how connection developsWhat could make you forget to check your phone?
Young adults are swapping some screen time for knitting, gardening, pottery, and birdwatching. Fortunately, The Daily Show has a man with a woodshop available for comment.
The possibilities include plant swaps, terrarium workshops, and miniature houses. You can cultivate a garden or spend an afternoon choosing furniture for a room nobody will ever sit in. There is plenty here for anyone whose idea of a good time involves becoming very interested in something quite specific.
For Nick Offerman, woodworking has included learning a craft, opening a shop, and working with children and other artisans. When he talks about what he gets from it, he includes pleasure, purpose, and friends who share his interests. That is quite a lot of life to fit under the heading of a hobby.
Source
The Daily Show. (2026, October 2). Nick Offerman Salutes Gen Z for Easing Off Tech & Embracing Their Hobbies | The Daily Show. YouTube video, 7 minutes 7 seconds.