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
19
Sat
Play with Clay
Apr 19 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

play with clayHave 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

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!!

 

Aug
9
Sat
Play with Clay
Aug 9 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

play with clayHave 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

Sep
19
Fri
Impression Obsession Holiday Die Card Class
Sep 19 @ 6:00 pm – Sep 19 @ 9:00 pm

IO Holiday Dies

Impression Obsession Die Card Class, 3 hours, $20.00, Terri Earl Brooks & Cindy Earl Higgins

Join us as we help you create 4 beautiful cards using Impression Obsession Dies.  All materials are included in the cost of the class, and all dies will be precut to ensure ample time to finish the cards in class. (If requested, a demo of how to cut the dies will be done.)

Due to the material preparation involved, registration will close on September 17.

Sep
21
Sun
Impression Obsession Holiday Die Card Class
Sep 21 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

IO Holiday Dies

Impression Obsession Die Card Class, 3 hours, $20.00, Terri Earl Brooks & Cindy Earl Higgins

Join us as we help you create 4 beautiful cards using Impression Obsession Dies.  All materials are included in the cost of the class, and all dies will be precut to ensure ample time to finish the cards in class. (If requested, a demo of how to cut the dies will be done.)

Due to the material preparation involved, registration will close on September 17.

Oct
18
Sat
Pendleton Fall Harvest Festival
Oct 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

This wonderful festival on the historic village green in downtown Pendleton, SC boasts over 80 vendors, entertainment, children’s activities and delicious foods (both from the vendors & the local eateries).  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.

Nov
27
Thu
Thanksgiving Day
Nov 27 all-day
Dec
25
Thu
Christmas
Dec 25 all-day
Jan
31
Sat
Clay Angel Workshop
Jan 31 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Clay Angel Workshop $25 3 hours Cindy Earl Higgins

Cindy has had a few requests for a workshop on making hand-built ceramic clay angels. This workshop will be concentrating on the construction of the angels. More than one design will be covered.

After they have dried thoroughly and been fired once in the kiln, students can set up time to come in and glaze the angels for a second firing. All materials and the glazing session are included in the cost of the class.

Feb
28
Sat
Pendleton Bridal Fair @ Cox Hall
Feb 28 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm