{"product_id":"letterpress-workshop-for-two-arlington","title":"Stationery Date: Letterpress Workshop for Two","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCreate 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCome with a partner, best friend, sister, mother or daughter, or colleague. Or give a Stationery Date and let the recipient choose what to make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTwo hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eAll materials and workshop supplies for your chosen experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eInstruction and assistance throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eOur cozy, bright studio all to yourselves. (Theresa will be with you, but we'll be closed during your workshop.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003ePrep, setup, and cleanup so you can enjoy the letterpress printing experience\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChoose your experience:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePersonalized Note Cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYou’ll each leave with your own set of 25 letterpress-printed 100% cotton cards and envelopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHand-Bound Journals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eTypeset 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYou’ll each leave with your own 48-page journal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake it your own:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMention 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCorner Rounding - $15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRound the corners of your note cards for a polished, professional finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFoil Pressed Envelopes - $50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eElevate your envelopes with a gold, silver, or colored foil design printed on the flap using decorative ornaments in our letterpress type collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eYour Artwork - $50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003ePrint your own design or illustration instead of typeset text. Includes consultation on what works best for letterpress and polymer plate production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCustom ink color - $50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChoose a Pantone color for your ink, and we’ll have it ready for your workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWax Seal Lesson - $25\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLearn to seal envelopes with wax. This add-on is a demonstration that includes tips and recommendations for doing your own wax seals on stationery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eExtra Journal - $50\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMake a second journal for yourself or to give as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBookmark - $25\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCreate your own one-of-a-kind bookmark using letterpress print remnants and printmaking embellishment techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThird Participant · $75\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eInvite 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAdditional Time · $75\/hour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSome add-ons require more time than the two-hour workshop allows. We’ll discuss the time needed and confirm the cost during your consultation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiving this as a gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNot sure which experience they’d enjoy? Select \"\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGift: Recipient Chooses\u003c\/span\u003e,\" and they can choose note cards or journals when they schedule with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to schedule\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurchase 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWithin 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eIf 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePlease 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore info\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStationery 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 \u003ca href=\"mailto:theresa@opentobeing.com\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003etheresa@opentobeing.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e before booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll participants sign a safety waiver at the workshop. Equipment is used under direct supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterested in a larger group or a different project?\u003c\/strong\u003e Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@opentobeing.com\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ehello@opentobeing.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with your ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning a wedding? \u003c\/strong\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/opentobeing.com\/pages\/diy-letterpress-invitations-workshop\" title=\"DIY Letterpress Invitations Workshop\"\u003eDIY Invitations Workshop.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Email us at hello@opentobeing.com. 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