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.

Jun
10
Fri
Pendleton’s Second Friday
Jun 10 @ 6:00 pm – Jun 10 @ 8:00 pm

Shop, Dine & Explore Pendleton’s favorites!

We will be  hosting Dyar’s Diner inside The Mercantile again and are looking forward to a fun evening!

We do know that we will have chilled mulled wine (and mulled Cranberry juice for those who do not drink alcohol) and samplings of some of our dips in addition to Dyar’s offerings, as well as a card Make & Take and a $5 Tiger Earring Make & Take!  ** The card may differ from the one pictured.**

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There was a fabulous turn out again last month.

We hope you can come and visit and see what’s going on.

Jun
11
Sat
A-Muse Group
Jun 11 @ 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 1s 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.

Jun
18
Sat
Metalwork Key Fob or Pendant
Jun 18 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Metalwork Key Fob or Pendant – 2 hours – Terri Earl Brooks – $20.00

This class will use basic metalworking techniques to create a one-of-a-kind key fob or pendant.

Jun
23
Thu
LuLaRoe Pop-up Party
Jun 23 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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Our LuLaRoe consultant friend Katie Dante is bringing her wonderfully comfortable clothes here to The Mercantile for a Pop-up Boutique!  We planned it for 5 – 7 PM on Thursday, June 23 so you can stop by on your way home from work.

LuLaRoe is known for their buttery soft leggings as well as their wonderful selection of skirts, tops and dresses and cardigans, all in sizes to fit from XXS – 3XL.   In addition to that, they also have a wonderful line of children’s clothing.

What makes their prints unique is that only 1,000 – 2,000 items are made from each print.  That print will show up in multiple sizes across several styles.  But when they are gone, they are gone.

We will have refreshments available and are looking forward to a fun evening!

Jul
2
Sat
Open Studio Time
Jul 2 @ 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.

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
8
Fri
Pendleton’s Second Friday
Jul 8 @ 6:00 pm – Jul 8 @ 8:00 pm

Shop, Dine & Explore Pendleton’s favorites!

We will be  hosting Dyar’s Diner inside The Mercantile again and are looking forward to a fun evening!

We do know that we will have some samplings of some of our gourmet foods and mixes as well as a make & take and a special discount (stop by that evening to see what it is).  Dyar’s will be sampling some of their delicious desserts as well.

There was a fabulous turn out again last month.

We hope you can come and visit and see what’s going on.

Jul
23
Sat
A-Muse Group
Jul 23 @ 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 1s 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.

The Altered Canvas Project
Jul 23 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The Altered Canvas Project, 3 hours, $30.00, Terri Earl Brooks

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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 3 hour class.  Each student will recreate a mixed media piece on a gallery wrapped 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.

 

Past canvases include: Poppies; Angel; Snowman; Owl; Dogwood Blossoms; Butterflies; Hummingbird, Seaside, Patriotic, Watermelon, Sunflowers, Spooky Fall, Angel Trio, Angel Trio Seasonal Embellishments, Birthday!, Cardinal, Dragonfly…

Additional Altered Canvas Designs will be added, and scheduled as available.  Each project will consist of a single design being recreated.

Jul
30
Sat
Christmas in July
Jul 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

We have some fun things planned for this day-long in-store event! (Ho Ho Ho!)

We will have some Christmas merchandise out for people to start buying early.  We have ornaments and boxed cards and more… we will also have some refreshments for sampling.  Come on in and spend some time in the air-conditioned comfort of The Mercantile!

In the morning, we will have a Christmas Iris Folding class and a Christmas Bracelet class in the afternoon.  Please check those listings for more information, reservations are required so we can be prepared.  Classes are limited to 6 students.

Aug
12
Fri
Pendleton’s Second Friday
Aug 12 @ 6:00 pm – Aug 12 @ 8:00 pm

Shop, Dine & Explore Pendleton’s favorites!

We will be  hosting Dyar’s Diner at The Mercantile again and are looking forward to a fun evening!

Our feature of the evening is a book signing!  Catherine Garrison Davis and Elizabeth Garrison Rasor will join us to autograph their Night-Night Little Tiger book.  You can either bring one you already have or buy one that evening.

Garrison girls

We will also have some samplings of some of our gourmet foods and mixes.  Dyar’s will most probably be sampling some of their delicious desserts as well.

We hope you can come and visit and see what’s going on.