Hobby Hunt: Where Delhiites Go to Paint, Play, and Pot Clay – Delhipedia
Hobby Hunt: Where Delhiites Go to Paint, Play, and Pot Clay

Date

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:

  • 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:

  • 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:

  • 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:

  • Mindful Escapes
    Malviya Nagar

  • Online & Private Tutors:

    • Superprof – Delhi

    • UrbanPro – Delhi

Whether you’re spinning clay, painting sunsets, or smashing shuttlecocks — Delhi offers the perfect place to start (or restart) your hobby journey.