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. **
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.
Make – n – Takes – Come when you can during the day
Come see what fun Make – n – Takes we have cooked up for you while we celebrate our 28th Anniversary!
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).
We will be closed for Labor Day and re-open at our regular time of 10:00 AM on Tuesday.
Shop, Dine & Explore Pendleton’s favorites!
We will be having a guest artist at The Mercantile this month and are looking forward to a fun evening! Our friend Yvonne Park is a painter who works primarily in oils and displayed in front of the store during the Art Crawl in 2015.
Yvonne will be doing a drawing for one of her other pieces that evening. Stop by and see what beautiful paintings she has, as well as some hand painted jewelry pieces.
We will also have some samplings of some of our gourmet foods and mixes.
Dyar’s Diner has moved their samplings next door to Palmetto Place since one of the partners there is Meg Dyar.
We hope you can come and visit and see what’s going on.
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 1s 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.
The Altered Canvas Project, 3 hours, $30.00, Terri Earl Brooks
September 2016 – Faux Pallet Art
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 3 hour class. Each student will recreate a mixed media piece on a gallery wrapped 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.
Past canvases include: Poppies; Angel; Snowman; Owl; Dogwood Blossoms; Butterflies; Hummingbird, Seaside, Patriotic, Watermelon, Sunflowers, Spooky Fall, Angel Trio, Angel Trio Seasonal Embellishments, Birthday!, Cardinal, Dragonfly, Forest Floor…
Additional Altered Canvas Designs will be added, and scheduled as available. Each project will consist of a single design being recreated.
Cocktail Napkin Creations – 2 hours – Cindy Earl Higgins – $20
Oh the variety of things that can be made starting off with a few cocktail napkins. Greeting cards, votive holders and more…
Samples to come soon…
The Altered Canvas Project, 3 hours, $30.00, Terri Earl Brooks
October 2016 – Fall Apple
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 3 hour class. Each student will recreate a mixed media piece on a gallery wrapped 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.
Past canvases include: Poppies; Angel; Snowman; Owl; Dogwood Blossoms; Butterflies; Hummingbird, Seaside, Patriotic, Watermelon, Sunflowers, Spooky Fall, Angel Trio, Angel Trio Seasonal Embellishments, Birthday!, Cardinal, Dragonfly, Forest Floor, Faux Pallet Art …
Additional Altered Canvas Designs will be added, and scheduled as available. Each project will consist of a single design being recreated.
Shop, Dine & Explore Pendleton’s favorites!
We are looking forward to October’s Second Friday, featuring a book signing with Christie Drawdy, author of The Adventures of Harley, the Sugar Glider.
Christie is a local author who works as a speech language pathologist in Anderson School District 4. She and her husband, Dennis, have two children and are the proud humans that share the life of Harley the Sugar Glider.
Come visit with Christie (and Harley!) and pick up a copy of her delightful childrens book to have her sign.
We will also serve refreshments as we do each month. Most likely some wine, dips, cheese & crackers… who knows what else… maybe an apple cake!
We hope you can come and visit and see what’s going on.
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 1s 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.