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.

Jul
20
Sat
A-Muse Group
Jul 20 @ 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.

Creative Kids (a class for 6 – 9 year-olds)
Jul 20 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Creative Kids – Animal Craze – 2 hours – $15/student – for ages 6 – 9

This is the third 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.

We are working on the class details and will post them when they are completed.

Limited to 10 students!!!

Animal Craze Take Home Kit – $5

When registering for Animal Craze, you can pay an extra $5 to add on a take home activity kit! (Description to come.)

 

Jul
27
Sat
Creative Kids (a class for 6 – 9 year-olds)
Jul 27 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Creative Kids – Pirates & Mermaids – 2 hours – $15/student – for ages 6 – 9

This is the fourth 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.

We are working on the class details and will post them when they are completed.

Limited to 10 students!!!

Pirates & Mermaids Take Home Kit – $5

When registering for Pirates & Mermaids, you can pay an extra $5 to add on a take home activity kit! (Description to come.)

 

Aug
10
Sat
Creative Kids (a class for 6 – 9 year-olds)
Aug 10 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Creative Kids – Pirates & Mermaids – 2 hours – $15/student – for ages 6 – 9

This is another 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.

Let go of those worries! Going back to school can be a stressful time for little ones. Come by and join us for a reading of “The Worry Box” and create a worry box of your own. Books will be available for purchase.

Limited to 10 students!!!

 

 

Aug
17
Sat
A-Muse Group
Aug 17 @ 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.

Aug
31
Sat
Cocktail Napkin Cards
Aug 31 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

ocktail Napkin Cards – 2 hours – Cindy Earl Higgins – $20

You may ask how can you make greeting cards out of cocktail napkins… let Cindy show you a variety of ways.

August 2019 Cocktail napkin Cards

August 2019 Cocktail napkin Cards

 

 

Sep
7
Sat
Open Studio Time
Sep 7 @ 12:00 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).

 

 

Sep
14
Sat
A-Muse Group
Sep 14 @ 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, eco-printing, zen gardens,  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.

Rock Painting Project & More!
Sep 14 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Rock Painting Project & More! – 2 hours – $20 – Terri Earl Brooks

What has Terri got up her sleeve this time??? You KNOW it has to be fab-u-lous!!! She has those ideas swimming freestyle in her creative noggin and we cannot wait to see what the results are!

Sep
21
Sat
Open Studio Time
Sep 21 @ 12:00 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).