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.

Jun
23
Thu
LuLaRoe Pop-up Party
Jun 23 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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Our LuLaRoe consultant friend Katie Dante is bringing her wonderfully comfortable clothes here to The Mercantile for a Pop-up Boutique!  We planned it for 5 – 7 PM on Thursday, June 23 so you can stop by on your way home from work.

LuLaRoe is known for their buttery soft leggings as well as their wonderful selection of skirts, tops and dresses and cardigans, all in sizes to fit from XXS – 3XL.   In addition to that, they also have a wonderful line of children’s clothing.

What makes their prints unique is that only 1,000 – 2,000 items are made from each print.  That print will show up in multiple sizes across several styles.  But when they are gone, they are gone.

We will have refreshments available and are looking forward to a fun evening!

Crafting A la carte
Jun 23 @ 7:00 pm – Jun 23 @ 9:00 pm

 Is there a class you would like to take that is not on our schedule?  Then Crafting A-La-Carte is right for you!

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 (24 hour advanced notice needed to prepare.), 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……

Jun
25
Sat
Basic Calligraphy Workshop
Jun 25 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Basic Calligraphy Workshop – 6 hours – Cindy Earl Higgins – $35 (includes lunch)

In this workshop we will work on the basic tenets of calligraphy, the proper pen position and the basic strokes that make up the letters in C-point lettering.  The key to consistent calligraphy is practice, practice, practice.  This workshop will give the budding calligrapher a head-start with the practice.

Lunch will be ordered from The Village Bakery & Cafe and eaten while the class takes a break.

The afternoon will have a bit more practice and a small lettering project to help see how to lay out the lettering.

** This class itself will not create a seasoned calligrapher.  Plenty of practice is needed to help keep up the rhythm of the process.

Jun
30
Thu
Crafting A la carte
Jun 30 @ 7:00 pm – Jun 30 @ 9:00 pm

 Is there a class you would like to take that is not on our schedule?  Then Crafting A-La-Carte is right for you!

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 (24 hour advanced notice needed to prepare.), 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……

Jul
2
Sat
Open Studio Time
Jul 2 @ 10:00 am – 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.

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

 

 

Jul
4
Mon
Independence Day
Jul 4 all-day

We will be closed to observe Independence Day.

Jul
5
Tue
Crafting A la carte
Jul 5 @ 7:00 pm – Jul 5 @ 9:00 pm

 Is there a class you would like to take that is not on our schedule?  Then Crafting A-La-Carte is right for you!

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 (24 hour advanced notice needed to prepare.), 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……

Jul
8
Fri
Pendleton’s Second Friday
Jul 8 @ 6:00 pm – Jul 8 @ 8:00 pm

Shop, Dine & Explore Pendleton’s favorites!

We will be  hosting Dyar’s Diner inside The Mercantile again and are looking forward to a fun evening!

We do know that we will have some samplings of some of our gourmet foods and mixes as well as a make & take and a special discount (stop by that evening to see what it is).  Dyar’s will be sampling some of their delicious desserts as well.

There was a fabulous turn out again last month.

We hope you can come and visit and see what’s going on.

Jul
9
Sat
Envelope Book
Jul 9 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Envelope Book – 2 hours – $20 – Cindy Earl Higgins

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Using envelopes and a variety of other materials, create a book perfect for storing photos or mementos.

Jul
11
Mon
Manic Mondays!
Jul 11 @ 10:00 am – 5:30 pm

The summer heat has gone to our heads!

Stop by The Mercantile and shop the Mondays in July and August 2016 and purchase at least $20 of merchandise (some exclusions apply, see store for details).

Mention where you read about Manic Mondays and you will be eligible to spin for a mystery discount!