Whenever we ask you (our readers) what you love about Greenville, one of the biggest responses we hear is the range of things to do. From hiking + biking to free art displays + beer tastings – there is always something to do locally. However, what if you want to dive into something on a long-term basis or try something new?

In 2019, maybe it’s time to branch out a bit, flex those creative muscles + push yourself to do something just for you. Some of us train for marathons or throw pottery. Others play recreational basketball or take a painting class.

👩‍🍳 Become a better cook | Learn how to cook with Lowes Foods’ meal kits or by taking a cooking class with Let’s Cook Culinary Studio.

✍️ Get a side hustle | Learn brush lettering so you can address wedding, shower + birthday invitations -- and thank us when you’re making a little extra crash. Try the intro to Brush Lettering class with Skill Pop. Look out for other upcoming classes at Endeavor and Swamp Rabbit Cafe.

🎬Improve your acting skills | Alchemy Comedy Theatre features Improv 101 where you’ll learn the basics + conquer your stage fright. They also have 3 levels of classes after you tackle the basis so you can channel your inner Tina Fey. We tried out the Improv class for ourselves; get our take on it here.

Have the hope to get into something new this year but don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered. And whether you’re into fly fishing or pasta making, there are plenty of hobbies to try this year. Have a suggestion? Hit reply and let us know.

📚Start a book club | Greenville Library makes it easy for you by offering a variety of titles that can be reserved for for 21 days.

🎨Learn to paint | The Art Haven + Vino & Van Gogh offer instructional classes of all skill levels.

✍️ Get a side hustle | Learn brush lettering so you can address wedding, shower + birthday invitations -- and thank us when you’re making a little extra crash. Try the intro to Brush Lettering class with Skill Pop.

🏐Join a sports league | Join Greenville Sports Leagues for basketball, kickball, flag football, bowling, cornhole + more and meet new friends. Appropriate for ages 21+.

👩‍🍳Become a better cook | Learn how to cook with Lowe's Foods meal kits (ft. local chefs like Trip Chalk of Private Property in Lexington and Vivian Howard from A Chef’s Life) or buy taking a cooking class with Let’s Cook Culinary Studio.

🕉Get your vinyasa on | If you’re thinking about taking up yoga, try it out first with Greenville Yoga’s $10 classes, or try various yoga classes at the YMCA -- there’s no joining fee in January.

🎬Improve your acting skills | Alchemy Comedy Theatre features Improv 101 where you’ll learn the basics + conquer your stage fright. Alchemy also has improve 201, 301 + 401 so you can channel your inner Tina Fey. We tried out the Improv class for ourselves; get our take on it here.

🏒 Skate through 2019 | Join an adult hockey team at the Pavilion — or just join a pick-up game. Consider yourself pretty good? Teach a children’s hockey clinic.

💐Get a green thumb | Become a member of the Greenville Garden Club and take part in events like plant exchanges, making better flower arrangements + planting trees around the community. The club was founded in 1926.

🚵‍♀️Become a cyclist | We’re blessed with the Greenville Health System’s Swamp Rabbit Trail. Join a cycling club at Greenville Spinners (with more than 800 members) to make the most of it.