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.

Oct
15
Sat
Open Studio Time
Oct 15 @ 1:00 pm – 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).

 

 

Oct
21
Fri
LuLaRoe Pop-up Party
Oct 21 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Our LuLaRoe consultant friend Katie Dante is bringing her wonderfully comfortable clothes here to The Mercantile for another Pop-up Boutique!  We planned it for 5 – 7 PM on Friday, October 21, 2016 so you can stop by on your way home from work.

LuLaRoe is known for their buttery soft leggings as well as their wonderful selection of skirts, tops and dresses and cardigans, all in sizes to fit from XXS – 3XL.   In addition to that, they also have a wonderful line of children’s clothing.

What makes their prints unique is that only 1,000 – 2,000 items are made from each print.  That print will show up in multiple sizes across several styles.  But when they are gone, they are gone.

We will have refreshments available and are looking forward to a fun evening!

Nov
12
Sat
Leaf Ornaments
Nov 12 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Leaf Ornaments – 3 hours – $20 – Cindy Earl Higgins

Working with mid-range white porcelain, create leaf ornaments to hang on the Christmas tree or in a window.  These ornaments will need to dry and be fired in a kiln.  Cindy will bring fired glaze samples for students to choose from.  Glazing arrangements will be made at the time of class.

Nov
18
Fri
Clemson Downs Holiday Bazaar
Nov 18 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

We are excited to again have a booth at the Clemson Downs Holiday Bazaar!

It is held in the Ernie Corley Activities Center and is open to the public.

We usually bring gifts and toys and a little bit of this and a little bit of that.

It should be a fun day, it always is!

Jan
21
Sat
Porcelain Heart Wall Hanging
Jan 21 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Porcelain Heart Wall Hanging – 3 hours – $20 – Cindy Earl Higgins

Cindy has made this porcelain heart wall hanging at the request of one of our students.  It will measure around 10″ when completely fired.  The textures will vary as each student desires.  The hearts will need to dry for a week or two and then be fired.  Glazing will require a second firing, options will be discussed during class.  The finished pieces are planned to be ready no later than the weekend before Valentine’s Day!  (Just in case someone wants to give it as a gift to their sweetheart!)

Feb
18
Sat
Papillon Round Beaded Bead
Feb 18 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Papillon Round Beaded Bead – 2 hours – Cindy Earl Higgins – $18

This beaded bead pattern was designed by Sharri Moroshok and the pattern distributed by the BeadSmith.

The pattern uses SuperDuos and True2 Druk beads.

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Mar
4
Sat
Open Studio Time
Mar 4 @ 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).

 

 

Mar
11
Sat
Open Studio Time
Mar 11 @ 1:00 pm – 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).

 

 

Mar
18
Sat
Papillon Round Beaded Bead
Mar 18 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Papillon Round Beaded Bead – 2 hours – Cindy Earl Higgins – $18

We will make 2 – 3 beads during class.

This beaded bead pattern was designed by Sharri Moroshok and the pattern distributed by the BeadSmith.

The pattern uses SuperDuos and True2 Druk beads.

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Mar
31
Fri
Jubilee Friday Night!
Mar 31 @ 5:30 pm – Mar 31 @ 8:00 pm

It is the 40th anniversary of the Historic Pendleton Spring Jubilee.  One of the things they are planning is a welcome party on the green for all of the artists attending.  This will include live music.  (They are not going to have their booths open for sales until Saturday morning.)

The Mercantile will be OPEN until 8 PM that evening.