Creative Night Out: Vintage Letterpress & Postcards

Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-04:00

Open to Being Studio and Shop | Arlington

Open to Being
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Creative Night Out: Vintage Letterpress & Postcards
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A relaxed, creative evening of vintage letterpress printing, postcard writing, shopping, and thoughtful connection in our Arlington studio.
About this Event

Join us for a Creative Night Out at Open to Being, featuring vintage letterpress printing and postcard writing in our Arlington studio + shop. Celebrate our one-year anniversary with a relaxed, hands-on evening of mindful making and time together.

Step up to one of our antique printing presses and make your own mini print on premium paper to keep or gift. Write a thoughtful note on one of our Print Piece Postcards for Mother’s Day or someone special. (If you address your postcard, we’ll stamp and mail it for you.)

While you’re here, browse Open to Being’s elegant, handcrafted greeting cards for all occasions, along with journals, art prints, and a curated selection of skillfully crafted gifts.

Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere with light refreshments.

This is an easy, creative evening for stationery lovers, friends, and anyone looking to slow down and connect.

Details

$10 ticketed entry

One letterpress mini print included; additional mini prints available for $10 each

Postcards provided for writing notes

Light refreshments


Tickets are non-refundable. If you’re unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to someone else or contact us at least 24 hours in advance for a credit toward a future event.


About Open to Being®

Open to Being is an artisanal brand offering elegant, handcrafted stationery for the heart and soul. Our fine paper goods, from premium greeting cards and journals to art prints and custom letterpress work, are minimal yet exquisite. Beautifully-rendered, heartfelt messages are designed with care to foster authentic and meaningful connection. We believe in the power of artfully-crafted words to honor, celebrate, and embrace life's journeys with joy, acceptance, and compassion.

Founder Theresa Esterlund opened a letterpress studio + shop in Arlington Ridge neighborhood of Arlington, VA in April 2025. This working studio includes a boutique retail destination open for special shopping events and showcasing Open to Being products as well as a curated collection of handcrafted goods from local makers. A highlight of the studio is our 1910 treadle-operated Chandler & Price platen letterpress.


Our Arlington letterpress shop is open to the public exclusively during these seasonal shopping events. Also open by appointment.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Open to Being Studio and Shop, 2424 26th Rd S, Arlington, United States

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