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.
Clay Cups – 3 hours – Cindy Earl Higgins – $25
In this class, the students will learn how to build clay cups with textured surfaces. Some may have handles, others may not.
These will be created out of ceramic clay that will need to dry thoroughly (at lease 1 week) and be fired once to strengthen them. The student will then make arrangements to come back to glaze them before they are dried and fired again to a hotter temperature to complete them.
All glazes that will be available for use are lead free and food safe when used according to the manufacturers directions.
A photo of a sample style will be posted once its final firing is complete.
Wire and Bead Cuff – $20.00 – 2 hours – Cindy Earl Higgins
Join Cindy as she helps you create this one of a kind cuff, every one is different!
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).
Pendleton’s Second Friday is sponsored by the Pendleton Area Business Association . A variety of Pendleton’s businesses are open until 8 PM (some a bit later) and some have live entertainment and refreshments.
The Mercantile is participating with the Art Gallery and other businesses for “Love on the Square”. We will have a gift certificate for part of the celebration at the Art Gallery, but we are also open that evening for your shopping pleasure.
Wine and refreshments will be served at The Mercantile.
Shop, Dine & Explore some of Pendleton’s favorites!
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Valentine Cards – 2 hours – Terri Earl Brooks – $18.00
Join us and create a selection of Valentines to send to your loves. A variety of techniques will be used.
February 2019 Iris Folding – Cindy Earl Higgins – 2 hours – $20.00
Create 4 special cards for those very special occasions.
We will not be folding flowers, in case you were wondering… although some of the designs may be of flowers.
Learn the technique of folding papers to create wonderful designs. All four designs are brand new. I haven’t designed them far enough to share yet, but will share when I am able.
St. Patrick’s Day Cards – 2 hours – Cindy Earl Higgins – $20.00
Join Cindy to create cards fit to give to anyone Irish (even if for just one day a year).
Sample for St. Patrick’s Day Cards 2019
Clay Boxes – 3 hours – Cindy Earl Higgins – $30.00
Join Cindy and prepare to get a little dirty as she walks you through the construction of clay boxes, using slab-building and surface texturing. You will need to leave your boxes so they can dry and then be fired. Cindy will let you know when they are ready for pick up. Let her know if you would like to glaze your finished piece, and she will be happy to schedule a glazing session with you at no additional cost.
Gel Plate Workshop – 2 hours – Terri Earl Brooks – $30.00 (Including gel plate. $18 if student brings own gel plate.)
Explore the wonderful world of mono-printing with the use of the versatile gel plate. Terri will guide students through a variety of techniques.
If you have a soft rubber brayer and a gel plate, feel free to bring them with you. The class cost does include a gel plate to take home with you and use of our class brayers.
Beadweaving 101 – Flat Herringbone Band – 2 hours – Terri Earl Brooks – $18.00
Herringbone stitch can be made with a variety of bead sizes and shapes.
A simple flat herringbone bracelet will be made.