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.
This groups 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 was 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. This month’s exercise is to take one of a selection of “ugly” drawings, and modify it into something pleasing to your eye. Call Cindy for a copy of the drawing choices.
This groups 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 was 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.
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 fired. Cindy will let you know when they are ready for pick up. Let Cindy know if you would like to glaze your finished piece, and she will be happy to schedule a glazing session with you.
Instructor: Cindy Earl Higgins Fee: $20.00 Class Length: 3 hours
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 fired. Cindy will let you know when they are ready for pick up. Let Cindy know if you would like to glaze your finished piece, and she will be happy to schedule a glazing session with you.
Instructor: Cindy Earl Higgins Fee: $20.00 Class Length: 3 hours
Instructor: Cindy Earl Higgins Fee: $18.00 Class Length: 2 hours
Instructor: Cindy Earl Higgins Fee: $18.00 Class Length: 2 hours
Who says a card has to fold in half? And sometimes, when it does, there is a secret hidden inside. Learn a variety of different ways to add folded fun to your cards.
Instructor: Cindy Earl Higgins Fee: $18.00 Class Length: 2 hours
Have fun creating pieces with clay. No, not Play-Doh or polymer clay, the ‘real’ thing! The pieces created will need drying time and then they will be fired for glazing later by appointment. And then, they will be fired again.
Instructor: Cindy Earl Higgins Fee: $20.00 Class Length: 3 hours
Join Cindy for two hours of card making, as she helps you create 6 cards that would suit any occasion.
Instructor: Cindy Earl Higgins Fee: $18.00 Class Length: 2 hours
Join Cindy for two hours of card making, as she helps you create 6 cards that would suit any occasion.
Instructor: Cindy Earl Higgins Fee: $18.00 Class Length: 2 hours