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Stationery Date: Letterpress Workshop for Two

Regular price
$300.00
Regular price
Sale price
$300.00

    Create personalized letterpress stationery together as you set your name or a favorite word in metal type and print it on a historic working press from 1910.

    Our Stationery Date is a private, creative experience just for the two of you in our cozy, bright letterpress studio + shop. Theresa guides you through the making and handles the prep and cleanup. You’ll learn a craft, enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience, and leave with luxurious letterpress stationery—and memories—that you made together.

    Come with a partner, best friend, sister, mother or daughter, or colleague. Or give a Stationery Date and let the recipient choose what to make.

    Two hours.

    What's included
    • All materials and workshop supplies for your chosen experience
    • Instruction and assistance throughout
    • Our cozy, bright studio all to yourselves. (Theresa will be with you, but we'll be closed during your workshop.)
    • Prep, setup, and cleanup so you can enjoy the letterpress printing experience

     

    Choose your experience:

    Personalized Note Cards

    Set your name(s) or a short phrase in metal type, set up the press, and print. Choose bright white, white, or ivory card stock and one of our in-stock ink colors. Custom ink colors are available as an extra.

    You’ll each leave with your own set of 25 letterpress-printed 100% cotton cards and envelopes.

    Hand-Bound Journals

    Typeset and print your name or a guiding word on a patterned card stock cover, using letterpress (black or white ink) or hot foil stamping (gold, silver, or colored foil). Learn how to fold the pages and bind a pamphlet-style journal.

    You’ll each leave with your own 48-page journal.


    Make it your own:

    Mention your preferred extra features (below) in your order notes. We’ll reach out to discuss what works for your experience, confirm any additional time needed, and send a separate invoice (to be paid at least 1 week before workshop date).

    Corner Rounding - $15

    Round the corners of your note cards for a polished, professional finish

    Foil Pressed Envelopes - $50

    Elevate your envelopes with a gold, silver, or colored foil design printed on the flap using decorative ornaments in our letterpress type collection.

    Your Artwork - $50

    Print your own design or illustration instead of typeset text. Includes consultation on what works best for letterpress and polymer plate production.

    Custom ink color - $50

    Choose a Pantone color for your ink, and we’ll have it ready for your workshop.

    Wax Seal Lesson - $25

    Learn to seal envelopes with wax. This add-on is a demonstration that includes tips and recommendations for doing your own wax seals on stationery.

    Extra Journal - $50

    Make a second journal for yourself or to give as a gift.

    Bookmark - $25

    Create your own one-of-a-kind bookmark using letterpress print remnants and printmaking embellishment techniques.

    Third Participant · $75

    Invite one more person to join you. Please discuss this with us before booking so we can confirm the project and any additional time needed. Three people maximum for Stationery Dates.

    Additional Time · $75/hour

    Some add-ons require more time than the two-hour workshop allows. We’ll discuss the time needed and confirm the cost during your consultation.


    Giving this as a gift?

    In your order notes, tell us who the gift is for, who it’s from, and the recipient’s mailing address. We’ll mail them a letterpress card announcing their Stationery Date and letting them know it’s a gift from you.

    Not sure which experience they’d enjoy? Select "Gift: Recipient Chooses," and they can choose note cards or journals when they schedule with us.


    How to schedule
    1. Purchase the workshop. In the notes section at purchase, you can indicate any extras you're interested in as well as dates you'd prefer for scheduling.
    2. Within 48 hours of placing your order, we'll reach out to set up a consultation time to schedule and discuss a plan for your workshop.
    3. If you would like to add on any extras, we'll send you a separate invoice. Extras must all be paid no later than 1 week in advance of the scheduled workshop date.

    Please allow at least four weeks’ notice when requesting a workshop date. Dates are subject to availability. While we cannot promise your exact date, we will do our best to work with you if you have a special occasion to celebrate together. 


    More info

    Stationery Dates are designed for adults. Participants ages 13–17 may attend with advance permission and must be accompanied by a responsible adult throughout. Please email theresa@opentobeing.com before booking.

    Operating the letterpress involves standing for extended periods and using a foot treadle, similar to a sewing machine pedal. Please contact us before booking if you have questions about participating.

    All participants sign a safety waiver at the workshop. Equipment is used under direct supervision.

    We may take photographs for our website and social media. You can consent or decline on the photo release form at the start of your workshop.

     

    Interested in a larger group or a different project? Email hello@opentobeing.com with your ideas.

    Planning a wedding? See our DIY Invitations Workshop.

    Questions? Email us at hello@opentobeing.com. We'll help you design the best experience for you!

    Stationery Date: Letterpress Workshop for Two
    Stationery Date: Letterpress Workshop for Two
    Stationery Date: Letterpress Workshop for Two
    Stationery Date: Letterpress Workshop for Two
    Stationery Date: Letterpress Workshop for Two
    Stationery Date: Letterpress Workshop for Two
    Stationery Date: Letterpress Workshop for Two
    Stationery Date: Letterpress Workshop for Two
    Stationery Date: Letterpress Workshop for Two
    Stationery Date: Letterpress Workshop for Two