I took some pottery classes through the urging of a friend. I do handbuilding so use slabs of clay rather than a pottery wheel. After getting some skills under my belt, I was able to make a place in my basement where I can make items at home when I feel I need a break. I just take them somewhere to be fired. I have started seeing some interesting craft projects on Pinterest that I would like to do with my kids, though. Cheap and easy, but very nice results. To me, it is relaxing and keeps my mind off of everything else going on in my life.