Script Calligraphy
- Fauxligraphy: Pen Calligraphy
- Introduction to Modern Brush Calligraphy
- Modern Calligraphy: Pointed Pen Basics
- Learning Calligraphy
- Brush Pen Calligraphy Workshop
- Watercolor Calligraphy
- Turn Your Calligraphy Into a Work of Art
See more Calligraphy courses →
Graphic Design
- Graphic Design Careers: First Steps
- Graphic Design Essentials: Easy Steps for Creating Your Own Compelling Visuals
- The Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course
- Introduction to Graphic Design
- Graphic Design
- Graphics and Illustration
- Ultimate Graphic Design Course: Create 40 Practical Projects
- Graphic Design Workshop For Beginners. Free Design Elements.
- YouTube Design: Banners & Profile Pics
See more Graphic Design courses →
Also see our Guide to the Best Graphic Design courses.
Procreate
- Digital Illustration: Learn to Use Procreate
- Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Fun Objects
- Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Draw Animals
- Procreate: Solid Foundations
- Procreate for Beginners
- The Beginner’s Guide to Digital Art with Procreate on iPad!
- Procreate Academy. Ultimate Course, Digital Drawing on Ipad.
- Drawing and Painting on the iPad with Procreate
- Procreate: Digital Art, Illustration, Animation on Your iPad
- Procreate for Beginners: Learn the Basics & Sell Your Artwork
- iPad Doodling: Create Doodle Art Using Procreate
Also see our guide to the Best Procreate courses.
Portrait Drawing
- Portrait Drawing for Beginners: How To Draw Faces Quickly And Accurately
- The Basics of Faces | Simple Female Portrait Drawing
- PORTRAIT DRAWING #1: Sketching the draft with a pencil
- How To Start A Portrait Drawing ‘Lightning Fast’
- Fear-Free Drawing: Beginner’s Portrait & Figure Drawing (Live Online)
- How To Draw Anything You See by Will Jack
- Portrait Drawing (Live Online)
- Drawing Faces: An Expressive Approach to Portrait Illustration
- Drawing Photo Realistic Portraits With Pencils
- Off the Grid: Understanding Facial Features for Freehand Portrait Drawings
See more Portrait Drawing courses →
Figure Drawing
- Drawing Foundations: Figure
- Human Body Anatomy Drawing – Figure Drawing Beginner to Intermediate
- Simplified Anatomy For Artists
- Beginner to Pro in 7 Days: Figure Drawing Step-By-Step – NO ANATOMY NEEDED
- Figure Drawing in Everyday Life
- How to Draw Realistic 3D HANDS – Anatomy, Proportions & Dynamic Poses
- The Art & Science of Figure Drawing: Complete Figure Demo
- Figure and Portrait Drawing Combined (Live Online)
- Capturing the Human Form Through Figure Drawing
- Human Figure Sketching
- Complete Beginner’s Guide to Anatomy and Figure Drawing pt 2
See more Figure Drawing courses →
Charcoal Drawing
- Figure Drawing (Charcoal)
- Drapery Drawing (Charcoal)
- Charcoal for Beginners & Artist
- Charcoal Drawing Basics | For Beginners
- Charcoal Drawing Boot Camp: Tools, Techniques, Tips for Beginners
- Realistic Charcoal Drawing for Beginners
- Drawing Children: Charcoal Portraits
- Getting Started with Charcoal & Chalks
- Online Drawing with Charcoal 101 (Live Online)
See more Charcoal Drawing courses →
Ink Drawing
- Ink Drawing Techniques: Brush, Nib, and Pen Style
- Find Your Style & Master Botanical Drawing With Ink Pens
- Fundamentals of Line Art Drawing: A Complete Guide To Ink Pen Illustration
- Ink Drawing Boot Camp: Build Killer Skills
- Playful Spreads in Pen & Ink
- Pen & Ink Florals
- Magical Pen & Ink Illustration / Drawing & Illustrating Practices in Ink for Beginners
- The Pen and Ink Experience
- Intro to Ink Illustration
- Intuitive Drawing: Illustrate Your Own Ink Fairy Tale
See more Ink Drawing courses →
Gouache
- Beyond Watercolor: Learn to Paint with Gouache
- Getting to Know Your Paint: Watercolor, Gouache, and Acryla Gouache
- Gouache Illustration: Paint a Whimsical, Colorful Character
- Adventures in Gouache: Painting and Pattern Making Techniques
- Getting into Gouache – Creating Bold, Brave Gouache Paintings
- Gouache Painting for Beginners (Fine Art)
- Getting Started with Gouache: Learn the Basics, Build Confidence
- Gouache 101 | A Beginner’s Guide
- Gouache For Beginners: tools and techniques
- Learn to paint glowing beach landscapes with gouache
Pastels
- Soft Pastels for Beginners | Easy Drawing Tutorials & Techniques
- Oil Pastels Boot Camp: A Missing Manual for Success
- Soft Pastels For Beginners
- Soft Pastels – Beginner Tips & Techniques Workshop
- Oil Pastels and Mark Making
- Basics of Pastels: All You Need to Know About Pastel Tools, Blending, Layering + Two Easy Landscapes
- Getting Started with Pastels
- Close Focus Pastel (Live Online)
Photography
- Introductory Photography Course
- Photography Fundamentals for Beginners: 1-Hour Crash Course
- THE Photography Masterclass: Complete Course on Photography
- Fundamentals of Photography
- Unlock your Passive Income with Photography on Unsplash
- Digital Photography: Creating a Professional Portfolio from The Open University
- Creative Photography from King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
- Photography: Ditch Auto – Start Shooting in Manual
- A Guide to Accessories for DSLRs
- Digital Photography: Discover your Genre and Develop your Style from The Open University
See more Photography courses →
Also see our guide to the Best Photography courses.
Collage
- From Paper Cut-Outs to Digital Collage: Finding Inspiration in Shapes and Colors
- Art Collage : Create a Beautiful Paper Rose Bouquet
- Collage from Scratch: tons of techniques for creating your own unique collage papers
- Designing a series of movie posters in collage technique
- Paper Collage Murals: Create Nature-Inspired Wall Art
- Paint With Paper: Impressionist Collage
- Finding Your Creative Voice through Collage
- Digital collage: understanding style and making one
- Abstract Collage: Creating Compositions with Tissue Paper
- Artful Collage – Create your own painted papers
Printmaking
- Printmaking at Home: Creating Linocut Patterns
- Printmaking 101
- Carve Your Own Stamps
- Quick & Easy Block Printing: Print a Pack of Postcards
- Getting Started with Letterpress Printing
- Gelatin Printmaking: Making Decorative Papers
- How To Make A Linocut Print
- Create a Hand-Carved Stamp From Scratch: Tools and Best Practices
- Monoprinting with the Gelli Plate
- Intro to Woodcut: Print Your City or Favorite Place
See more Printmaking courses →
Pixel Art
- Pixel Art for Video Games from Michigan State University
- Pixel Art Master Course – Beginner to Professional/Freelance
- Pixel art 101
- Learn Professional Pixel Art & Animation for Games
- Pixel Art Mastery – for Video games – PART 1 (Beginner)
- Pixel art for Video games
- Make Pixel Art with Aseprite
- Learn to Create Pixel Art for your Games
- Complete Pixel Art Megacourse: Beginner to Expert
- Complete Beginners Guide to Pixel Game Art
- Learn Pixel Art for Games
Also see our guide to the Best Digital Art courses.
Vector Art
- How to Retain a Hand Drawn Quality to Your Vector Drawings
- Vector Illustration: Playing with Texture
- Learn to Draw Vector Art/Dope Illustrations and Earn Money
- Drawing Vector Graphics
- Drawing Vector Graphics: Patterns
- Vector Illustration For Beginners
- Drawing Vector Graphics: Color and Detail
- iPad Art: Get to Know Graphic – Learn Vector Basics & Make a Greetings Card
- Vector Illustration: Design a Playful Character Using Geometric Shapes
- Vector Illustration: Using Creative Constraints to Find Your Style
Cartooning
- Cartooning and Illustration for Beginners (Live Online)
- Cartoonify Yourself: Turn a Photo into a Cartoon Character!
- Drawing Cartoon Humans! Part 1
- Using Improv to Fuel Your Comics: Creating Funny Webcomics
- Doodling Funny: Finding Cartoon Ideas Through Sketching
Manga
- Manga Art School: The Complete Anime & Manga Drawing Course
- Manga Art School: How to Draw Manga and Anime Course
- Beginner’s Guide to Master Anime Face Drawing
- Drawing Anime Style
- Fundamentals of Manga: Digital Illustration
- Tell Your Story with a Manga Method
- Beginner’s Guide to Introduce Yourself Into Anime Figure Drawing
- The Road to Manga – Creating a Concept for a Short Story 101
- Manga Drawing Course: How To Draw Manga & Anime For Beginner
- The Road to Manga – Inking 101
Comics
- Comic Books, Geek Culture, and the Fandom Imaginary
- How To Draw – Anatomy and Figure Drawing – Ultimate Course
- 28-Day Drawing Challenge: Anatomy for Illustration and Comics
- Drawing Comic Art – Understanding Line, Shape, and Form
- Discover How to Draw and paint Comics
- How to Draw Dynamic Comic Book Superheroes – Start to Finish
- Ink Outside the Box! How to Make a Comic Book
- Drawing Comics: Storytelling with Words and Pictures
- Graphic Novels: Writing Your Own Comic
- Comic Book Character Design: The Making of E | Learn to Draw, Ink and Color Comic Book Characters
Learn Music Online: Guitar, Piano, Singing & More
Learn how to make music with online guitar, piano, drums, or singing lessons so you can join a band or choir. Or try DJing (surprisingly, it’s not as hard as it looks) or composing your own music.
Shortcuts:
Guitar
- Free Beginners Guitar Lessons – Part 1 Udemy
- The Top 24 Guitar Hacks & Tips for Beginners Udemy
- A beginner`s guide to fingerpicking and strumming guitar” Udemy
- The 80/20 Guitar: Write Music and Play Guitar in 30 Days Udemy
- Learn The Guitar By Learning Songs – LEVEL 1 Udemy
- FREE Online Beginner Guitar Lessons Learn Strumming Patterns Udemy
- Beginner Guitar System Udemy
- The Total Beginner’s Guitar Course Udemy
- Hands-On Guitar: The Beginner’s Guide Udemy
- Complete Guitar Lessons System – Beginner to Advanced Udemy
- Build a Rock-Solid SENSE OF RHYTHM; Course for All Musicians Udemy
- How to Play Guitar from Berklee College of Music
- Guitar for Beginners from Berklee College of Music ★★★★★(22)
- Learn Guitar in 21 Days Udemy
- Introduction to Guitar Performance Kadenze
Also see our guide to the Best Guitar courses.
Piano
- Piano I: Introduction to the Piano & Staff from Arizona State University ★★★★★(3) Kadenze
- How to Play Piano ★★★☆☆(1) The Great Courses Plus
- Piano II: Focus on Reading from Arizona State University Kadenze
- Piano III: Scales and Chords from Arizona State University Kadenze
- Piano Scales for Modern Music from Berklee College of Music Coursera
- Piano Techniques for Modern Music from Berklee College of Music Coursera
- Romantic Piano Masters Kadenze
Also see our guide to the Best Piano courses.
Singing
- Singing Lessons: 1 Fundamentals ★★★★★(1) LinkedIn Learning
- Singing Popular Music from Berklee College of Music Coursera
- Sing Like A Pro: The Free Mini Course Udemy
- How To Sing #1: Complete Vocal Warm ups & Voice Physiology Udemy
- SINGING MADE EASY (Level 1) : Complete Vocal Training System Skillshare
- BECOME A GREAT SINGER: Your Complete Vocal Training System Udemy
- Vocal Lessons: 1 Warm Ups and Cool Downs LinkedIn Learning
- Christina Aguilera Teaches Singing MasterClass
- Singing Like a Pro: Exercises to Help You Find Your Unique Voice Skillshare
- Singing: Music Theatre Vocal Skills Skillshare
- Improve Your Singing | Breathing exercises! Skillshare
Also see our guide to the Best Singing courses.
Ukulele
- Ukulele Lessons: Fundamentals
- Ukulele 101
- The Ukulele Academy: Play Music Today! (2020 Update)
- Kids Beginner Ukulele Class
- How to Play the Ukulele
- Strumming Patterns: For Beginner to Advanced Ukulele Players
- FUN Beginner Ukulele Course!!!
- LEARN TO PLAY UKULELE with “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”
- LEARN TO PLAY UKULELE with “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz
Also see our guide to the Best Ukulele courses.
Bass Guitar
- Electric Bass Lesson: Fundamentals
- Bass: Teach Yourself
- Bass Guitar Lessons For Beginners
- The Professional Bass Masterclass – Bass 1, Bass 2, Bass 3
- Bass Guitar – Bass MASTERY FROM THE BEGINNING – Beginner Bass from Scratch – Quick and Easy Bass
- Bass Guitar Lessons: The Complete Beginners Guide
- John Patitucci: Electric Bass Complete
See more Bass Guitar courses →
Violin
- Beginner Violin Scales Easy Violin Scale System P1 Violin
- Beginner Violin Lessons – VIOLIN MASTERY FROM THE BEGINNING
- theVIOLINcode | Beginner Violin Lessons | Units 1 – 5 Bundle
- Itzhak Perlman Teaches Violin
- Beginner Violin Class – VIOLIN MASTERY FROM THE BEGINNING – Beginner Violin Lessons
- Violin Karate 1: White Belt Violin
- How to Play the Violin
- Fiddle II: Beginners (Live Online)
Cello
- Cello for Adult Beginners
- Complete Cello Course for Busy Beginners
- Cello Finger Pattern Exercises
- Basics of Cello
- Cello Tutorials
Banjo
- Banjo Lessons: 1 Fundamentals
- Banjo Lessons: 2 Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs
- Banjo Lessons: 3 Playing Songs
- Banjo Lessons: 4 Improvisation and Melodic Styles
- BEGINNER 5 STRING BANJO – Learn Banjo From Scratch! Banjo
Mandolin
- Mandolin Lessons: 1 Fundamentals
- Mandolin Lessons: 2 Soloing Ideas & Kickoffs
- Mandolin Lessons: 3 Simplifying Difficult Tunes
- Mandolin Lessons: 4 Favorite Advanced Tunes
- Beginner Mandolin Lessons – LEARN MANDOLIN FROM SCRATCH
- Mandolin
Harmonica
- Learn to play HARMONICA, the easiest instrument to pick up!
- 101 Blues riffs – learn how the harmonica superstars do it!
- Harmonica Lessons – Mouthorgan Lessons
Saxophone
- How to play Saxophone with Dan Christian – Sax Fundamentals
- Learn to Play Saxophone: Beginner to Pro in Under Four Hours
- Alto Saxophone Lessons For Beginners
Drums
- Learn How To Play Drums FAST & EASY With No Experience!
- Drum Set Lessons: On the Beaten Path
- Learn To Play The Drums
- Sheila E Teaches Drumming And Percussion
- Drum Setup and Mic’ing in the Studio
- Drums for Beginners
- The Complete Drums Course From Scratch – For All Ages
- The Complete Teach-Yourself Drummer’s Guide
- Learn To Play The Drums Without A Drum Kit
- Ringo Starr Teaches Drumming Creative Collaboration
- How To Play The Drum Set For Beginners: Part 1
- Metal Drum Programming
Other Instruments
- Learn to Play the Trumpet: Beginner to Pro Made the Easy Way
- Sitar Lessons – English Medium – Music Gurukul
- Learn to Play Clarinet: Beginner to Pro in Under Five Hours
- Clarinet Lessons – Beginner to Intermediate Level
Music Production
- The Technology of Music Production from Berklee College of Music ★★★★☆(2) Coursera
- The Art of Vocal Production from Berklee College of Music ★★★★★(1)
- The Art of Music Production from Berklee College of Music
- FL Studio Basics from Berklee College of Music
- Music Production from Berklee College of Music
- Recording music and sound from The Open University
- The Art and Science of Producing Vocals and Instruments from GRAMMY GO
- Producing Music in the Home Studio from Berklee College of Music
- Foundations of Music Technology from California Institute of the Arts
- Alicia Keys Teaches Songwriting And Producing
- Drum Mixing: Techniques
- Music + Audio Production in Logic Pro X – The Complete Guide
- Writing and Producing Music in Your Home Studio from Berklee College of Music
- Trap Music Production: Drums, Baselines, and Melodies
See more Music Production courses →
Also see our guide to the Best Music Production courses.
Music Theory
- Fundamentals of Music Theory from University of Edinburgh ★★★★☆(27)
- Introduction To Music Theory from Berklee College of Music ★★★★★(7)
- Loop: Repetition and Variation in Music from University College Cork ★★★★★(4)
- Getting Started With Music Theory from Michigan State University ★★★★☆(4)
- An introduction to music theory from The Open University ★★★★★(3)
- Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys from Berklee College of Music ★★★★☆(1)
- Music Theory Level 1: Part One ★★★☆☆(1)
- Musicianship: Tensions, Harmonic Function, and Modal Interchange from Berklee College of Music
- Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony from California Institute of the Arts
- Music Theory for Beginners
- Understanding musical scores from The Open University
- Solfege at your fingertips 1 from Université de Montréal
See more Music Theory courses →
Also see our guide to the Best Music Theory courses.
DJing
- The Complete DJ Course for Beginners: A Full Step-by-Step Guide To DJing
- DJing For Beginners: Creating A Mix In Virtual DJ
- Serato: Advanced Techniques
- Scratch DJ Academy presents: DJ Fundamentals
- DJing Live: From Setup to Soundcheck
- 1-on-1 Online DJ lessons (Private) (Live Online)
- Creative Guide To DJ: From Start To Finish Part 1
- Scratch DJ Academy presents: Intermediate/Advanced DJ Strategy
- Serato Scratch: Fundamentals
- DJ Class – Private One-on-One (10 Sessions) (Live Online)
- Kids Learn to DJ: 10 Private Class Package (Live Online)
- Live mixing: crea tu primer DJ set con Pioneer DJ
Beatmaking
- Timbaland Teaches Producing And Beatmaking
- Mastering The Maschine
- Learn Piano for Beatmakers and Producers
Songwriting
- The Singer Songwriter from Berklee College of Music
- Songwriting: Creative Lyric Writing Approaches
- SONGWRITING SIMPLIFIED: Music Theory, Melody & Creativity
- Your Enlightened Guide To Lyrics & Songwriting (FULL COURSE)
- Songwriting Hit Mastery: Lyric Writing, Music Theory
- Songwriting 101- Composition, Lyrics + Music Production
- The Basics Of Pro Songwriting: How the Pros Write Hit Songs
- Introduction to Songwriting
- PRO LYRIC WRITING: A no nonsense guide to songwriting success! (Full Course)
- Song Science #2: The Complete Songwriting Chord Guide
- Songwriting – From Idea to Finished Song
- How to Write a Song! BASICS OF SONGWRITING: WRITING LYRICS
- Songwriting for Complete Beginners
- St Vincent Teaches Creativity And Songwriting
- Your Enlightened Guide To Lyrics & Songwriting (Core Class)
See more Songwriting courses →
Also see our guide to the Best Songwriting courses.
Music Composition
- Music Composition: Starting a Piece from University of Glasgow
- Laying the Foundation: Music Precomposition
- Compose Music – Lightning Fast
- Write a Chord Progression on Guitar: Major Key
- 60-min Music Composition Lesson for ages 11+ (Live Online)
- 45-min Music Composition Lesson for ages 7-10 (Live Online)
- Finale 2014 Essential Training
- Using film music in the classroom from The Open University
See more Music Composition courses →
Audio Engineering
- Ableton Live Course: Sound Production for Musicians and Artists from California Institute of the Arts★★★★★(47)
- Music Information Retrieval from University of Victoria ★★☆☆☆(5)
- Introduction to Ableton Live from Berklee College of Music ★★★★★(2)
- Sound for music technology: An introduction from The Open University ★★★☆☆(1)
- audio engineering: EQ and Compression for beginners ★★★★★(1)
- Ableton Live 10, Part 1: The Interface & The Basics
- Live Sound Engineering Techniques: On Tour with Rush
- Producing Drums with Ableton Live and Drum Rack
- Ultimate Sound Design: Mastering Sound Design
- Avid Pro Tools: Audio Recording For Beginners In Pro Tools
- Learn Ableton Live 10 Lite – Quick Start | Beginners Course
- Mixing Live Sound
Film, Video & Performance
Have you ever thought, “Wow, my life would look great on film”? We have courses that’ll help you start. Learn the best filmmaking and editing techniques with these online courses.
And there’s something for born performers and screen-confident personalities. If you’ve thought about starting a podcast but held back because of the how, you’ll find some podcasting courses, too.
P.S. As a bonus, we even have magic courses for those who were always fascinated with how magicians just know the card you picked!
Shortcuts:
Filmmaking
- How to Make a Short Film: An Introduction to Filmmaking from The British Film Institute
- From Story to Screen: Producing a Professional Short Film
- Hollywood Film School: Filmmaking & TV Directing Masterclass
- Learn Indie Filmmaking By Making a Short Film
- Video Production – The Complete Filmmaking Course
- Jodie Foster Teaches Filmmaking
- Ken Burns Teaches Documentary Filmmaking
- Documentary Filmmaking: Write, Film and Edit A Short Documentary
- Werner Herzog Teaches Filmmaking
- Martin Scorsese Teaches Filmmaking
Video Editing
- The Foundation of Video Editing
- YouTube Editing: Enhance Videos
- Hone Your Style: Discover and Develop Your Editing Style
- Video Editing / Film Editing: Essential Cuts | Communicate Through Transition
- Quick & Easy to Make Video: YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels
- The History of Film and Video Editing
- Video Editing on iPhone & Android! Edit Smartphone Videos!
- CapCut for Beginners: Short Form Vertical Video Editing for Shorts, Reels, and TikTok
- Capcut Basics: Filming and Editing Video Content on Your Phone
See more Video Editing courses →
Also see our guide to the Best Video Editing courses.
Videography
- DSLR Video Production & Videography: Better Video Today
- Mobile Videography – Master Class in Family Film making
- Framing and Composition for Videography
- Food Videography Masterclass for Beginners
- Smartphone Videography Masterclass for Beginners
- Mastering Cinematic Compositions in Video & Film
- Practical Tips to Make a Great Cinematic Travel Video – Beginner’s Guide
- Food Videography: How to Make Cooking Videos at Home on a budget
- Learn Camera Basics for Videos – A Beginners Guide
See more Videography courses →
Podcasting
- Podcasting For Anyone – Quick and Easy
- How to Start a Podcast & Promote It With Ads!
- The Podcast Masterclass: The Complete Guide to Podcasting
- How to Start a Podcast – Podcasting Made Easy
- PODCAST MASTERY: How to Make, Market, and Monetize Podcasts
- How to Make a Podcast: Plan, Record, and Launch with Success
- Podcasting Secrets: How to Start Your Own Podcast
- How To Start A Podcast
- Podcast Audience Growth – Networking with your Guests
- Podcasting 101
Also see our guide to the Best Podcasting courses.
Vlogging
- Easy Vlogging – Making Interactive Self-introduction Videos from Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Vlogging for Beginners: Learn How to Create a Vlog
- Vlogging for Business
- Vlog Like a Boss
- How to Speak Into a Camera | For Vlogging, Youtube-Channels, Tutorial-Videos & More
- Vlogging for Business: Build Your Brand with Video
- Vlogging for Photographers
- Vlogging: Realización de vídeos para redes sociales
Livestreaming
- YouTube Live: Streaming Engagement from Coursera
- Live Streaming on LinkedIn
- Live Streaming – The Complete Course – Zoom Twitch OBS Skype
- Live Video Streaming: Essential Skills
- Streaming for Social Media
- Getting Started with Live Streaming
- Jump-Start Your LinkedIn Live Channel
- LIVE Streaming Masterclass: Start Live Streaming like a Pro
See more Livestreaming courses →
Magic Tricks
Writing for Fun or a Side Hustle
If you want to (finally) write your first book or a script for a movie, learn how with these online courses.
And if you want a daily activity to channel your emotions, find journaling and poetry courses below too.
Shortcuts:
Creative Writing
- Creative Writing: The Craft of Style from Wesleyan University ★★★★☆(8)
- Creative Writing: The Craft of Character from Wesleyan University ★★★★☆(7)
- Creative Writing from Wesleyan University ★★★★★(1)
- Beginners Creative Writing Class (Short Story)
- Writing a Book: Creative Writing Skills for Self-publishing
- Creative Writing Masterclass: Start Writing Your Own Stories
- Margaret Atwood Teaches Creative Writing
- How to Become a Romance Writer
- Creative Writing from Hunan Normal University
- Creative Writing: Creative Exercises For New Writing Ideas
See more Creative Writing courses →
Also see our guide to the Best Creative Writing courses.
Screenwriting
- An Introduction to Screenwriting from University of East Anglia ★★★★★(6)
- Inspirational Screenwriting. The #1 Screenwriting Course! ★★★★★(1)
- Screenwriting & Storytelling Blueprint: Hero’s Two Journeys
- Learn To Write Movies: Screenwriting Step by Step
- Video Script Writing
- Beginning Screenwriting made EASY – Screenwriting Course
- Aaron Sorkin Teaches Screenwriting
- Screenwriting Masterclass: A Complete Guide to Screenwriting
- Screenwriting Workshop
See more Screenwriting courses →
Fiction Writing
- Start writing fiction: characters and stories from The Open University ★★★★★(1)
- Introduction to Writing Fiction from University of Lincoln
- Classic Detective Fiction from University of Newcastle
- The Foundations of Fiction (Writing Mastery)
- Fiction Writing: A Complete Novel Outline Chapter by Chapter
- Writing Editing Course: Master Fiction & Content Writing
- Walter Mosley Teaches Fiction And Storytelling
- Writing Great Fiction: Storytelling Tips and Techniques
See more Fiction Writing courses →
Novel Writing
- Brainstorm Your Next Novel! ★★★★★(1)
- Write Your First Novel from Michigan State University
- How To Write A Book : Novel Writing : How To Write A Novel Step by Step : Creative Writing Beginners
- Edit Your Novel the Right Way!
- How to Write a Novel: Step-by-Step (Creative & Fiction Novel Book Writing)
- Novel Writing for Beginners: How to Write your First Draft
- Novel Writing Workshop
- How to Write An Awesome Thriller or Horror Novel
- Novel Writing: Creating Loveable Characters in 5 Easy Steps
- Plan Your Novel in 30 Days Or Less!
See more Novel Writing courses →
Poetry Writing
- Poetry For Self Expression
- Three Easy Ways Writing Poetry Can Improve Your Wellbeing & Creativity
- Writing Extraordinary Poems: Create Poetry That Sets You Apart
- Poetry Lesson Plans & Activities
- Amanda Gorman Teaches Writing And Performing Poetry
- Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop
See more Poetry Writing courses →
Blogging
- How to Start a Blog – 7 Day WordPress Blog Challenge
- ProBlogger’s Free Ultimate Guide to Starting a Blog
- Start A Blog from Scratch (Self-Hosted Blog Tutorial)
- Blogging Masterclass: How To Build A Successful Blog
- Pro How To Start A Blogging Business for Beginners
- How To Make A WordPress Blog For Beginners
- Writing a Compelling Blog Post
- Blogging for a Living – Perfect Small Budget Project
- Build a Successful Creative Blog
- Blogging For Beginners: Start a Blog Discover Passive Income
Also see our guide to the Best Blogging courses.
Memoir Writing
- Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself from Wesleyan University
- FAST CLASS: Writing Your Story
- Memoir 101: Writing About Your Life
- Kick start your memoir – writing exercises
- Writing The Truth: How to Start Writing Your Memoir
- Life Writing for Beginners: Telling Your Own Story
- How to Write a Full-Length Memoir
- Crafting Memoir: How to Outline Your Own Hero’s Journey
- Memoir Journaling: Make Your Life Richer Through Stories
- Memoir 101: Memoir Essentials Class with Erika Schickel (Live Online)
See more Memoir Writing courses →
Travel Writing
- Write I Travel I Get Paid I Become a Travel Writer! ★★★★★(1)
- Travel Writing: Explore the World & Publish Your Stories!
- Master Travel Writing, blogging, travel journalism & Earning
- Travel Journaling: How to Write Extraordinary Travel Diaries
- Travel Writing 101: How To Build A Full-Time Career as a Travel Writer
- Travel Journaling: Capture Memories On the Go
- The Definitive Course on Travel Writing from A-Z & Chat GPT
See more Travel Writing courses →
Journaling
- Visual Journaling: Drawing Your Feelings
- Bullet Journaling for Self Care and Productivity
- Bullet Journaling to Know Yourself Better
- Art Journaling for Self-Care: 3 Exercises for Reflection and Growth
- Journaling for Positivity
- Illustrated Journaling: 14 Days of Prompts
- Creative Journaling: Building a Page with Watercolor & Collage
- The Ultimate Guide to Creative Planning & Journaling
- Manifesting Your Dream Life Through Journaling
- Journaling for Beginners: Start a Writing Habit for Daily Reflection
- Illustrated Nature Journaling
Short Story Writing
- Short story masterclass: learn from a prizewinning author!
- Writing Character-Driven Short Stories
- Joyce Carol Oates Teaches The Art Of The Short Story
- Writing Short Stories: The Essential Guide
- Introduction to Fiction: How to Write the First Draft of a Short Story
- Write Your First Short Horror Story: The bare bones
Crafting Hobbies: Crochet, Knitting, Sewing & More
Crafts have always been amongst my favorite hobbies. I started crocheting as a teenager, moving from flowers to bookmarks to scarves and bags, making many gifts over the years. I’ve even sent bookmarks to Classmates all over the world.
If you’re looking for the joy of creating with delicate movements and a calm mind, I recommend these crafting hobbies. These can be great side quests too: learn to make soaps, candles, jewelry. ceramics, and more.
Shortcuts:
Crochet
- Make it Snow: A Beginner’s Guide to Crochet Snowflakes ★★★★☆(1)
- Modern Crochet: Essential Skills for Getting Started
- The Ultimate Course for Beginner and Intermediate Crochet
- The 4 Core Crochet Stitches : Beginners Crochet Class
- Modern Crochet 101: Create a Pair of Fingerless Mitts
- Crochet Rug Making: Beginner’s Circle
- Modern Crochet: Create the Perfect Puff Stitch Beanie
- Crochet a Granny Square: They’re not just for grannies!
- Tunisian Crochet for Beginners
- Modern Crochet for Beginners
- Startup Library: Crochet
- Aran Crochet
- How to Crochet
- Crochet for the Absolute Beginner
- Crochet Maker: Skills & Techniques
Also see our guide to the Best Crochet courses.
Knitting
- Ins & Outs of Grafting: A Crafty Class on Knitting Together
- Knitting 101: Everything You Need to Knit With Confidence
- Startup Library: Knitting
- Knit-Along: Socks
- Knitting III: Learn Knitting in the Round with a Slouchy Hat
- Knitting I: Learn the Basics with a Simple Scarf
- Knitting 101
- Knitting 101: The Basics for Beginners
- Hat Knitting 101
- Jump Into Knitting
- Essential Skills for Sock Knitting
- Fearless Knitting: Empowering Techniques for Every Knitter
- Maker’s Handbook: Knitting
- Next Level Knitting: Knit a Sweater
Also see our guide to the Best Knitting courses.
Embroidery
- Embroidery for Beginners: The Basics
- Machine Embroidered Classics
- No Stress Embroidery: A Beginner’s Guide to Hand Embroidery
- Sashiko : A Japanese embroidery technique
- Figurative Fashion Embroidery with Needle Felting
- Embroidery on Photographs with 10 Simple Stitches
- Hand Embroidery Fundamentals: Stitch Your Own Floral Monogram Hoop
- The Art of Embroidery: Adding Dimension and Texture To Your Work
- Embroidery For Beginners, Learn 10 Basic Hand Stitches
- Startup Library: Hand Embroidery
- Sheer-Fabric Hand Embroidery
- Freehand Embroidery Hoop Art
- Hand Embroidery
Sewing
- Learn to sew with a sewing machine
- Learn To Sew
- Machine Savvy: Tips for Creative Sewing
- Sew Ready: Machine Basics
- Sew Your Own Clothing No Sewing Patterns Needed Absolute Beginners
- Sewing 101
- SEWING 101 – The basics
- Hand Sewing Basics: Work Wonders with Fabric, Needle & Thread
- Sewing Basics: Make Your Own Clothing
- Sewing Patterns 101: Learn to Read Sewing Patterns
- How To Sew : How To Use A Sewing Machine And Tools
- Mastering Zipper Techniques
- Beginners Sewing for Teens (and Adults): Learn About Basic Sewing, Fabrics and Sustainability
- The Ultimate Upholstery Guide: Recovering Dining Room Chairs
- Sewing Essentials
Quilting
- Piece, Patch, Quilt: Basic Quiltmaking Skills
- Creative Quilt Backs
- How to Draw With a Sewing Machine – Free Motion 101
- Quilting Big Projects on a Small Machine
- The Free-Motion Effect: Designing Custom Quilting
- Machine Quilting: Free-Motion & More
- Confident Quilting, Part 1: Design & Piece a Mini Quilt Top
- How to Sew a Hexi Quilt Top By Hand
- Fresh Quilting: Season 1
- The Midnight Quilt Show Season 1
- A New Look at Longarm Quilting
Cross-Stitch
- Learn to Cross Stitch: Beginner Basics
- Introduction to Cross-Stitch
- Cross-Stitch: Basics & Beyond
- Customize Your Cross-Stitch
See more Cross-Stitch courses →
Needle Felting
- A Beginners Guide to the Wooly World of Needle Felting
- Upcycling a Thrifted Jacket With Needle Felting
- Embellished Crochet
See more Needle Felting courses →
Origami
- Origami Paper crafts – Elementary Course
- Origami Craft: The Ultimate Paper Folding & Art Course
- Create Geometric Origami Paper Ornaments for Holiday, Party & Home Decor
- Papercraft: Origami Boxes for Gifts & Trinkets
- The Ultimate Origami Course – Beginner to Advanced
Macramé
- Create a Macramé Wall Hanging Using 5 Easy Knots
- Macramé for Beginners: Explore the Art of Knots
- DIY Macrame Plant Hanger
- Hand-Dyed Macramé: Create Unique Plant Hangers
- A Beginner’s Guide to Mindful Macramé: From Plant Hangers to Wall Art
- Intro to Weaving: Make a Woven Wall Hanging
Pottery
- 4 Time Tested Ways To Make Pottery Without Potter’s Wheel
- Introduction to Pottery
- Make Easy Handmade Ceramic Pottery Dishes Without Fancy Tools!
- Make a Clay Mug: Handbuilding Pottery for Beginners
- How to Centre Clay and Throw Pots on the Pottery Wheel
Ceramics
- Glazing your ceramic pieces
- Ceramics at Home: Building Dishes by Hand
- How to make a plaster mold for ceramics (slip casting)
- Designing a Ceramic Collection: The Slip Casting Technique
- Introduction to ceramics & hand building techniques
- The Art of Ceramics: Creating a Modern Mug
Jewelry Making
- Beads, Baubles & Jewels: Make It Tonight, Wear It Tomorrow
- Introduction to Jewelry Making: Take Your Hand Sketch to an Accessory
- Silversmithing for Beginners – Beautiful Bangles
- Soldering Success in Every Scenario
- Micro Torch Basics
- Silver Stacking Rings: Making Beautiful Rings From Silver Wire
- Foundations in Metalsmithing: Statement Earrings
- Foundations in Metalsmithing: Bracelets
- Foundations in Silversmithing
- Essential Seed Bead Techniques
- Metalsmithing at Home
- Bead & Tapestry Cuffs
- Sculpt Miniature Mushroom Earrings from Polymer Clay
- Forager’s Silver Clay
See more Jewelry Making courses →
Beading
- Basic Beading MultiStrand Necklace Tutorial
- Beading Tutorial for a Beaded Ring in 3 Easy Steps, Using Preciosa Crystals – The Clever Clover
- Flower Tile Bracelet – Crystal and Seed Bead Beading Tutorial
- Dazzling Daisies Beading Tutorial – Double Sided
Candle Making
- How to Make Candles – Candle Making for Beginners
- Aromatherapy Candle Making (Certified)
- Candle Making: Scent Your Way to Paradise
- Making your own Scented Soy Wax Melts at home!
- DIY Glam Fall/Autumn Chestnut & Acorn Candle
- Candle Making for Beginners (Live Online)
- Candle Making for Beginners | Everything you need to know
- Make an Organic Soy Wax Candle (Live Online)
See more Candle Making courses →
Soapmaking
- How To Make Soap – Homemade Soap Making for Beginners
- Soap Making: How To Make Your Own Handmade Soap
- Cold Process Soap Making #2 – Natural Colours & Ingredients
- Basic Cold Process Soap Making
Bookbinding
- Bookbinding: Make a Japanese-stitch album!
- Easy Bookbinding: Two Ways to Make a Sketchbook
- Bookbinding Basics: Creating a Leather Watercolor Journal
- Bookbinding Basics: Making a Perfect Bound Notebook
- Start making books! Basic, soft-cover bookbinding structures
- Beginner Bookbinding Class: Making Simple Notebooks Using the Hitch Stitch
- Bookbinding 101: Create a Pamphlet Stitched Artist’s Book or Zine
- Make Your Own Junk Journal
- Make Your Own Handmade Notebook | With Your Design On the Cover
- Coptic Bindings – A Beginner’s Class
- Make a “Medieval Paperback” Journal using Indirect Tacketing
- Bookbinding Beginners Class: Making a Hardcover Binding
- Make a Notebook Quickly – Jotter Journals
- How To Make Your Own Sketchbook – 3 Easy Techniques
See more Bookbinding courses →
Scrapbooking
- Scrapbooking, Paper Crafts, Stamping and More!
- Turning Memories into Artwork: A Beginner’s Guide to Scrapbooking
- From App to Archive: Social Media Scrapbooking
- Digital Scrapbooking for Beginners
- Scrapbook Your Story
- Scrapbook Design & Storytelling: Beyond the Basics
- Fun & Fast Scrapbooking
- Modern Scrapbooking
- Card Making with 6×6 Paper Pads: Using Scrapbook Paper to Create Greeting Cards
- Travel Scrapbooking With Amy Tan
- Scrapbooking with Project Life
- Scrapbooking With Style: Clean & Simple Layouts
- Scrapbooking Your Baby’s First Year
- Fresh Techniques for Artful Layouts
See more Scrapbooking courses →
Card Making
- Create Stunning Birthday Cards
- Gorgeous Greeting Cards: Stamping & Beyond
- Flashcards
- Radiant Stamping Techniques
- Lovely Layered Cards From Top to Bottom
- Wild Cards: 21 Techniques With Favorite Supplies
- Cards With Dimension: Lovely Layers, Textures & Embellishments
See more Card Making courses →
Paper Crafting
- Paper Flower Workshop: Basics for Blooms & Beyond
- Paper Flowers
- Paper Crafting: Skills and Technique
- How to Make Paper Flowers
- Patterned Paper Play
- Paper Arts
- Quilled & Sculpted Cards
See more Paper Crafting courses →
Resin Art
- Resin Art ZEN DISK PROJECT – Acrylic, Alcohol Ink & Mixed Media
- Create A Painting With Resin
- Beginners Guide to Resin: Intricate Pieces with Simple Techniques
- At-Home Resin Ocean Art Class: Creating an Ocean Painting out of Epoxy
- Modern Floral Preservation with Resin
- Terrazzo Techniques for Resin Furniture Making
- Resin Sculpting & Casting Techniques
- Virtual Winter Wonderland Resin Terrarium (Kit Included) (Team Building)
Woodworking
- Woodworking Study Guide
- Cabinetry Tips & Techniques
- Beginner Woodworking: Building a Simple Table
- Woodworking: How to Build a Micro Workshop
- Woodworking Essentials: Bending & Shaping
- Furniture Design: Make a Wooden Lamp
- The Bandsaw: Setting Up for Successful Sawing
- DIY How to build an affordable Plywood Bookcase – Basic Woodworking
- Woodworking Essentials: Benches & Boxes
- Setting up your Woodshop
- Custom Built-In Shelves
- Drawers for Cabinetry & Fine Furniture
- Doors for Cabinetry & Fine Furniture
- Handheld Router Techniques and Tips
- Router Table Joinery
See more Woodworking courses →
Leatherworking
See more Leatherworking courses →
Weaving
- Create Your Own Fiber Art: An Introduction to Weaving
- Simply Stunning Scarves
- Weaving Without a Loom: DIY Woven Wall Hanging Made Using Cardboard
- Weaving Lines: A Beginner’s Guide to Frame Loom Weaving
- Startup Library: Rigid Heddle Weaving
- Pickup Stick & Finger Control Techniques
- Floor Loom Weaving
- Rigid Heddle Weaving
- Intro to Weaving
Screen Printing
- The Art Of Screen Printing
- Intro to Screen Printing
- T-shirt screen printing business for under $100 at home!
- Screen Printing Fundamentals
- Poster Design: Textures and Halftones for Screen Printing
- Screen Printing Techniques for Patterns and Illustrations
- Poster Design and the Screen Printing Process
- Fast Screen Printing with Stencils: Make a Cool T-Shirt or Tote
- Screen Printing
- Screen Printing 101 | A Walk-through of the Basics
- Introduction to Screen Printing for Illustration
- Creating a colorful and conceptual illustrative poster design
See more Screen Printing courses →
3D Printing
- The 3D Printing Revolution from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ★★★★★(19)
- 3D Printing Applications from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ★★★★★(8)
- 3D Printing Technology Deep Dive and Use Cases from Arizona State University
- 3D Printing Essentials: From Design to Reality from University of Alaska Fairbanks
- 3D Printing of Auxetic Structures: Theory and Practices from NITTTR
- Introduction to 3D Printing with Metals from University of Michigan
- DigiFab 3D: How and When to 3D Print
- 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
- 3D Printing Workshop. How to use and maintain a 3D Printer.
- 3D Printing – in a Nutshell
- Designing for 3D Printing with Fusion 360
- 3D Printing from Zero to Hero in Blender – FDM & MSLA
See more 3D Printing courses →
Also see our guide to the Best 3D Printing courses.
Cooking & Baking Courses for Hobby Cooks
Cooking classes make a great couple’s hobby and family hobby. If you want to take a hobby with a loved one, we’ve got you covered.
These online courses cover the basics right up to advanced techniques (baking, pastry-making, and cake decorating) and also teach you Masterchef-worthy presentation of food and drinks (find interesting mixology and beer brewing courses too).
Shortcuts:
Cooking
- Science & Cooking: From Haute Cuisine to Soft Matter Science (chemistry) from Harvard University★★★★★(14)
- Cooking for Busy Healthy People from Stanford University ★★★★★(1)
- Healthy Cooking Made Easy with BBC Good Food from BBC Good Food
- The Hidden Side of Energy Access: Clean Cooking from Online Learning Campus – World Bank Group
- Professional Knife Skills from International Culinary Studio
- Mastering the Culinary Art of Plating from International Culinary Studio
- A Beginner’s Guide to Basic Cooking Skills from International Culinary Studio
- Essential Cooking Skills
- Cook Real Food: How to Make Simple Plant-Based Meals
- Alice Waters Teaches The Art Of Home Cooking
Baking
- Baking 101: The Basics of Baking- Cookies,Muffins and Cakes
- Baking Basics: Make Perfect Breads & Pastries Every Time
- Quick & Easy Desserts – A Beginners Guide To Baking
- Bake Like a Pro with Robin Miller and GoodCook: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Pastry School – From Basic to Pro!
- Secrets of Gluten-Free Baking
- Smart Baking Substitutions: Tricks for Healthful Treats
- Bake The Perfect Cinnamon Rolls
- Joshua John Russell’s Baking, Buttercreams & Beyond
- The Everyday Gourmet: Baking Pastries and Desserts
Bread Baking
- #2 Bake Artisan Sourdough Bread Like a Professional
- Complete Sourdough Bread Baking – Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4!
- Bread Baking 101: Master Artisan Breads at Home
- Easy Sourdough Bread For Beginners.
- Simple Sourdough Bread + Rye Loaves | Easy Beginner Recipe!
- The Complete Guide to Baking Bread
- Artisan Bread Making: Ancient & Sprouted Grains
- Bake Your Own Bagels, Bialys & Pretzels
- Make the most Delicious BLTs with Sourdough Sandwich Bread
See more Bread Baking courses →
Cake Decorating
- Layer Cake From Scratch: Ultimate Beginners Guide to Cake Decorating
- Cake Decorating
- Bake Like a Pro with Robin Miller and GoodCook: Vanilla Layer Cake with Chocolate Ganache
- 10 Gorgeous Cake Decorating Techniques for All Levels
- Cake Decorating: Buttercream Basics
- Learn to Pipe: Beautiful Buttercream Blooms
- Icing on the Cake: The Ultimate Frosting Toolkit
- Cake Decorating
- Basic Piping Skills For Cake Decorating
- Cake Decorating: Fondant Fundamentals
- Jump Into Cake Decorating
See more Cake Decorating courses →
Pastry Making
- How to Make Authentic Parisienne Traditional and Chocolate Croissants
- All About Choux: Sweet and Savory Puffed Treats, from Eclairs to Gougeres
- The Art of the Tarte Tatin | Artisan Pastry Dessert
- Advanced Flaky French Pastries
- The Butter Book Courses – Pastry Essentials – 8 Lessons
- Savory Tarts, Quiches & Galettes
- Virtual Pastry Tart Making (Kit Included) (Team Building)
See more Pastry Making courses →
Wine Tasting
- Food and Wine Pairing from State University of New York
- Wine Tasting from Ningxia University
- The Everyday Guide to Wine
- A Sommelier S Snob Free Guide To Wine
- Getting Started with Wine: Buy Smarter, Taste More
- The Instant Sommelier: Choosing Your Best Wine
- An Understanding of Wine
See more Wine Tasting courses →
Mixology & Bartending
- Intro to Mixology: Up your cocktail game in 30 minutes!
- Cocktail Secrets: Making Your Signature Drink
- How To Cocktail Series Part 1: Classic Shaken Cocktails
- The Everyday Guide to Spirits and Cocktails: Tastes and Traditions
- Learn Cocktail Making (Live Online)
- Mastering Mixology
- BARTENDING 101 – Full Guide For Bartending
- Ultimate Home Bartending Masterclass
See more Mixology courses and Bartending courses →
Beer Brewing
- Brew Real Beer ★★★★☆(1)
- Beer Quality Systems from University of California, Davis
- Beer Quality from University of California, Davis
- Beer Brewing
- Beer: the science of brewing
- Creativity and Beer: A Brewmaster’s Guide to Flavor Emulation
See more Beer Brewing courses →
Fermentation
- The science of alcohol from The Open University
- Handmade Sourdough: From Starter to Baked Loaf
- Easy Home Fermenting: Preserving Vegetables with Healthy Probiotics
- Beer & Sake (Live Online)
- New Fermentation Markets and How They Scale from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Home & Garden
From indoor plants for apartment living to growing your own food, let these gardening courses teach you all you need. Or go one step ahead, design your home decor or garden landscape with these courses.
Shortcuts:
Gardening
- Healthy House Plants: A Complete Guide to Gardening Indoors from BBC
- Grow Your Own Food from University of Alaska Fairbanks
- Aquaponic Gardening: Growing Fish and Vegetables Together
- Gardening 101: A Guide For Growing & Caring For Plants
- How to Grow Anything: Food Gardening for Everyone
- The Gardening Calendar – What to do each month in the garden
- How to Grow Anything: Container Gardening Tips & Techniques
- How to Grow Sprouts & Microgreens
- Vegetable Gardening: Innovative Small-Space Solutions
- Ron Finley Teaches Gardening
- Vegetable Gardening: Smart Techniques for Plentiful Results
- Indoor Gardening: Grow Houseplants, Veggies, and Herbs
- How to Grow Anything: Container Gardening Tips & Techniques
- How to Grow Anything: Food Gardening for Everyone
Plant Care
- How to Grow Herbs in Containers
- How To Grow a Succulent Garden From Leaves
- Live Encore: Caring for Your Houseplants
Beekeeping
- Treasures of the hive…from bees to recipes!
- Beginning in Beekeeping: Start Your Very First Beehive!
- Beekeeping 101: An Intro to Beekeeping Class
- Background to Beekeeping: Start with Why!
Floral Design
- Flower Arrangements in China and Japan from Tsinghua University
- Decorative Floral Garlands
- Flower Arranging
- Flower Arranging: Learn How to Arrange Like a Pro!
- Modern Flowers: Arranging a Stunning Centerpiece
- Create Wedding Flower Centerpieces and Bouquets
- Learn how to arrange flowers from your garden
- Flower Arrangement Arts from Ningbo City College of Vocational Technology
- Everyday Flowers: Simple, Stunning Arrangements for Any Occasion
- Creating Boutonnieres & Corsages
- DIY Centerpieces for Every Occasion
- The Flower Kitchen
See more Floral Design courses →
Interior Design
- Interior Design Styles, Colors and Materials by Planner 5D
- Interior Design Basics & Principles
- How to Work with Interior Design Styles Like a Pro
- Kelly Wearstler Teaches Interior Design
- Metadesign and Interiors. Designers’ voices and approaches from Politecnico di Milano
- The Maxx You Project How To: Design a Uniquely-You Space
- Interior Design: Interior Decorate Like a Boss
- Designing with Style
- The Fundamentals of Interior Design and Establish Your Design Identity
- Intro to Interior Design Course
- Surface Materials for Interior Design
- Unlocking the Power of Color and Light in Design
- How to Design a Room in 10 Easy Steps
- How to Use Color Like a Pro
- How to Use Lighting Design to Transform your Home
See more Interior Design courses →
Also see our guide to the Best Interior Design courses.
Landscape Design
Nature & Science
The sky’s the limit! Learn about the weather or take a trip to the heavens with an astronomy course. You don’t need a telescope.
Shortcuts:
Astronomy
- The Science of the Solar System from California Institute of Technology ★★★★★(53)
- Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life from University of Edinburgh ★★★★★(34)
- Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space from University of Arizona ★★★★★(24)
- From the Big Bang to Dark Energy from University of Tokyo ★★★★★(18)
- Archaeoastronomy from Politecnico di Milano ★★★★★(8)
- Archaeoastronomy ★★★★★(8)
- Moons from The Open University ★★★★★(6)
- Universe or Multiverse? from Stanford University ★★★★★(5)
- Super-Earths and Life from Harvard University ★★★★☆(5)
- The Conquest of Space: Space Exploration and Rocket Science from Universidad Carlos iii de Madrid★★★★★(3)
- Imagining Other Earths from Princeton University ★★★★☆(3)
- History and Mysteries of the Universe from Massachusetts Institute of Technology ★★★★★(2)
- Astronomy – State of the Art from University of Arizona ★★★★★(2)
- The Accelerating Universe from Johns Hopkins University ★★★★★(2)
- In the Night Sky: Orion from The Open University ★★★★★(2)
Also see our guide to the Best Astronomy courses.
Meteorology
- Backyard Meteorology: The Science of Weather from Harvard University
- Come Rain or Shine: Understanding the Weather from University of Reading
- Watching the weather from The Open University
- The Science of Extreme Weather
- Weather for Sailors and Boaters
- DIY Home Weather Station
See more Meteorology courses →
Also see our guide to the Best Meteorology courses.
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Strategy Hobbies: Chess, Poker & Board Games
Want to learn chess openings and strategy, get better at poker, or pick up mahjong: the social game that’s been having a moment? Here are some courses to get you started.
Shortcuts:
Chess
- Chess University’s Intro To Chess Crash Course
- Garry Kasparov Teaches Chess
- The Complete Guide to Chess Tactics
- Learn to Play Chess: from a Novice to a Fierce Competitor
- Complete Chess Training by a Chess Grandmaster
- Chess: From Beginner to Advanced at Warp Speed
- Step Up Your Chess Game: Novice to Competent
- How to Play Chess: Lessons from an International Master
- The Complete Guide to Chess for Beginners (Rated 0 to 1500)
Also see our guide to the Best Chess courses.
Poker
- Essential Poker Math for No Limit Hold’em
- Daniel Negreanu Teaches Poker
- Phil Ivey Teaches Poker Strategy
- Unshakable Poker Mindset – Get Your Mental Edge
Mahjong
Electronics
You don’t need to know programming to take up tinkering with Arduino or Raspberry Pi with these online courses. A genuine interest is enough.
Shortcuts:
Arduino
- The Arduino Platform and C Programming from University of California, Irvine ★★★☆☆(13)
- Interfacing with the Arduino from University of California, Irvine ★★★★★(8)
- Arduino For Beginners – 2023 Complete Course from Packt
- ATtiny Microcontroller Development for Arduino Programmers from Packt
- Arduino Workshop 2018 | A step-by-step Arduino how-to guide
- Arduino Bootcamp – Learning Through Projects from Packt
- Arduino Discovery: programming the UNO board made simple.
- Basic electronics for Arduino Makers
- Arduino Embedded C With Electronics/Schematics/PCB
- Arduino Step by Step: Getting Started
- Intro to Arduino Interfacing
- Arduino Programming and Hardware Fundamentals with Hackster
- Arduino For Beginners – 2025 Complete Course
- Arduino Step by Step Getting Serious
Also see our guide to the Best Arduino courses.
Raspberry Pi
- The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi from University of California, Irvine★★★★☆(4)
- Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi from University of California, Irvine ★★★☆☆(2)
- Beginning Custom Projects with Raspberry Pi from Johns Hopkins University
- Get started with your Raspberry Pi computer from Raspberry Pi Foundation
- Using Sensors With Your Raspberry Pi from Johns Hopkins University
- Ultimate Guide to Raspberry Pi – Tips, Tricks, and Hacks from Packt
- Raspberry Pi Workshop 2018 Become a Coder / Maker / Inventor
- Learn Raspberry Pi: Electronics
- Introduction to Raspberry Pi
- Build Your Own Super Computer with Raspberry Pis
- Learn Raspberry Pi: Introduction
- Hardware projects using Raspberry Pi
- Learn Raspberry Pi
See more Raspberry Pi courses →
Also see our guide to the Best Raspberry Pi courses.
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Sports
Learn how to play golf, tennis, or badminton, or if you already know the basics, these online classes will help you level up your game.
Shortcuts:
Golf
- Ultimate Golf: A Simple System to A Consistent Golf Swing
- Golf for Beginners: a complete Starters Guide
- Golf Coaching Videos
- Beginner Golf Tips
- Learn to Chip and Pitch the Golf Ball Closer
Tennis
- Elevate Your Tennis Game: Learn from Champion Andre Agassi
- Your Dominant Eye and Your Technique – Tennis Masterclass by Patrick Mouratoglou
- Simple Movement Tips Every Tennis Player Should Know
- How to Hit the Ball with Perfect Timing in Tennis
Badminton
Active Hobbies: Yoga, Dance, Martial Arts & Fitness
Want to let it out with kickboxing? Or get into shape with pilates? We’ve got a lot of courses, from online yoga and meditation to dance and martial arts. Start your fitness journey with these beginner and experienced courses.
Shortcuts:
Yoga
- Engineering Health: Introduction to Yoga and Physiology from New York University (NYU) ★★★★★(2)
- Internationally Accredited Certificate in Yoga Training ★★★★★(1)
- 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (Part 1) GOYA & Yoga Alliance ★★★★★(1)
- Yoga for Stress Management from AICTE
- Yoga Volunteers for Hypertension / Heart Disease Part 2 from AICTE
- Know yourself with Yoga
- Yin Yoga for Stress & Anxiety – SarahBethYoga
- Back pain – Physiotherapy, Yoga and a Full understanding
- Kundalini Yoga 101 : The Yoga Of Awareness
- Yoga for Back Pain Relief & Prevention-Certification Course
- Yoga For Holistic Health
Meditation
- Meditation: A way to achieve your goals in your life from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
- Buddhism: Diamond Sutra and Zen Meditation from HKU Space
- Mindfulness & Meditation For Beginners
- Yogananda Meditation For Deep Daily Practice
- Foundation Skills for a Successful Meditation Practice
- Chi Gong Meditation for Beginners – Chinese Martial Arts
- Power of the Mind in Health and Healing
- Meditation for Everyone: Calm, Balance, and Peace
- Mindfulness Through Meditation- A Simple Beginners Guide.
- Learn To Focus: Meditation & Mindfulness For ADHD
- Complete meditation, mindfulness and mind training course
- Internationally Accredited Certificate in Meditation
- Meditation for Beginners: How to Meditate Deeply & Quickly
Also see our guide to the Best Meditation courses.
Mindfulness
- De-Mystifying Mindfulness from Leiden University ★★★★★(100)
- Mindfulness and Resilience to Stress at Work from University of California, Berkeley ★★★☆☆(1)
- Mindfulness and Well-being: Foundations from Rice University
- Mindfulness and Well-being: Peace in, Peace Out from Rice University
- Mindfulness Through Film from Into Film
- Mindfulness for Individuals: Mindfulness and Neuroscience
- Diploma in Mindfulness Practice (Certification Program)
- Everyday mindfulness
- Mindfulness Life Coach Certification & Mindfulness Blueprint
- How to Transform Your Life By Transforming Your Mind
See more Mindfulness courses →
Pilates
- Pilates Teacher Training Certification 20 CPD Points
- NWCC Pilates® Fundamental Mat Introductory Course
- Learn Pilates: Classical Mat – Beginner to Advanced
- Complete Pilates Mat Course: Beginner to Advanced Level
- Sıfırdan YOGA ve PİLATES Eğitim Seti
- Fundamentals in Flow, Balance & Stability (Live Online)
Dance
- Dance skills from The Open University ★★★★★(2)
- Hip Hop Dance For Beginners
- Exploring Movement in Contemporary Dance
- Shuffle Dance Master Class Vol 1. | How to Shuffle Dance
- A Beginners Guide to Hip Hop Dance Moves | Old School Dances
- Learn SALSA in 5 Hours and Dance Your Way to Fun & Excitement!
- Freestyle Dance For Beginners
- Dance Jam
- Hip Hop Dance: How To Freestyle & Street Dance For Beginners – Moonwalk, Waving, Tutting, & More!
- How to Dance
- Ballroom Basics
- Hip Hop Dance Choreography For Beginners
Martial Arts – Boxing and Kickboxing
- Martial Arts Kung Fu Workout & Fitness Training Routines
- Martial Arts for Your Mind and Body
- Flips & Kicks! A Beginners Guide to Martialarts Acrobatics
- Boxing For Fitness: Boxing, Kickboxing & Self Defense Basics
- Boxing Mastery: Learn from a Trainer of Champions
- KICKBOXING: All The Way To Black Belt
- Jab Punch Crunch Core Workout
- Kick Butt Kickboxing
See more Martial Arts courses, more Boxing courses, and more Kickboxing courses →
Tai Chi
- Tai Chi Chuan For Beginners
- Qi Gong Tai Chi For Beginners – Ancient Taoist Health Method
- Tai Chi Chen Style 22 for Beginner-Strengthens Mind and Body
- Tai Chi to Strengthen Bones, Halt Bone-thinning Osteoporosis
- Essentials of Tai Chi & Qigong
- Aerobic Tai Chi Workout – Original Chen Style Old Form Two
- Classical Fitness Dance of Chinese Han & Tang Dynasties from Beijing Sport University
- Essentials of Tai Chi and Qigong
- Tai Chi Fitness Workouts
- Mastering Tai Chi
- Learn 24 Yang Style Tai Chi
- Tai Chi for Aging with Strength and Tranquility
Calisthenics
- Bodyweight Workout – Learn from Calisthenics World Champion
- Calisthenics: Full Body Weight Training Home Workout, NO GYM
- How to Gain MUSCLE with Calisthenics + Training Program
- Full Body Strength
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