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.
Basic Calligraphy Workshop – 6 hours – Cindy Earl Higgins – $35 (includes lunch)
In this workshop we will work on the basic tenets of calligraphy, the proper pen position and the basic strokes that make up the letters in C-point lettering. The key to consistent calligraphy is practice, practice, practice. This workshop will give the budding calligrapher a head-start with the practice.
Lunch will be ordered from The Village Bakery & Cafe and eaten while the class takes a break.
The afternoon will have a bit more practice and a small lettering project to help see how to lay out the lettering.
** This class itself will not create a seasoned calligrapher. Plenty of practice is needed to help keep up the rhythm of the process.
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).
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.
Envelope Book – 2 hours – $20 – Cindy Earl Higgins
Using envelopes and a variety of other materials, create a book perfect for storing photos or mementos.
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, 3 hours, $30.00, Terri Earl Brooks
July 2016 – Forest Floor
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Altered Canvas Project, 3 hours, $30.00, Terri Earl Brooks
August 2016 – TBA
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.
Our LuLaRoe consultant friend Katie Dante is bringing her wonderfully comfortable clothes here to The Mercantile for another Pop-up Boutique! We planned it for 5 – 7 PM on Monday, August 15 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!