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.

Dec
24
Sun
Christmas Eve Hours
Dec 24 @ 11:30 am – 4:00 pm

The Mercantile will be OPEN Christmas Eve for limited hours.  We normally are not open on Sundays, but we want to give all of those last-minute shoppers a chance to stop by.

Dec
25
Mon
Christmas (and the day after)
Dec 25 – Dec 26 all-day

Wishing all a Merry Christmas!

As always, we will be closed both Christmas as well as the day after and will re-open on Wednesday, December 27, 2017.

Jan
1
Mon
Happy New Year!
Jan 1 all-day

We will be closed for New Years Day.

Wishing all of our customers, family and friends a bright future in the coming new year.

Thank you all for your love and support throughout the year.

Jan
6
Sat
Open Studio Time
Jan 6 @ 9:00 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).

 

 

Jan
13
Sat
Open Studio Time
Jan 13 @ 9:00 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).

 

 

Jan
20
Sat
A-Muse Group
Jan 20 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

A MUSE is a FREE group of creative souls that 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 is 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.

Feb
3
Sat
Open Studio Time
Feb 3 @ 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).

 

 

Feb
10
Sat
A-Muse Group
Feb 10 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

A MUSE is a FREE group of creative souls that 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 is 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.

Feb
17
Sat
Open Studio Time
Feb 17 @ 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).

 

 

Feb
24
Sat
Creating Clay Critters
Feb 24 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Creating Clay Critters – 3 hours – Cindy Earl Higgins – $25.00

Using hand-building techniques, create a whimsical critter to grace a place of honor on the shelf.  These critters will need to dry thoroughly and be fired once before students return to glaze them for the final firing.

The cost includes all materials and both firings.

Clay Critter in progress...

Clay Critter in progress…