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.

Jan
30
Sat
Open Studio Time
Jan 30 @ 10:30 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.

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

 

 

Feb
13
Sat
SuperDuo Bangle
Feb 13 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

SuperDuo Bangle – 3 hours – $25 – Cindy Earl Higgins

This stitched bead bangle uses a combination of SuperDuos, O-Beads and seed beads.

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Mar
5
Sat
Open Studio Time
Mar 5 @ 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.

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

 

 

Mar
11
Fri
Pendleton’s Second-Friday
Mar 11 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 11 @ 8:00 pm

The Mercantile is excited to be participating in this new monthly event here in our beautiful town.  We will be hosting Dyar’s Diner right here inside The Mercantile!  We look forward to this yummy evening partnership!

Here is the press release from the Pendleton Area Business Association:

Come Enjoy Pendleton’s Inaugural Second-Friday Event on March 11

The Pendleton Area Business Association invites everyone to enjoy their inaugural Second-Friday event taking place around the square in historic downtown Pendleton.  The evening will feature an array of businesses from the greater Pendleton area.  Some will offer refreshments, specials and/or live entertainment from 6 – 8 PM on March 11.

Come shop, dine & explore some of your old favorites as well as welcoming all of our new ones.

A map listing participating businesses and what they are featuring will be available that evening.

Mar
19
Sat
Open Studio Time
Mar 19 @ 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.

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

 

 

Mar
27
Sun
Easter
Mar 27 all-day

Happy Easter!

Apr
2
Sat
Historic Pendleton Spring Jubilee @ Village Green
Apr 2 – Apr 3 all-day

39th Annual Spring Jubilee – Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM & Sunday 12 – 5 PM.

Over 100 artists showing & selling their creations on the village green.  Food and entertainment.

Rain or shine event – free admission for shoppers.

No dogs allowed except for certified Service Dogs.

Historic Pendleton Spring Jubilee @ Village Green
Apr 2 – Apr 3 all-day

39th Annual Spring Jubilee – Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM & Sunday 12 – 5 PM.

Over 100 artists showing & selling their creations on the village green.  Food and Entertainment.

Rain or shine event – free admission for shoppers.

No dogs allowed unless they are certified Service Dogs.

Apr
8
Fri
Pendleton’s Second Friday
Apr 8 @ 6:00 pm – Apr 8 @ 8:00 pm

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.

There were 14 participating businesses in March and a fabulous turn out.

Apr
9
Sat
Beaded Lantern Earrings
Apr 9 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Beaded Lantern Earrings – 2 hours – Cindy Earl Higgins – $18

Several years ago (10 – 15 years!) a friend showed me a pair of earrings she purchased at a craft show in North Carolina.  The image of these has stayed with me all this time and I decided to recreate the feel of it as best I could.  I have no idea who to credit for the inspiration but the pattern is my own interpretation of a more complicated pattern that was stored in my memory all those years ago.

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