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 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.
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.
The Mercantile is participating with the Art Gallery and other businesses for “Love on the Square”. We will have a gift certificate for part of the celebration at the Art Gallery, but we are also open that evening for your shopping pleasure.
Wine and refreshments will be served at The Mercantile.
Shop, Dine & Explore some of Pendleton’s favorites!
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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.
2018 welcomes in the 42nd Annual Spring Jubilee – Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM & Sunday 12 – 5 PM.
About 100 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.
Happy Easter!
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).
Embossed Charms & Key Rings – 2 hours – Terri Earl Brooks – $20.00
Explore the variety of techniques used to texture these metal pieces to create charms or key rings.
We will be closed for our Summer Vacation – A 5 – day weekend ending with Independence Day. We resume our regular hours on Friday, July 5, 2019.
Today we celebrate Dad’s 88th birthday!
We are open our regular business hours.
A GREAT day to celebrate 31 years of The Mercantile here on the sunny side of the square in beautiful downtown Pendleton, SC!
We have all sorts of goodies to sample (as well as a door-prize or two). In addition, see the 31st Anniversary Class for a fun project for all ages! Come on out and join us.
Who would have thought that the dream Mom (Connie) had all those years ago would be here today! We all hoped it would be a lasting venture, and are proud to celebrate with you!