Arlington's New Letterpress Studio + Shop Launches Theresa's Table

Theresa Esterlund — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:46:21 Z

Slow shopping experiences featuring handcrafted stationery and artisanal goods

Open to Being® announces Theresa's Table, a series of curated shopping experiences, October through December 2025, at its letterpress studio + shop at 2424 26th Rd. S in Arlington. These unique slow shopping events offer a welcoming alternative to crowded holiday markets by bringing together stationery enthusiasts and handmade gift lovers with creative entrepreneurs in a peaceful and inspiring setting. Guests can take their time to shop fine handcrafted goods, learn about letterpress, and even enjoy hands-on creativity with others who value local maker businesses and good company.

Open to Being is an Arlington-based, woman-owned artisanal stationery brand offering elegant, handcrafted stationery for heart and soul. A boutique retail destination and working letterpress studio, the Arlington location features a 1910 treadle-operated letterpress and reflects artist and owner Theresa Esterlunds museum education background, with moments to experience, learn, view, and be inspired by art and history.

Theresas Table takes root in my expertise designing immersive museum experiences and integrates my desire to create events that are personal and meaningful, says founder Theresa Esterlund. I want people to discover beautiful objects and connect with the stories and makers behind them, in a way that's relaxed and welcoming. In addition, slow shopping at the holiday season is a way to get grounded, reconnect with yourself, and shop with your values.

The first Theresas Table experience on October 25 (11am3pm, free) invites shoppers to gather around Open to Beings communal table and embrace autumn with a hands-on paper craft activity, discover stationery and gifts that speak to their hearts, and learn about letterpress.

On November 22 (11am3pm), Ashley Kurth-Reinhart brings Paloma Vintage Designs one-of-a-kind upcycled jewelry and holiday trees to the shop. Erin Eileen Fine Stationery will offer on-site calligraphy and gift wrapping for Early Access guests only ($10, 111).

December 6 (11am3pm) features Gretchen Mull Ceramics and Jessica Eason of Rough Seas Productions. Rough Seas Productions organic herbal teas grown in Arlington pair beautifully with Gretchen Mull's elegant, minimal ceramic mugsa lovely match for Open to Being greeting cards, journals, and limited edition prints. Early Access tickets ($10, 11am1pm) offer limited admission with complimentary light breakfast treats and special offers, while General Admission is free from 13pm.

Enhancing the holiday season experience, Open to Being will also offer wrapping workshops on November 20th ("Slow Wrapping: Techniques for Thoughtful Gifts") and December 4th ("Beautiful, Effortless, and Sustainable Gift Wrapping).

The studio is located in Arlington's Ridge neighborhood, easily accessible to DC area residents seeking authentic alternatives to commercial holiday shopping.

Event Details

Dates: October 25, November 22, and December 6, all from 11am3pm.

October is free; November and December offer Early Access tickets ($10, 11am1pm) with General Admission free, 13pm.

Location: Open to Being, 2424 26th Rd. S, Arlington, VA 22206

Parking: Street parking available (mix of paid and free)

Accessibility: Ground level with ADA-accessible restroom

Information: www.opentobeing.com or (703) 829-6288

Media Contact

Theresa Esterlund, Owner
theresa@opentobeing.com
(703) 829-6288

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Arlington's New Letterpress Studio + Shop Launches Theresa's Table