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.

May
17
Sat
A-Muse Group
May 17 @ 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.

Jun
14
Sat
Beaded Flower Bead
Jun 14 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Using the wonderful 2-holed SuperDuos, stitch this fun and easy beaded bead (better yet – stitch up 2 or 3) for earrings and a pendant.

Instructor: Cindy Earl Higgins Fee: $18.00 Class Length: 2 hours

Jun
19
Thu
Beaded Flower Bead
Jun 19 @ 7:00 pm – Jun 19 @ 9:00 pm

Using the wonderful 2-holed SuperDuos, stitch this fun and easy beaded bead (better yet – stitch up 2 or 3) for earrings and a pendant.

Instructor: Cindy Earl Higgins Fee: $18.00 Class Length: 2 hours

Jun
21
Sat
A-Muse Group
Jun 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.

Jul
19
Sat
A-Muse Group
Jul 19 @ 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.

Aug
9
Sat
Play with Clay
Aug 9 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

play with clayHave fun creating pieces with clay.  No, not Play-Doh or polymer clay, the ‘real’ thing!  The pieces created will need drying time and then they will be fired for glazing later by appointment.   And then, they will be fired again.

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

Aug
16
Sat
A-Muse Group
Aug 16 @ 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.

Sep
20
Sat
The Altered Canvas Project
Sep 20 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

The Altered Canvas Project, 4 hours, $30.00, Terri Earl Brooks

The Altered Canvas Project is Terri’s version of a painting party.  For each project, she will have a completed Altered Canvas Design that will be recreated by the students.

The Altered Canvas Project is a 4 hour class.  Each student will recreate a mixed media piece on a gallery wrapped 16 x 20 canvas.  All materials needed to complete the piece are included in the cost of the class.  Aprons, easels, and tools are available for student use during the class.

This class is being held during store hours, and is limited to 4 students.  Larger groups can be scheduled as an evening A la Carte.

Additional Altered Canvas Designs will be added, and scheduled as available.  Each project will consist of a single design being recreated.

Oct
4
Sat
Open Studio Time
Oct 4 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

If you want to come in and work on some of your Un-Finished Objects, we have the space.  Beading, Rubber Stamping, Mixed Media… all are welcome.  Perfect for those of you who may not want to go to the game.

If you wish to use our tools $5.00 bench fee applies, free otherwise (plus the cost of any of our supplies you might need to complete your project).

 

 

Oct
11
Sat
Open Studio Time
Oct 11 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

If you want to come in and work on some of your Un-Finished Objects, we have the space.  Beading, Rubber Stamping, Mixed Media… all are welcome.  Perfect for those of you who may not want to go to the game.

If you wish to use our tools $5.00 bench fee applies, free otherwise (plus the cost of any of our supplies you might need to complete your project).