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.

May
13
Sun
Mothers Day
May 13 all-day

Wishing all mothers a Happy Mothers Day!

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!

 

 

 

Jun
17
Sun
Fathers Day
Jun 17 all-day

Wishing all fathers and father figures a Happy Fathers Day!

Jul
4
Wed
Independence Day
Jul 4 all-day

We will be closed to observe Independence Day.

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.

Aug
13
Mon
Mini-Vacation
Aug 13 all-day

We will be closed on Monday, August 13 so we can have a “long” weekend mini-vacation to spend time with out of town family here for a visit.

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.

Nov
22
Thu
Thanksgiving Day
Nov 22 all-day

We will be closed to celebrate Thanksgiving with our family.

Wishing you & yours a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Dec
24
Mon
Christmas Eve Hours
Dec 24 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Mercantile will be OPEN Christmas Eve for limited hours.

Dec
25
Tue
Christmas (and the day after)
Dec 25 – Dec 26 all-day

Wishing all a Merry Christmas!

As always, we will be closed both Christmas as well as the day after and will re-open on Thursday, December 27, 2018.