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.

Sep
21
Sat
A Muse Group
Sep 21 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

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.

Oct
26
Sat
A Muse Group
Oct 26 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

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.

Mar
4
Tue
Spring Card Class
Mar 4 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Instructor: Cindy Earl Higgins   Fee: $18.00   Class Length: 2 hours

Mar
13
Thu
Spring Card Class
Mar 13 @ 7:00 pm – Mar 13 @ 9:00 pm

Instructor: Cindy Earl Higgins   Fee: $18.00   Class Length: 2 hours

Mar
15
Sat
Fun Folded Cards
Mar 15 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

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

Mar
18
Tue
Bead Trunk Show -with late night viewing
Mar 18 @ 11:00 am – Mar 18 @ 8:00 pm
Mar
19
Wed
Bead Trunk Show
Mar 19 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

trunkshow(note -actual selection of beads will vary)

May
22
Thu
All Occasion Cards
May 22 @ 7:00 pm – May 22 @ 9:00 pm

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

May
24
Sat
All Occasion Cards
May 24 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

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

May
31
Sat
Pendleton Celebrates Summer
May 31 all-day

We are excited to welcome this new festival on the Pendleton Green. Antique Cars, Arts and Crafts, Kid Games and entertainment!!

At The Mercantile, we will be hosting a Kiss A Prince, Handcrafted Soaps and Bath Products Trunk Show!!

Stacy Prince, owner of Kiss A Prince has agreed to have her extended line of products for us to offer for sale, only during the festival. She has also created a special Celebrate Summer Show special just for the occasion. One Day only, purchase $20.00 of Kiss A Prince product, and you can pick one item from her goodie basket!!