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.

Sep
28
Sat
Fall Fun
Sep 28 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Fall Fun – 2 hours – $15 – Cindy Earl Higgins & Michelle Fox

This fun class is great for children and adults alike. Create 4 projects with Fall and/or Halloween as the theme.

Oct
1
Tue
Scarecrow Contest/Display
Oct 1 @ 1:00 pm – Nov 4 @ 7:00 pm

2019 scarecrow winners

Come to town and see all the creative entries. There are some fabulous creations out there.

We were honored to win the Masters Division this year with our Briar Rose display.

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The fun was in the details. Everyone is still sleeping as the prince discovers Aurora (Briar Rose/Sleeping Beauty). Note that his tunic has a purple “C” and an orange paw print… The dog and cat are sleeping at the feet of the King, Queen and one of the guards. Down in the stable, the stable hand is also asleep near the dozing horse. The names of the horses in the stable are: Trigger, Silver, Mr. Ed and Rebel (the name of a local horse one of our little customers rides). Of course, the 3 fairy-godmothers are fluttering around the castle which is wrapped with briar roses.

Thank you to the customers/friends who helped with some of the details.

Thank you to the judges for choosing ours as the best representation of the theme (Once upon a time) this year.

Oct
5
Sat
Pendleton Fall Harvest Festival
Oct 5 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

This wonderful festival on the historic village green in downtown Pendleton, SC boasts about 100 vendors, entertainment, children’s activities and delicious foods (both from the vendors & the local eateries).

This festival occurs during the town-wide Scarecrow Contest.  The conclusion of the voting and the announcement of the winners for the Scarecrow Contest is during the festival.

Spend the day visiting the local shops in our beautiful town as well as seeing what regional artisans have created.

This is a rain or shine event.

Village ordinances do not allow dogs on the Village Green during events for the safety of attendees.

Nov
9
Sat
Booklace
Nov 9 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Booklace – 2 hours – Terri Earl Brooks – $20

Join Terri in making a necklace with a book as the pendant. Fashion the book out of metal panels, add pages of paper and acetate to create a small album.

THE CLASS IS FULLY RESERVED

Nov
28
Thu
Thanksgiving Day
Nov 28 all-day

We will be closed to celebrate Thanksgiving with our family.

Wishing you & yours a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Dec
24
Tue
Christmas Eve Hours
Dec 24 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Mercantile will be OPEN Christmas Eve for limited hours.

Dec
25
Wed
Christmas (and the day after)
Dec 25 – Dec 27 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 Friday, December 27, 2019 for our regular hours.

Dec
31
Tue
New Years Eve
Dec 31 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm

We will be closing at about 3:00 PM on New Years Eve.

We enjoyed making wonderful memories with all of you during 2019.

We thank you all for your patronage and friendships during 2019 and look forward to the wonderful possibilities 2020 may bring.

Jan
1
Wed
Happy New Year!
Jan 1 – Jan 2 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.

Apr
4
Sat
Historic Pendleton Spring Jubilee @ Village Green
Apr 4 – Apr 6 all-day

EVENT CANCELLED

2020 welcomes in the 43rd Annual Spring Jubilee – Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM & Sunday 12 – 5 PM.

Over 80 artists showing & selling their creations on and around the village green.  Food and entertainment.  Additional shopping and dining available from our full-time downtown Pendleton businesses.

Rain or shine event – free admission for shoppers.

No dogs allowed except for certified Service Dogs.

The Mercantile will be OPEN Jubilee Saturday from 10 – 6 and Sunday from 12 – 5.