Collecting
The Pleasure of Keeping a Small Collection
A small collection becomes more rewarding when its theme is clear and its differences are easy to notice, without…
From the reading room
Reading list
Browse essays and explainers on the pursuits, gatherings and outings that give leisure its many shapes.
Games
Board Games That Get Everyone Playing Without a Long Teach
Choose board games with rules you can teach in a minute by focusing on clear goals, visible turns, and a teach that…
Clubs
From Parlour Clubs to Shared Interests Online
Learn how online clubs can keep the welcoming rituals of parlour gatherings while making it easier for members to…
Pastimes
The Hobby-Hopping Myth: Why Changing Interests Is Not Failure
Hobby-hopping can help you choose pastimes that fit your time, mood, and company, while letting you leave activities…
Making
A Rainy Afternoon at the Drawing Table
A rainy afternoon drawing plan makes it easier to notice shape, light, and texture with a simple setup, while leaving…
Our point of view
Free time deserves close attention
Leisure is not merely a pause between obligations. Its pleasures, habits and shared customs tell us something about how we choose to spend our hours.