Hobby Hunt: Where Delhiites Go to Paint, Play, and Pot Clay
Delhi isn’t just about chaos, chaat, and culture — it’s also a playground for hobbies that spark joy, creativity, and fitness. Whether you want to unwind with some yarn, get your hands dirty in clay, or break a sweat at a sports complex, the city has something for every curious soul. Here’s your go-to guide for picking up a new hobby and where exactly in Delhi you can dive into it.

Sports
From international stadiums to local sports clubs, Delhi offers several top-tier spaces to get active and train like a pro:
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Siri Fort Sports Complex
August Kranti Marg, Siri Fort, South Delhi -
Yamuna Sports Complex
Surajmal Vihar, East Delhi -
Delhi University Sports Complex
Maurice Nagar, North Campus, Delhi -
Indira Gandhi Sports Complex
Indraprastha Estate, near ITO, Central Delhi -
Thyagaraj Stadium
Near INA Colony, Thyagaraj Nagar, South Delhi -
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Pragati Vihar, Lodhi Road, South Delhi -
Commonwealth Games Village Sports Complex
Akshardham, Near CWG Village, East Delhi

Pottery
Need a break from screens? Pottery offers a tactile, meditative escape. These studios across Delhi let you mold your own creations:
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The Clay Company
Nehru Place -
Naveen Chhaya Ceramic Studio
Hauz Khas Village -
Earthen Aura Ceramics
Pitampura -
Shunya Pottery Studio
Chittaranjan Park -
Kalasthali Art School
Vasant Kunj -
Zorba The Buddha
Ghitorni -
Claying Thoughts
Noida -
Geeli Mittie
Kamla Nagar

Painting
Always wanted to paint your thoughts? Here are some top picks for studios and institutes offering painting classes for all levels:
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Kamal Fine Art Institute
Inderpuri -
The Art Hub
South Delhi -
Triveni Kala Sangam
Mandi House -
Arts Shala
Multiple Locations -
NIFA Fine Arts
Pitampura -
Rajni Dutta Art Studio
South Delhi

Crochet & Knitting
Soft yarn, soothing patterns, and total zen — crochet is a perfect hobby for those looking to unwind creatively:
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Mindful Escapes
Malviya Nagar -
Online & Private Tutors:
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Superprof – Delhi
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UrbanPro – Delhi
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Whether you’re spinning clay, painting sunsets, or smashing shuttlecocks — Delhi offers the perfect place to start (or restart) your hobby journey.