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.
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.
We hope to see you here!
Intro to Mixed Media & Encaustics – 3 hours – Donna Persinger – $35.00
Our friend Donna will be joining us again for another Encaustics experience. This time it will be a workshop where the students get to create. Reservations are required and there are a limited number of spaces available. Please see the photo examples of some of her artwork listed for her demo on June 9th.
Create a unique 6″x6″ encaustic (melted wax medium) panel utilizing stencils, oil sticks, and reactive foil. Great for an individualized gift or personal keepsake. All materials included, but if you have a favorite stencil you want to try, bring it along!! Please be aware that use of wax with stencils and heat could cause damage.
A MUSE is a FREE group of creative souls that 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 is to explore a variety of techniques in a variety of media as a group. Some of the areas we have explored in the past are word association, create from someone elses scraps, round-robin doodling, a variety of poetry styles, gelly plate printing, shaving cream marbeling, and many more. Each month we usually have an exercise for each member to create, contemplate and explore (and sometimes there is optional “homework”). 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.
Bring your project, tools and supplies. 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).
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.
Bring your project, tools and supplies. 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).
While Terri is at Market, stop by and keep Cindy and Suzanne company while finishing projects.
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.
Bring your project, tools and supplies. 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).
A MUSE is a FREE group of creative souls that 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 is to explore a variety of techniques in a variety of media as a group. Some of the areas we have explored in the past are word association, create from someone elses scraps, round-robin doodling, a variety of poetry styles, gelly plate printing, shaving cream marbeling, and many more. Each month we usually have an exercise for each member to create, contemplate and explore (and sometimes there is optional “homework”). 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.
Bring your project, tools and supplies. 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).
A MUSE is a FREE group of creative souls that 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 is to explore a variety of techniques in a variety of media as a group. Some of the areas we have explored in the past are word association, create from someone elses scraps, round-robin doodling, a variety of poetry styles, gelly plate printing, shaving cream marbeling, and many more. Each month we usually have an exercise for each member to create, contemplate and explore (and sometimes there is optional “homework”). 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.
Intro to Multimedia & Encaustics – 3 hours – Donna Persinger – $35.00
Our friend Donna is offering another Encaustics workshop where the students get to create. Reservations are required and there are a limited number of spaces available. To look at more of Donna’s creations, see the photo examples of some of her artwork listed for her demo that we had on June 9th.
Create a unique 6″ x 6″ encaustic panel utilizing beeswax and damar resin. You will learn basic encaustic painting techniques for application and fusing. We will incorporate the use of stencils and other multimedia techniques into your individualized design. All materials will be provided, but if you have a favorite stencil you want to try, bring it along. Please be aware that use of wax with stencils and heat could cause damage. Donna will let you know if they will work with the wax.