I’m so excited to share that I’ll be a vendor at the Silver Spring Studio Craft Show on Thursday, November 20th! This show is close to my heart for many reasons—not only is it a beautiful local handmade market, but it’s also the studio where I volunteer as an art teacher. Being part of this event feels like coming full circle.
Craft shows always have a special energy, but this one has something extra. The community around Silver Spring is warm, supportive, welcoming, and genuinely excited about creativity. It’s the kind of show where people take their time, chat with artists, ask questions, and truly appreciate the work that goes into handmade goods.
I’ll be bringing all my new products—the Make a Card Kits, Twist and Draw sets, watercolour birthmonth flower calendars, reverse colouring books, and my handmade leather traveller’s notebooks. I’m also bringing a stack of original art pieces, mini prints, and a few surprises I’ve been working on quietly.
One of my favourite parts of being a vendor is watching people interact with the products. You can see their faces light up when they flip through a reverse colouring book or test the smoothness of the leather cover on the notebooks. Those little moments remind me why I love doing this.
If you’re local, I’d be thrilled to see you there, even if it’s just to say hello or browse. Craft shows are one of the best ways to support small artists and makers—and you get to take home something meaningful, handmade, and infused with heart.
So mark your calendar:
Thursday, November 20th — Silver Spring Studio Craft Show.
I’ll be there with colour, creativity, and lots of handmade goodness. I can’t wait.
Lisa Solonynko: Make Life Colourful 