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.
Join local author Christie Drawdy and Harley the Sugar Glider for Story Time here at The Mercantile.
Christie will be reading her book The Adventures of Harley, the Sugar Glider, a fun story of Harley’s encounters in the wilds of his humans’ backyard.
** Update: Christie will be unable to be here this Friday with Harley. Terri will read another book instead. When Christie’s schedule opens up again, she will plan to bring Harley for another Story Time.
We will have Christie also come on Friday, September 14 from 6 – 8 PM for a book signing during Pendleton’s Second Friday.
Christie is a Speech Pathologist in Anderson School District 4 and is Harley’s human Mom. She teamed up with her mother, who illustrated the book.
The Altered Canvas Project, 3 hours, $30.00, Terri Earl Brooks
October 2016 – Fall Apple
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, Forest Floor, Faux Pallet Art …
Additional Altered Canvas Designs will be added, and scheduled as available. Each project will consist of a single design being recreated.
Come sit and have a fun time as Terri reads “Warning! Do Not Touch!” by Tim Warnes. This is a fun tale of two friends who get themselves into troubles when they find something they should not have touched. See how they get themselves out of the mess.
Shop, Dine & Explore Pendleton’s favorites!
We are looking forward to October’s Second Friday, featuring a book signing with Christie Drawdy, author of The Adventures of Harley, the Sugar Glider.
Christie is a local author who works as a speech language pathologist in Anderson School District 4. She and her husband, Dennis, have two children and are the proud humans that share the life of Harley the Sugar Glider.
Come visit with Christie (and Harley!) and pick up a copy of her delightful childrens book to have her sign.
We will also serve refreshments as we do each month. Most likely some wine, dips, cheese & crackers… who knows what else… maybe an apple cake!
We hope you can come and visit and see what’s going on.
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.
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).
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 Friday, October 21, 2016 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!
This wonderful festival on the historic village green in downtown Pendleton, SC boasts over 90 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.
The Altered Canvas Project, 3 hours, $35.00, Terri Earl Brooks
November 2016 – Truck
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, Forest Floor, Faux Pallet Art, Fall Apple…
Additional Altered Canvas Designs will be added, and scheduled as available. Each project will consist of a single design being recreated.
Altered Paintbrush – Winter – 2 hours – $20 – Terri Earl Brooks
Using paints and other media create an Altered Paintbrush that can be hung on the wall or from an ornament hanger.