Schedule of Classes & Events

Although we do not carry open stock of beading supplies or rubberstamping supplies, we are available to schedule small (1 – 4 people) A-La-Carte classes preferably starting in the mornings on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays before we open for business. Please contact us if you are interested.  

We prepare our class and events by request.  If there is something you would like to learn, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your request, either in the form of one of our previous sessions or through other arrangements. Scrolling back through the class schedule will show some of the classes we have done in the past. **At the moment, our calendar is not functioning in a way that we can add anything new.  Please check the “News” page for any classes or events. Thank you for your patience. **

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Classroom

Crafting A-La-Carte is available Tuesdays and Thursdays during the day (mornings 9-11 & afternoons 1-3, we are flexible about those times).  The time is available for class but nothing is scheduled until someone reserves the time.  The first person to reserve the time chooses what the class will be.  We need a minimum of 24 hours notice so we can prepare (some classes require 48 hours to prepare materials).  Most classes are available (dependent upon materials availability).

One time of the year that it is difficult to schedule specific Saturday classes is football season. Pendleton is in such close proximity to Clemson that our traffic flow is greatly affected at certain times of the day on home game Saturdays. And our students, who many of which are also fans, are not always able to attend.  We therefore schedule a variety of A-La-Carte and Open Studio times instead for those who wish to work around football.

Sep
21
Sat
A Muse Group
Sep 21 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

This groups meets once a month, with a variety of topics on the agenda. It is a non formal gathering, with a lot of discussion and show and tell. The idea of the group was to explore a variety of techniques in a variety of media as a group. Each month we usually have an exercise for each member to create, contemplate and explore. If you are interested in joining us, call the Mercantile and let us know so that we can ensure there is enough seating for all. This month’s exercise is to take one of a selection of “ugly” drawings, and modify it into something pleasing to your eye. Call Cindy for a copy of the drawing choices.

Sep
27
Fri
TEST – This Event ROCKS! @ The Mercantile Store
Sep 27 @ 7:00 pm – Sep 28 @ 12:30 am

This is a test event. This is only a test. Really, it’s just a test.

Oct
3
Thu
Crafting A la carte
Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm – Oct 3 @ 9:00 pm

Crafting a la carte was established when we realized that we offered so many different classes, and it was getting harder to offer a schedule that met everyone’s needs.  So how does it work?  We have days set aside as a la carte days.  There is not a class scheduled until someone reserves the time, then they get to pick the topic.  We will run a class for as few as 1 person and as many as 6 normally.  If you have a larger group we can hold up to 15.  If you don’t see a class that you want please ask…we have a number of talented teachers who can do just about anything……

Oct
8
Tue
Crafting A la carte
Oct 8 @ 7:00 pm – Oct 8 @ 9:00 pm

Crafting a la carte was established when we realized that we offered so many different classes, and it was getting harder to offer a schedule that met everyone’s needs.  So how does it work?  We have days set aside as a la carte days.  There is not a class scheduled until someone reserves the time, then they get to pick the topic.  We will run a class for as few as 1 person and as many as 6 normally.  If you have a larger group we can hold up to 15.  If you don’t see a class that you want please ask…we have a number of talented teachers who can do just about anything……

Oct
17
Thu
Crafting A la carte
Oct 17 @ 7:00 pm – Oct 17 @ 9:00 pm

Crafting a la carte was established when we realized that we offered so many different classes, and it was getting harder to offer a schedule that met everyone’s needs.  So how does it work?  We have days set aside as a la carte days.  There is not a class scheduled until someone reserves the time, then they get to pick the topic.  We will run a class for as few as 1 person and as many as 6 normally.  If you have a larger group we can hold up to 15.  If you don’t see a class that you want please ask…we have a number of talented teachers who can do just about anything……

Oct
26
Sat
A Muse Group
Oct 26 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

This groups meets once a month, with a variety of topics on the agenda. It is a non formal gathering, with a lot of discussion and show and tell. The idea of the group was to explore a variety of techniques in a variety of media as a group. Each month we usually have an exercise for each member to create, contemplate and explore. If you are interested in joining us, call the Mercantile and let us know so that we can ensure there is enough seating for all.

Nov
28
Thu
STORE CLOSED -Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 28 all-day
Feb
1
Sat
Clay Boxes
Feb 1 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join Cindy and prepare to get a little dirty as she walks you through the construction of clay boxes, using slab-building and surface texturing. You will need to leave your boxes so they can dry and then fired. Cindy will let you know when they are ready for pick up. Let Cindy know if you would like to glaze your finished piece, and she will be happy to schedule a glazing session with you.

Instructor: Cindy Earl Higgins   Fee: $20.00   Class Length: 3 hours

Feb
4
Tue
Clay Boxes
Feb 4 @ 6:00 pm – Feb 4 @ 9:00 pm

Join Cindy and prepare to get a little dirty as she walks you through the construction of clay boxes, using slab-building and surface texturing. You will need to leave your boxes so they can dry and then fired. Cindy will let you know when they are ready for pick up. Let Cindy know if you would like to glaze your finished piece, and she will be happy to schedule a glazing session with you.

Instructor: Cindy Earl Higgins   Fee: $20.00   Class Length: 3 hours

Feb
6
Thu
Crafting A la carte
Feb 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Crafting a la carte was established when we realized that we offered so many different classes, and it was getting harder to offer a schedule that met everyone’s needs.  So how does it work?  We have days set aside as a la carte days.  There is not a class scheduled until someone reserves the time, then they get to pick the topic.  We will run a class for as few as 1 person and as many as 6 normally.  If you have a larger group we can hold up to 15.  If you don’t see a class that you want please ask…we have a number of talented teachers who can do just about anything……