All orders ship within 1-2 business days from Arlington, Virginia, USA.

If you are local to the Washington, DC area, you can choose to pick up your items at our Arlington studio & shop.

Our studio & shop is located at 2424 26th Rd, S, Arlington, VA 22206. Hours are by appointment or for events.

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Open to Being is located in a neighborhood that offers both paid and free parking. The shop is accessible by various bus lines.

We are open for classes and events and by appointment. If you'd like to make an appointment or inquire about stopping by, you can send an email to hello@opentobeing.com or call/text (703) 829-6288.

Yes. We are located on street level and have a wheelchair-accessible restroom.

We do not design wedding stationery packages, but we would love to work with you if you are in the Washington, DC, area and would like to DIY your letterpress invitations. We can also work with your stationery designer for letterpress printing their designs.

Yes! We would love to discuss your project to see how we can collaborate. If you are a designer or artist interesting in having a project letterpress printed, please send an email to hello@opentobeing.com with details. 

What size(s) invitations can I print?

The maximum for a high-quality print is A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) or 5x7 inches. We can also print smaller cards for RSVP or similar.

The workshop includes one color print. 

For letterpress printing, each color is a separate setup and print run. Additional colors require extra time at $75/hour. 

Please note that a “blind” impression (no ink) counts as a color. 

We carry very basic ink colors in stock (black, blue, red, etc.) and will share options in our consultation.  If you have a particular color in mind, we can mix with a Pantone number for an additional $40. 

For deep letterpress impression with a polymer plate, 100% cotton paper is ideal. Our press can print thicker, 2-ply thick weight (220 lb to 240 lb or 600 to 648 GSM cover stock), a common invitation weight.

We are happy to suggest paper types and vendors in your consultation.

A polymer plate is what converts your digital design into a physical plate that can be letterpress printed. 

Your workshop includes one polymer plate made from your design, and you can request to keep it as a memento of your experience.

Please note that once polymer plates are made, you cannot make overall design changes.

You can send your design as a PDF or PNG file.

Email us at hello@opentobeing.com to request a complimentary consultation. Once details are settled, we’ll let you know the total pricing. At that point, you can purchase the workshop online; we’ll send a separate invoice for add-ons discussed in consultation.

Once purchase clears, we’ll reach out to schedule your workshop date, usually with 4 weeks' advance.

If you are unable to attend a workshop you've registered for, you must reach out to us at hello@opentobeing at least 3 days in advance of the class date for a full refund (minus registration fees).

Cancellation requests after 3 days will be given a credit for a future class.

Missed workshops cannot be refunded or rescheduled.

Teens age 16+ are welcome at our workshops.

Children are welcome with an accompanying adult to our shopping events.

You may bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages; please note we do not have a refrigerator. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted.