Unusual Hobbies for Older Adults

Retiring? Need a Hobby?

Finding unusual hobbies now, can help older adults avoid a dull retirement? Here's where you can learn more about some unusual hobbies!

Have you considered these hobbies?

Glassblowing 

Encaustic Painting

Fencing

Glass blow ing

This unusual hobby was invented in the 1st century BCE

Molten glass is 2,100F

A small breath of air is sufficient for blowing glass

Glassblowing includes bead making

Glassblowing hasn't changed since the 1600s

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Encaustic Painting

Allows you to create layered, mixed media paintings

Can be added to paintings or sculpture

You can take a class or learn online

If you already paint as a hobby, this will take your art up a notch

Encaustic wax is a mix of beeswax and damar resin...bees and beetles

World's oldest form of painting, it decorated walls inside the pyramids

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Fencing

Why Should You Try Fencing

Fencing isn't just for duels and swashbuckling. It's a fun sport that teaches poise and grace.

Fencing makes you work hard physically, keeps you in shape, and improves your coordination, speed, agility and strength.