News – Smith + Trade Mercantile

Friends, Family, and Holiday Cheer, Make Christmas The Most Wonderful Time of The Year!

by Kelli Kaufer December 08, 2021

Friends, Family, and Holiday Cheer, Make Christmas The Most Wonderful Time of The Year!

Join us for Holiday fun at the Mercantile. Here are are few festive workshops put on by our Smith's to help you celebrate this Holiday Season! De...

Posted in art, art class, create, diy, gnome, holiday class, winter wonderland

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November Gratitude Event This Saturday, Nov. 20th 2-4pm Meet At The Merc!

by Kelli Kaufer November 16, 2021

November Gratitude Event This Saturday, Nov. 20th 2-4pm Meet At The Merc!

We want to thank you for your support.Join us for complementary stocked S'more bar!Enjoy roasting marshmallows out at our fire pit on the back pati...

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October's Artisan Art Classes Are Here! There's Beginning Sewing Classes To Kids Teaching Kids How To Make Fall Messy Glue Crafts.

by Kelli Kaufer October 03, 2021

October's Artisan Art Classes Are Here! There's Beginning Sewing Classes To Kids Teaching Kids How To Make Fall Messy Glue Crafts.

October 8th Have you ever looked at distressed or vintage, refurbished pieces of furniture and wondered "how did they do that?" Let Val teach you h...

Posted in art, art classes, fall classes, kids class, learn, teach

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It's Time To Get Out And Create! Make and Take Is At The Mercantile

by Kelli Kaufer September 20, 2021

It's Time To Get Out And Create! Make and Take Is At The Mercantile

Mosaic Cup Class September 26th A step by step instruction to create this cute cups sampler. Beginners and up! Great project for those that want t...

Posted in class, classes, smith and trade

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POP UP! Today Wreath Demo with Dawson Door Decor!

by Kelli Kaufer September 17, 2021

POP UP! Today Wreath Demo with Dawson Door Decor!

Well it’s happening... the leaves are starting to turn, the days are getting shorter and cooler and fall is officially almost here. It's time to s...

Posted in mainstreet stillwater, pop up, stillwater, stillwater art, wreath

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TODAY IS THE DAY - OUR GRAND REOPENING!

by Kelli Kaufer September 01, 2021

Thursday, September 2nd We are so excited to celebrate our new store!- Double the space & 100 Minnesota artisans - Stop in as our Smith's will...

Posted in champagne, event, grand, live music, regrand opening, smith

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CELEBRATE OUR REGRAND OPENING WITH US THURSDAY SEPT. 2ND

by Kelli Kaufer August 28, 2021

CELEBRATE OUR REGRAND OPENING WITH US THURSDAY SEPT. 2ND

All day celebration with Artisans Creating! 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Free Champagne - Appetizers - Make and Take Art Live Music Music By Talented Sing...

Posted in 100 smiths, event, live, live art, live artisan, music, regrand opening, special event

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TV Crew Coming To The Mercantile This Week. NEW Show Called "Main Streets"

by Kelli Kaufer August 22, 2021

TV Crew Coming To The Mercantile This Week. NEW Show Called "Main Streets"

Host John McGivern's Main Streets is a destination travel show. Season one will showcase 13 Midwestern communities. Stillwater is one of them and...

Posted in main streets, television, tv, TV SHOOT

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Did you know we moved and are bigger and better than ever?

by Kelli Kaufer August 19, 2021

Did you know we moved and are bigger and better than ever?

We moved July 1st, now we'd like to show our appreciation for your support. Join us for our Grand Reopening Event and experience the new Merc! Whe...

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Learn something new, use a different part of your brain, and push yourself out of your comfort zone.

by Kelli Kaufer August 03, 2021

Learn something new, use a different part of your brain, and push yourself out of your comfort zone.

Come take an art class! At the Merc we have classes for all ages for the month of August. ___________________________________ Kids Sand Art Clas...

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CLASSES HAVE STARTED AT THE NEW MERCANTILE LOCATION!

by Kelli Kaufer July 05, 2021

CLASSES HAVE STARTED AT THE NEW MERCANTILE LOCATION!

Learn about this fabulous medium of alcohol ink. You get the pleasure of experiencing immediate colorful results. When you first begin what most pe...

Posted in art class, stillwater art class

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The making of art can take you to places you never imagined you might go. Sometimes — often — this can be therapeutic.

by Kelli Kaufer June 21, 2021

The making of art can take you to places you never imagined you might go. Sometimes — often — this can be therapeutic.

Art heals, creating Art teaches you patience. It is a sensuous, tactile experience, where to grow you must always be open to learning. 2 classes ...

Posted in art class, bridge, classes, mnmade, stillwater, stillwater bridge

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