Craftime

What can crafting teach us about the way we think, learn, and solve problems? In this episode, we meet Mark R. Nelson, PhD, MBA, FASAE, CAE, whose life sits at the intersection of analytical thinking and hands-on creativity. From a childhood surrounded by crafts and family traditions to a career in data analytics & emerging techologies, Mark has continued to explore different ways of learning...

What happens when a love for miniatures meets a journey through hospice and grief? In this episode of Craftime, we meet Sarah and Mark, two miniaturists whose lives have taken very different paths, yet share a common thread: a deep sense of love, compassion, and connection. Sarah is a mortgage broker, a mom, a gardener, and a relatively new miniature enthusiast. After experiencing the sudden loss...

In this episode of Craftime , we explore the magical world of miniatures with Karen Mason, a miniature artist and President of METminis — Miniature Enthusiasts of Toronto, who has dedicated over 45 years to this craft. From detailed dollhouses and handcrafted interiors to delicate petit point needlework, Karen’s creations showcase how miniature art brings together countless forms of creativity — f...

There was a moment during this conversation when I realized we weren't really talking about miniatures anymore. We were talking about home. Not the kind defined by walls or square footage, but the kind built slowly through shared routines, quiet evenings, and countless small acts of patience. When Hailey first moved from Canada to Florida as a teenager, miniature building became a way to navig...

What do Baby Yoda, Jason Momoa, resin art, clay, painting, and 3D printing have in common? In this episode, Michelle—an "eternal student" and passionate maker—takes us on a journey through creativity without boundaries. From miniature worlds and gelato stalls to the challenges and rewards of learning new skills, we explore how curiosity connects seemingly unrelated crafts, why mistakes are part of...

In a world shaped by screens, notifications, and AI-generated text, why are people still returning to typewriters? In this episode of Craftime, Patrick sits down with Rodja Pavlik — a former journalist from Austria who spent more than 25 years working in media before rediscovering typewriters later in life. Through their conversation, they explore distraction in the digital age, the emotional conn...

In our first episode, host & Robotime's content creator Patrick Wang sits down for a cozy conversation with Tina, a former office manager based in Indiana, and Liset, a wound care nurse from the Netherlands, as they share how a simple miniature crafting hobby, and how Robotime brands (Rolife and ROKR) have grown into something much more in their lives.