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.
Clay Candle Lantern – 3 hours – Cindy Earl Higgins – $20
Imagine shadows from a flickering candle flame dancing on the walls. Create a clay candle lantern from a slab. There will be openings for the light to shine through as well as textures to provide visual interest during daylight.
The sample will be posted here as soon as it completes it’s final firing.
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…
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 Cups – 3 hours – Cindy Earl Higgins – $25
Due to Cindy breaking her arm, this class is cancelled and will be offered again after she is able to get back to working with the clay. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
In this class, the students will learn how to build clay cups with textured surfaces. Some may have handles, others may not.
These will be created out of ceramic clay that will need to dry thoroughly (at lease 1 week) and be fired once to strengthen them. The student will then make arrangements to come back to glaze them before they are dried and fired again to a hotter temperature to complete them.
All glazes that will be available for use are lead free and food safe when used according to the manufacturers directions.
A photo of a sample style will be posted once its final firing is complete.
Paper Beads – 2 hours – Cindy Earl Higgins – $18.00
Using a variety of papers, learn to create beautiful paper beads in different shapes and sizes that can then be used in a number of other projects.
Clay Cups – 3 hours – Cindy Earl Higgins – $25
In this class, the students will learn how to build clay cups with textured surfaces. Some may have handles, others may not.
These will be created out of ceramic clay that will need to dry thoroughly (at lease 1 week) and be fired once to strengthen them. The student will then make arrangements to come back to glaze them before they are dried and fired again to a hotter temperature to complete them.
All glazes that will be available for use are lead free and food safe when used according to the manufacturers directions.
A photo of a sample style will be posted once its final firing is complete.
Clay Boxes – 3 hours – Cindy Earl Higgins – $30.00
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 be fired. Cindy will let you know when they are ready for pick up. Let her know if you would like to glaze your finished piece, and she will be happy to schedule a glazing session with you at no additional cost.
Viking Braid – 2 hours – Cindy Earl Higgins – $18
Learn this ancient wire weaving technique to create a bracelet. Once mastered, there are many wonderful things that can be created with this sturdy wire braid. Decorative beads can be added to embellish as in the photo (bead availability and clasp choices will vary).
Happy Stack: Clay – Cindy Earl Higgins – $25.00 – 3 hours
Create a stack of ceramic tiles using slab building techniques. Students will create textures, carve away areas, and add dimensional items to the tiles.
The tiles will then need to dry thoroughly and be fired once to strengthen them. The students will then arrange to come back to glaze them prior to being fired the last time to 2200* F.
Photos of the sample will be added when it is completed.
Sign-up must be at least 48 hours prior to the class so the students can formulate their ideas and leave the full 3 hours of class time for creating their vision.
From Tuesday, December 28 at 11 AM until 3 PM on Friday, December 31, 2021: