Try this
- Name what made participation easier, such as swapping a task or leaving a work surface free.
- Confirm any reciprocal practical arrangement you agreed, while keeping interest in the hobby itself optional.
A worked example
“Thanks for leaving the table clear while I finished the model. I’ll pack it away before dinner as we planned.”
An invented example to adapt, not a real exchange or a script you have to follow.
Before you leave it here
Do not turn support into an obligation to admire every result or attend every event. Ask separately if you would enjoy their participation.