Hobbies and Crafts Questions

My partner works remotely full-time and is therefore always home. I love having them around, but it’s become nearly impossible for me to find solo time for my rather noisy hobbies, like practicing my drums or woodworking, without feeling like I’m majorly disrupting their work or peace.

I’m considering taking up a new, fairly time-consuming hobby like learning piano or intricate model building. As a remote worker, I worry it might just be another distraction or source of guilt if I spend ‘workable’ hours on it.

With remote work blurring work/life boundaries, how do you make sure you actually carve out dedicated time for hobbies like knitting or painting?

Has the flexibility of remote work allowed anyone to seriously pursue and even monetize a hobby or craft on the side?

How to start and run a successful online club or community for a niche hobby (like board gaming, classic film analysis, or urban gardening) specifically targeting fellow remote workers who might have flexible schedules and seek connection?

How to find and join truly active online communities for crafters or artists that offer genuine skill-sharing, feedback, and maybe even collaborative opportunities?