Thursday, February 20, 2025
Tired of scrolling? A beginner’s guide to learning a new craft in Chicago
WBEZ Chicago / by Esther Bergdahl / February 18, 2025 With all the stressors of the world, you may be seeking every chance you can to be away from screens. One antidote to doomscrolling: Learning a new skill that includes a little reward at the end — a memento of the time and effort you put in with your own hands. Settle in to 2025, your year of crafting. Passive consumption is over. We’re ready to make things. Leaning into creativity has many rewards. “I think the act of making something can be
