📰 Robotime DIY & Crafting Club News | Thunder Bay Meetup Event 01 Was A Blast

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:sun_with_face: Meetup Event 01 Thunder Bay, Canada :maple_leaf:

Crafting Joy Together :sunflower:

:leafless_tree: With the last fall of a maple leaf into winter, came the first Robotime Community Meetup in Canada. :canada:

:deciduous_tree: A quiet beginning. No spotlight, no rush, just tables waiting, hands gathering, and something small but meaningful about to take shape, one piece at a time. :puzzle_piece:

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With thanks to @Emma_Samchek, the one who brings the magic quietly, kindly, and wholeheartedly.

1. A Winter Afternoon of Making & Connection

On January 3rd, 2026, inside The Hive in Thunder Bay, Ontario, a calm winter afternoon slowly filled with warmth. At 2:30 PM, makers of all ages gathered for DIY & Crafting Club Meetup 01, a Make & Take event hosted in partnership with Robotime, Rolife, and ROKR.

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Tools rested on the tables. Kits waited patiently. A warm drink sat nearby. :teacup_without_handle: Some arrived with friends; others came alone, but no one stayed that way for long. :hugs: Laughter rose softly as tiny pieces were searched for, steps were explained, and helping hands reached across the table. Time slowed. Focus deepened. The room filled not with noise, but with presence. :glowing_star:

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Different builds found their rhythm.

The guys teamed up, moving quickly through their ROKR kits, surprised by how satisfying and immersive the process felt.

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Nearby, the ladies gravitated toward Starry Night and Puppy Villa, easing into the flow together, friendships forming naturally as the scenes came to life. :busts_in_silhouette:

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Although a flu :sneezing_face: moving through the city meant a few participants couldn’t attend, the atmosphere remained warm and steady. Curious passersby paused, asked questions, and discovered Robotime for the first time through conversations, shared enthusiasm, and a thoughtfully placed QR code.

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:sun: By the end of the afternoon, no one left as a stranger. :smiling_face:

What Remained After the Tables Were Cleared

As the meetup drew to a close, people lingered. Conversations continued. Photos were taken. One participant finished their build later that night and sent pictures right away, unable to wait to share what they’d made. :speech_balloon:

When asked if they would continue building or explore more Robotime kits, every answer was yes. :raising_hands:

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Some left with finished models in hand. Others left with something quieter: new friendships, a sense of belonging, the memory of an afternoon well spent.

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This wasn’t just a crafting session. It was a reminder that creativity connects us. That making things together slows the world down. And that sometimes, all it takes is one caring host to light up an entire room. :sparkles:

Thank you to Emma, to every participant who showed up with open hands and open hearts. Here’s to more builds, more tables, bigger rooms, and many more beginnings ahead! :yellow_heart:

Meet Emma · Where Creativity Becomes Care

For @Emma_Samchek , creativity has always been more than a hobby. It’s how she loves. How she heals. How she connects.

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Her journey with Robotime didn’t start with an event, but with moments of building late into the evening, finding calm in careful details, learning patience piece by piece. :puzzle_piece: During difficult chapters of her life, making things with her hands gave her focus, comfort, and a sense of grounding.:first_quarter_moon_face:

Love played a part, too. :heart:

Emma often speaks about her boyfriend Kalvin, her partner of two years, as someone who brought light back into her world :glowing_star:. From caring for her when she’s sick, to chasing her through a store with a pirate sword, to buying her kits she doesn’t yet have, he’s been her steady warmth. One of her most meaningful builds is Kalvin’s first Robotime kit, the moment he joined her at the table and discovered the joy for himself. :slightly_smiling_face:

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That shared love for building quietly expanded into something bigger.

At home, Emma’s creativity spills into every corner: Book Nooks glowing softly, Christmas Wreath full of holiday vibes :mx_claus:. Robotime isn’t just something she builds; it’s something she lives with, celebrates, and shares. :partying_face:

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So when she hosted Canada’s very first Robotime meetup, it wasn’t about being first. It was about being open.

About choosing a familiar, beloved space like The Hive, where she’s painted pottery for over five years. :spiral_calendar:

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About making sure there was a kit for everyone. About noticing who needed help. About turning a table of tools into a place where people felt safe to slow down.

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Emma once said she’s always wanted to be a positive change in her community, to bring people together through love, passion, and kindness. This meetup was simply that wish, made visible. :four_leaf_clover:

A beginning. A gathering. A light shared outward. :light_blue_heart:
And if this was Canada’s first Robotime meetup, it already feels like many more are waiting quietly, patiently, to be built next!

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2. Why Join a Robotime DIY & Crafting Club Meetup Event?

:sparkles: Join a global DIY & crafting network and build local friendships through shared hobbies and creativity
:sparkles: Receive free crafting kits during major meetup events
:sparkles: Learn crafting skills and creative techniques from fellow makers
:sparkles: Showcase your work in the Robotime Community and gain recognition and gifts

3. How to Join a Robotime DIY & Crafting Meetup Near You?

:sparkling_heart: We welcome all crafting enthusiasts around the world! All you need to do is Signing Up the Robotime Community to stay updated.

:backhand_index_pointing_right: Sign Up Now
:backhand_index_pointing_right: Stay Tuned On the DIY & Crafting Meetup Event Registration Page

4. How to Become a Brand Ambassador in Your Country

Brand Ambassador Benefits Include:

:sparkles: Co-host meetup events in your city with Robotime
:sparkles: Test or co-develop new products
:sparkles: Join anniversary celebrations
:sparkles: Receive exclusive gift packages
:sparkles: Chance to visit the Robotime HQ & factory

Robotime Community is actively seeking Brand Ambassadors worldwide.
Everyone who joins the community has the chance to become a Robotime Brand Ambassador. We regularly select new ambassadors based on member activity, crafting skills, post quality, overall influence, and other contributions.

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:cherry_blossom: A Few Lovely Moments Shared by Our Thunder Bay Participants

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Such a beautiful meetup. Congratulations @Emma_Samchek and @Robotime

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A big congrats to @Emma_Samchek for hosting such a wonderful event. :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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Awww congratulations @Emma_Samchek! :pink_heart: I feel like I know you even more after reading this!

I find it really beautiful how you’ve chosen a place you’ve frequented over the last five years for this workshop. :heart: It certainly is filled with creativity and joy.

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I woke up bright and early to make Kalvins lunch, hopped onto the community afterwards (per usual) and saw this! Im in tears :heart_hands: (good ones of course!) Every word you said about me was true :heart: Im so happy to be apart of this community, and to be able to build with all you; Im also really happy I can be a change in my community as well! Robotime has made that wish come to fournition, a dream I never thought was possible until I met Robotime. Sharing what I love and creating more smile always makes me happy, living happy is the goal right? Im truly honored i can represent the Robotime company and represent the community in Thunder Bay :heart: My boyfriend is someone who loves this community too, he might not be on his phone but when we’re at the store or at home he reminds me to take photos for the community or to write something down. He was the biggest help for the event! Thank you so much Robotime for everything! From the opportunities to the kindness you’ve shown me :heart_hands: Ill always love this community :two_hearts: If youre in Thunder Bay and would like to come to the next event, message me! :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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Thank you so much @Jill_Francisco! :heart_hands:

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Thank you so much! Itll be a memory for my scrapbook! :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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Thank you so so so so much! :heart_hands::heart_hands: Im so happy I could share my favorite hobby and place with everyone :smiling_face_with_three_hearts: Robotime explained me to the tea :heart_hands::heart:

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Congrats on such a successful and wonderful meet-up, @Emma_Samchek ! :heart_hands::bouquet:

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One more time, congratulations on your event hosting, @Emma_Samchek . You are trully bright and cheerful person who brings a lot to the community :clap:t3:

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Wow what an amazing event you created @Emma_Samchek. Looks like everyone had a blast :smiling_face_with_three_hearts::smiling_face_with_three_hearts::smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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You’re welcome. Yes, a memory to cherish. :smiling_face_with_three_hearts::pink_heart:

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Congratulations @Emma_Samchek with this succesfull meetup :grin: you did a great job and and I’d love to get to know you better :hugs:

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Thank you so so much!! :heart_hands:

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Thank you so very much! I appreciate your kindness words :heart_hands::smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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Thank you very much! :heart_hands::heart_hands:

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Thank you so much @Liset! :heart_hands: Id love to get to know you better too! :blush:

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Congratulations to Emma on hosting such a wonderful event!

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What a fantastic event! Well done @Emma_Samchek :heart_eyes:

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