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
17
Sat
Cocktail Napkin Cards
Jun 17 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Cocktail Napkin Cards – 2 hours – Cindy Earl Higgins – $20

You may ask how can you make greeting cards out of cocktail napkins… let Cindy show you a variety of ways.

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Not all of these cards pictured were done in one class, but all were made with cocktail napkins.  We will make 4 cards and they will vary class to class based on what napkins work with the design ideas Cindy has in her head.

 

Jun
18
Sun
Fathers Day
Jun 18 all-day

Wishing all fathers and father figures a Happy Fathers Day!

Jun
24
Sat
The Altered Canvas Project
Jun 24 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Altered Canvas Project, 3 hours, $35.00, Terri Earl Brooks

June 2017 – By the Sea 

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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 6 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; Angels Dance; Fall Apple; Truck; Door; Wreath Set for Door; Easter Cross; Happy Place; Family Tree…

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

LuLaRoe Katie Dante Pop Up Boutique
Jun 24 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

We thought it was about time we had our friend Katie Dante  bring her selection of LuLaRoe clothing for you to shop right here at The Mercantile again. This is a great time to pick out some fresh fashions for Summer!

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LuLaRoe is a line of easy-care, comfortable clothing for women, men and children.  They are well known for their buttery soft leggings, but their collection spans tops, skirts, dresses, and “sweaters” in a variety of styles.  The sizing ranges from XXS to 3XL for women and the children’s sizes cover from toddlers to teenagers.  Men’s sizes I have not looked at yet, so I cannot say how they range.

LuLaRoe only makes a limited number of items in a variety of sizes from each fabric, if you see a print you like in a size that fits, you need to get it because it may not show up again.  The consultants/stylists can only order by size & style, the rest is a mystery to them until they open the boxes.

 

Jul
1
Sat
Cocktail Napkin Cards
Jul 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cocktail Napkin Cards – 2 hours – Cindy Earl Higgins – $20

You may ask how can you make greeting cards out of cocktail napkins… let Cindy show you a variety of ways.

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Not all of these cards pictured were done in one class, but all were made with cocktail napkins.  We will make 4 cards and they will vary class to class based on what napkins work with the design ideas Cindy has in her head.

 

Jul
3
Mon
Mini-Vacation
Jul 3 all-day

We will be closed on Monday, July 3 so we can have a long weekend mini-vacation when added to our yearly closing on July 4.

Jul
4
Tue
Independence Day
Jul 4 all-day

We will be closed to observe Independence Day.

Jul
8
Sat
The Altered Canvas Project
Jul 8 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Altered Canvas Project, 3 hours, $35.00, Terri Earl Brooks

This class is currently full.

Special request by student – Door (repeat) 

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 6 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; Angels Dance; Fall Apple; Truck; Door; Wreath Set for Door; Easter Cross; Happy Place; Family Tree…

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

Upcycled Quilling
Jul 8 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Upcycled Quilling – 2 hours – Cindy Earl Higgins – $18

Upcycled Quilling??? What is that???  We will use everyday items that are no longer useful in their present form and turn them into quilled pieces to decorate your home.  Cindy plans to make a couple of Christmas items as well as some everyday ones.

Watch this space for more photos… the samples are not completely finished yet, but here is a sneak peek of what they look like so far.

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Jul
14
Fri
Pendleton’s Second Friday
Jul 14 @ 6:00 pm – Jul 14 @ 8:00 pm

Pendleton’s Second Friday is sponsored by the Pendleton Area Business Association .   A variety of Pendleton’s businesses are open until 8 PM (some a bit later) and some have live entertainment and refreshments.

Mystery Discount ALL DAY!

We will have refreshments.

Shop, Dine & Explore Pendleton’s favorites!