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.

Mar
16
Sat
A-Muse Group
Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

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 marbling, encaustic art, 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.

Mar
23
Sat
Open Studio Time
Mar 23 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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).

 

 

Apr
13
Sat
A-Muse Group
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

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 marbling, encaustic art, 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.

Apr
20
Sat
Open Studio Time
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

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.

Please call to reserve a spot.

Bring your project, tools and supplies. If you wish to use our tools  a $5.00/hour bench fee applies, free otherwise (plus the cost of any of our supplies you might need to complete your project).

 

 

May
4
Sat
Open Studio Time
May 4 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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.

Please call to reserve a spot.

Bring your project, tools and supplies. If you wish to use our tools  a $5.00/hour bench fee applies, free otherwise (plus the cost of any of our supplies you might need to complete your project).

 

 

May
11
Sat
A-Muse Group
May 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

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 marbling, encaustic art, 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.

Jun
8
Sat
Open Studio Time
Jun 8 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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.

Please call to reserve a spot.

Bring your project, tools and supplies. If you wish to use our tools  a $5.00/hour bench fee applies, free otherwise (plus the cost of any of our supplies you might need to complete your project).

 

 

Jun
15
Sat
A-Muse Group
Jun 15 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

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 marbling, encaustic art, 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.

Embossed Metal Charms & Key Rings
Jun 15 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Embossed Charms & Key Rings – 2 hours – Terri Earl Brooks – $20.00

Explore the variety of techniques used to texture these metal pieces to create charms or key rings.

Jun
21
Fri
Game On (a class for 6 – 9 year-olds)
Jun 21 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Game On – 2 hours – $15/student – for ages 6 – 9

This is the first in a series of 6 classes we are offering this Summer. Sign up for one, or sign up for all, which ever fits your Summer schedule.

Students will be crafting and creating their own tic-tac-toe game and pieces using polymer clay and matte board! They will also enjoy some time “gaming” it up with The Mercantile’s most popular games while their pieces are in the oven.

Limited to 10 students!!!

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Game On Take Home Kit – $5

When registering for Game On, you can pay an extra $5 to add on a take home activity kit! This week you can color, cut, and assemble your very own matching game! Choose from Donuts or Popsicles! Create a fun quiet time activity that is great for any age range.

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