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.
The summer heat has gone to our heads!
Stop by The Mercantile and shop the Mondays in July and August 2016 and purchase at least $20 of merchandise (some exclusions apply, see store for details).
Mention where you read about Manic Mondays and you will be eligible to spin for a mystery discount!
The summer heat has gone to our heads!
Stop by The Mercantile and shop the Mondays in July and August 2016 and purchase at least $20 of merchandise (some exclusions apply, see store for details).
Mention where you read about Manic Mondays and you will be eligible to spin for a mystery discount!
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).
The summer heat has gone to our heads!
Stop by The Mercantile and shop the Mondays in July and August 2016 and purchase at least $20 of merchandise (some exclusions apply, see store for details).
Mention where you read about Manic Mondays and you will be eligible to spin for a mystery discount!
The summer heat has gone to our heads!
Stop by The Mercantile and shop the Mondays in July and August 2016 and purchase at least $20 of merchandise (some exclusions apply, see store for details).
Mention where you read about Manic Mondays and you will be eligible to spin for a mystery discount!
The summer heat has gone to our heads!
Stop by The Mercantile and shop the Mondays in July and August 2016 and purchase at least $20 of merchandise (some exclusions apply, see store for details).
Mention where you read about Manic Mondays and you will be eligible to spin for a mystery discount!
The summer heat has gone to our heads!
Stop by The Mercantile and shop the Mondays in July and August 2016 and purchase at least $20 of merchandise (some exclusions apply, see store for details).
Mention where you read about Manic Mondays and you will be eligible to spin for a mystery discount!
Clay Pumpkins – 3 hours – Cindy Earl Higgins – $20
Get your hands dirty and create some fun small-sized clay pumpkins that can be used for decorations in a home or office. These pumpkins will be allowed to dry for up to 2 weeks (depending on the humidity in the area) before firing the first time. Then, Cindy will glaze them in the chosen glaze and they will be fired again and ready for pick-up.
Fired sample will be shared as soon as it is finished and fired glaze samples will be available to pick from the day of class.
Clay Pumpkins – 3 hours – Cindy Earl Higgins – $20
Get your hands dirty and create some fun small-sized 3-dimensional clay pumpkins (about 3 – 5″ in size) that can be used for decorations in a home or office. These pumpkins will be allowed to dry for up to 2 weeks (depending on the humidity in the area) before firing the first time. Then, Cindy will glaze them in the chosen glaze and they will be fired again and ready for pick-up.
Fired sample will be shared as soon as it is finished and fired glaze samples will be available to pick from the day of class.
First sample during drying process…
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.