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.
This wonderful festival on the historic village green in downtown Pendleton, SC boasts about 100 vendors, entertainment, children’s activities and delicious foods (both from the vendors & the local eateries).
This festival occurs during the town-wide Scarecrow Contest. The conclusion of the voting and the announcement of the winners for the Scarecrow Contest is during the festival. (This year, the theme for the Masters category is “Honoring our Sister City” which is Stornoway, Scotland. In Scotland, scarecrows are “Tattie Bogles”.)
Spend the day visiting the local shops in our beautiful town as well as seeing what regional artisans have created.
This is a rain or shine event.
Village ordinances do not allow dogs on the Village Green during events for the safety of attendees.
All That Glitters – Cindy Earl Higgins – 2 hours – $20.00
Create a variety of projects that glitter and shine. Some will use glittery or metallic papers, some will use loose glitter… ALL will sparkle and shine!
Celebration Board – Terri Earl Brooks – 2 hours – $25.00
Have fun creating a display piece to celebrate special occasions.
Christmas Happy Stack: Mixed Media – Terri Earl Brooks – $25.00 – 3 hours
Using a variety of materials, create a stack of tiny canvases.
Pictured is Terri’s non-Christmas creation, each student will create their own vision.
Reservation cut-off is 48 hours prior to the class. This gives the student time to prepare their ideas for the class, giving the full 3 hours of class time to the creative process.
From Tuesday, December 28 at 11 AM until 3 PM on Friday, December 31, 2021:
The Mercantile will be closing at 3:00 on New Years Eve and remain closed for the first week of January to do a full inventory.
We will re-open on Friday, January 7th at 11:00 AM and resume our regular hours of Tuesday – Friday 11 – 5 and Saturday from 10 – 5.
Spring Happy Stack: Mixed Media – Terri Earl Brooks – $25.00 – 3 hours
Using a variety of materials and techniques, create a stack of tiny canvases which are then mounted onto a background.
Pictured are Terri’s seasonal creations, each student will create their own vision for that season.
Reservation cut-off is 48 hours prior to the class. This gives the student time to prepare their ideas for the class, giving the full 3 hours of class time to the creative process.
2022 welcomes in the 45th Annual Historic Pendleton Spring Jubilee – Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM & Sunday 12 – 5 PM on the Village Green.
Over 80 artists showing & selling their creations on and around the village green. Food and entertainment. Additional shopping and dining available from our full-time downtown Pendleton businesses.
Rain or shine event – free admission for shoppers.
The Mercantile will be OPEN Jubilee Saturday from 10 – 6 and Sunday from 12 – 5.
A GREAT day to celebrate 34 years of The Mercantile here on the sunny side of the square in beautiful downtown Pendleton, SC!
There will be assorted specials in the store throughout the week leading up to the Open House. Please check our facebook page or the store for more details. (Starting early August we will begin posting what will be going on.)
Check our News page to see the details for two contests connected with our Anniversary Celebration.
We have all sorts of goodies to sample. Come on out and join us.
We all hoped it would be a lasting venture, and are proud to be Happy Dancing another celebration with you!