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.

May
5
Sat
Cocktail Napkin Creations
May 5 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Cocktail Napkin Creations – 2 hours – Cindy Earl Higgins – $20

Oh the variety of things that can be made starting off with a few cocktail napkins.  Greeting cards,  and more…

New samples to come soon…

May
11
Fri
Kiss A Prince Soap Workshop
May 11 @ 4:00 pm – May 11 @ 8:00 pm

Kiss A Prince Workshop – Stacy Prince – $15 – Limit 20 people – pre-registration required.

Stacy from Kiss A Prince Handcrafted Soaps and Bath Products will be joining us this month for Second Friday and offering a workshop as well as a pop up sale of her amazing SC certified soap and personal care products. In the workshop you can make a 20 oz sugar scrub and a 2 oz solid lotion stick. A $26.00 value for $15.00! Stacy will be bringing a large selection of fragrances and essential oils, so you can create your own signature blend!!

Stop in with your pre-purchased ticket anytime between 4:00 and 7:15 PM to have time to complete the workshop.  (The process takes approximately 45 minutes, including about 30 minutes for the lotion bar to set up before moving it.)  ** Tickets may be purchased in the store, or message us through our facebook page. **

We have carried Kiss A Prince products here at The Mercantile for several years and love them!

If you are not familiar with Stacy’s product:

Kiss A Prince offers a complete line of Natural Soaps, Bath Bombs, Sugar Scrubs, Whipped Body Butter, Lip Balms, Lotion Bars & Bath Soaks.

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Based in Anderson SC, we are a Certified South Carolina business. We use many locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. All of our products are handcrafted in small batches to ensure freshness & quality.
Kiss A Prince soaps are made using the old fashioned, cold process method.  We use herbs from our organic garden as well as the finest oils, salts & all natural ingredients.
Kiss A Prince products are not only good for you, but also good for the Earth!  Our soaps are filled with oils & butters that are so nourishing for your skin, you won’t ever want to go back to commercial soaps again!

 

Pendleton’s Second Friday
May 11 @ 4:00 pm – May 11 @ 8:00 pm

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.

We will be having a Kiss A Prince Soap and Bath Products Trunk Show. (There is also a Sugar Scrub & Lotion Bar workshop, please see that listing for details)

We will have refreshments.

Shop, Dine & Explore some of Pendleton’s favorites!

#meetmeonthesquare

 

May
12
Sat
Open Studio Time
May 12 @ 2:00 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).

 

 

May
19
Sat
A-Muse Group
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

A MUSE is a FREE group of creative souls that meets once a month, with a variety of topics on the agenda. It is a non formal gathering, with a lot of discussion and show and tell. The idea of the group is to explore a variety of techniques in a variety of media as a group. Each month we usually have an exercise for each member to create, contemplate and explore. If you are interested in joining us, call the Mercantile and let us know so that we can ensure there is enough seating for all.

May
26
Sat
Open Studio Time
May 26 @ 2:00 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).

 

 

Jun
15
Fri
Intro to Multimedia & Encaustics
Jun 15 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Intro to Mixed Media & Encaustics – 3 hours – Donna Persinger – $35.00

Our friend Donna will be joining us again for another Encaustics experience.  This time it will be a workshop where the students get to create.  Reservations are required and there are a limited number of spaces available.  Please see the photo examples of some of her artwork listed for her demo on June 9th.

Create a unique 6″x6″ encaustic (melted wax medium) panel utilizing stencils, oil sticks, and reactive foil. Great for an individualized gift or personal keepsake. All materials included, but if you have a favorite stencil you want to try, bring it along!! Please be aware that use of wax with stencils and heat could cause damage.

Jun
16
Sat
A-Muse Group
Jun 16 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

A MUSE is a FREE group of creative souls that meets once a month, with a variety of topics on the agenda. It is a non formal gathering, with a lot of discussion and show and tell. The idea of the group is to explore a variety of techniques in a variety of media as a group. Some of the areas we have explored in the past are word association, create from someone elses scraps, round-robin doodling, a variety of poetry styles, gelly plate printing, shaving cream marbeling, and many more.  Each month we usually have an exercise for each member to create, contemplate and explore (and sometimes there is optional “homework”). If you are interested in joining us, call the Mercantile and let us know so that we can ensure there is enough seating for all.

Open Studio Time
Jun 16 @ 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.

Bring your project, tools and supplies. 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).

 

 

Jul
7
Sat
Open Studio Time
Jul 7 @ 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.

Bring your project, tools and supplies. 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).