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.
Creating With Alcohol Inks – 2 hours – Terri Earl Brooks – $20
Explore the versatility of alcohol inks as Terri guides you through the process of creating unique works of art.
Shop, Dine & Explore Pendleton’s favorites!
We will be hosting Dyar’s Diner inside The Mercantile again and are finalizing plans for what we will do. In April we hosted a Game night (fun!) and Dyar’s was sampling Pop Dyar’s Chicken Pot Pie & Nana’s Banana Pudding… (mm-mm-good!)
There were 14 participating businesses in both March and April with a fabulous turn out.
We hope you can come and visit and see what’s going on.
This groups 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 1s to explore a variety of techniques in a variety of media as a group. Each month we usually have an exercise for each member to create, contemplate and explore. 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.
Altered Paint Brush – 3 hours – Terri Earl Brooks – $20
What is an altered paint brush? It is a paint brush that has become the “canvas” for artwork that can take many forms.
The May 2016 class will have the theme “Summer Garden”. Terri will have collected ephemera & paints together so each student can create their own masterpiece to fit the theme. Of course, her take on the theme will be available for all to see and be inspired by.
From this… …to this!
Summer Iris Folding – Cindy Earl Higgins – 2 hours – $20.00
We will not be folding flowers, in case you were wondering…
Learn the technique of folding papers to create wonderful designs. All of the designs will have an Summer design or color theme, including a masculine card appropriate for Father’s Day.
Samples will be posted here to replace the Spring ones once they are completed.
Spring 2016
Patriotic Cards – 2 hours – Terri earl Brooks – $20
Oh say can you see… Terri has created some wonderful patriotic cards perfect for Memorial Day and Independence Day as well.
Shop, Dine & Explore Pendleton’s favorites!
We will be hosting Dyar’s Diner inside The Mercantile again and are looking forward to a fun evening!
We do know that we will have chilled mulled wine (and mulled Cranberry juice for those who do not drink alcohol) and samplings of some of our dips in addition to Dyar’s offerings, as well as a card Make & Take and a $5 Tiger Earring Make & Take! ** The card may differ from the one pictured.**
There was a fabulous turn out again last month.
We hope you can come and visit and see what’s going on.
This groups 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 1s to explore a variety of techniques in a variety of media as a group. Each month we usually have an exercise for each member to create, contemplate and explore. 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.
Masculine Cards – 2 hours – Terri Earl Brooks – $18.00
Perfect for Father’s Day or any special day. Terri will guide the class through creating special cards for the men in your life.
Paper Folding – 2 hours – Cindy Earl Higgins – $18
This fun class will feature some basic folding techniques in Origami, Tea Bag Folding and Iris folding plus maybe some others… a class suitable for beginners.