Class Schedule for June 2013

Classes listed are regular evening and weekend scheduled classes.

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

Reservations are required so we can be prepared.

**** Subject to changes…****

June 1 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM - Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies

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

                                    3:00 – 5:00 PM – Change A Bead Necklace – Terri - $25

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

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

June 8 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Gesso Techniques for Paper – Cindy - $18

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

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

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

June 13 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Do You Doodle? – Terri - $15 – NEW

June 15 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – A Muse – a gathering of creative minds

                                    3:00 – 5:00 PM – Play With Clay – Session A – Cindy - $30 (covers both sessions) - NEW

June 18 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM

June 20 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies

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

June 22 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Do You Doodle? – Terri - $15 – NEW

                                    3:00 – 5:00 PM – Play With Clay – Session B – Cindy - $30 (covers both sessions) – NEW

June 25 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM - Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies

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

June 27 – Thursday – 7:00 -9:00 PM – 10 Quick Cards – Cindy - $18

June 29 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – 10 Quick cards – Cindy - $18

                                    3:00 – 5:00 PM – 5 Dylusions Techniques – 1 Piece of Art – Mary - $15

***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 2013

Classes listed are regular evening and weekend scheduled classes.

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

Reservations are required so we can be prepared.

**** Subject to changes…****

May 4 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Mini Mandalas – Terri - $18 – NEW

                        3:00 – 5:00 PM – Cellini Ripple – Cindy - $18 – NEW

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

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

May 9 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Cellini Ripple – Cindy - $18 – NEW

May 11 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – A MUSE meeting

                        3:00 – 5:00 PM – IO Cover-A-Card – Terri - $20 – NEW

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

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

May 16 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – IO Cover-A-Card – Terri - $20 – NEW

May 18 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Gesso Techniques for Paper – Cindy - $18 – NEW

                        3:00 – 5:00 PM – Make Your Own Earrings & Ear Wires – Terri - $18 – NEW

May 21 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Gesso Techniques for Paper – Cindy - $18 – NEW

May 23 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies

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

May 25 – Sat. – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – 5 Dylusions ™ Techniques – 1 Piece of Art – Mary Witter - $18 – NEW

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

May 28 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte * price varies

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

May 30 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Change A Bead Necklace – 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

Happy New Year - 2013

It is that time of year when we are all recuperating from the busy end-of-the-year holiday craziness. 

We have gotten our class schedule partially finished, and I will post it here as soon as it is done.

The first class currently on the schedule is for Saturday morning, January 19 from 9 - 11.  Terri will introduce you to the world of making polymer clay beads and cabochons.  The cost of this class is $20 and includes all of your materials.

That afternoon, Mary will help you make Valentines with her own special flair.

The 26th, in the morning, Cindy will have a version of the Accordion Card just right for Spring.

As usual, our ever-popular Crafting A-La-Carte is available in a variety of daytime and evening time-frames.

Book-lace

What is Crafting A-La-Carte?  It is time we have set-aside for a class, but we do not schedule anything until someone reserves that time.  The first person to reserve the time chooses what the topic will be and any others that sign up will take that class as well.  We have over 200 classes we can teach, please check our website for a list of classes & descriptions.  If you wish to see a photo, please let us know and we can send you one, or you can stop by to see.  We do need 24 hour advance notice for the A-La-Carte classes so we may be prepared.  Please note that there may be a small number of classes that we cannot do on that short a notice because of special supplies needed.

Remember, spaces fill fast, call today to reserve your space.


*** Heirloom Tickets for the Duluth, GA show are here for $6 each.***

Shop Hop Reminder

This should be LOADS of FUN!

Good morning fellow creative people!

We have so much fun planned for the Carolina Shop Hop!  Mary & Cindy are holding eClips demos and Make-n-Takes on Saturday.  (The two of them were both recently certified as eClips Instructors by Sizzix!)  The demos will be at 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM & 3:30 PM... the Make-n-Takes will be between the demos.  The demos will last about 15 - 20 minutes each so there will be plenty of time for you to play with eClips generated goodies!

Don't forget, we will be OPEN special hours on Sunday (10/21) from 1 - 4 PM!

The remainder of the Hop Terri, Cindy & Mary plan a variety of Make-n-Takes so that when you come back for your 2nd or 3rd (or 4th) visit, you will have a different Make-n-Take to enjoy.

There are prizes drawings for those who visit 8 or more shops as  well as those who visit all 11!  We have some FUN things up our sleeves and cannot wait to share with all of you!

Class Schedule for June 2012

Classes listed are regular evening and weekend scheduled classes. 

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

**** Subject to changes…****

June 8 – Friday – 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Operation Write Home Workshops – no charge

June 9 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM -    Masculine Cards – Cindy - $18

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

                        Is there a class you’d like to take?  Call now & reserve this time.

           

June 14 – Thursday - 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Masculine Cards – Cindy - $18

June 16 – Saturday – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Freeform Copper Pendant – Kathy Smiley - $20 - *NEW*

                                    2:00 – 5:00 PM – Cover-A-Card Demos with Mary Witter

3:00 – 5:00 PM – French Beaded Flowers – Cindy - $18 - *NEW*

June 19 – Tuesday – 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Herringbone Wrapped Ring – Kathy Smiley - $20

                                    3:00 – 5:00 PM – French Beaded Flowers – Cindy - $18 - *NEW*

                                    7:00 – 9:00 PM – French Beaded Flowers – Cindy - $18 - *NEW*

June 21 – Thursday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte - *price varies

                        Is there a class you’d like to take?  Call now & reserve this time.

June 23 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – All Occasion Cards – Cindy - $18

                                    2:00 – 5:00 PM – Freeform Wire Pendant – Kathy Smiley - $20 - *NEW*

June 26 – Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Crafting A-La-Carte - *price varies

                        Is there a class you’d like to take?  Call now & reserve this time.

June 30 – Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00 AM – 2 x 2 Chain Bracelet – Cindy - $18

                                    1:00 – 4:00 PM – Tim’s Tags with Mary – Mary Witter - $10

>>> Every Friday from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Mary Witter will be in the store to demo or teach.  If you have a particular technique you would like to learn, please call ahead so Mary can be prepared.<<<

>>>Terri’s classes will hopefully resume in July.<<<                    

***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

Heeeeere's Mary!

    What a privilege it is to be added to this blog.  I hope to bring some tips on card making, some sample projects and a few surprises and fun along the way.  I would like to start out with a reminder for Mother's Day next Sunday, May 13th.  Here is a card from Penny Black.  I will be at The Mercantile on Friday for drop in demos.  If you would like to make this card contact The Mercantile and I will have the supplies to make it.  
It is colored with Copic Markers.  Copic Markers not your thing?  This can be done also with Prisma Colored pencils and Gamsol.  If you would like to try either of these mediums come into The Mercantile for a quick tutorial..... And "Happy" Mother's Day!

For You

Recipe:
Stamp:  Penny Black Slapstick “For You”  40-042

Ink:  Momento Tuxedo Black

Spellbinders : Classic Scalloped Rectangles Large

Copic Markers:

Skin:  E0000, E01, R02

Hair:  YR15, YR23

Sweater:  E30, YR24

Slingshot:  E19, E13

Overalls:  B24, B23, B21

Hat, Shoes, etc.:  R24, R29

Patches: YR24, YR23

Flowers:  YR24, YR20, YR24, YR15, R24, R20, G21

A new writer for our blog

I am happy to announce that we have added Mary Witter as one of our blog writers here at The Mercantile.
Mary is an avid crafter, and especially adept with the Copic Markers (she has her Intermediate Certification) & is an Art Impressions Design Team alum, with a love of their watercolor technique.  Tim Holtz is one of her favorite designers & she is a new member of the Oozak Design Team.  If it is made with paper & color, Mary is interested!  Stamps, punches, inks, embossers...
And, most of all, Mary has a bit more time than we do to be able to post about techniques & goings on.  Terri & I will still contribute to the blog as we can.
Please feel free to ask questions and comment on any of the posts.  That is how we learn from our customers & followers.
Thank you Mary for agreeing to help us keep up to date on the blog!

Class spaces open

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).

Class Schedule for May 2011

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

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

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

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