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.

Nov
17
Fri
Clemson Downs Holiday Bazaar
Nov 17 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

We are excited to again have a booth at the Clemson Downs Holiday Bazaar!

It is held in the Ernie Corley Activities Center and is open to the public.

We usually bring gifts and toys and a little bit of this and a little bit of that.

It should be a fun day, it always is!

Apr
7
Sat
Historic Pendleton Spring Jubilee @ Village Green
Apr 7 – Apr 8 all-day

2018 welcomes in the 41st Annual Spring Jubilee – Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM & Sunday 12 – 5 PM.

About 100 artists showing & selling their creations on and around the village green.  Food and entertainment.  Additional shopping and dining available from our full-time downtown Pendleton businesses.

Rain or shine event – free admission for shoppers.

No dogs allowed except for certified Service Dogs.

The Mercantile will be OPEN Jubilee Saturday from 10 – 6 and Sunday from 12 – 5.

Jun
9
Sat
Pendleton Celebrates Summer!
Jun 9 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

We are excited to welcome this  festival back for it’s fifth year on the Village Green here in historic downtown Pendleton!

The day will include: Classic Cars, Arts and Crafts, Childrens Games, Food and Entertainment!!

The Mercantile will be OPEN our regular hours (10 AM – 5:30 PM).

During the festival we will have our friend Donna Persinger demonstrating her encaustic art techniques with some of her art  here as well.  If you are unfamiliar with encaustic art, it uses melted beeswax to create.  Below are a few examples of her art.

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We hope to see you here!

 

 

 

Aug
11
Sat
Paper Beads
Aug 11 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Paper Beads – 2 hours – Cindy Earl Higgins – $18.00

Using a variety of papers, learn to create beautiful paper beads in different shapes and sizes that can then be used in a number of other projects.

Oct
6
Sat
Pendleton Fall Harvest Festival
Oct 6 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

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).

Country Living Magazine recognized it one of “15 Amazing Halloween Celebrations Across America!”  This festival occurs during the town-wide Scarecrow Contest.  The conclusion of the voting and the announcement of the winners for the Scarecrow Contest is during the festival.

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. Village ordinances do not allow dogs on the Village Green during events for the safety of attendees.

Apr
6
Sat
Historic Pendleton Spring Jubilee @ Village Green
Apr 6 – Apr 7 all-day

2018 welcomes in the 42nd Annual Spring Jubilee – Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM & Sunday 12 – 5 PM.

About 100 artists showing & selling their creations on and around the village green.  Food and entertainment.  Additional shopping and dining available from our full-time downtown Pendleton businesses.

Rain or shine event – free admission for shoppers.

No dogs allowed except for certified Service Dogs.

The Mercantile will be OPEN Jubilee Saturday from 10 – 6 and Sunday from 12 – 5.

Oct
1
Tue
Scarecrow Contest/Display
Oct 1 @ 1:00 pm – Nov 4 @ 7:00 pm

2019 scarecrow winners

Come to town and see all the creative entries. There are some fabulous creations out there.

We were honored to win the Masters Division this year with our Briar Rose display.

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The fun was in the details. Everyone is still sleeping as the prince discovers Aurora (Briar Rose/Sleeping Beauty). Note that his tunic has a purple “C” and an orange paw print… The dog and cat are sleeping at the feet of the King, Queen and one of the guards. Down in the stable, the stable hand is also asleep near the dozing horse. The names of the horses in the stable are: Trigger, Silver, Mr. Ed and Rebel (the name of a local horse one of our little customers rides). Of course, the 3 fairy-godmothers are fluttering around the castle which is wrapped with briar roses.

Thank you to the customers/friends who helped with some of the details.

Thank you to the judges for choosing ours as the best representation of the theme (Once upon a time) this year.

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

This wonderful festival on the historic village green in downtown Pendleton, SC boasts about 100 vendors, entertainment, children’s activities and delicious foods (both from the vendors & the local eateries).

This festival occurs during the town-wide Scarecrow Contest.  The conclusion of the voting and the announcement of the winners for the Scarecrow Contest is during the festival.

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.

Village ordinances do not allow dogs on the Village Green during events for the safety of attendees.

Apr
4
Sat
Historic Pendleton Spring Jubilee @ Village Green
Apr 4 – Apr 6 all-day

EVENT CANCELLED

2020 welcomes in the 43rd Annual Spring Jubilee – Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM & Sunday 12 – 5 PM.

Over 80 artists showing & selling their creations on and around the village green.  Food and entertainment.  Additional shopping and dining available from our full-time downtown Pendleton businesses.

Rain or shine event – free admission for shoppers.

No dogs allowed except for certified Service Dogs.

The Mercantile will be OPEN Jubilee Saturday from 10 – 6 and Sunday from 12 – 5.

Apr
3
Sat
Historic Pendleton Spring Jubilee @ Village Green
Apr 3 – Apr 5 all-day

2021 welcomes in the 44th Annual Historic Pendleton Spring Jubilee – Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM & Sunday 12 – 5 PM on the Village Green.

Over 45 artists showing & selling their creations on and around the village green.  Food and entertainment.  Additional shopping and dining available from our full-time downtown Pendleton businesses.

They are taking COVID-19 precautions. There are larger spaces between vendors as well as sanitizing stations scattered around the venue. Face coverings are strongly encouraged.

Rain or shine event – free admission for shoppers.

The Mercantile will be OPEN Jubilee Saturday from 10 – 6 and Sunday from 12 – 5.