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.

Apr
21
Sun
Easter
Apr 21 all-day

Happy Easter!

May
12
Sun
Mothers Day
May 12 all-day

Wishing all mothers a Happy Mothers Day!

May
25
Sat
Viking Braid
May 25 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

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).

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May
27
Mon
Memorial Day
May 27 all-day

Keeping close in memory those who laid down their lives for our freedoms.

The Mercantile will be open our regular hours (10 AM – 5:30 PM), as we always have been on this day.

Jun
16
Sun
Fathers Day
Jun 16 all-day

Wishing all fathers and father figures a Happy Fathers Day!

Jun
29
Sat
Our Summer Vacation
Jun 29 @ 5:30 pm – Jul 5 @ 10:00 am

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.

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
28
Thu
Thanksgiving Day
Nov 28 all-day

We will be closed to celebrate Thanksgiving with our family.

Wishing you & yours a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Nov
29
Fri
Christmas Open House
Nov 29 @ 1:00 pm – Nov 29 @ 8:00 pm

Please join us in celebrating the Christmas season during our Christmas Open House.

We will have samplings of some of our favorite yummy things all day long as well as our Mystery Discount.  Come taste the samples and do some local shopping for your loved ones this Christmas.

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The Open House coincides with Pendleton’s Tree Lighting Ceremony so we will be open until 8 PM.