Open to Being

Open to Being is the vision and artistic practice of Theresa Esterlund. Her letterpress studio is open by appointment, or you can stop in on one of her Open Studio events. Open to Being also offers classes and events in their Arington space. Shop a curated collection of handcrafted goods that inspire authentic connections and see her 1910 press and learn about letterpress stationery, while you're here!

Open to Being products are beautifully designed and hand-crafted, incorporating and reflecting values of compassion and care. Some greeting cards, journals, and prints are typeset using vintage wood or metal type while others incorporate polymer plates from Theresa’s original designs. Everything is printed by hand on Vandercook proof presses and Chandler & Price platen presses at Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center in Hyattsville, MD, where Theresa is a Letterpress Associate. They use premium paper and envelopes, often opting for cotton paper to enhance the impression into the paper made in the printing process and aim to use sustainable packaging whenever possible.

Please contact Theresa directly at hello@opentobeing.com for private event bookings and pricing information!