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.
Retro Series Flat Netting Stitch, 2 hours, $18.00, Terri Earl Brooks
Terri is revisiting some of the basic stitches in the retro series. The month she will walk you through the Flat Netting Stitch. This slinky band works up into a beautiful bracelet. Join Terri as she walks you through, offering some great tips that will make your piece pop.
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
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.
Learn to create a fun bracelet that wraps around the wrist 2 or 3 times.
Instructor: Cindy Earl Higgins Fee: $20.00 Class Length: 2 hours
This fun and easy stitch can be used to quickly make a special bracelet.
Instructor: Cindy Earl Higgins Fee: $18.00 Class Length: 2 hours
Retro Series Tubular Netting Stitch, 2 hours, $18.00, Terri Earl Brooks
Terri is revisiting some of the basic stitches in the retro series.
The Altered Canvas Project, 4 hours, $30.00, Terri Earl Brooks
The Altered Canvas Project is Terri’s version of a painting party. For each project, she will have a completed Altered Canvas Design that will be recreated by the students.
The Altered Canvas Project is a 4 hour class. Each student will recreate a mixed media piece on a gallery wrapped 16 x 20 canvas. All materials needed to complete the piece are included in the cost of the class. Aprons, easels, and tools are available for student use during the class.
This class is being held during store hours, and is limited to 4 students. Larger groups can be scheduled as an evening A la Carte.
Additional Altered Canvas Designs will be added, and scheduled as available. Each project will consist of a single design being recreated.
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. Perfect for those of you who may not want to go to the game.
If you wish to use our tools $5.00 bench fee applies, free otherwise (plus the cost of any of our supplies you might need to complete your project).
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. Perfect for those of you who may not want to go to the game.
If you wish to use our tools $5.00 bench fee applies, free otherwise (plus the cost of any of our supplies you might need to complete your project).