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.
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 – 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.)
Who says a card has to fold in half? And sometimes, when it does, there is a secret hidden inside. Learn a variety of different ways to add folded fun to your cards.
Instructor: Cindy Earl Higgins Fee: $20.00 Class Length: 2 hours
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.)
August 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. Pictured are the June 2019 cards (which included a bonus Uncle Sam hat). Photo of the August cards will be posted as soon as the samples are completed.
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!!!
Today we celebrate Dad’s 88th birthday!
We are open our regular business hours.
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.
A GREAT day to celebrate 31 years of The Mercantile here on the sunny side of the square in beautiful downtown Pendleton, SC!
We have all sorts of goodies to sample (as well as a door-prize or two). In addition, see the 31st Anniversary Class for a fun project for all ages! Come on out and join us.
Who would have thought that the dream Mom (Connie) had all those years ago would be here today! We all hoped it would be a lasting venture, and are proud to celebrate with you!
Fun for ALL ages. Drop in between 1 and 4 to celebrate with us and enjoy sweet treats and refreshments. Join for a make and take or join in for a mini-class ($5 per kit) and create a kaleidoscope, create and decorate a shell necklace and much more! We will also have map kits available if you’d prefer a take home DIY.
Please be sure to call and reserve a kit or kits so we can make sure we have enough materials!