Musings from The Mercantile

Special hours

2011-11-22T13:45:00.001-05:00

During the 2011 - 2012 Winter Holidays, our hours will be:

OPEN - Sundays between Thanksgiving & Christmas

from 1 - 5 PM

OPEN - Thursday evenings between Thanksgiving & Christmas until 7 PM

OPEN - Friday, 12/23 until 8 PM

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Closed - Thursday, 11/24 for Thanksgiving

Closing at 4 PM on Christmas Eve

Closed - 12/25 & 12/26 for Christmas

Closed - 1/2 & 1/3 for New Years & End of Year Inventory

(All other days are our regular hours.)

We Wish Everyone a Wonderful Season!

Look!

2011-11-22T13:26:00.001-05:00

ChristmasSeason Specials at

THEMERCANTILE

MysteryDiscount

On allpurchases $10 and up

(excludingconsignment)

MysteryDiscount Days are:

Sundays -between Thanksgiving & Christmas

from 1 –5 PM

Tuesdays– between Thanksgiving & Christmas

from 10AM – 5:30 PM

Thursdays– between Thanksgiving & Christmas

from 4 –7 PM

Saturdays– between Thanksgiving & Christmas

from 10AM – 5:30 PM

Discountsrange from 5% - 20%

or anentry for a $25 Gift Certificate

Cannot beused with any other offers or discounts, or on holds, special orders orpurchase of gift certificates.

(weekly giftcertificate drawings are

12/4, 12/11, 12/18 & 12/24)

New Class this Saturday (10/15)

2011-10-13T08:35:00.000-04:00

Wire Knot Bracelet by Kathy Smiley

This Saturday, October 15, our wonderfully creative friend Kathy Smiley will be teaching this Wire Knot Bracelet class. The class price is $25 and includes all of your supplies, even the Lentil Bead made by Kathy herself! There will be a variety of lentils to choose from.

It is time to start thinking about making those extra special gifts for Christmas or birthdays... We also have a wonderful slate of paper-crafting classes on the calendar. Check out our web site www.TheMercantileStore.com for the most up to date calendar.

2nd Annual Dinner & A Card Class

2011-08-18T08:25:00.000-04:00

The Mercantile isproud to host the

2^nd Annual

Dinner & A CardClass

featuring

Mitra from ImpressionObsession

And

Sarah from The PaperCut

Spend the evening with Mitra& Sarah, enjoy dinner and create 6 fabulous cards.

Use Impression Obsession backgroundstamps in layers to create beautifully complex patterns quickly and easily onpaper from The Paper Cut.

You will be amazed at howversatile these stamps are when used in combination with each other. Your background paper will compliment yourstamped images perfectly! No more tryingto find patterned paper to ‘go’ with your projects, you can make it yourself.

Please bring your favoriteadhesive.

Terri & Cindy from TheMercantile have again reserved the party room for this fun class and arrangedfor dinner at New York Pizza.

Class price includes allmaterials, one background stamp, dinner (pizza bar, salad bar & drink) andan evening filled with fun and creativity.

When: Friday, September 23^rd from 6 – 9PM

Where: New York Pizza 194 Civic Center Blvd., Anderson

Class price: $40

How to Register: Call The Mercantile 864-646-9431

NOTE: The registration to this class is reserved for our loyal, locals first. It will be sent to Heirloom Productions at the end of the work day, Monday, August 22.

Class Schedule for August 2011

2011-07-28T09:47:00.000-04:00

After a little bit of frustration getting the schedule to post here... It is finally done!

Classes listed are regular evening and weekendscheduled classes.Call now to reserve a space – Class spaces are limited – Check store forclass descriptions

**** Subject to changes…****

August 1 – Monday – 10:00 AM – Re-open after vacation

August 4 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte – Price Varies*

August 6 – Saturday – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Copic Markers with Mary –Mary Witter - $18.00

2:00– 4:00 PM – Copic Markers with Mary – Mary Witter - $18.00

August – 10 – Wednesday – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Art ImpressionsWatercolor with Mary – Mary Witter - $18

2:00– 4:00 PM – Copic Markers with Mary – Mary Witter - $18

August 11 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte – PriceVaries *

August 13 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Stamp of the Month Cards (QuiltBorder) – Terri - $18

Studentsneed to have the stamp for this class

3:00– 5:00 PM – Beaded Pendants – Cindy - $20 *NEW

August 16 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Beaded Pendants – Cindy - $20 *NEW

August 17 – Wednesday – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Iris Folding with Jennie –Jennie Tucker - $18 *NEW

August 18 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Stamp of the Month Cards (QuiltBorder) – Terri - $18

Studentsneed to have the stamp for this class

August 20 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Peggy’s Wire Wreath Bracelet –Terri - $22 *NEW

3:00– 5:00 PM –

August 23 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Beaded Ornament Covers – Cindy -$18 *NEW style

August 24 – Wednesday – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Art Impressions Watercolorwith Mary – Mary Witter - $18

2:00– 4:00 PM – Copic Markers with Mary – Mary Witter - $18

August 27 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Beaded Ornament Covers – Cindy -$18 *NEW style

3:00– 5:00 PM – Curlicues Bracelet – Jo Hoffacker - $27 *NEW

August 31 – Wednesday – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Iris Folding with Jennie –Jennie Tucker - $18 *NEW

***Price of classes includes all supplies, unless otherwisenoted. Where needed, writteninstructions are also included. Allinstructions written by the staff at The Mercantile are copyrighted – allrights reserved.

*** Check our web site for class descriptions. When a Crafting A-La-Carte has been reserved,we are making every effort to post the chosen topic on the calendar listing ofthe web site.

*Crafting A-La-Carte: Studentscan pick the time they would like to take the class and the topic.

Tuesdays or Thursdays daytime for 1 – 4 students

9:00 – 11:00AM or 2:00 – 4:00PM

Alsoavailable a series of Tuesday or Thursday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00, for 1 – 6students

Check calendar for dates.

Classes availableinclude beading, stamping and paper crafting classes.

Check store for our listing of over 200classes.

Prices vary depending on the class (starting at $18 – all supplies includedunless otherwise noted).

24 hour advanced notice required.

The first person to reserve a date/time picks thetopic. (Some dates have already been reserved.)

Great party idea! Unique gift idea!

TheMercantile, Inc. – 149 E. Queen Street, Pendleton, SC 29670(864) 646-9431 mercantinc@aol.com, www.themercantilestore.com

2011-07-14T08:23:00.001-04:00

Connie in June 2011 at her granddaughter Karen's baby shower

The Mercantile family would like to thank our family, friends and customers for all your loving support and understanding as we have dealt with Connie’s illness over the past days, weeks and months.

Connie Earl - Wife, Mom, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother, Friend, Proprietor, Fighter, Survivor, and Loving Soul - lost her battle with cancer on Tuesday, July 12. The Mercantile was her dream and vision, a vision that has grown into reality over the past 23 years, and a store that has grown from a business to a welcoming place where customers became friends, and friends became like family.

The store and her vision will continue, and her vision and spirit have shaped much of what we do, but she will be greatly missed.

Visitation will take place at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home in Central, SC on Thursday, July 14 from 6-8PM with a vigil service beginning at 6:15 PM.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 15 at 10:30 AM at Saint Andrews Catholic Church in Clemson.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the

Saint Andrew’s Building Fund
Catholic Community Parish Office
P.O. Box 112
Clemson, SC 29633
http://www.churchcampaign.net/clemson

American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org

Cancer Association of Anderson
215 E. Calhoun Street, Anderson, SC 29621
http://www.cancerassociationanderson.org/Donations.asp

Sock Knitting Class!

2011-06-07T09:52:00.000-04:00

This is the tiny sock Margaret will teach in the class...

Knitting Socks

Date/Time: 6/18/2011 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Class Fee: $40.00

Class Comments:
This is a three hour class!!

Class Description:
Margaret is planning a sock class. The cost of the class includes class, pattern, yarn. Students will need to bring size 7 double pointed needles to class.

Please let The Mercantile know if you need size 7 double pointed needles - they can be ordered and are extra. (About $9.00 for a set of 5 bamboo)

Learn to knit socks the old fashioned way - with double pointed needles! We will make a mini sock during class that will teach students all the techniques needed for person sized socks.

Students must know how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off.

Call the store today to reserve your spot! There are only 3 spaces left.

Class spaces open

2011-05-21T14:40:00.000-04:00

We have openings for the Peyote Cube Bracelet with Jo Hoffacker on Tuesday evening (5/24) from 7 - 9 and for Art Impressions Watercolor with Mary Witter on Wednesday morning (5/25) from 10 - 12, plus Copic Markers with Mary Witter Wednesday afternoon (5/25) from 1 - 3. The Hugs & Kisses Necklace with Terri on Saturday morning (5/28)is full at the moment (call to check).

Mrs Grossman's Sticker SALE

2011-05-09T07:58:00.000-04:00

We need to make room for more new merchandise. For the month of May, we are offering our Mrs Grossman's stickers at 50% off. Stop by and check out what we have...see if there is anything that would be perfect for those UFO's you have.

For those new to sticker art, we would be happy to demo some of the sticker art secrets that Mrs Grossman shared with us.

Class Schedule for May 2011

2011-05-04T10:21:00.000-04:00

Classes listed are regular evening and weekend scheduled classes.

Call now to reserve a space – Class spaces are limited – Check store for class descriptions

****AS OF 4/2/2011 – subject to additions…****

May 3 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Cobblestone Bracelet – Jo Hoffacker - $27

May 7 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Hopscotch Bracelet – Cindy - $20 – NEW

3:00 – 5:00 – Copic Markers – Mary Witter - $18

May 10 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Criss Cross Jazz – Jo Hoffacker - $25

May 11 - Wednesday-10:00 AM-12:00PM – Art Impressions Watercolor w/Mary - Mary Witter- $18

May 12 - Thursday-7:00 – 9:00PM-Hopscotch Bracelet – Cindy- $20 – NEW

May 14 - Saturday- 9:00AM-11:00 AM – Stamp of the Month (Using April Roses stamp G416) – Terri -$18

(Students need the stamp for this class)

3:00 – 5:00 PM TBA

May 17 - Tuesday 7:00 – 9:00PM – Swim Little Fish Bracelet– Jo Hoffacker - $25

May 19 - Thursday 7 – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - of the Month (Using April Roses stamp G416) – Terri -$18

(Students need the stamp for this class)

May 21 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – 2 Swarovski Rings – Cindy - $20

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Square Wire Ring - Terri

May 24 – Tuesday – 7:00 -9:00 PM – Peyote Cube Bracelet – Jo Hoffacker - $23

May 25 – Wednesday – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Art Impressions Watercolor w/Mary – Mary Witter - $18

May 28 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Hugs & Kisses – Terri - $20 – NEW

3:00 – 5:00 PM - TBA

***Price of classes includes all supplies, unless otherwise noted. Where needed, written instructions are also included. All instructions written by the staff at The Mercantile are copyrighted – all rights reserved.

*** Check our web site for class descriptions. When a Crafting A-La-Carte has been reserved, we are making every effort to post the chosen topic on the calendar listing of the web site.

*Crafting A-La-Carte: Students can pick the time they would like to take the class and the topic.

Tuesdays or Thursdays daytime for 1 – 4 students

9:00 – 11:00AM or 2:00 – 4:00PM

Also available a series of Tuesday or Thursday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00, for 1 – 6 students

Check calendar for dates.

Classes available include beading, stamping and paper crafting classes.

Check store for our listing of over 200 classes.

Prices vary depending on the class (starting at $18 – all supplies included unless otherwise noted).

24 hour advanced notice required.

The first person to reserve a date/time picks the topic. (Some dates have already been reserved.)

Great party idea! Unique gift idea!

The Mercantile, Inc. – 149 E. Queen Street, Pendleton, SC 29670 (864) 646-9431 mercantinc@aol.com, www.themercantilestore.com

Class Schedule for March & April 2011

2011-03-16T08:05:00.000-04:00

Classes listed are regular evening and weekend scheduled classes.

Call now to reserve a space – Class spaces are limited – Check store for class descriptions

****AS OF 3/15/2011 – subject to changes/additions…****

March 16 – Wednesday – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Stroll Down Main with Mary – Mary Witter - $18 - NEW

March 19 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Crafting A-La-Carte – price varies *

Have a class you’d like to take? Call and reserve this time.

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Criss Cross Jazz – Jo Hoffacker - $25- NEW

March 26 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Stamp of the Month (Feb. – stamp) – Terri - $18

Students need to have the stamp for this class

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Peyote Cube Bracelet – Jo Hoffacker - $23 – NEW

March 30 – Wednesday – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Stroll Down Main with Mary – Mary Witter - $18 - NEW

April 2011

April 2 – Saturday – Historic Pendleton’s 34^th Annual Spring Jubilee

Copic Marker Demo and Make & Take – Mary Witter

April 9 – Saturday – 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Cobblestones Bracelet – Jo Hoffacker - $27 – NEW

2:00 – 5:00 PM – Herringbone Wire Necklace – Kathy Smiley - $30 – NEW

April 16 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Ukrainian Egg Painting – Sue Watts - $25 – NEW

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Ukrainian Egg Painting – Sue Watts - $25 – NEW

April 23 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Lace Summer Scarf – Margaret Nieman - TBA - NEW

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Swim Little Fish Bracelet – Jo Hoffacker - $25 - NEW

April 30 – Saturday – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Make & Take with Copic Markers – Mary Witter

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Square Wire Wrapped Ring & Bracelet – Terri - $25 - NEW

***Price of classes includes all supplies, unless otherwise noted. Where needed, written instructions are also included. All instructions written by the staff at The Mercantile are copyrighted – all rights reserved.

*** Check our web site for class descriptions. When a Crafting A-La-Carte has been reserved, we are making every effort to post the chosen topic on the calendar listing of the web site.

*Crafting A-La-Carte: Students can pick the time they would like to take the class and the topic.

Tuesdays or Thursdays daytime for 1 – 4 students

9:00 – 11:00AM or 2:00 – 4:00PM

Also available a series of Tuesday or Thursday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00, for 1 – 6 students

Check calendar for dates.

Classes available include beading, stamping and paper crafting classes.

Check store for our listing of over 200 classes.

Prices vary depending on the class (starting at $18 – all supplies included unless otherwise noted).

24 hour advanced notice required.

The first person to reserve a date/time picks the topic. (Some dates have already been reserved.)

Great party idea! Unique gift idea!

The Mercantile, Inc. – 149 E. Queen Street, Pendleton, SC 29670 (864) 646-9431 mercantinc@aol.com, www.themercantilestore.com

Mary's Blog

2011-03-02T07:16:00.000-05:00

I know, you are asking "Who is Mary?" Well, Mary is a wonderfully creative stamper who came to us looking for a place to teach some stamping techniques. This occurred at about the same time that Mom & Dad were beginning to move more and more into retirement. (NO, they have not left us yet, they always will be a presence at The Mercantile, after all, it was Mom's dream to open the store.)

Mary has a fun, bubbly personality, and tons of talent! She is currently a member of the Art Impressions Design Team.

Stroll on over to Mary's blog to see some fun things she has done with the "Stroll Down Main Street" project set from Art Impressions. And, while you are there, see some of the other wonderful things Mary has created.

Welcome Mary! We had a great turn out for the Make & Take she held this past Saturday, and if you check our web site you will see her schedule for teaching "A Stroll Down Main Street With Mary".

I'll come back and add some pictures of her work later this week...

Class Schedule for February 2011

2011-02-07T19:45:00.001-05:00

Classes listed are regular evening and weekend scheduled classes.

Call now to reserve a space – Class spaces are limited – Check store for class descriptions

****AS OF 2/7/2011 – subject to changes/additions…****

February 1 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Stamp of the Month Cards (Jan. Heart Swirl) Terri - $18.00

February 3 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Crafting A-La-Carte – price varies *

Have a class you’d like to take? Call and reserve this time.

February 5 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Stamp of the Month Cards (Jan. Heart Swirl) – Terri - $18.00

3:00 – 5:00 PM –

February 8 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM –

February 10 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM –

February 12 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Beaded Kumihimo – Terri - $24

3:00 – 5:00 PM – 10 Quick Cards – Cindy - $18

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Nested Bead Ring – Kathy Smiley - $25 (corrected price... typo)

February 15 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM –

February 17 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Crafting A-La-Carte – price varies *

Have a class you’d like to take? Call and reserve this time.

February 19 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Wire Wrapping Basics – Cindy - $25

3:00 – 5:00 PM –

February 22 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Crafting A-La-Carte – price varies *

Have a class you’d like to take? Call and reserve this time.

February 24 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM –

February 26 – Saturday – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Make & Take with Mary Witter

Art Impressions Watercolor Style

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Herringbone Wire Bracelet – Kathy Smiley - $ TBD – NEW

***Price of classes includes all supplies, unless otherwise noted. Where needed, written instructions are also included. All instructions written by the staff at The Mercantile are copyrighted – all rights reserved.

*** Check our web site for class descriptions. When a Crafting A-La-Carte has been reserved, we are making every effort to post the chosen topic on the calendar listing of the web site.

*Crafting A-La-Carte: Students can pick the time they would like to take the class and the topic.

Tuesdays or Thursdays daytime for 1 – 4 students

9:00 – 11:00AM or 2:00 – 4:00PM

Also available a series of Tuesday or Thursday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00, for 1 – 6 students

Check calendar for dates.

Classes available include beading, stamping and paper crafting classes.

Check store for our listing of over 200 classes.

Prices vary depending on the class (starting at $18 – all supplies included unless otherwise noted).

24 hour advanced notice required.

The first person to reserve a date/time picks the topic. (Some dates have already been reserved.)

Great party idea! Unique gift idea!

The Mercantile, Inc. – 149 E. Queen Street, Pendleton, SC 29670 (864) 646-9431 mercantinc@aol.com, www.themercantilestore.com

Help for a friend in need...

2011-02-01T09:05:00.001-05:00

I am having difficulties posting the scanned poster...

Our friend Evin Evans of Split Creek Farms here in Pendleton is currently fighting for her life due to a fatal lung disease. A double lung transplant is her only option. She has bee accepted into the lung transplant programs at both Emory (Atlanta) and MUSC (Charleston). She is struggling with massive medical expenses beyond what her insurance pays. After surgery, her anti-rejection drugs will have to be taken for the rest of her life.

Evin's church has started the Evin's Lung Fund (ELF) account. Anyone can make a tax-deductible contribution to help by writing a check to:

North Anderson Community Church Presbyterian (NACCP)

Attn: Lane Pitts, Treasurer

4200 Liberty Hwy

Anderson, SC 29621

memo line - ELF project

You may also send donations to

SunTrust Bank

Attn: Renee York

Evin Evan's Medical Fund

907 North Main Street

Anderson, SC 29621

There will also be a SPAGHETTI SUPPER on Friday, February 25, 2011 from 4 - 7:30 PM at the church.

Eat in or take out available...

Suggested minimum donation $10/ticket

Tickets are available at Split Creek Farm, NACCP plus both Mountain Made & The Mercantile in downtown Pendleton.

Please help us help a friend in need. If you know Evin, you know she would do whatever she could to help another, now it is her turn.

Follow Evin's progress at www.caringbridge.org/visit/evinevans

THANK YOU for your help!

2011-01-26T14:14:00.000-05:00

Heirloom Rubber Stamp and Paper Arts Festival

February 5 & 6, 2011

Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM

Sunday 11 AM - 4 PM

Gwinnett County Fairgrounds

Advance tickets $6.00 for both days

($8 at the door Sat & $6 at the door Sun)

Tickets available at The Mercantile

visit www.heirloompro.com for more information

Have you gotten your tickets yet?

2011-01-26T14:12:00.000-05:00

February 19 - 20, 2011 - Columbia, SC

Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM & Sunday 10 AM - 3 PM

Jamil Temple Hall

Pre-paid tickets $5 ($6 at the door)

Tickets available at The Mercantile

For more information visit www.stampscraparttour.com

We are OPEN!

2011-01-12T08:39:00.000-05:00

Yesterday, we closed about 4 PM, the chances of the roads starting to re-freeze made us decide to call it a day. There were only a few other businesses open on the square... Vaqueros, The Islander, Olde Town Spirits, and The Mercantile.

The roads out there were not too bad in downtown. And once the sun is out for a little bit this morning, they should improve even more.

We are looking forward to a nice day today, and if you have had it with cabin fever, or are going stir crazy with the kids at home... stop by and visit, we'll be there...

Tuesday January 11, 2011

2011-01-11T10:05:00.000-05:00

The Mercantile is OPEN this morning.

IF you have other things to so out there, please stop by.

PLEASE be careful!

Heirloom's Lawrenceville Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival

2011-01-09T13:05:00.000-05:00

February 5 & 6, 2011

Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM

Sunday 11 AM - 4 PM

Gwinnett County Fairgrounds

Advance tickets $6.00 for both days

($8 at the door Sat & $6 at the door Sun)

Tickets available at The Mercantile

visit www.heirloompro.com for more information

StampScrapArtTour

2011-01-09T13:01:00.000-05:00

February 19 - 20, 2011 - Columbia, SC

Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM & Sunday 10 AM - 3 PM

Jamil Temple Hall

Pre-paid tickets $5 ($6 at the door)

Tickets available at The Mercantile

For more information visit www.stampscraparttour.com

January 2011 Class Schedule...

2011-01-05T08:24:00.001-05:00

Classes listed are regular evening and weekend scheduled classes.
Call now to reserve a space – Class spaces are limited – Check store for class descriptions
****AS OF 1/5/2011 – subject to changes/additions…****
Jan. 8 – Saturday – 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon – Multi-strand Mania – Terri - $10 + materials used             3:00 – 5:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte – price varies * Have a class you’d like to take? Call and reserve this time.
Jan. 11 – Tuesday –
Jan. 13 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Crafting A-La-Carte – price varies * Have a class you’d like to take? Call and reserve this time.
Jan. 15 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Stamp of the Month Cards (Birthday) – Terri - $18             Students need to have the stamp for this class…
3:00 – 5:00 PM – Metal Pin/Pendant – Cindy - $18
Jan. 18 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Crafting A-La-Carte – price varies * Have a class you’d like to take? Call and reserve this time.
Jan. 20 – Thursday –
Jan. 22 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Learn to Knit with Margaret Nieman of yes yarn - $25 - NEW
Students need straight needles size 8 or larger with worsted or bulky weight yarn.
9:00 - 11:00 AM - Flat Peyote Tube Beads – Terri - $18 – NEW
3:00 – 5:00 PM – Spring Cards – Cindy - $18
Jan. 25 – Tuesday –
Jan. 27 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Crafting A-La-Carte – price varies * Have a class you’d like to take? Call and reserve this time.
Jan. 29 – Saturday – 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon – Art Clay Silver – Torch & Go – Cindy - $38
3:00 – 5:00 PM – Greeting Card Organizer – Terri - $20

***Price of classes includes all supplies, unless otherwise noted. Where needed, written instructions are also included. All instructions written by the staff at The Mercantile are copyrighted – all rights reserved. ***
Check our web site for class descriptions. When a Crafting A-La-Carte has been reserved, we are making every effort to post the chosen topic on the calendar listing of the web site.

*Crafting A-La-Carte: Students can pick the time they would like to take the class and the topic.             Tuesdays or Thursdays daytime for 1 – 4 students          9:00 – 11:00AM or 2:00 – 4:00PM          Also available a series of Tuesday or Thursday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00, for 1 – 6 students          Check calendar for dates.             Classes available include beading, stamping and paper crafting classes.   Check store for our listing of over 200 classes.   Prices vary depending on the class (starting at $18 – all supplies included unless otherwise noted). 24 hour advanced notice required. The first person to reserve a date/time picks the topic. (Some dates have already been reserved.)
Great party idea! Unique gift idea!

The Mercantile, Inc. – 149 E. Queen Street, Pendleton, SC 29670 (864) 646-9431 mercantinc@aol.com,      www.themercantilestore.com

Closed New Years Day

2010-12-31T19:46:00.000-05:00

As we ring in the new year, we will be closed on Saturday, January 1, 2011.
We will re-open on Monday, January 3, 2011 with our regular hours.
And, we would like to take this time to thank all of our customers, friends and family for their support in 2010.
Wishing a New Year full of what you need.

End of the Year Inventory Reduction SALE

2010-12-30T09:39:00.000-05:00

Inventory Reduction SALE going on now

at The Mercantile!

Ends at closing time on Friday, December 31st, 2010.

25% off everything* in the store

40% off Christmas Ornaments**

*sale excludes Coffee, Candy, Consignment, Books/Magazines, Special Orders & Holds

**Nativities are NOT considered ornaments

Uniquely U Fused Glass Jewelry

2010-12-19T14:48:00.002-05:00

We have a brand new selection of Uniquely U jewelry by Angela Hendrix.

Angie's jewelry is beautifully made with fused glass in wonderful dichroic colors.

The selection includes both earrings and pendants.

Hero Arts 2011 Catalog Preview

2010-12-19T14:44:00.001-05:00

For those of you interested in rubber stamping, we have the Hero Arts Rubber Stamp 2011 Catalog Preview in store now.

We chose one of the preview packages of beautiful florals. There are catalogs available for purchase as well...

Terri will be placing an order before Christmas for those items you may want that are not in the catalog.

Stamp of The Month Cards

2010-11-21T18:25:00.000-05:00

Terri will be offering a Stamp of The Month Card class on Tuesday, November 30 from 5 - 7 PM.

The featured stamps will be the October AND November Great Impressions Stamp of The Month designs. Terri will design 6 cards featuring one or the other of these two designs. Come see what she has brewing...

Call the store to reserve your space, they are filling fast for this last-minute class...

A new knitting class from Margaret of Yes Yarn

2010-11-16T07:06:00.002-05:00

We are so happy to provide the classroom space for another wonderful knitting class presented by Margaret Nieman of yes yarn. Students in her previous classes were asking about color patterns and Margaret came up with a fun gift bag project to fit the bill...

Knitted Fair Isle Snowflake Gift Bag - Saturday, December 11, 9 - 11am

Cost: $40.00 which includes yarn and pattern

Other supplies needed: Two 16" size 6 circular needles, size 6 straight needles, yarn needle

Learn to follow a simple colorwork chart just in time for the holidays! Other techniques involved will be knitting in the round and the three needle bind off. Students need to be able to cast on, knit and purl proficiently. Some experience knitting in the round would be helpful.

Call the store to reserve your space.

Classes for November 2010

2010-11-08T16:17:00.000-05:00

Class Schedule for November 2010

November 9 - Tuesday - 6:00 - 9:00 PM - Art Clay Silver - Torch & Go - Cindy - $38.00

November 13 - Saturday - 9:00 - 11:00 AM - Basic Calligraphy Workshop - Cindy - $35.00 (Includes cost of lunch.)
3:00 - 5:00 PM - Nested Bead Ring - Kathy Smiley - $25.00 plus bead

November 16 - Tuesday - 7:00 - 9:00 PM - Kumihimo Braid Bracelet - Terri - $25.00 NEW

November 20 - Saturday - 9:00 - 11:00 AM - Wire & Bead Cuff - Cindy - $10.00 + materials used

Daytime classes are available on Tuesday and Thursday, please call for information and availability.

Call today to reserve your space!

We will be suspending classes after November 20th. We will be available for consultation, please call to reserve a time. Classes will resume in January 2011.

Another Knitted Ladder Scarf Class

2010-10-11T15:54:00.001-04:00

Margaret has added another Ladder Scarf class to the schedule at The Mercantile.
You can call and reserve a space in this fun knitting class. It will be on Saturday, October 30 from 9 - 11 AM.

October 2010 Bead Trunk Show!

2010-10-06T07:29:00.000-04:00

The latest bead trunk show begins TODAY!!!

I forgot my camera at work (taking pics of last night's Wire & Bead Cuff class), so I'll have to post pics later.

All selected beads are 25% off the marked prices from now until the end of Saturday, October 23rd. Yes - an entire 2 1/2 weeks! But don't dilly-dally around... selection gets picked over FAST!

Among the beads are a few types of Jade, Red Creek Jasper, Onyx, Malachite, Lapis, lots of pearls in several amazing colors and shapes, Pocket Rubbing Stones, Shell Pendants, and a big selection of "Chinarovski" crystal strands (all at $5/strand - BEFORE discount!).

Come on down and take advantage of the deal!

Post #101! - Wire & Bead Cuff

2010-10-03T08:23:00.000-04:00

Yesterday afternoon I taught A Wire & Bead Cuff Bracelet class...

I am amazed at how different everyone's looked - our students do GREAT work!

2 narrow cuffs and 1 wide cuff...

Cissy brought a color coordinated collection of beads from home...

Lisa mixed stones with "Chinarovski" crystals (and planned on 'tweaking' it more after she got home...)

Mine has all but about 15 "Chinarovski" 4 mm round crystals from a 16" strand

All 3 gals seemed VERY pleased with the results... Marsha wouldn't let me photograph hers because it was still a work in progress, but she bought the one I made! (Guess I'll just have to make another sample!)

Dinner & A Card Class Review

2010-10-01T17:30:00.000-04:00

Our class last weekend was so much FUN! Thank you to all 21 wonderful students for attending!

Looking toward the front of the room...

I apologize for the colors in these photos... the camera was set for interior shots, but the olive green-ish color of the walls didn't help.

And the sun was shining in through the windows in the front of the restaurant...

...and looking toward the back...

Diligently working

Coloring the Surprise cupcake

Trimming the stamped images...

		The ladies enjoyed a dinner of pizza and a salad bar with their drinks before starting on the four projects.
a little more coloring...

We had so much fun! Phyllis helped Terri & I with the preparation for this class, as well as guiding the students through the projects. She has already said to sign her up to help us again next year!

Even our waiter Brandon had a good time!

The shaker card made with Impression Obsession's Shake-It domes & frames

The Autumn Tree with Flower Soft

The Dragonfly & Waterlily

The Surprise Cupcake card - outside

Flip Card from The Paper Cut - the inside

All four cards...

All of the stamps were designs from Impression Obsession Rubber Stamps, and all of the papers were from The Paper Cut, both vendors we have dealt with for a long time, as well as retail vendors that were at the Heirloom show.

Thank you to our wonderful friends at New York Pizza on Civic Center Blvd. in Anderson for allowing us to use their party room for this class.

Thank you to Heirloom Productions for helping us advertise the class, but most of all, thank you to all who came to the class. You were a great bunch and we enjoyed every minute of it!

Congratulations to all of the door prize winners, thanks for playing along.

Thank you to my nephew DragonBen for being the unofficial photographer most of the evening, I took a few, but he took many more.

We DEFINITELY look forward to doing another class next year!

October 2010 Class Schedule

2010-09-25T15:47:00.000-04:00

We now have the schedule completely ready. There are a couple of classes listed here that are not on the main web-site calendar yet.

Class Schedule for October 2010
Classes listed are regular evening and weekend scheduled classes.

Call now to reserve a space - Class spaces are limited - Check store for class descriptions

Oct. 2 – Sat. – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Ladder Scarf (knitting) – Margaret Nieman from yes yarn - $40.00 – NEW
3:00 – 5:00 PM – Wire & Bead Cuff – Cindy - $20.00 – NEW

Oct. 5 – Tues. – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Wire & Bead Cuff – Cindy - $20.00 – NEW

Oct. 7 – Thurs. – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies
If you have a class you’d like to take, call and reserve this time.

Oct. 9 – Sat – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Make & Takes Pendleton Fall Harvest Festival

Oct. 12 – Tues. – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies
If you have a class you’d like to take, call and reserve this time.

Oct. 16 – Sat. – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Folded Boxes – Cindy - $18.00
3:00 – 5:00 PM – Multi-Strand Mania – Terri - $10 + supplies used

Oct. 19 – Tues. – 7:00 -9:00 PM – Stamp of the Month (Sept. Spider Web) – Terri - $18.00

Oct. 21 – Thurs. – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies
If you have a class you’d like to take, call and reserve this time.

Oct. 23 – Sat. – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Nested Bead Ring – Kathy Smiley - $25.00
3:00 – 5:00 PM – Stamp of the Month (Sept. Spider Web) – Terri - $18.00

Oct. 26 – Tues. – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies
If you have a class you’d like to take, call and reserve this time.

Oct. 28 – Thurs. – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Little Linda’s bracelet – Terri - $18.00 – NEW

Oct. 30 – Sat. – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Little Linda’s bracelet – Terri - $18.00 – NEW
3:00 – 5:00 PM – 10 Quick Cards – Cindy - $18.00

**Price of classes includes all supplies, unless otherwise noted. Where needed, written instructions are also included. All instructions written by the staff at The Mercantile are copyrighted – all rights reserved.

*** Check our web site for class descriptions. When a Crafting A-La-Carte has been reserved, we are making every effort to post the chosen topic on the calendar listing of the web site.

*Crafting A-La-Carte: Students can pick the time they would like to take the class and the topic.
Tuesdays or Thursdays daytime for 1 – 4 students
9:00 – 11:00AM or 2:00 – 4:00PM
Also available a series of Tuesday or Thursday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00, for 1 – 6 students
Check calendar for dates.
Classes available include beading, stamping and paper crafting classes.
Check store for our listing of over 200 classes.
Prices vary depending on the class (starting at $18 – all supplies included unless otherwise noted).
24 hour advanced notice required.
The first person to reserve a date/time picks the topic. (Some dates have already been reserved.)
Great party idea! Unique gift idea!

The Mercantile, Inc. – 149 E. Queen Street, Pendleton, SC 29670 (864) 646-9431 mercantinc@aol.com, www.themercantilestore.com

Work opportunities at the Stamp Convention

2010-09-23T06:35:00.000-04:00

We received a couple of calls from vendors at the show. They are looking for paid help. Please call the store for more information.

Convention Information

2010-09-11T08:30:00.002-04:00

We still have some tickets remaining for the Heirloom Anderson Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival the weekend of September 25 & 26. They are $6 for 2-day admission ($8 at the door Sat. & $6 at the door Sun.)

There are just a few spaces left for our Dinner & A Card Class on Friday, September 24. ** Registration ends on the 14th.

September 2010 Class Schedule

2010-09-02T07:26:00.001-04:00

Class Schedule for September 2010

Classes listed are regular evening and weekend scheduled classes.

Call now to reserve a space - Class spaces are limited - Check store for class descriptions

September 2 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies

If you have a class you’d like to take, call and reserve this time…

September 4 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Multi-Strand Mania – Terri - $10 + supplies used

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Quilted Cards – Cindy - $20

September 11 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Beaded Zipper Pull – Cindy - $18 – NEW

3:00 -5:00 PM – Stamp of the Month Cards (August Flower) – Terri - $18

Students need to have the stamp for class

September 14 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies

If you have a class you’d like to take, call and reserve this time…

September 16 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Stamp of the Month (August Flower) – Terri - $18

Students need to have the stamp for class

September 18 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Iris Folding – Cindy - $20

3:00 – 5:00 PM

September 24 – Friday – 5:30 – 8:30 PM – Dinner & A Card Class @ NY Pizza in Anderson - $45

Featuring Impression Obsession stamps and The Paper Cut papers

Reservations & pre-payment required – class limit 24

September 25 – Saturday – 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM – Make & Takes

September 26 – Sunday – 1:00 – 4:00 PM – Make & Takes

September 30 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Tila Bead Necklace – Terri - $20 – NEW

*** Saturday & Sunday, September 25 & 26 the Heirloom Anderson Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival will be in Anderson at the Civic Center… we have advance tickets available for $6.00 for the weekend.

**Price of classes includes all supplies, unless otherwise noted. Where needed, written instructions are also included. All instructions written by the staff at The Mercantile are copyrighted – all rights reserved.

*** Check our web site for class descriptions. When a Crafting A-La-Carte has been reserved, we are making every effort to post the chosen topic on the calendar listing of the web site.

*Crafting A-La-Carte: Students can pick the time they would like to take the class and the topic.

Tuesdays or Thursdays daytime for 1 – 4 students

9:00 – 11:00AM or 2:00 – 4:00PM

Also available a series of Tuesday or Thursday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00, for 1 – 6 students

Check calendar for dates.

Classes available include beading, stamping and paper crafting classes.

Check store for our listing of over 200 classes.

Prices vary depending on the class (starting at $18 – all supplies included unless otherwise noted).

24 hour advanced notice required.

The first person to reserve a date/time picks the topic. (Some dates have already been reserved.)

Great party idea! Unique gift idea!

The Mercantile, Inc. – 149 E. Queen Street, Pendleton, SC 29670 (864) 646-9431 mercantinc@aol.com, www.themercantilestore.com

Knitting Class with yes yarn's Margaret Nieman

2010-08-31T08:03:00.000-04:00

Knitted Ladder Scarf - Saturday, October 2, 9 - 11am

yes yarn's Margaret Nieman will teach this class to make a gorgeous scarf for yourself or someone you love. Cost of the class includes the pattern and the yarn. Please bring size 8 and/or size 10 straight or circular knitting needles to class. Students should know how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. (A sample of the scarf is on display at The Mercantile.)

Cost will be $40.00

Colorful samples of the Ladder Scarf

Nested Bead Ring Class

2010-08-29T13:06:00.000-04:00

Yesterday Kathy Smiley of Wolfe Den Beads taught a class on making wire wrapped rings. These rings featured some of Kathy's lamp work glass beads.

It was a full house!

All 6 ladies had a great time and were able to finish 2 rings in the 2 hour class!

Just to show off their wonderful creations... (minus one that was not quite finished yet)

Thank you Kathy for being a patient teacher and for sharing your talents with our customers!

Special event! Stamp Convention weekend!

2010-08-26T10:34:00.002-04:00

DINNER & A CARD CLASS

Terri Earl Brooks & Cindy Earl Higgins

from The Mercantile

Featuring: Stamps from Impression Obsession &
papers from The Paper Cut

Friday, September 24, 2010 from 5:30 – 8:30 PM

At New York Pizza, 194 Civic Center Blvd., Anderson, SC

Skill level: All

Come shake, jiggle, flip & flower!
Four fun cards, pizza and one of
Impression Obsession’s Cover A Card stamps
(plus Mega Mount) included!

$45 includes all

(pre-payment required)

Please bring a basic stamping kit

including a permanent ink in a dark brown (not StaZon).

Class limit: 24

Registration deadline: September 14

864-646-9431 or mercantinc@aol.com

Ring Sample Photos!

2010-08-17T08:21:00.001-04:00

Kathy Smiley is offering her Nested Bead ring class later this month. Here are a couple of photos of her beautiful class samples!

The class includes the making of 1 ring, the cost is $25 and all materials (including the bead) are included.
(As of today (8/23/2010 - there are 2 spaces left...)

This one fits me!

All of the beads are made by Kathy herself!

Class Schedule for August 2010

2010-07-27T07:17:00.000-04:00

Class Schedule for August 2010

Classes listed are regular evening and weekend scheduled classes.

Call now to reserve a space - Class spaces are limited - Check store for class descriptions

August 3 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies

If there is a class you’d like to take, call and reserve this time…

August 5 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Viking Braid – Cindy - $20

August 7 – Saturday – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Art Clay Silver – Torch & Go – Cindy - $35

August 9 – 15 – Monday – Sunday – CLOSED FOR VACATION!

August 17 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Fused Glass Jewelry – Angela Hendrix - $65

August 19 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies

If there is a class you’d like to take, call and reserve this time…

August 21 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Stamp of the Month (July – Waves) – Terri - $18

Students need the stamp for this class…

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Textured Peyote Bracelet – Cindy - $18

August 24 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Stamp of the Month (July – Waves) – Terri - $18

Students need the stamp for this class…

August 26 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies

If there is a class you’d like to take, call and reserve this time…

August 28 – Saturday – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Fused Glass Jewelry – Angela Hendrix - $65

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Nested Bead Ring – Kathy Smiley - $25 - NEW

August 31 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Cold Forged Sterling – Cindy - $30

***Price of classes includes all supplies, unless otherwise noted. Where needed, written instructions are also included. All instructions written by the staff at The Mercantile are copyrighted – all rights reserved.

*** Check our web site for class descriptions. When a Crafting A-La-Carte has been reserved, we are making every effort to post the chosen topic on the calendar listing of the web site.

*Crafting A-La-Carte: Students can pick the time they would like to take the class and the topic.

Tuesdays or Thursdays daytime for 1 – 4 students

9:00 – 11:00AM or 2:00 – 4:00PM

Also available a series of Tuesday or Thursday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00, for 1 – 6 students

Check calendar for dates.

Classes available include beading, stamping and paper crafting classes.

Check store for our listing of over 200 classes.

Prices vary depending on the class (starting at $18 – all supplies included unless otherwise noted).

24 hour advanced notice required.

The first person to reserve a date/time picks the topic. (Some dates have already been reserved.)

Great party idea! Unique gift idea!

The Mercantile, Inc. – 149 E. Queen Street, Pendleton, SC 29670 (864) 646-9431 mercantinc@aol.com, www.themercantilestore.com

Summer Vacation!

2010-07-19T16:20:00.000-04:00

Just to let you know in advance...

The Mercantile will be

CLOSED FOR VACATION

August 9 - 15, 2010

We will re-open on

Monday 8/16/2010

at 10AM

Scenes from the Trunk SHow...

2010-07-08T08:02:00.000-04:00

Magnesites

Chinese Impression Jasper

Aquamarine

Freshwater Pearls

Banded Agates

Red Creek Jasper

Mosaic Magnesite

Freshwater Pearls

July 2010 Class Schedule is DONE!

2010-07-01T14:18:00.001-04:00

We have completed the July 2010 class schedule...

(and a few hints as to what we have in August as well...)

Class Schedule for July 2010

Classes listed are regular evening and weekend scheduled classes.

Call now to reserve a space - Class spaces are limited - Check store for class descriptions

July 3 – Saturday – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – OPEN STUDIO

July 6 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – All Occasion Cards – Cindy - $18

July 10 – Saturday – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Fused Glass Jewelry – Angela Hendrix - $65

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Multi-Strand Mania – Terri - $10 + supplies used

July 13 – Tuesday – 6:00 – 9:00 PM – Fused Glass Jewelry – Angela Hendrix - %65

July 15 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Stamp of the Month Cards (June Palm Tree) – Terri - $18

Students need the stamp for this class

July 22 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Textured Peyote Bracelet – Cindy - $18.00 – NEW

July 24 – Saturday – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Fused Glass Jewelry – Angela Hendrix - $65

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Textured Peyote Bracelet – Cindy - $18 – NEW

July 27 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crating A-La-Carte - *price varies

Have a class you’d like to take? Call and reserve this time…

July 31 – Saturday – 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Basic Calligraphy Workshop – Cindy - $35 (includes lunch) – NEW

COMING IN AUGUST

Art Clay Silver – Saturday 8/7/2010 – 9 AM – 12 PM

VACATION TIME – 8/9/2010 – 8/15/2010 – The store will be CLOSED

Fused Glass Jewelry – Tuesday 8/17/2010 6 – 9 PM

… More to come… schedule still in progress…

***Price of classes includes all supplies, unless otherwise noted. Where needed, written instructions are also included. All instructions written by the staff at The Mercantile are copyrighted – all rights reserved.

*** Check our web site for class descriptions. When a Crafting A-La-Carte has been reserved, we are making every effort to post the chosen topic on the calendar listing of the web site.

*Crafting A-La-Carte: Students can pick the time they would like to take the class and the topic.

Tuesdays or Thursdays daytime for 1 – 4 students

9:00 – 11:00AM or 2:00 – 4:00PM

Also available a series of Tuesday or Thursday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00, for 1 – 6 students

Check calendar for dates.

Classes available include beading, stamping and paper crafting classes.

Check store for our listing of over 200 classes.

Prices vary depending on the class (starting at $18 – all supplies included unless otherwise noted).

24 hour advanced notice required.

The first person to reserve a date/time picks the topic. (Some dates have already been reserved.)

Great party idea! Unique gift idea!

The Mercantile, Inc. – 149 E. Queen Street, Pendleton, SC 29670 (864) 646-9431 mercantinc@aol.com, www.themercantilestore.com

Bead Trunk Show/Sale -6/2010

2010-06-27T21:57:00.001-04:00

We have another

Bead Trunk Show and Sale

going on at The Mercantile.

The selection includes several Agates, Jaspers, Fresh Water Pearls, Moonstone, Labradorite, Amethyst, Citrine, Onyx, Magnesite, Tiger Eye, Pendants, Links, Beads and more...

All selected items are

25% off the marked prices

through the end of the day on Saturday, July 10, 2010.

Pendleton Farmers Market

2010-06-10T15:33:00.000-04:00

Thursday afternoons starting at 4 PM on the green in downtown Pendleton, you will find the Farmers Market.
Our market is filled with locally grown and produced items, sure to please everyone.
Come on downtown and visit. Stop at one of the local restaurants for a bite to eat or a cold drink, shop the wonderful array of stores, and pick up fresh goodies to bring home with you. Among the vendors you will find gifts as well as goodies, and all of the vendors are from Anderson, Oconee or Pickens counties.
We also carry South Carolina roasted coffee beans to compliment your meal.

June 2010 Class Schedule

2010-05-27T08:40:00.000-04:00

We have the June schedule completed, and hope to see you here.
Terri will try her best, once she is finished a beading project for the bridal shop, to get it posted on the web site. Copies are available at the store...

Class Schedule for June 2010
Classes listed are regular evening and weekend scheduled classes.
Call now to reserve a space - Class spaces are limited - Check store for class descriptions

June 1 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Wire Wrapping Basics – Cindy - $25

June 5 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – German Gem Spiral – Terri - $20
3:00 – 5:00 PM – Cold-Forged Sterling – Cindy - $30

June 8 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte – price varies *
Have a class you’d like to take? Call and reserve this time.

June 10 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Quilted Cards – Cindy - $20

June 12 – Saturday – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Art Clay Silver – Rings/no stones – Cindy - $38 CLASS FULL
3:00 – 5:00 PM – Stamp of The Month Cards (May – floral border) – Terri - $18
Students need to have the stamp for this class.

June 17 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Birthday Cards – Terri - $18

June 19 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Multi-Strand Mania – Terri - $10 + supplies used
3:00 – 5:00 PM – Quilted Cards – Cindy - $20

June 22 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Paper Folding – Cindy - $18

June 26 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Paper Folding – Cindy - $18
3:00 – 5:00 PM – Lizard Back Bracelet – Terri - $20

June 29 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Crafting A-La-Carte – price varies *
Have a class you’d like to take? Call and reserve this time.

***Price of classes includes all supplies, unless otherwise noted. Where needed, written instructions are also included. All instructions written by the staff at The Mercantile are copyrighted – all rights reserved.

*** Check our web site for class descriptions. When a Crafting A-La-Carte has been reserved, we are making every effort to post the chosen topic on the calendar listing of the web site.

*Crafting A-La-Carte: Students can pick the time they would like to take the class and the topic.
Tuesdays or Thursdays daytime for 1 – 4 students
9:00 – 11:00AM or 2:00 – 4:00PM
Also available a series of Tuesday or Thursday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00, for 1 – 6 students
Check calendar for dates.
Classes available include beading, stamping and paper crafting classes.
Check store for our listing of over 200 classes.
Prices vary depending on the class (starting at $18 – all supplies included unless otherwise noted).
24 hour advanced notice required.
The first person to reserve a date/time picks the topic. (Some dates have already been reserved.)
Great party idea! Unique gift idea!

The Mercantile, Inc. – 149 E. Queen Street, Pendleton, SC 29670 (864) 646-9431 mercantinc@aol.com, www.themercantilestore.com

Class Schedule for May 2010

2010-05-02T12:17:00.003-04:00

Class Schedule for May 2010

Classes listed are regular evening and weekend scheduled classes.

Call now to reserve a space - Class spaces are limited - Check store for class descriptions

May 1 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Wire Wrapping Basics – Cindy $25

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Quilted Cards – Cindy - $20

May 4 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crating A-La-Carte - * price varies

If there is a class you’d like to take, call and reserve this time…

May 6 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte - *price varies

If there is a class you’d like to take, call and reserve this time…

May 8 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Stamp of the Month (April – Garden Shed) – Terri - $18

Students need to have the stamp for this class.

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Linda’s Bracelet – Terri - $18

May 11 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Crafting A-La-Carte - *price varies

If there is a class you’d like to take, call and reserve this time…

May 13 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Rivoli Pendant – Cindy - $25

May 15 – Saturday – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Make & Take

May 18 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Crafting A-La-Carte - *price varies

If there is a class you’d like to take, call and reserve this time…

May 20 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Stamp of the Month (April – Garden Shed) – Terri - $18

Students need to have the stamp for this class.

May 22 – Saturday – 10:00 – 12:00 AM – Wire Wrapping Basics – Cindy - $25

2:00 – 5:00 – Art Clay Rings – Cindy - $38 – CLASS FULL

May 27 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Cr Crafting A-La-Carte - *price varies

If there is a class you’d like to take, call and reserve this time…

May 29 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Netted Fringe Necklace – Cindy - $20

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Painting with Paper – Terri - $18

***Price of classes includes all supplies, unless otherwise noted. Where needed, written instructions are also included. All instructions written by the staff at The Mercantile are copyrighted – all rights reserved.

*** Check our web site for class descriptions. When a Crafting A-La-Carte has been reserved, we are making every effort to post the chosen topic on the calendar listing of the web site.

*Crafting A-La-Carte: Students can pick the time they would like to take the class and the topic.

Tuesdays or Thursdays daytime for 1 – 4 students

9:00 – 11:00AM or 2:00 – 4:00PM

Also available a series of Tuesday or Thursday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00, for 1 – 6 students

Check calendar for dates.

Classes available include beading, stamping and paper crafting classes.

Check store for our listing of over 200 classes.

Prices vary depending on the class (starting at $18 – all supplies included unless otherwise noted).

24 hour advanced notice required.

The first person to reserve a date/time picks the topic. (Some dates have already been reserved.)

Great party idea! Unique gift idea!

The Mercantile, Inc. – 149 E. Queen Street, Pendleton, SC 29670 (864) 646-9431 mercantinc@aol.com, www.themercantilestore.com

Sample Pics...

2010-04-28T08:41:00.003-04:00

Here are some photos of the Flower Soft (tm) and some samples made by the company, Terri, one of our customers who is a friend-who-is-like-family and myself... this 'stuff' is SO much fun!

Flowersoft (tm) is here!

2010-04-18T07:53:00.000-04:00

I will get photos for you but I just wanted to let you know that Flowersoft (tm) has arrived!
For those of you who don't know Flowersoft (tm) is especially beautiful for embellishing greeting cards and other art work. We currently have 14 colors available along with their accessories.
Terri used some in her Stamp of The Month class yesterday morning and it was a hit!
Stop by to see the beautiful samples they sent, Terri's sample, and a card sent to us from one of our dear customers...

April 2010 Class Schedule

2010-03-26T07:52:00.004-04:00

Class Schedule for April 2010

Classes listed are regular evening and weekend scheduled classes.

Call now to reserve a space - Class spaces are limited - Check store for class descriptions

April 1 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte - *price varies

Have a class you’d like to take? Reserve this time and choose your class…

April 3 – Saturday – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM – 33^rd Annual Pendleton Spring Jubilee

April 4 – Sunday – 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM – OPEN for Spring Jubilee

April 6 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Crafting A-La-Carte - *price varies

Have a class you’d like to take? Reserve this time and choose your class…

April 8 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Russian Spiral Bracelet – Terri - $18 – NEW

April 10 – Saturday – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Art Clay Silver – Rings – No Stones – Cindy - $38

2:00 – 5:00 PM – Open Studio

April 17 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Stamp of the Month (March stamp) – Terri - $18

2:00 – 5:00 PM – Open Studio

April 24 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Multi-Strand Mania – Terri - $10 + supplies used

April 27 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Crafting A-La-Carte - *price varies

Have a class you’d like to take? Reserve this time and choose your class…

April 29 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Viking Braid – Cindy - $20

***Price of classes includes all supplies, unless otherwise noted. Where needed, written instructions are also included. All instructions written by the staff at The Mercantile are copyrighted – all rights reserved.

*** Check our web site for class descriptions. When a Crafting A-La-Carte has been reserved, we are making every effort to post the chosen topic on the calendar listing of the web site.

*Crafting A-La-Carte: Students can pick the time they would like to take the class and the topic.

Tuesdays or Thursdays daytime for 1 – 4 students

9:00 – 11:00AM or 2:00 – 4:00PM

Also available a series of Tuesday or Thursday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00, for 1 – 6 students

Check calendar for dates.

Classes available include beading, stamping and paper crafting classes.

Check store for our listing of over 200 classes.

Prices vary depending on the class (starting at $18 – all supplies included unless otherwise noted).

24 hour advanced notice required.

The first person to reserve a date/time picks the topic. (Some dates have already been reserved.)

Great party idea! Unique gift idea!

The Mercantile, Inc. – 149 E. Queen Street, Pendleton, SC 29670 (864) 646-9431 mercantinc@aol.com, www.themercantilestore.com

Superior Coffee

2010-03-01T12:56:00.001-05:00

All remaining stock of Superior Coffee will be on sale for 25% off while supplies last.
This will make room for the coffee we are now ordering from Leopard Forest Coffee Company of Travelers Rest, SC.

Classes for March 2010

2010-03-01T12:53:00.000-05:00

Class Schedule for March 2010

Classes listed are regular evening and weekend scheduled classes.

Call now to reserve a space - Class spaces are limited - Check store for class descriptions

** Please note that Saturday morning classes start at 9:00 AM…

So you can sleep in another half-hour…**

Tuesday – March 2 – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies

Have a class you’d like to take? Schedule this time and pick your class.

Saturday – March 6 – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Metal Pin – Cindy - $18

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Stamp of the Month (Feb. Art Nouv. Border) – Terri - $18

(Students need to have the stamp for class)

Tuesday – March 9 – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – TBA

Thursday – March 11 – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies

Have a class you’d like to take? Schedule this time and pick your class.

Saturday – March 13 – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Art Clay Silver - Rings – Cindy - $38

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Multi Strand Mania – Terri - $10 + supplies used

Tuesday – March 16 – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies

Have a class you’d like to take? Schedule this time and pick your class.

Thursday – March 18 – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Stamp of the Month (Feb. Art Nouv. Border) – Terri - $18

(Students need to have the stamp for class)

Saturday – March 20 – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Basic Crystal Earrings – Terri - $10 + supplies used

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Herringbone Collar – Terri - $30

Tuesday – March 23 – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies

Have a class you’d like to take? Schedule this time and pick your class.

Thursday – March 25 – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Sterling Illusion Necklace – Cindy - $28

Saturday – March 27 – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Cuttlebug Workshop – Terri - $10 + supplies used - NEW

3:00 – 5:00 PM - Multi Strand Mania – Terri - $10 + supplies used

Tuesday – March 30 – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies

Have a class you’d like to take? Schedule this time and pick your class.

***Price of classes includes all supplies, unless otherwise noted. When needed, written instructions are also included. All instructions written by the staff at The Mercantile are copyrighted – all rights reserved.

*** Check our web site for class descriptions. When a Crafting A-La-Carte has been reserved, we are making every effort to post the chosen topic on the calendar listing of the web site.

*Crafting A-La-Carte: Students can pick the time they would like to take the class and the topic.

Tuesdays or Thursdays daytime for 1 – 4 students

9:00 – 11:00AM or 2:00 – 4:00PM

Also available a series of Tuesday or Thursday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00, for 1 – 6 students

Check calendar for dates.

Classes available include beading, stamping and paper crafting classes.

Check store for our listing of over 200 classes.

Prices vary depending on the class (starting at $18 – all supplies included unless otherwise noted).

24 hour advanced notice required.

The first person to reserve a date/time picks the topic. (Some dates have already been reserved.)

Great party idea! Unique gift idea!

The Mercantile, Inc. – 149 E. Queen Street, Pendleton, SC 29670 (864) 646-9431 mercantinc@aol.com, www.themercantilestore.com

Bead Trunk Show/Sale - 2/2010

2010-02-22T08:46:00.005-05:00

Today (2/22/2010) at 10 AM we start our first
Bead Trunk Show/Sale of 2010.
All selected beads will be 25% off the marked prices for 2 weeks
(ending at 5:30 PM Saturday, March 6, 2010).
There are lots of pearls, several types of Jaspers and Agates, Amethyst, Malachite, Lapis, Sodalite, Aquamarine, Pink Opals and more...

Update...

2010-02-21T11:47:00.002-05:00

For those of you who do not follow us on Facebook, here is a photo of Mom (Connie) taken yesterday afternoon at the Girlfriend's Tea to benefit the Cancer Association of Anderson.
Believe it or not, she had chemo just the day before!
The oncologist lowered the dosage of the chemo to hopefully keep her white blood count from dropping so much. She has completed two of the three treatments in this cycle. The last will be on Friday. Two weeks after that the oncologist will determine whether he feels she should take another cycle or if it is enough.
We can visibly see that the nodules have receded!
We are ever so appreciative of the outpouring of support, prayers, well wishes and positive thoughts from all of you and from so many friends we have never met, all over the world.
THANK YOU ALL!

Here's the Feb. 2010 Scedule!

2010-02-03T10:46:00.000-05:00

Class Schedule for February 2010

Classes listed are regular evening and weekend scheduled classes.

Call now to reserve a space - Class spaces are limited - Check store for class descriptions

** Please note that Saturday morning classes start at 9:00 AM…

you can sleep in another half-hour…**

Tuesday – February 2 – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies

Have a class you’d like to take? Schedule this time and pick your class.

Thursday – February 4 – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Starlight Bracelet – Cindy - $18

(formerly Cindy’s MMX Bracelet)

Saturday – February 6 – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – 3-D Valentines and More – Terri - $18 – NEW

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Japanese Stab Binding – Cindy - $30

Thursday – February 11 – 7:00 – 9:00 PM –

Saturday – February 13 – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Stamp of the Month Cards (Jan. Filigree Bkgr.) – Terri - $18

(Students need to have the stamp for class)

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Viking Braid – Cindy - $20

Tuesday – February 16 – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies

Have a class you’d like to take? Schedule this time and pick your class.

Thursday – February 18 – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Stamp of the Month Cards (Jan. Filigree Bkgr.) – Terri - $18

(Students need to have the stamp for class)

Saturday – February 20 – 3:00 – 5:00 PM – Multi Strand Mania – Terri - $10 + supplies used

Tuesday – February 23 – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Metal Pin – Cindy - $18 – NEW

Thursday – February 25 – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies

Have a class you’d like to take? Schedule this time and pick your class.

Saturday – February 27 – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Cubed Bracelet – Terri - $18 - NEW

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Washi Techniques – Cindy - $20

*** Check our web site for class descriptions. When a Crafting A-La-Carte has been reserved, we are making every effort to post the chosen topic on the calendar listing of the web site.

*Crafting A-La-Carte: Students can pick the time they would like to take the class and the topic.

Tuesdays or Thursdays daytime for 1 – 4 students

9:00 – 11:00AM or 2:00 – 4:00PM

Also available a series of Tuesday or Thursday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00, for 1 – 6 students

Check calendar for dates.

Classes available include beading, stamping and paper crafting classes.

Check store for our listing of over 200 classes.

Prices vary depending on the class (starting at $18 – all supplies included unless otherwise noted).

24 hour advanced notice required.

The first person to reserve a date/time picks the topic. (Some dates have already been reserved.)

Great party idea! Unique gift idea!

The Mercantile, Inc. – 149 E. Queen Street, Pendleton, SC 29670 (864) 646-9431 mercantinc@aol.com, www.themercantilestore.com

Mom/Connie Update 2/1/2010

2010-02-01T18:58:00.004-05:00

Mom/Connie update.. She wasn't feeling too well yesterday, running fever and having chills. We thought of the possibility of cellulitis, but couldn't tell for sure. Terri took her to Jeanne for her Lymphedema treatment, and Jeanne confirmed that she had a case of cellulitis. Then they went to see the oncologist for an Rx, her white blood count was low and she had been on the schedule for neupogen shots... but was not told.. talk about being in the right place. They got her Rx and she has started that. She returns tomorrow for the Neupogen shots. Right now she is resting and smiling, had a good dinner and is watching the news.

February 2010 Class Schedule...

2010-01-28T18:49:00.002-05:00

OK, we finished the majority of the February class schedule. I was going to bring it home tonight and post it... It is still on the counter at the store...
If you have any questions about what classes there are before I get back to work (Monday), give the store a call and the calendar worksheet is on the back counter. We can sign you up on that and it will be transferred to the class book when we fill that out.
I will post it here Monday... as well as on our Facebook page.

A nice surprize

2010-01-26T08:34:00.004-05:00

This past Saturday, I was asked to hold a custom class for some wonderful ladies. The project requested was a metal pin. I had not yet made a metal pin...
This is the design that Fifi came up with and we worked to finesse. The one she made was in brass, while her sweet mother-in-law and I made them in copper. She wanted it to remain rectangular, but wanted the dimension.
When we were finished, and I was showing mine to the class I had later in the afternoon, they wanted to learn how to make one as well... so, we will be adding this to the list of classes, and hope to get it onto the February calendar.
Let us know your thoughts...

Connie is doing well

2010-01-24T08:20:00.002-05:00

This is to let you know that Connie (Mom) was diagnosed with a metastasis of her breast cancer on the Monday after Christmas. After a number of tests, it was determined that it is the same cancer she had 10 years ago, but it has appeared in the form of nodules under the surface of her skin.
She has started a regimen of chemo. Her treatments are on Friday mornings and there are 3 in a row, then a week off, then another 3. Between each set of 3 the oncologist (Dr. D!) will evaluate to see if the chemo is doing what it is designed to do.
Terri has been the designated escort to the majority of Mom's medical appointments. The two of them have Dr. D on tape saying that this chemo would be easier on her than the one she had 10 years ago.
This photo was taken of Mom the day before her second chemo treatment. Terri has a photo of her in the infusion room, and again that evening at a concert at church. But, I am a little unsure of how to copy photos from the web to the blog, so I'll just ask her to email them to me to post.
Yes, I did say that Mom was at a concert at church the evening after chemo! She actually went into work for a couple of hours after chemo, then home to rest a bit, then after dinner, she went with Terri to Bryan Murdaugh's concert at St. Andrew's. (Bryan is a good friend of Connie's granddaughter Karen.)
On Saturday, she came down to work for about an hour to see a few of her favorite customers for a bit, took some paperwork home, rested and was able to go out to our favorite pizza place (NY Pizza in Anderson) for dinner. On Sunday... she was able to go to church in the morning! Dr. D. was right! YAY!!!!!!

Have we got tickets for you!!!

2010-01-21T11:27:00.005-05:00

Just around the corner there are two (YES - TWO) rubber stamp 'conventions'.
We have tickets for BOTH!

The first is the Heirloom Lawrenceville Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival at the Gwinnett County Fair in Lawrenceville, GA. That one is the weekend of February 6 & 7, 2010. The cost for that one is $6 in advance (good for both days) with admission at the door being $8 on Saturday and $6 on Sunday. For more information you can go to www.heirloompro.com

The second show is the Stamp Scrap Art Tour at the Jamil Temple Hall in Columbia, SC the weekend of February 13 & 14, 2010. That one costs $5 in advance, $6 at the door. You can go to www.stampscraparttour.com for more information.

Cindy's MMX Bracelet

2010-01-07T21:06:00.002-05:00

Here are 2 versions of the new bracelet.
It is a delicate, fun and easy project.
(I promised Cecelia that I would post this photo today for Vicki to see... )

An update on Mom (Connie)

2010-01-07T08:35:00.001-05:00

GREAT NEWS!!!
The PET results are in ...Mom's cancer is only showing under the skin..appointment Monday to start chemo treatment!!! Yipee Yipee.
Thank you for all the prayers....=D

Our January 2010 Class Scedule

2010-01-04T11:05:00.004-05:00

Class Schedule for January 2010

Classes listed are regular evening and weekend scheduled classes.

Call now to reserve a space - Class spaces are limited - Check store for class descriptions

** Please note that a few classes start at a different time than normal.**

Saturday – Jan. 16 – ** 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Cindy’s New Bracelet – Cindy - $18.00 – NEW (yet to be named…)

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Birthday Card Mania – Terri - $10 + supplies used – NEW

Tuesday – Jan. 19 – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Birthday Card Mania – Terri - $10 + supplies used – NEW

Thursday – Jan. 21 – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte - * price varies Have a class you’d like to take? Reserve this time.

Saturday – Jan. 23 – ** 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Greeting Card Organizer – Terri - $20 – NEW

3:00 – 5:00 PM – 3-Bead Netted Bracelet – Cindy - $18

Tuesday – Jan. 26 – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte - * price varies Have a class you’d like to take? Reserve this time.

Thursday – Jan. 28 – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Stamp of the Month Cards (Dec. Cooking Border) – Terri - $18 Students need to have the stamp for this class.

*** Check our web site for class descriptions. When a Crafting A-La-Carte has been reserved, we are making every effort to post the chosen topic on the calendar listing of the web site.

*Crafting A-La-Carte: Students can pick the time they would like to take the class and the topic.

Tuesdays or Thursdays daytime for 1 – 4 students

9:00 – 11:00AM or 2:00 – 4:00PM

Also available a series of Tuesday or Thursday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00, for 1 – 6 students. Check calendar for dates.

Classes available include beading, stamping and paper crafting classes.

Check store for our listing of over 200 classes.

Prices vary depending on the class (starting at $18 – all supplies included unless

otherwise noted).

24 hour advanced notice required.

The first person to reserve a date/time picks the topic. (Some dates have already been

reserved.)

Great party idea! Unique gift idea!

The Mercantile, Inc. – 149 E. Queen Street, Pendleton, SC 29670 (864) 646-9431 mercantinc@aol.com, www.themercantilestore.com

Hero Arts 2010 Preview Party

2009-12-14T15:49:00.003-05:00

Sunday, December 20, 2009 from 1 - 4 PM, we will be having a fun-filled afternoon of free greeting card make & takes with door prizes & light refreshments.
What is the occasion? Hero Arts Rubber Stamps is introducing their 2010 catalog preview. We will have new product in the store as well.
Come join in the fun!

Fused Glass Jewelry Classes

2009-10-29T17:10:00.002-04:00

We have had several people asking when we would offer another Fused Glass Jewelry class... but this is still show season for our teacher. We have worked out some times she will be available...
Angela Hendrix, a fused glass jewelry artisan from Anderson, SC will be available to teach Fused Glass Jewelry classes in December.
The week of December 7 - 11 and 14 - 18 Angela will be available to teach in the mornings from 9:00 - 12:00. We need 48 hours advanced notice so we can let Angela know. (She is usually hard at work in her own studio.)
The cost of the class is $65 and includes all of the materials needed. Angela will fire the pieces and arrange to get them to you.

Here They Are!!! November & December!

2009-10-29T17:08:00.001-04:00

Class Schedule for November 2009

Classes listed are regular evening and weekend scheduled classes.

Call now to reserve a space - Class spaces are limited - Check store for class descriptions

** Please note that the weekday evening classes through the ‘winter’ months will start earlier, and the Saturday morning classes during this time will start later**

November 3 – Tuesday – 5:00 – 7:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies

(Have a class you’d like to take? Call and reserve this time…)

November 5 – Thursday – 6:00 – 8:00 PM – Multi-Strand Mania – Terri - $10 + supplies used

November 7 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Holiday Cuff Bracelet – Terri - $20 - *NEW

November 12 – Thursday – 5:00 – 7:00 PM – Stamp of the Month Cards (Oct. – Snowman) – Terri - $18

(Students need to have the stamp for this class)

November 14 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Beaded Ornament Cover #6 – Cindy - $18

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Christmas Cards – Terri - $18

November 17 – Tuesday – 5:00 – 7:00 PM – Beaded Ornament Cover #6 – Cindy - $18

November 19 – Thursday – 5:00 – 7:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies

(Have a class you’d like to take? Call and reserve this time…)

November 21 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Beaded Pins (Snowman) – Cindy - $18

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Stamp of the Month Cards (Oct. – Snowman) – Terri - $18

(Students need to have the stamp for this class)

Class Schedule for December 2009

December 1 – Tuesday – 5:00 – 7:00 PM – Christmas Earrings – Cindy - $10 + supplies used

December 3 – Thursday – 5:00 – 7:00 PM – Holiday Cuff Bracelet – Terri - $20 *NEW

December 5 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Holiday Cuff Bracelet – Terri - $20 *NEW

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Christmas Earrings – Cindy - $10 + supplies used

December 12 – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Holiday Make & Take – Gift Cards & others… priced per project – 6 projects…

We want to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season and a wonderful 2010!

***Price of classes includes all supplies, unless otherwise noted. Where needed, written instructions are also included. All instructions written by the staff at The Mercantile are copyrighted – all rights reserved.

*** Check our web site for class descriptions. When a Crafting A-La-Carte has been reserved, we are making every effort to post the chosen topic on the calendar listing of the web site.

*Crafting A-La-Carte: Students can pick the time they would like to take the class and the topic.

Tuesdays or Thursdays daytime for 1 – 4 students

9:00 – 11:00AM or 2:00 – 4:00PM

Also available a series of Tuesday or Thursday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00, for 1 – 6 students

Check calendar for dates.

Classes available include beading, stamping and paper crafting classes.

Check store for our listing of over 200 classes.

Prices vary depending on the class (starting at $18 – all supplies included unless otherwise noted).

24 hour advanced notice required.

The first person to reserve a date/time picks the topic. (Some dates have already been reserved.)

Great party idea! Unique gift idea!

The Mercantile, Inc. – 149 E. Queen Street, Pendleton, SC 29670 (864) 646-9431 mercantinc@aol.com, www.themercantilestore.com

November/December schedule to be posted later!

2009-10-29T06:54:00.002-04:00

We have the schedule finished!
I just need to get it typed up and posted.
Terri will add it to the web site as soon as she can.
I hope to have it on the blog before the end of today...

The October 2009 Class schedule is ready! YAY!!!

2009-09-30T10:11:00.004-04:00

Classes listed are regular evening and weekend scheduled classes.

Call now to reserve a space - Class spaces are limited - Check store for class descriptions

October 3 – Saturday – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Fall Holiday Make & Take…PLUS: Bead Trunk Show

Pendleton Fall Harvest Festival – on the square

October 6 – Tuesday – 5:00 – 7:00 PM – Christmas Cards – Terri - $18

October 8 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte - *price varies

Have a class you’d like to take? Call and reserve this time…

October 10 – Saturday – 8:30 – 10:30 AM – Earrings – Cindy – $20

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Painting with Paper – Terri - $18

October 13 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – 3-Bead Net Bracelet – Cindy - $18 *NEW

October 15 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Private Class Reserved

October 17 – Saturday – 8:30 – 10:30 AM – 3-Bead Net Bracelet – Cindy - $18 *NEW

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Stamp of the Month Cards (Sept. – Pumpkin Vine) – Terri - $18

Students need to bring the stamp for this class

October 20 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte - *price varies

Have a class you’d like to take? Call and reserve this time…

October 22 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Stamp of the Month Cards (Sept. – Pumpkin Vine) – Terri - $18

Students need to bring the stamp for this class

October 24 – Saturday – 8:30 – 10:30 AM – Inchies & Twinchies – Terri - $18

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Beaded Ornament Cover #6 – Cindy - $18 *NEW

October 27 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte - *price varies

Have a class you’d like to take? Call and reserve this time…

October 29 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Earrings – Cindy – $20

October 31 – Saturday – 8:30 – 11:30 AM – Art Clay Silver – Rings – No Stones – Cindy - $38

3:00 – 5:00 PM – Herringbone Band With Triangles – Terri - $18 *NEW

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

***Price of classes includes all supplies, unless otherwise noted. Where needed, written instructions are also included. All instructions written by the staff at The Mercantile are copyrighted – all rights reserved.

*** Check our web site for class descriptions. When a Crafting A-La-Carte has been reserved, we are making every effort to post the chosen topic on the calendar listing of the web site.

*Crafting A-La-Carte: Students can pick the time they would like to take the class and the topic.

Tuesdays or Thursdays daytime for 1 – 4 students

9:00 – 11:00AM or 2:00 – 4:00PM

Also available a series of Tuesday or Thursday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00, for 1 – 6 students

Check calendar for dates.

Classes available include beading, stamping and paper crafting classes.

Check store for our listing of over 200 classes.

Prices vary depending on the class (starting at $18 – all supplies included unless otherwise noted).

24 hour advanced notice required.

The first person to reserve a date/time picks the topic. (Some dates have already been reserved.)

Great party idea! Unique gift idea!

The Mercantile, Inc. – 149 E. Queen Street, Pendleton, SC 29670 (864) 646-9431 mercantinc@aol.com

Saturday Night Make & Take

2009-09-13T10:12:00.003-04:00

What a fantastic evening!
We had a crowd of rubber stampers join us after the Heirloom Rubber Stamp and Paper Arts Festival for an evening of Make & Takes.
A good part of the evening was standing room only. There was a selection of 10 Make & Takes (9 cards and 1 bracelet). Laughter abounded and a great time was had by all.
I neglected to get a photo of our door prize winner with her prize, but she is in the photo at the counter in front of Terri.
We'll have to go in a little early today to prep more Make & Take kits for this afternoon.

Schedule Change

2009-09-12T12:30:00.002-04:00

Just a quick note to let everyone know that there has been a change in the scheduled class for the 24th of September. Cindy will not be offering Quilted Cards that evening. Terri will be offering a Painting with Paper class that has already been filled.