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
14
Sat
Beaded Flower Bead
Jun 14 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Using the wonderful 2-holed SuperDuos, stitch this fun and easy beaded bead (better yet – stitch up 2 or 3) for earrings and a pendant.

Instructor: Cindy Earl Higgins Fee: $18.00 Class Length: 2 hours

Jun
19
Thu
Beaded Flower Bead
Jun 19 @ 7:00 pm – Jun 19 @ 9:00 pm

Using the wonderful 2-holed SuperDuos, stitch this fun and easy beaded bead (better yet – stitch up 2 or 3) for earrings and a pendant.

Instructor: Cindy Earl Higgins Fee: $18.00 Class Length: 2 hours

Apr
16
Thu
Trunk Show!
Apr 16 @ 10:30 am – 5:30 pm

Dogmaw ArtJo Hoffacker of Dogmaw Glass is making a return visit to Pendleton and will be having a 1-day Trunk Show here at The Mercantile.

Jo makes wonderful glass beads, buttons and glass-tipped head pins as well as other fun and unique items.

She will be demonstrating how to work with the headpins and integrating the glass into your designs.

At this time, I am not sure of all she will be bringing with her, but I will edit this and add as I learn more.

Aug
13
Thu
Trunk Show!
Aug 13 @ 10:30 am – 5:30 pm

Dogmaw ArtJo Hoffacker of Mondo Mojo is making a return visit to Pendleton and will be having a 1-day Trunk Show here at The Mercantile.

Jo makes wonderful glass beads, buttons and glass-tipped head pins as well as other fun and unique items.

She will be teaching a class on how to make a Mini Fairy Garden with the headpins and more used in your design. (See Mini Fairy Garden class/event for more details.)

At this time, I am not sure of all she will be bringing with her, but I will edit this and add as I learn more.  (The photo right now is from her last visit.)

Oct
28
Wed
Trunk Show!
Oct 28 @ 1:00 pm – Oct 28 @ 8:00 pm

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Jo Hoffacker of Mondo Mojo is making a return visit to Pendleton and will be having a 1 1/2 day Trunk Show here at The Mercantile.

Jo makes wonderful glass beads, buttons and glass-tipped head pins as well as other fun and unique items.

Jo will have a fun Christmas project to make while she is here this time… last time it was a fun bracelet or a mini fairy garden, the time before was a fabulous pendant!

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At this time, I am not sure of all she will be bringing with her, but I will edit this and add as I learn more.  (The photos right now are from her last visits.)

Oct
29
Thu
Trunk Show!
Oct 29 @ 10:30 am – 5:30 pm

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Jo Hoffacker of Mondo Mojo is making a return visit to Pendleton and will be having a 1 1/2 day Trunk Show here at The Mercantile.

Jo makes wonderful glass beads, buttons and glass-tipped head pins as well as other fun and unique items.

Jo will have a fun Christmas project to make while she is here this time… last time it was a fun bracelet or a mini fairy garden, the time before was a fabulous pendant!

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At this time, I am not sure of all she will be bringing with her, but I will edit this and add as I learn more.  (The photos right now are from her last visits.)

Apr
9
Sat
Embossed Metal Pendant & Charm
Apr 9 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Embossed Metal Pendant & Charm – 2 hours – Terri Earl Brooks – $20

Join Terri as she guides you through the process of making a one-of-a-kind embossed metal pendant & charm.

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Apr
30
Sat
Wire Angels
Apr 30 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Wire Angels – 2 hours – Cindy Earl Higgins – $20

Create a delicate filigree angel with wire.  If you have favorite wire-working tools, feel free to bring them with you.

May
7
Sat
Viking Braid
May 7 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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 will vary).

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Jun
18
Sat
Metalwork Key Fob or Pendant
Jun 18 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Metalwork Key Fob or Pendant – 2 hours – Terri Earl Brooks – $20.00

This class will use basic metalworking techniques to create a one-of-a-kind key fob or pendant.